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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 Rasika — Indian Cuisine and Palak Chaat Gone Wild

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

#5 Unconventional Diner — Everyday Creative Comfort Food

#6 Sababa — An Israeli Pilgrimage for All to Share

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

#8 Kyojin — A Sushi Showpiece With Extra Opulence

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

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

#11 Villa Yara — An Aromatic and Colorful Lebanese Excursion

#12 Bread Furst — A Gemstone of a Bakery

#13 Petite Cerise — A Bourgeois Bistro with Brioche Soldiers

#14 Caruso's Grocery — The Mafia's 'Red Sauce' Joint

#15 Moonraker — Stunning Views and Japanese Snacks

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

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

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

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

#20 Kinfolk — Southern BBQ With Baby Back Ribs

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

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

#23 Alta Strada — An Ordinary Americanized Italian Staple

#24 Timber Pizza — Pizza Here, There, Everywhere

#25 Kirwan's On The Wharf — An Irish Pub With Chill Vibes

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

#27 Bistro Cacao — Not The Ideal French Cuisine

#28 Sima Sushi — Way Too Expensive Conveyor Belt Sushi

#29 Purple Patch — A Purple Party Filipino Flop

#30 Fight Club — Bad Food Hiding Behind Good Marketing

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