Botanero Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (748) • $$

"I love coming here! It's such a hidden gem! Their main menu is served all day, tapa style. And everything you get has such good flavor and is just simply delicious. Not just saying this but HIGHLY recommend!"

The Black Sheep Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (674) • $$

"This by far was an amazing experience! I loved everything about this restaurant, the greet staff, wait staff and the food dishes were all spectacular. The decor was overwhelmingly beautiful. Dined here for a belated Valentine's Day and this did not disappoint. I cannot wait to return for another experience. Our dishes were the salmon and lobster risotto. For appetizers we had the bacon tower and hush puppies. Although I'm not a bacon eater, the table side experience by far was a delight. Glad I chose this restaurant!, it did not disappoint!!"

Boqueria Penn Quarter

★★★★☆ 4.3 (569) • $$

"Beautiful ambience - highly recommend for a classy date night or just night out.The service was amazing. The servers are working hard, constantly walking around and checking on all customers.The FOOD:- Patatas bravas (no pic) 8.5/10Very crispy potatoes and lovely aioli sauce- Croquettas (jamon) (no pic) 8/10Awesome if you like the texture of croquettas! Mind you, you only get 3!- Seafood paella 9/10Hit the spot for my paella craving! Not too greasy and oily and just the perfect amount to taste! Highly recommend trying this here.- Lamb skewers 8/10Lamb was cooked perfectly and didn't have any of that distinct smell. Went very well with the toppings and sauce."

Karma Modern Indian

★★★★☆ 4.4 (479) • $$$

"Great environment and energy all around. Food is nicely plated and with great taste. Service is on point,"

Barcelona Wine Bar Cathedral Heights

★★★★☆ 4.1 (430) • $$$

"Loved the one in Pittsburgh and love this location even more. Super friendly and helpful staff especially when making and helping pick the perfect drink. And we got the happy hour specials of calamari... some of the best ever. Breading stayed on didn't fall off when eating and just the right crunch. Def want to get that again and again! The salt and vinegar chips with ham when first reading thought it meant Serrano like the pepper but it was ham which made me love it more. Really nice happy hour treats before diving in. Then I got the guns and rose drink and had to get another so delicious. For small plates we got the prawns which had a nice spice but a bit overcooked for me but loved how they took off prawn heads and I enjoyed those my friend was grateful cuz she doesn't. We also got the thin potato dish with chive cream sauce and LOVED it. It was like a potato as gratin vibes and I'm here for it. Croquettes are always a must super rich creamy great ham flavor and something great to split with friends. I will def be coming back super cute place and loved the music as well relaxed but still party vibes in the neighborhood."

The Grill From Ipanema

★★★★☆ 3.8 (454) • $$

"I was here for a birthday dinner with a large group of 20 people. This restaurant was one of the very few that would accommodate such a large group without booking a private room. I ordered a glass of house Cabernet Sauvignon and the picanha biro. The picanha biro was delicous. The meat was cooked perfectly. The collard greens were garlicky and delicious. The rice was also delicious and I enjoyed the crunchy pieces of potato sticks sprinkled on top. My boyfriend ordered the feijoada which he said was really good. Again, collard greens were super tasty and meat was very flavorful and well cooked. The food didn't take too long to come out and everyone received their meal at the same time. Also since we were celebrating a birthday, the restaurant provided complimentary cakes for our group! One chocolate, one vanilla (both cakes were able to serve over 20 people. Plus there was extra!) Overall we had a great experience here and it was a wonderful place for a large group birthday dinner."

Retrobottega

★★★★☆ 4.4 (305) • $$

"Food was amazing and you get great portions for the price. The bread they give you with olive oil is to die for. Service was great even though the place is small.Can't wait to return and try more dishes."

