Taste why Bibiana’s braised dishes are at the top of the order list.
Adour at The St. Regis
Specialties here are selected by the chef—including seared Hudson Valley foie gras, artisanal pasta, and baked Chatham codfish—and wines are paired by the sommelier. We suggest you sit, relax, and enjoy the five-course dinner dubbed The Grand Pairing. 923 16th St. NW, 202-509-8000
Bibiana
Experience a sumptuous four- or five-course menu cultivated by executive chef Nicholas Stefanelli. Heading to a show at Warner Theatre? Try the pretheatre menu from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for your big night out. Some of our favorite dishes include the crispy red snapper, roasted autumn pork, or a flavorful cauliflower dish. 1100 New York Ave. NW, 202-216-9550
Blacksalt Restaurant
Not many people take time to enjoy their lunch hour during the work week, but a drive to Blacksalt in the Palisades makes for a worthy midday destination. Blacksalt’s Lunch Break offers three- or four-course menus with cocktail options. We suggest Addie’s mussels or the cornmeal-crusted tilapia sandwich. 4883 MacArthur Blvd., 202-342-9101
Corduroy
Make an effort to find this great space, located directly across from the DC Convention Center. Chef and owner Tom Power thoughtfully curates meals using fresh produce sourced from local area farms. The items on the “chef’s surprise” menu—which sometimes include braised osso bucco-style pork cheeks and seared Barnegat sea scallops—change daily. 1122 Ninth St. NW, 202-589-0699
Fiola
Gourmands can indulge in four or five savory courses—changed daily based on fresh ingredients—at chef Fabio Trabocchi’s Italian restaurant, located in Penn Quarter. Guests can select their favorite dishes or let Fiola serve up its top picks. We suggest trying spaghetti and spiny lobsters, cotechino sausage with Prosecco zabaglione, or chestnut “cappuccino.” 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-628-2888
Redwood
At Redwood, which focuses on organic and naturally raised meats and produce, you can pick three of your favorites—like crispy salt cod cakes, maple-glazed short ribs, and steamed chocolate pudding—and pair them with something from the sustainable wine list, featuring small-production vintners. 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, 301-656-5515
Restaurant Nora
Recognized as the first certified organic restaurant in America, Restaurant Nora offers a decadent four-course prix-fixe menu. Dishes such as chilled broccoli vichyoisse, Maine Peekytoe crab and avocado salad, and grass-fed filet mignon will leave you satisfied, but don’t forget to indulge—you can’t go wrong with molten chocolate cake with cappuccino ice cream. 2132 Florida Ave. NW, 202-462-5143
Ris
Ris boasts menus for the pretheatre and the after-theatre crowds, both prix fixe. A three-course meal at the West End restaurant could include spicy shrimp tempura, Portuguese skirt steak, and a dessert. 2275 L St. NW, 202-730-2500
The Bombay Club
Washingtonians love a good brunch, especially when “bottomless” appears in the description. The Bombay Club’s Sunday service stands out for its seven-course prix-fixe brunch that includes Champagne and traditional Indian dishes such vegetarian lasooni palak, rice, and lentils. 815 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-659-3727
The Source
The Source offers celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s Asian-fusion tasting menu, which can be served with wine pairings. Herbivores, have no fear: This seven-course meal is available as a vegetarian option as well. 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-637-6100
