Parker's American Grill
Recently upgraded from sports bar to chic dining spot. Interesting and satisfying fare for dinner or brunch. from washingtonpost.com
Brasserie Beck
This place hasn't stopped rocking since the doors opened in April 2007. Beck, named for chef Robert Wiedmaier's younger son (as Wiedmaier's fine-dining establishment, Marcel's , is named for his older son), is one of the ... www.beckdc.com
Central Michel Richard
The same combination of factors that won Central the title "best new restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation in 2008 is still at work. Central makes you feel good as soon as you walk through the door. It's... www.centralmichelrichard.com
Bistro Cacao
From the people who brought your Meze, Bistro Cacao offers a new concept of modern bistro-style French cuisine in a romantic and comfortable setting that blends old France with modern creative touches. Offering lunch, dinne... metromix.com
Bistro D'oc
Smack dab in the middle of D.C. tourist central (tour buses load and unload on this block), Bistro d'Oc is a cozy French retreat from all the madness. From its brilliant blue exterior to warm red-and-yellow accented interio... metromix.com
Bistro Bis
Located inside of the Hotel George, Bistro Bis is D.C.s destination for fine French cuisine with a twist. Bis is known as a destination for many Hill staffers and whos who of Washington, but every customer is treated with t... metromix.com
Vie De France
Vie de France has two separate locations across from each other and takes up a large section of the Capital Gallery's lobby at L'Enfant Plaza. The after hours location is a restaurant and bar. The French cheese steak uses b... metromix.com
Le Paradou
If you're in the mood to get all fancy then look no further than Le Paradou, which features contemporary French cuisine. The restaurant is centrally located near the Capitol and various theatres in DC and prides itself on a... metromix.com
Coeur De Lion
Extraordinary Cuisine, Warm Ambiance, And Award-Winning Service. The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to Coeur de Lion, a critically acclaimed restaurant renowned among the finest in DC. Consistently ranked among the Zagat G... opentable.com
Zola
Not every theme restaurant has to be tacky and obvious; Zola embraces its role as the culinary arm of the neighboring International Spy Museum with a sleek, modern dcor accented with wall displays of declassified documents ... metromix.com
Poste
This lovely brasserie lies within one of Washington's coolest hotels, the Monaco . You find its separate entrance via an arched carriageway that leads to a stone-paved courtyard, where the restaurant sets up a bar... www.postebrasserie.com
Bistro Bis
The chic Hotel George is the home of this inconsistent, though mostly fine, French restaurant. The chef/owner, Jeff Buben, and his wife, Sallie, also run Vidalia . You can sit at tables in the always-loud bar area, on ... www.bistrobis.com
Oya
If you're looking for a chic, swanky place for small plates or cocktails, Oya may be just the restaurant and lounge you need. The Asian-and French-influenced food is tempting for any foodie. But for those going for atmosphe... metromix.com
Paul
This family-owned French bakery got started in 1889 in a little town called Croix, near Lille, in northern France. 122 years later, Paul has 451 bakeries in 27 countries. Washington, D.C.'s is one of just five in the U.S.; t... paulusa.com
Oya Restaurant & Lounge
The kind of place where a little black dress and heels are standard, and the faddish menu offers gnocchi, sushi and a soup called Ginger Butternut Squash Cappuccino. washingtonpost.com
Garden Cafe -- National Gallery Of Art
The cafe takes on a menu that complements the gallery's major current exhibition. washingtonpost.com
Sax
Red velvet and gold leaf dominates at this fusion of fine dining and cabaret. washingtonpost.com
Poste
Located behind the Hotel Monaco, Poste has a bright and open interior that lets in major amounts of sunlight and opens up into a spacious outdoor seating area. The food is upscale American cuisine and there is something for... metromix.com