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American Restaurants in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Find a wide variety of dining establishments in the Washington, DC area ranging from formal to family friendly restaurants and eateries.
Best Burgers in Washington, DC
Looking for a great burger in Washington, DC? Whether you prefer a plain patty on a bun or a fancy burger with the works, there are plenty of restaurants that serve the all American hamburger. Here’s a guide to some of the best places to get a burger in Washington, DC.
1789 Restaurant
Georgetown’s premiere restaurant serving world-class American cuisine in a renovated Federal house.
701 Restaurant
Contemporary American cuisine at a convenient location between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Ardeo Restaurant & Bardeo Wine Bar
A modern American restaurant incorporating Asian, Mediterranean and French influenced flavors complemented by an international wine list. Located near the National Zoo in Cleveland Park.
Blacks Bar & Kitchen
Blacks Bar & Kitchen Restaurant Review, Bethesda restaurant reopens June 2006 after $2.5 million renovation, contemporary flair, new menu, seafood, steak and game.
Blue Duck Tavern at the Washington, DC Park Hyatt
See a restaurant review of the Blue Duck Tavern, at the newly renovated Washington, DC Park Hyatt Hotel
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
Read a restaurant review of Bugaboo Creak restaurant, a chain steak house restaurant with a Canadian Rockies mountain lodge theme.
Cadillac Ranch
Read a review of the Cadillac Ranch at National Harbor, Maryland
Carlyle Club - Review - Alexandria, Virginia
See a review of the Carlyle Club, a new restaurant and nightclub in Alexandria, Virginia offering live entertainment and fine dining
Cheesecake Factory
National chain restaurant with an extensive menu of American food plus 50 varieties of cheesecake. Locations in Chevy Chase, Rockville, Arlington and Tyson's Corner.
Chef Geoff's - Downtown
The contemporary American restaurant is located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC near the National and Warner Theatres.
Clyde's Restaurants
Eleven restaurants in the Washington, DC area, each with its own menu and style. Good food and nice atmosphere for an intimate or a large gathering.
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge
Large rustic American restaurant with unique decor in Rockville, Maryland
Daily Grill
American restaurant in the Georgetown Inn.
DC Coast
Modern American Cuisine with distinctive dishes of Southern, Southwestern, Mid-Atlantic and Pacific Rim style.
Gadsby's Tavern - Old Town Alexandria
Gadsby's Tavern is a unique early American-style restaurant to enjoy a meal and learn about colonial times in Old Town Alexandria
Georgia Brown's
Elegant southern cooking in the heart of Washington, DC.
Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Bar
American restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. Each dish is created to match a particular wine.
Jack’s Restaurant & Bar
Read a review of Jack's Restaurant & Bar, located in Dupont Circle in Washington, DC
Montgomery Cinema & Drafthouse
Montgomery Cinema & Drafthouse, a new movie and entertainment venue in Wheaton, Maryland, features first-release films, discount films, advance screenings, live comedy, family entertainment, sporting events and more.
Morrison-Clark Restaurant
Read a restaurant review of the southern-style restaurant at the historic hotel in Washington, DC,
Mrs. Ks Restaurant Review
Read a review of Mrs. Ks Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mrs. Ks Historic Toll House, an American fine dining restaurant.
Nick's ChopHouse
Elegant steak and seafood restaurant in King Farm in Rockville, Maryland.
Normandie Farm
Elegant restaurant with french decor in Potomac, Maryland.
Occidental Restaurant
The historic Washington, DC dining landmark re-opened December 2006 with a new kitchen and new classic American menu.
Old Ebbitt Grill
Old Ebbitt Grill is the oldest saloon in Washington, DC, dating back to 1856. The landmark restaurant located near the White House, features upscale American cuisine in a Victorian setting.
Prime Rib
Elegant restaurant with probably the best Prime Rib in Washington, DC. Great steaks and seafood also. Convenient location near the Kennedy Center and the National Theatre.
Redwood Restaurant Review
Read a review of Redwood Restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland, Redwood Restaurant opened in Bethesda Row in July 2008
Restaurant K - Washington, DC
Read a review of Restaurant K, a Washington, DC restaurant featuring A South by Southwest Menu, cuisine influenced by Texas and Santa Fe reaching to the border of Mexico.
Roof Terrace Restaurant
Restaurant at the Kennedy Center featuring breathtaking views of the Potomac River and Washington, DC's monumnets. Great spot for a pre-theatre meal.
Tabard Inn
New American cuisine in a quaint restaurant in a Victorian style hotel just blocks from the White House in downtown Washington DC.
The Caucus Room
Fine American restaurant near the White House and Capitol Hill.
The Grille at the Morrison House
The Grille, the Morrison House restaurant, Read a review of the restaurant at Alexandria's Morrison House, the Grille, fine dining in an elegant setting.
Two Quail Restaurant
American restaurant in three Victorian Capitol Hill rowhouses. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride following your meal.
Willard Room
Read a restaurant review of the Willard Room at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC
Zola
This Washington, DC restaurant, located in Penn Quarter, serves innovative American cuisine and a wide selection of wines and liquors.

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