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La Chaumière
(Restaurants - Best Value)
2813 M St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-338-1784
Distance: ~0.32 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Escape the hectic pace of everyday life, and relax in this award-winning restaurant. Amid rush-seated chairs and hanging copper cookware, a central stone fireplace blazes during winter months and adds to the traditional atmosphere of this charming French inn. Menu selections include an enticing cassoulet, veal piccata, and salmon in puff pastry with champagne-dill sauce. More adventurous diners may opt for tripe stewed in Calvados liqueur or calf's brain sautéed in brown butter and capers. Daily specials. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. METRO: Foggy Bottom
       

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Obelisk
(Restaurants - Best Value)
2029 P St NW, Washington  20036 • 202-872-1180
Distance: ~0.42 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Tucked into a brick townhouse, this intimate restaurant thrives on simplicity. Its environment is clean-lined; its food, unadulterated; its menu, uncluttered. Based on what's fresh and seasonal, the prix fixe menu changes daily and offers just a few well-developed selections. As a result, rich, satisfying courses keep patrons coming back for more. Italian-inspired meals might begin with bread or antipasto, then move to a roast squab entrée, and end with a homemade ice cream dessert. Reservations strongly recommended. METRO: Dupont Circle
       

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Pizzeria Paradiso – Dupont Circle
(Restaurants - Best Value)
2029 P St NW, Washington  20036-5948 • 202-223-1245
Distance: ~0.43 mi *
        Description: Without exception, everyone raves about this fabulous place and its incredible pies. Pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven come with thin, hearty crusts and authentic ingredients. Without even sampling one, you can judge food quality by the lines outside the door. The small dining room provides more than just pizza, as proven by great sandwiches, stuffed with fresh cold cuts, roasted vegetables, and tangy cheeses on home-baked breads. Salads, wine and gelatos are terrific, too. METRO: Dupont Circle
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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C.F. Folks
(Restaurants - Best Value)
1225 19th St NW, Washington  20036 • 202-293-0162
Distance: ~0.47 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. C.F. Folks, which only opens for lunch, attracts hungry folks who jostle for position at open tables in the small, nondescript eatery. Some of Washington's biggest movers and shakers are known to line up at this popular lunch counter to place an order. Be sure to carefully inspect the blackboard's daily specials, because they seem to be the most appealing. The regular menu offers a collection of tasty soups and salads. Casual dress. Outdoor dining available.
       

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Moby Dick – Georgetown
(Restaurants - Best Value)
1070 31st St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-333-4400
Distance: ~0.52 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Order a Moby's Combo platter, and prepare to dig into some of the best kebabs you've ever tasted. This restaurant specializes in Persian food on a skewer. The meat is juicy and tender, and everything comes at a bargain price. Freshly baked bread and tasty hummus accompany the kebabs for even more flavor. Daily specials deserve notice too, so be sure to look for them. Vegetarian options available. Moby Dick has a total of six locations around the metro area. Casual dress.
       

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Bangkok Joe's
(Restaurants - Best Value)
3000 K St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-333-4422
Distance: ~0.52 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Sleek and modern, this restaurant sits just a stone's throw from Washington Harbor, and the waterside location makes it a favorite haunt of Georgetown U students and faculty. Chef-owner Aulie Bunyarataphan's dumplings steal the show, with the Foie Gras N' Shrimp and Winter Squash Potstickers among the more creative selections. Tasty rice and noodle bowls make appearances, as do a handful of choices simply dubbed "Not Your Ordinary Joes" – for example, grilled five-spice filet mignon and coriander-crusted Maple Leaf Farm duck. Close proximity to the nearby Loews Cinema makes Bangkok Joe's a popular place to gather before or after catching a flick. METRO: Foggy Bottom
       

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Bistro Francais
(Restaurants - Best Value)
3128 M St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-338-3830
Distance: ~0.56 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Classic French cuisine is the mainstay at this charming bistro, which is open until the wee hours of the morning. It's especially good after a late theater show or when you have an insatiable craving for pommes frites at 1am. Seafood, poultry, and pork are favorites, as are stews, couscous, and roast lamb or pigeon. They also have great appetizers, such as crab-stuffed avocados or baguettes spread with minced duck. The townhouse setting is comfortable and relaxed, perfect for leisurely dining. Make sure to ask about the prix fixe menu from 5pm-7pm each day. It's a great value.
       

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Leopold's Kafe + Konditorei
(Restaurants - Best Value)
3315 M St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-965-6005
Distance: ~0.81 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Casual yet stylishly European, this restaurant-bakery manages to stay below the city's culinary radar despite its creative fare and the staff's sterling reputation. That's just fine with regulars, who pride themselves on keeping close Leopold's many joys. Fabulous main dishes like bratwurst and traditional Austrian schnitzel are more than worth the indulgence. Lighter alternatives include salads, gourmet sandwiches and hot and cold soups. Cheese strudel and other homemade pastries justifiably draw acclaim as well, thanks to perfect baking and a rich boost of fresh fruit, nuts, vanilla and caramel.
       

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Ici Urban Bistro
(Restaurants - Best Value)
806 15th St NW Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel, Washington  20005 • 202-730-8800
Distance: ~1.00 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Not your typical French restaurant, upscale Ici Urban Bistro prides itself on consistency and presentation. The contemporary menu features only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Food is prepared and presented with tasteful panache – for example, roasted halibut with toasted gingerbread crust is accompanied by zucchini tagliatelle with white wine and pepper emulsion. The stunning dining room features brightly colored artwork set against a backdrop of rich jewel tones. The well-selected wines reflect the bistro's high standards and are fairly priced, making this elegant affair one of the best deals in DC. METRO: McPherson Square
       

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Ceiba
(Restaurants - Best Value)
701 14th St NW, Washington  20005 • 202-393-3983
Distance: ~1.16 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. The sizzling cuisines of South and Central America have invaded the nation's capital, and, thankfully, the DC dining scene will never be the same. A decor of Yucatan stone, mosaics and furniture fashioned of Brazilian wood takes traditional elements and gives them a modern slant. Ceviches, of course, lead the menu, and it's wise to go ahead and sample the yellowfin tuna or Yucatan shrimp. From there, look to such flavorful courses as Brazilian-braised pork shank with black beans and rice, Bahian-style boullabaisse, or jerk barbequed young chicken with rice, peas and sautéed callaloo. METRO: Metro Center
       

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