The Hitching Post Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (368) • $$

"Honestly everyone and everything here was good.1) Turkey necks2) Lamb 3) Drinks... I live in the south so of course I have opinions about southern cooking. This place is doing it right ;)"

Guardado's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (312) • $$

"We just dined here for the first time and my parents have already declared it a new favorite.My favorites:+ Gambas Al Ajillo ($13.95) - This classic sauteed shrimp dish was so good we even ordered a second round and used the bread to mop up all the olive oil in the pan. + Shrimp Quesadilla ($14.25) - I love a shrimp quesadilla but these surpassed expectations--there was plenty of shrimp and the tomatoes added a nice savoriness.+ Plain Plantain ($4.50) - One of the best plantains I've had in recent memory and nice and caramelized on some of the edges. We also enjoyed:+ Calamares Fritos ($12.25) + Pulpo A La Gallega ($12.50) - The octopus was so tender!+ Croquetas ($9.50) - These were just okay and not super flavorful.+ Paella Negra ($44.95) - We prefer our paella rice to be cooked through instead of al dente and was pleased to find it nice and soft. I thought the tilapia was a little fishy but overall we enjoyed it!Despite slight apprehension when looking through the pictures prior to our visit, we were very impressed and will definitely be returning!"

Il Radicchio

★★★★☆ 3.7 (369) • $$

"We came here around 530 on a Friday and were able to get a table with no problem despite it being a small restaurant. The bread is free and great but the real crazy part about this place is the all-you-can-eat pasta. You can get the pasta refills but the sauce will cost you. The radicchio e salsiccia and carbonara was solid. The best one was the Alfredo pesto. You are not beating the price for decent pasta anywhere, I would definitely go back."

Blue Iguana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (349) • $$

"We came to grab a quick drink, my boyfriend grabbed a beer and I grabbed a cocktail but cannot remember its name for the life of me. I enjoyed it though! The bathrooms are big, nice and clean. It's in a plaza so there is ample parking but still can get pretty full fast. They do daily specials as well as HH. I'd check it out again on their Latin beats night! Service was also great and both bartenders were kind."

Soussi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (363) • $$

"6 of us dined and hung out here for several hrs on a sat. evening. A friend is traveling to Morocco soon and wanted to try the counties food before going. We went upstairs which is lounge like and comfortable for a group. Later the the area became filled with hookah smokers. If you have trouble navigating stairs you may not want to venture up there. We ordered a variety of appetizers including pita and hummus (to be honest the hummus tasted store bought) and the pita bread was fluffy and served warm. The person who is traveling wanted to try the lamb on the menu and they didn't have any. She and a few others ended up ordering the jambalaya which was kind of comical--Moroccan jambalaya! I had the masculin salad which was huge (enough for 3) and enjoyed it. I also had mint tea which was served nicely and tasted great. It's sweetened upon arrival. We had a good time. Service was fine. I would return if in the area. Didn't take pictures!"

Verre Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (204) • $$

"Wine was delicious and charcuterie was great too! They have a good happy hour deal as well!"

WHINO

★★★★☆ 4.1 (212) • $$

"I cannot recommend this place enough. They have a really large drink selection, including four mocktails which were very yummy. I'm planning to return for some of their flight options. The service was super nice and just the right amount of attentive. We ordered the steak bao buns, the mushroom ragout, the fried veggies strips, and maple something wings. All was delicious. They have an art theme and had original art for sale hanging which gave really cool vibes. Looking forward to returning! I made a reservation for a group happy hour and they set aside really nice space for us so I would also recommend it if you need to host a group event."

Riviera Tapas Bar

★★★★★ 4.5 (170) • $$

"I've started career #2 in the Hyattsville area in 2020 and I thought I knew it all.. Sike! She couldn't wait to Hip me to some game and took me here. Talk about a diamond hiding in plain site.. Geeezus! Tapas style restaurants are probably my fav. I mean, you get to try several items in one seating.. who doesn't love that? We've been twice and so far we've tried the sautéed shrimp, lamb chops, bacon wrapped dates, grilled octopus, grilled pork chop, and jumbo scallops. For this being a neighborhood store front restaurant, the quality of the food made us think we were on K Street NW. Absolutely delicious!! The signature cocktails and the attentive friendly service matched the food!If you want a great dining experience in beautiful downtown Riverdale..LOL, please come to Riviera Tapas Bar, you will LOVE IT!!"

