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 La Bonne
U Street gets it's first French bistro with Bistro La Bonne! The brain child of Chef Daniel La Bonne, who's run several other similar restaurants throughout the Metro area, La Bonne offers traditional French fare in a comfo... 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
Ici Urban Bistro
This is not your average hotel restaurant; The Sofitel replaced its white tablecloth eatery with a more a sophisticated bistro. The bistro has modern decor and a menu with a savvy take on French bistro fare with choices lik... 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
Plume At The Jefferson Hotel
One of the finest restaurants in the capital, Plume serves as a discreet and elegant backdrop to the culinary artistry of our executive chef, Chris Jakubiec. Choose a cozy nook or a table by our inviting fireplace as you s... opentable.com
Cork
Cozy Cork is wowing wine lovers and small-plate munchers from its perch on the increasingly popular 14th Street. The crowd draws from the neighborhood, which means you'll see 20-somethings to 60-somethings, and sundry unc... www.corkdc.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
Nage Restaurant
Worth The Trip writes The Washington Post about Nage D.C., an upscale-casual eatery with a menu based in French cooking, but with a palette of global flavors. Complimented by smart wines & fun cocktails, and an energetic b... opentable.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
Gerard Pangaud Bistro
At Gerards, you can expect classic French cuisine in a quiet, elegant atmosphere. The menu features French dishes like seared foie gras, souffls and duck confit. They have been lauded for the poached lobster. Chef, Gerard P... metromix.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
Tuscana West
Tuscana West makes the most of its space on the first floor of a downtown office building, with one of the nicest sidewalk lounges in the city and a versatile interior. The themed-yet-classy space has several options for gr... metromix.com