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Where To Have Dinner With Your Parents In DC
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The Capital Grille
For an affordable and safe steakhouse option for your large group dinner, The Capital Grille is a good choice.
Jaleo
Jaleo is José Andrés' flagship DC restaurant that is popping every night despite the mediocre Spanish tapas.
Caruso's Grocery
This Capitol Hill spot serves all of the expected classics, including a pasta alfredo that’s smothered in a creamy truffle butter and a blood orange creme-brulee that might be one of our favorite desserts in the city.
Where To Have Dinner With Your Parents In DC
Because for some reason, they asked you to pick the place.
Filomena Ristorante
Filomena Ristorante is a Georgetown classic serving some of the city’s best Italian food.
Trattoria Alberto
This restaurant is a staple for those on the Hill looking for Italian food done right, think spaghetti and marinara, chicken parmesan, and a crème brûlée.
Fiola Mare
Great views, excellent seafood, and a lot of money. Fiola Mare is where you go for a special occasion in Georgetown.
The Red Hen
You can’t have a bad night at Red Hen. The Bloomingdale spot serves some of the best Italian food in DC in a space that feels like a cabin.
Kinship
Kinship does fancy-ish American food in Shaw. Go for a special occasion, and get the lobster French toast.
Sfoglina
Sfoglina is an Italian pasta spot in Van Ness that’s perfect for a date night or dinner with your parents.
Green Pig Bistro
A meal at Green Pig Bistro will be meat heavy and very good. Bring a big group and sit at the communal table.
Mussel Bar & Grille
Mussel Bar is a go-to when your parents are in town. Grab a seat on the patio if it’s nice out.
The Salt Line
Salt Line’s New England-style seafood, outdoor bar, and attractive dining room are perfect for a date or dinner with parents in Navy Yard.
All-Purpose
All-Purpose is a neighborhood spot in Shaw with excellent Italian antipasti and some good pizza.
Rasika West End
Like it’s Penn Quarter counterpart, Rasika West End serves some of the best upscale Indian food in the city.
Tabard Inn
Tabard Inn in Dupont has a reliable brunch, but the patio is a nice spot for dinner (and live jazz), too.