Taste of Old Country

★★★★★ 4.9 (121)

"Beautiful decor. I have been eyeing this spot for awhile and finally was able to visit. Great location, away from all the Manassas traffic. The music was so relaxing and although we didn't eat here, we had prior plans, I did pick up a four bottle sample/gift pack (flavored EVOO and balsamic vinegar) and a cappuccino. My SO doesn't even like coffee and he went back for a few sips. Elias packed up my goodies and you can tell the pride he has for his business. Two other couples were dining in and to hear the crunch from their paninis almost had me wanting to cancel our other plans. We will definitely be back to grab more flavored olive oil and eat brunch."

CODE RED

★★★★★ 4.6 (132) • $$

"A fabulous experience with great friends. Happy hour was perfect. Many food choices with superb service. Secretive ambience with a tinge of romance"

The Brig Beergarden

★★★★☆ 3.9 (168) • $$

"Fantastic place to come for a beer, conversation, watching sports and hanging out. Comfortable and casual outdoor seating. The only reason why I'm giving 3 stars instead of 4 or even 5 is because the menus are completely touchless, so the entire transaction or making a selection, scrolling through the menu and figuring out what's what, paying, ordering more items, it's all done by your cell phone. So the servers don't approach you initially like a traditional bar or restaurant. A person like me, I have questions so you're sort of on your own to figure things out. I would go back. Hanging out with friends and good company over beer is always a win-win."

Atxondo

★★★★★ 4.8 (90) • $$

"Dc's new hidden gem. Estadio's old chef opened this spot. He knows what he's doing. Top dishes:- Gambas al ajillo. Wow. Better than other Spanish restaurants.- Pork belly. Incredible. Crispy yet soft and perfect accompaniment. - Crispy potatoes. These kill the Jaleo patatas bravas. Decent dishes:- Croquettas: definitely decent but not wow. - Shishito peppers: v tasty but they could add more seasoning. - Churros: these were just ok. Greasy and needed more sugar coating and cinnamon. - Mussels. Great sauce but they didn't taste very fresh. Great corkage ($15). They need new wine stemware (it's very average) and a decanter. The atmosphere is meh. But the staff is super nice and relaxed - we loved them. Otherwise this is my new favorite restaurant in DC."

JINYA Ramen Bar - The Parks at Walter Reed

★★★★★ 4.6 (89) • $$

"I just moved back into DC after living in Columbia Md. in Columbia I had a go to for Thai food call Dao Khao (shoutout). While there were several ramen bars in Columbia none made me go back regularly. JINYA! I will be a regular. The food was crazy good. The flavors all popped! . This is my go to spot now. HH, dinner all look awesome. I had a chicken ramen and it was very tasty. But y'all need to up your spice factor. I asked for hot it was maybe medium at best. Next time I will ask for spice factor 11See you soon JINYA!"

Ryu Izakaya

★★★★★ 4.5 (58)

"Unexpectedly nice and upscale yet casual Japanese restaurant in south Arlington. Came for lunch in July 2024.*Food: All excellent given the price. They offer a $1 nigiri/sashimi deal (with some types costing $2-5 per piece). Excellent value given the price, as all the fish were fresh and flavorful. Also had the chicken karaage and skewers, both would recommend.*Service: Phenomenal. The waiter we had was incredibly attentive. Brought extra napkins when he saw our newborn spitting up. *Ambiance: Nice, clean, quiet, and cutely decorated."

Peter Chang

★★★★☆ 4.1 (60)

"I ordered takeout, I tried ordering from the website and every time I selected something it took me all the way back to the top of the page and then I had to hunt through to the menu to find what I was looking for. That aside the food was very good and stands up to the best in the area. Don't forget to ask for rice as the food doesn't automatically come with it. The fried pot stickers were delicious and the sauce that comes with it was thicker and a little spicy which took it to another level. The Mongolian beef only comes in appetizer size so order 2 if you want it for a large meal. The Mongolian beef rivals the best in the area with a good fire kissed wok flavor.The beef lomein was as good as any in the area with large tender pieces of beef.The firecracker salmon rolls were very good with fresh salmon."

