Washington DC Restaurants - A Guide to Restaurants in DC, Maryland and Virginia
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
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Restaurants by Type of Cuisine
The Washington, DC area has a wide variety of restaurants and bars ranging from formal dining establishments to casual family friendly restaurants eateries. Learn about dining options in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
- American Restaurants
- Asian Restaurants
- Beer Pubs & Breweries
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Burgers
- Coffee Shops
- Diners and Late Night Restaurants
- French Restaurants
- Greek Restaurants
- Indian Restaurants
- Irish Restaurants & Pubs
- Italian Restaurants
- Mexican Restaurants
- Pizza Restaurants
- Seafood Restaurants
- Spanish Tapas Restaurants
- Sports Bars
- Steak Restaurants
- Tea Rooms
Restaurants by Neighborhood
Find restaurants located in the Washington, DC area arranged by neighborhood.
- Restaurants and Dining Near the National Mall
- Best Georgetown Restaurants
- Georgetown Waterfront Restaurants
- Best Dupont Circle Restaurants
- Crystal City Restaurants
- Best Alexandria Restaurants
- Best Capitol Hill Restaurants
- Penn Quarter Restaurants (Downtown DC)
- Restaurants Near Nationals Park - DC's Baseball Stadium
- National Harbor Restaurants and Dining
- Restaurants Near Chinatown in Washington DC
- Food Tours in Washington DC
- Best Bethesda Restaurants
- U Street Restaurants
- Clarendon Virginia Restaurants
Restaurant Reviews
Read reviews of restaurants in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia or submit your own.
Best Washington DC Area Restaurants
The Washington DC area has dozens of wonderful restaurants. Find the best restaurants to suit the occasion or for specific types of cuisine.
- Best Overall Washington DC Restaurants
- Most Romantic Restaurants in the Washington DC Area
- Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
- Best Pizza in Washington DC
- Best Burgers in Washington DC
- Best Happy Hours in Washington DC
- Top 10 Coffee Shops in DC
- Best Breweries in Washington DC
- RAMMY Award Winning Restaurants
- Washington DC Restaurants With a Great View
- Rooftop Bars in Washington DC
- A Guide to Washington DC Bars and Nightlife
- Historic Restaurants in Washington DC
Annual Food & Restaurant Events
Washington DC area restaurants host and participate in many events throughout the year ranging from Restaurant Weeks to outdoor food and wine festivals. Find information about food related events in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Important Note: Event information will be updated each year as soon as information is available. Please check back as the date gets closer - some details may be from the prior year.
- Washington DC Restaurant Week
- Bethesda Restaurant Week
- Alexandria Restaurant Week
- Annapolis Restaurant Week
- Kids Restaurant Week
- National Harbor Restaurant Week
- Maryland Seafood Festival
- Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show
- National Capital BBQ Battle
- National Harbor Food & Wine Festival
- Taste of Bethesda
- Old Town Alexandria Food & Wine Festival
- Taste of Georgetown
- Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest
- Rockville Restaurant Week
- Washington DC International Food & Wine Festival
- Mount Vernon Wine Festival
- Virginia Wine Festival
- Vintage Virginia Wine Festival
- Washington DC Restaurants Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Holiday Dining
Washington DC restaurants feature special menus for holidays throughout the year. Find the best restaurants to celebrate the holidays in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Important Note: Information will be updated each year as soon as information is available. Please check back as the date gets closer - some details may be from the prior year.