My kids love fogo du chao, Tokyo Japanese steakhouse (or any teppanyaki), and le diplomate

If she likes Zaytinya, what about Ilili? The food is delicious, and the setting lovely too (The Wharf)

What about a Brazilian restaurant, or meat-on-a-stick, as my DS14 calls it. We went to Fogo de Chao recently, and DS loved it.

I like the Roost in DC because everyone can order something different, which makes it fun.

Would she like fondue?

Central would definitely be my choice.

Other fun options: Oyamel, St Anselms, Convivial, Centrolina.

My kids always pick Franklins in Hyattsville for their birthday dinner.

Sounds like she has more sophisticated taste but my 13yo would like somewhere instagrammable.

For fancy with a nice setting, I like the conservatory tables at Little Pearl.

Central? They do a flaming candle and my kids love the food. This is their fancy bday spot of choice.

How about Fig and Olive at City Center? The restaurant is kind of chic and glamorous and city center itself is always decorated and pretty.

Toki Underground- ramen

This restaurant does an “Around the World” menu that looks fun:

https://www.compassrosedc.com/menus

How about something like a Japanese steakhouse where the food prep at your table is quite a show?

That should say festive. Autocorrect…

ISI recommendations for a special place to take our daughter for dinner to celebrate her 13th birthday. I’m looking for something with great food and a fun/vestige vibe but it need not be fancy. We’re open to different types of cuisine. Her favorite is Zatinya, but we want to try something new. Thanks!