Most Awesome Restaurants in Washington D.C.

Washington, DC restaurants are fast catching up with their counterparts in cities like Los Angeles and New York. In recent years, Washington has played host to James Beard award winners, a season of Top Chef, Michelin stars galore and of course, the most powerful diners in the world, President and First Lady Obama.

Because everyone seems to enjoy something different, the following Top 10 Washington D.C. restaurant list focuses on variety, offering a little something for everyone.

1789

Long regarded as one of the most romantic and traditional restaurants in DC, it’s one of the few in the country that still requires that gentlemen don a blazer for dinner (don’t worry, they’ll loan you one if necessary). Located just outside the gates of Georgetown University, this romantic haven has played host to countless proposals, special occasion dinners and anniversaries alike. Order the lamb, the restaurant’s most well-known dish. Read more of this post