36 hand-picked American restaurants across the DMV — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.
Our directory features 36 hand-picked American restaurants across Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Washington, Capitol Hill, Shaw, Baltimore, Bethesda, from $ spots to $$$$ dining rooms. The highest-rated American pick in our directory right now is The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, at 4.9 out of 5. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.
A legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant and inn by Chef Patrick O'Connell. One of the finest dining experiences in America, set in the Virginia countryside.
Michelin-starred mid-Atlantic cuisine cooked over a wood-burning hearth in a restored Shaw alleyway. Chef Jeremiah Langhorne celebrates regional ingredients.
One-menu steakhouse concept serving culotte steak with secret sauce, hand-cut fries, and bread. The prix fixe simplicity and unlimited seconds have earned a cult following.
Dr. Andrew Weil-inspired restaurant focusing on anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich dishes. Seasonal menus feature vibrant bowls, salads, and creative vegetable-forward plates.
Iconic bookstore-cafe-bar hybrid on Dupont Circle that has been a DC institution for decades. Brunch here pairs perfectly with browsing the bookshelves.
Charming waterfront restaurant in historic Occoquan overlooking the river. Seafood, steaks, and Southern-influenced dishes in a relaxed, scenic setting.
Waterfront pub and restaurant on the Alexandria waterfront serving American fare since 1979. The burgers, crab cakes, and Potomac River views make it a local institution.
Local burger chain born in Manassas serving fresh, never-frozen burgers and hand-cut fries. A community favorite for quality casual American fare since 1995.
Throwback Adams Morgan rooftop bar from Jack Rose Dining Saloon's owner, opened September 24, 2026, with $10 cocktails and easygoing 2000s-nightlife energy.
Mid-century-themed modern American restaurant near Nationals Park serving seasonal, sustainably-sourced dishes spanning seafood, pasta, and roasted poultry.
A collaborative venture by celebrated chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio in their Frederick hometown, paying homage to the taverns of the past with a modern take on storied gathering places.
Del Ray neighborhood restaurant serving a seasonal American menu featuring produce from its own rooftop garden and local farmers, alongside an extensive wine and craft beer selection.
Downtown Silver Spring restaurant with an open-air kitchen serving sophisticated American fare, from iron skillet cornbread and rotisserie chicken to barbecued ribs.
American bistro at The Boro in Tysons with a creative seasonal menu, extensive beverage list, and spacious patio, spanning small plates to seafood and steak entrees.
All-day gathering place on the first floor of The LINE DC in Adams Morgan, sourcing from Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic farmers and fishers for feel-good dishes morning, noon, and night.
Historic Georgetown institution serving classic American cuisine — fresh, seasonal dishes ranging from seafood and steaks to salads and sandwiches — alongside an extensive bar program.
