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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (318)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Discover our Modern American menu inspired by Chef Tomas Chavarria’s Mesoamerican heritage and training. Our regionally sourced plates such as Korobuta Pork Belly and Seven Hills Farms Center Cut Steak are complimented by our library of classic cocktails. Grab your favorite sip and savor attentive service, a luxe atmosphere, and live entertainment in a boutique hotel.

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Nicholasvip

Dined 2 days ago

Food was incredible! Our server Rodney was attentive and courteous, and the bartender Manny did a fantastic job with the drinks. Would come back for more!

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Autobiography of The Study - Tasting Menu

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Claire's at the Depot

4.9

4.9 (3574)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Warrenton

About the restaurant

In a casual yet elegant atmosphere, set in a recently remodelled century old historic train station, Claire's passion is great food and outstanding service. Offering contemporary American cuisine - local, seasonally focused - with a Southern flaire. The renovation honors the historic character of the Warrenton Train Depot, resulting in a warm, comfortable environment for casual meetings with friends, or special occasions and intimate family meals. The warm, elegant Garden Room provides seating for intimate meals, while the Tavern Room features a more casual dining experience in luxurious surroundings. A rotating selection of craft beers is available on tap, and the wine service is regularly expanded. Outdoor dining is available in season, and private events can be hosted in one of several areas in the restaurant. Awarded "Best of Warrenton" every year since 2006.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

The food and ambiance was perfect for our 47th wedding anniversary.

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Chicken Cobb Salad

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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

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4.8

4.8 (1842)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Paris

About the restaurant

The Ashby Inn & Restaurant is fully committed to supporting the farmers and artisans that live and work in this region. Our menus represent the freshest, seasonal products that can be sourced locally from sustainable operations. The offerings will change daily dependent on what our local farmers and nature provide. Our pledge to you is to provide a quality dining experience founded on food and drink from sources we know and trust.

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IRvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Absolutely a charming place w/ a wonderful view and great service not to mention z food is mouth-watering: simply delicious

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FILET MIGNON & EGGS

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FILET MIGNON & LOBSTER

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4.8

4.8 (1128)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Leesburg

About the restaurant

The Conche Is an exclusive chocolate theme boutique restaurant in Village at Leesburg, featuring an array of artisan handmade chocolate confections, desserts and chocolate infused savory cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, using the finest ingredients
We are here to deliver exceptional experience, It’s with pleasure to share with you our passion for making life’s every moment, and every occasion memorable by indulging in chocolate.
By Chef Santosh Tiptur

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Lincoln

Dined 5 days ago

OMG! What a lovely dining experience! My husband and I celebrated our 52 nd anniversary there and we could not have made a better choice! The food is outstanding and every dish is so very flavorful! The Entremet is to die for! The service, especially Salvador, was truly on point. He was so attentive , cordial and informative. The ambience is classy and subdued. You will truly enjoy your evening there. Be sure to purchase chocolates on the way out. They are a work of art and too pretty to eat. (Only kidding about that… we will find a way.)

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Chicken and Biscuit

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Monocacy Crossing

4.8

4.8 (3312)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Monocacy Crossing is located off the beaten path five miles south of Frederick. As soon as you walk through our door, you relax, you're comfortable, and at home. Our menu selections and extensive wine list will satisfy everyone in your party. So come, enjoy, be our guests!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful restaurant and great service as always! Food is always amazing

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Garlic and Herb topped Beef Medallions

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4.7

4.7 (2254)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Falls Church

About the restaurant

TRIO Grill is a modern American restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia, offering the finest steaks and freshest seafood, an extensive cocktail and spirits program and an award winning wine list. TRIO blends urban sophistication with the relaxed ambiance of a neighborhood grill. Perfect for date night, after-work drinks, or your next private dining occasion.

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Bobvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Talk about great service. The wait staff was polite, friendly and gave us a lot of time to just sit and enjoy dinner. We were on the patio. A large gust of wind came and knocked our menu's into a full drink. It spilled and soaked the table and an appetizer. The wait staff replaced everything including the table cloth right away including the drinks and appetizer. Trio never fails on great attitudes and service. The food was also done very well.

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Boneless Ribeye

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4.8

4.8 (1943)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes.
Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

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Shane

Dined 6 days ago

Shanon was fantastic made our evening! The food was fab

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Rosemary Bistro Cafe

4.8

4.8 (502)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Friendship Heights

About the restaurant

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.

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Lizvip

Dined 7 days ago

Friendly attentive service and as always really GOOD food

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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7

4.7 (1055)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

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Robertvip

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious breakfast in elegant surroundings. Impeccable service.

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The Wine Cellar at Greenhouse

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Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jefferson Hotel

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Harrimans Grill

4.7

4.7 (1526)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Middleburg

About the restaurant

Take a culinary carriage ride through Virginia’s Piedmont region at Harrimans Grill. In the heart of DC’s wine country, discover a local bounty of bold, fresh and flavorful dishes sourced with the highest quality ingredients and celebrate the rich resources and history of Virginia’s most fertile region. Whether you are hosting a private chef’s dinner in our interactive Cooking Studio, enjoying a pre-dinner stroll through the Culinary Garden or relaxing with an after-dinner cordial by our fire pit, at Harrimans, it always feels like Saturday night.
We encourage Harrimans reservations to be made 2-3 weeks in advance.

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Jessica

Dined 2 days ago

Haroun made our night enjoyable and unforgettable! Have had a lovely time staying and Dining at the Salamander.

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