Where to take out of towners for dinner near White House, Farragut North or closeby Red line?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

I haven't been to Old Ebbitt in ages. Is the food good?

[Anonymous]

The Hamilton is another good option close to old Ebbitt. The food is solid. Not as good as Zaytinya, but if you are dealing with the type of people that can’t eat meat, dairy etc it may be safer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

+1. This would be my choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

I haven't been to Old Ebbitt in ages. Is the food good?

I'm the PP that posted. We had a visitor last Spring and we went with them to visit memorials (She had an old HS friend who passed in Vietnam and she wanted to find his name on the wall, which we did). We decided to walk up to Old Ebbitt and we had a nice meal. It's good, but not great. There are better restaurants, but it is good food and it is a classic and worthwhile for the historical aspect. It fit in great with our tour of memorials and Washington history.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

Op here. Unfortunately Old Ebbitt, Zaytinia, and Rasika are both booked up for my guests' available dinner times for later in the week!
I wonder if things sometimes open up?

I did find availability at Jaleo so grabbed that. Off to look for other day options.

[Anonymous]

The Hamilton is solid for a group with mixed dietary preferences.

[Anonymous]

Tabard Inn meets your criteria. The Pembroke is a bit outside your requirements but I believe it would be worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Hamilton is solid for a group with mixed dietary preferences.

I would also look at this. It is very similar to Ebbitt (same restaurant group) but doesn't book out as far in advance. Good for groups with dietary issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tabard Inn meets your criteria. The Pembroke is a bit outside your requirements but I believe it would be worth it.

Looks good, but more expensive than I think we'd feel comfortable with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Hamilton is solid for a group with mixed dietary preferences.

I would also look at this. It is very similar to Ebbitt (same restaurant group) but doesn't book out as far in advance. Good for groups with dietary issues.

I hadn't thought of the Hamilton, but thank you for prompting me to look at the menu. I hadn't realized they had sushi and the "happy hour" deals look good, if not for my visitors, I'll definitely try it myself one day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

Good for out of towners. You can walk right by the White House on your way there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

Op here. Unfortunately Old Ebbitt, Zaytinia, and Rasika are both booked up for my guests' available dinner times for later in the week!
I wonder if things sometimes open up?

I did find availability at Jaleo so grabbed that. Off to look for other day options.

Spanish tapas does not scream DC to me…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Classic Washington is the Old Ebbitt Grill, the restaurant where backroom deals were made for decades.

Although a few of the entrees are over $30, it otherwise meets the rest of the requirements and is a part of Washington history.

Op here. Unfortunately Old Ebbitt, Zaytinia, and Rasika are both booked up for my guests' available dinner times for later in the week!
I wonder if things sometimes open up?

I did find availability at Jaleo so grabbed that. Off to look for other day options.

Spanish tapas does not scream DC to me…

What?!? Jose Andres is DC's closest thing to a celebrity chef...
On that note, there's also Bazaar meats in the Old Post Office Building.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rasika

Rasika has wonderful food but was a bit hectic last night.

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Old Ebbit would be a + on the security aspect too.

Mid-teen carjacker near Rasika was shot to death before 11 pm last night.

I suggested Rasika and meant the West End one, which is closer to the OP's neighborhood request. Not that carjacking can't happen in any neighborhood in the area. Maybe that's become part of the quintessential DC experience.