Top rated American restaurants in Washington

Experience the best that Washington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 262 places from American restaurant category.

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Allie's Cupcakery & Café image
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Allie's Cupcakery & Café
American restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (154 reviews)
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Wimpy's
American restaurant
4.80 (127 reviews)
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Rose's Luxury
American restaurant
Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.
$$$ $
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Performing arts theater
Founded in 1950, this multispace complex (200, 514 & 680 seats) hosts diverse American productions.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Shorty's Lunch
American restaurant
Revered landmark serving up a time-tested menu of chili dogs, gravy fries & sandwiches.
$ $$$
4.70 (739 reviews)
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Palette 22 - DC
American restaurant
4.70 (51 reviews)
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Old Ebbitt Grill
American restaurant
Iconic tavern offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
$$ $$
4.60 (16.5K reviews)
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In-N-Out Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.60 (7.6K reviews)
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Seafood restaurant
American surf 'n' turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish space.
$$$ $
4.60 (4.6K reviews)
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The Capital Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Steakhouse branded venue for burgers and fried chicken, plus boozy shakes, wine, beer, and happy hour deals.
$$$$
4.60 (3.1K reviews)
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The Capital Grille
Fine dining restaurant
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
$$$$
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Cocktail bar
Whiskeys lead the way at high-end bar with American menu, themed dining rooms & an open air terrace.
$$$ $
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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The White Horse
American restaurant
Rustic neighborhood haunt featuring a British-leaning pub grub menu, a fireplace & patio seating.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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HipCityVeg
Vegan restaurant
Vegan takes on burgers, chicken wraps, and shakes offered in a compact counter-serve setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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St. Anselm
Restaurant
Premium steaks & sides, plus cocktails & brunch, are served amid a warm, hunting-lodge atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Ocean Prime
Seafood restaurant
Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
$$$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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The Union Grill
Italian restaurant
This historic old eatery with a black-and-white tile floor serves an Italian-American menu & wines.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Charlie Palmer Steak
Steak house
Contemporary eatery with new renditions of steakhouse favorites in a roomy, industrial-chic space.
$$$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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The Tilted Skillet
American restaurant
👍👍 First visit. I would suggest making a reservation. We had a 45-minute wait before we were seated as they were extremely busy. We had a very nice meal.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Tail Up Goat
Fine dining restaurant
A hip bistro serving creative Mediterranean fare & Caribbean-inspired drinks in modern surrounds.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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