For this guide to our favorite (and some of the best Instagram worthy restaurants) in Washington D.C, I focused on places with great aesthetics and vibes. Scrolling through you'll find restaurants that are beautifully designed alongside restaurants serving dishes you'll love looking at.
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Residents is a stylish and contemporary destination, offering a diverse menu that focuses on seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes. Their ambiance is casual yet chic, making it a popular spot for any occasion. With their commitment to exceptional service and curated menus paired with creative cocktails, Residents provides a memorable dining experience in the heart of the D.C.
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Residents is renowned for their creative menu highlighting delicious recipes enhanced by innovative cocktails. We recommend trying the Charred Octopus complimented with crispy potatoes, the Lobster Risotto, and Crispy Artichoke.
Paraíso offers creative cuisine inspired by the streets and home kitchen of Mexico. Served in an open and airy dining room with close and exquisite attention to plating, you'll love looking at their dishes as much as eating them.
A date night trip to Paraíso is perfected by ordering one of their hearty twists on Mexican classics like their Roasted Chicken y Mole or their Sweet Potato Enchiladas and pairing it with a classic mezcal drink. They offer signature cocktails and margaritas featuring top-shelf Agave and Mezcal, or if double-dating pitchers of cocktails for the table. Whatever your culinary journey is for hte night, you and your date will leave happy and feeling the home-kitchen vibes that make Paraíso special.
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The food at Paraiso is heavenly but don't skip out on their signature cocktails. Made with tasty mixes of agave, mezcal and tequila, their drinks are tasty, boozy and sure to delight.
A celebration of Latin cuisine, Mi Vida ignites the flavors of Mexico to come alive in a whimsical yet inviting atmosphere. The restaurant combines traditional dishes with modern twists, offering everything from handcrafted tacos to creative cocktails, making it a go-to spot for those craving an authentic taste of Latin culture with a modern twist.
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A must-have when visiting Mi Vida is their fresh guacamole. For the purists, their classic guac is a staple but for those who wish to spice it up, they offer various ingredient combinations to add onto the dip.
Reflecting the fusion of its Peruvian, Asian and Spanish cuisine, China Chilcano showcases a vibrant and inviting ambiance you won't be able to resist snapping pictures of. With carefully crafted dishes and funky interior design throughout, China Chilcano creates an environment aligned with their cuisines itself - bold, innovative, and eye-catching.
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inKind's recommendation is to try the Tatami tasting menu. It's a journey through Chef Jose Andres' favorite dishes and includes a healthy selection of delicious dishes sure to delight. Go the extra mile and splurge on the cocktail or wine paring to get thoughtfully curated drinks for each step of your journey.