Miss Toya's

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (67)

"Had a great time eating brunch at Miss Toyas. It was a slow day when I visited but do recommend making a reservation as it did start getting busy towards the end. Our server was very attentive and gave us suggestions when we were deciding between options. For the appetizers, we had the salmon bites which were not that great. They were fried a little too hard and became dry. The main courses were the lamb chops and fried chicken with eggs and potatoes with a side of pancakes. The food was good but a little on the dry side. I really liked the pancakes, they were a generous portion and had the perfect sweetness."

Baan Mae

★★★★★ 4.6 (27)

"My friend and I came because of the 555 Noodles, and it didn't disappoint. We visited on a Saturday, at noon, right when they opened. The owner, I think she was the owner, was very friendly, and made very good suggestions. Always came over to check on us, conversed with us during her free moments. We sat by the window in a small spot but it was just right for the two of us. We had two noodle dishes, mom's noodle soup "khao poon beef" and the banh canh tom cua, from the 555 menu along with the pun khao poon. So good but I think our favorite was the banh canh tom cua because the broth was thick and so were the noodles. Had a kick to it too so if you like spicy, this might be up your alley. Street parking of course in DC. I'd come back to try more stuff, I wish this place was closer to where I work so I could be a frequent customer! Thanks for the delish lunch!"

Railbird Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)

"Loved the vibe and music here. Both appetizers I tried were so tasty, we cleaned our plates. Simple bar foods that were elevated with umami flavors. Bartender was mad cool, and made a delicious cocktail."

Halbi Shawarma

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"About a 3.5: Halbi Shawarma recently opened up as part of the Ivy City Food Works' ghost kitchen series -Their menu offers various apps, salads, sandwiches, plates, and combos.We ordered:+Baba Ghanouj - was thick and had a smoky flavor; slightly bland, but good with the pita and the falafel+Falafel - which comes with 6 pieces; these were crispy but slightly more on the herb-y side; instead of the tahini, I enjoyed these with the baba ghanouj instead; these came on a bed of lettuce with pickled veggies+a Mixed Kabab Plate - this comes with chicken kebab, kofta kabab, and beef kabab, and served with rice, salad, pickles, sauces, and a choice of a canned drink; definitely a large combo-like meal that can be easily split between 2 people or into two meals; all the meats had a good taste, but I preferred the chicken the best; I also really liked the stewed vegetables, as it was great to eat with the warm pita+a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - this was a grilled wrap that contained a generous amount of chicken shawarma and pickles; comes with a choice of sauce, which I opted for the garlic sauce; I thought it'd be shaved chicken from a spit and more of thinner slices, but it seemed more chunkier? Smearing some of that garlic sauce on each bite added a nice touch, but I just wished they provided more!We did feel that this place was much better than most Middle Eastern eateries in the DMV area, as it tasted more fresh. I'd be interested in trying their beef shawarma and their hummus next time, if I'm in the area!The process was super easy, as you either order in-person at their kiosk or order ahead on their website - not much way to customize, but there is an option to type in some notes/requests at the end in which the eatery will try to accommodate; cashless payments are accepted at the kiosk, and since you input your mobile number, you'll receive alerts of your order confirmation, the status, as well as when it's ready.Once it's ready, you'll receive a text that gives you a 'button' to click to open one of the parcel lockers that contain your food; if you had already ordered ahead of time via their site and were on your way, you just scan a QR code at a tablet that's mounted by the window to their kitchen and the designated parcel locker will open up. It was neat to see the setup!Note that there's no staff interaction, and whether you are ordering 'in-person' at their kiosk, or picking up an online order, everything is communicated with you via text.Plenty of street parking in the area.+located as part of the Ivy City Food Works' ghost kitchen+online ordering or in-person kiosk ordering available+plenty of street parking"

Barcelona Reston

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"First time trying this tapas restaurant and I enjoyed the service and the food. I'm still dreaming about how good the whipped sheep's milk cheese was! Ended up trying different tapas including the shrimp, empanadas, and some other dishes. Loved the selection of wine and the overall vibe of the restaurant."