Highest-rated restaurants in Washington, D.C. by diners

#30. Alexa's Empanadas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 225 7th St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Stands
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#29. Heat Da Spot

- Rating: 4.8/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3213 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Ethiopian
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#28. Atxondo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4724 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Spanish, Seafood, Tapas/Small Plates
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#27. Odd Provisions

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 11th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Specialty Food, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches
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#26. VEGZ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2120 18th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Indian
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#25. Tiki Garden Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1252 H St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars, Soup
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#24. Au Lait Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1608 17th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cafes
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#23. Ko Japanese Dining

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1610 20th St. Northwest Floor 2 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Japanese
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#22. Grounded

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1913 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cafes, Yoga, Nurseries & Gardening
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#21. Eatopia Eatery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1301 U St. Northwest Ste 111 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#20. Lei Musubi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 716 Monroe St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Hawaiian, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#19. Giza Middle Eastern Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Hecht Ne Ave. Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
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#18. Izumi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1832 Columbia Road Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Japanese
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#17. Bitty & Beau's Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 3207 M St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#16. KooKoo Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3310 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Mediterranean
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#15. Ceibo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2106 18th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, Desserts
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#14. Rue Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 3906 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#13. Little Hat Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2400 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#12. Abuare Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1524 U St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ethiopian, Vegetarian
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#11. Coco Lezzone

- Rating: 4.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 915 15th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#10. Omakase at Barracks Row

- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 522 8th St. Southeast Floor 2 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
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#9. Sami's Hot Dog Cart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Independence Ave. Southwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Stands
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#8. Mita Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 703 Kennedy St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cafes, Japanese, Ethiopian
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#7. Little Food Studio

- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 849 Upshur St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Omari's Music Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3217 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3608 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bars, Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Hilana Falafel

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Food Stands
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#3. Shewa

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1824 Benning Road Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Breakfast & Brunch, Ethiopian
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#2. Gueny Cafe & Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 5320 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Ethiopian, Cafes
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#1. Tropic Burger

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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