Home to diplomats, elite university students, and ivory tower academics, Georgetown is one of D.C.’s most dignified neighborhoods. Visitors can spend their days strolling through posh art galleries and museums or head outdoors to cycle charming trails along the waterways. This upscale community is known for its snug cafes, brand-name boutique shops, ritzy restaurants, and dark-wood pubs lining the streets.
1789 Restaurant
The sensational and award-winning 1789 Restaurant is situated just two blocks from the winding Potomac River in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The Federal-style architecture, antique art and furnishings, and wainscoting provide an ambiance rich with historical charm. Tables offer elegant design with clean, white table linens, floral and candle centerpieces, and fine cutlery. Patrons will appreciate opulent features that include exposed wood beams, a wood burning fireplace, and Limoges china. Guests will enjoy menu favorites like the yellowfin tuna, prepared with roasted morel mushrooms, white asparagus, deviled egg, warm rose potatoes, and a tangerine-fennel emulsion. Diners can start their evening with a refreshing craft cocktail from the restaurant’s brand new bar.
1789 Restaurant, 1226 86th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-965-1789
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar is a warm, colorful, and delightful French bistrot situated along Wisconsin Avenue, NW, in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The cozy restaurant has been a favorite of Georgetown’s residents since opening its doors in 1995. Within its first year it garnered acclaim for being “One of the Top 10 new restaurants in the country” by Bon Apetit as well as earning the honor of “New Best Restaurant in Washington” from the Washingtonian. The restaurant delivers a French-Asian ambiance that offers both traditional and contemporary decor finishes. Guests will enjoy extraordinary dishes that include joues de veau braises – braised veal cheeks prepared osso-bucco style and served with pasta and basil.
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar , 1736 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-333-0111
Chaia
Chaia is a chic counter serve taco shop with an unconventional vegetarian and vegan twist. It’s situated a block from the Potomac River in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The red-bricked, Federal-style restaurant is nestled on a corner not far from Georgetown Waterfront Park. The interior is bright and airy, featuring large windows that provide abundant natural light, white walls, and beautiful light wood floors. Patrons will appreciate the casual atmosphere as well as the blend of bohemian and industrial decor. Diners will love mouthwatering plant-based tacos that include the Mushroom, prepared with a hand-griddled corn tortilla, cilantro, red sauce, and feta; and the Smoky Collards, prepared with queso fresco, radish, and salsa paprika.
Chaia, 3207 Grace Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-333-5222
Chez Billy Sud
The herringbone wood floors, coffered ceilings, skylight, pastel green walls, white table linens, and chic decor all provide a wonderfully elegant yet casual ambiance in this charming French restaurant. The highly touted Chez Billy Sud restaurant is located in the historical neighborhood of Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Patrons will love the southern French cuisine, an outstanding French-focused wine list, and creative handcrafted cocktails. Diners will have the pleasure of tasting menu favorites that include saumon roti – a potato crusted salmon prepared with hen-of-the-wood mushrooms, spinach, and lemon beurre blanc, paired with a glass of Domaine Raffaitin-Planchon, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc ’17.
Chez Billy Sud, 1039 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-965-2606
Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier
Travelers will find the sophisticated Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier restaurant located in Washington D.C.’s historic Georgetown neighborhood. Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema reviewed the fine dining French-Belgian restaurant and gave it 3.5 stars, while the Washingtonian listed the restaurant on its “100 Very Best Restaurants 2017.” The restaurant’s award-winning chef has put together a sensational menu that brings in droves of hungry patrons looking to experience some of his gastronomic brilliance. Guests will appreciate the restaurant’s warm, comfortable atmosphere replete with tasteful and elegant decor. Diners will be tempted by menu favorites that include the Scottish smoked salmon carpaccio prepared with quail egg, red onion, capers, and crème fraiche.
Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: 202-296-1166
Fiola Mare
Travelers will find the award-winning Fiola Mare restaurant situated along the winding Potomac River in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The restaurant offers its guests an authentic seaside dining experience that is typically found along Italy’s Mediterranean coast. They specialize in using fresh seafood and ingredients elegantly prepared with subtle hues of color, texture, and flavor. Forbes recognized the restaurant in its “Washington D.C.’s Best Restaurants: A Neighborhood Guide,” and the Washingtonian listed it as #5 on its “100 Very Best Restaurants 2017.” Guests will have the pleasure of enjoying sensational menu items that include frutti di mare – a dish featuring tuna tartare, langoustines, king crab, sea scallops, sea urchin, lobster, tiger prawns, mussels, clams, and oysters.
Fiola Mare, 3050 K Street NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-525-1402, Map
George’s King of Falafel and Cheesesteak
George’s King of Falafel and Cheesesteak is located in the heart of Washington D.C.’s historic Georgetown neighborhood. For over 30 years this restaurant has been serving up some of the best Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine in the D.C. area. The building’s exterior features painted white brick, a couple of blue awnings, and blue window shutters. The restaurant is modestly decorated with a few scattered art pieces, features large windows that offer plenty of natural light, and provides wood tables and chairs. Patrons will enjoy popular menu items that include the lamb kabob, made with strips of grilled lamb, hummus, onion, pickles, tomatoes, and parsley, wrapped in warm pita bread.
George’s King of Falafel and Cheesesteak, 1205 28th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-342-2278
La Chaumiere
A staple of Georgetown, La Chaumiere is a sensational restaurant that offers its guests traditional French fare with a rustic ambiance in Washington, D.C. The restaurant features Federal-style architecture, a bright white exterior, and a maroon awning over the entrance. The interior design offers stucco walls, exposed wood beams, and a beautiful, centrally located fireplace. Newcomers and regulars alike will be wowed by the culinary experience provided by La Chaumiere’s award-winning chef. Patrons will fawn over the eclectic list of French and American wine procured by the restaurant’s proprietor, Martin Lumet. Menu favorites include the Magret de Canard – marinated duck breast served with black currant sauce.
La Chaumiere , 2813 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: 202-338-1784
Lapis
Travelers will find the Lapis restaurant situated near Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The windowed restaurant offers a bright and airy ambiance for its patrons while providing living-room charm with ornate artifacts and rugs. This modern Afghan bistro serves home-style dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Diners will love the authentic Afghan cuisine made from family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. The restaurant’s bar offers unique twists to classic cocktails with homemade syrups inspired by Afghan spices. Guests should expect a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes, garden salads, kebabs, meat dishes, and savory stews.
Lapis, 1847 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009, Phone: 202-299-9630
Le Diplomate
Le Diplomate pays homage to authentic French café culture, offering a versatile, comfortable gathering place for patrons in Washington D.C.’s 14th Street corridor. The historic structure it resides in harnesses the spirit of a traditional Parisian brasserie, while the exterior and interior provide a subtle nod to tradition, imbuing meals with a sweeping feel of European drama. The large windows and tall, coffered ceilings provide a bright and airy ambiance patrons will appreciate with every meal. Offering gastronomic art like the grilled loup de mer and steak au poivre, it’s easy to see why the restaurant has garnered the likes of former First Lady Michelle Obama, former Vice President Joe Biden, and former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Le Diplomate, 1601 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, Phone: 202-332-3333
