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The Rankings

Our simple & honest checklist covers a restaurant’s key ingredients:
Ambiance, Service, and Food.

#1 Le Diplomate — A Constantly Happening Parisian Brasserie That Never Disappoints

#2 Astoria DC — Shareable Sichuan Dishes You'll Want More Of

#3 St. Anselm — The Americana Tavern Where Steaks Reign Supreme

#4 Residents Café & Bar — A Cocktail Garden With a Yummy Meal

#5 Bar Chinois — A Groovy Chinese Eatery With French Influence

#6 Hell's Kitchen — The Elegant Foodie Version of Going to Disney World

#7 Villa Yara — An Aromatic and Colorful Lebanese Excursion

#8 Petite Cerise — A Bourgeois Bistro with Brioche Soldiers

#9 Moonraker — Stunning Views and Japanese Snacks

#10 Moon Rabbit — A Vietnamese Culinary Victory With Some Drama

#11 Makers Union — A Flashy, Traditional, and Reliable Gastropub

#12 Thip Khao — Simple and Traditional Laotian Cuisine to Satisfy Your Urge

#13 Takara 14 — Simple Low-Key Japanese Sushi Bar With The Best Tartare

#14 Bistro Du Jour — A Laid-Back French Bistro

#15 Brasserie Beck — A Belgian Brasserie That Covers All the Bases

#16 Alta Strada — An Ordinary Americanized Italian Staple

#17 Milk & Honey — A Tasty Southern Kitchen Without Southern Hospitality

#18 Bistro Cacao — Not The Ideal French Cuisine

#19 Purple Patch — A Purple Party Filipino Flop

#20 Fight Club — Bad Food Hiding Behind Good Marketing

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