This cute-as-a-button bistro fits in so seamlessly with the rest of Georgetown that you’d think it’s been here from time immemorial. With bottles of wine lining the shelves above, the dining room is a charming, date-night oasis, thanks to exposed brick, hardwood floors and a pressed-tin ceiling. Not far behind the décor, the seasonal menu is tight-knit at dinner and brunch.

Chef José Andrés has opened locations of this tapas hangout from Las Vegas to Chicago to Dubai, but it all started here inside the Beltway. Unafraid of color and pattern, the expansive interior is a riot of glass, tile, hardwood, and art to ensure that the vibe is never dull or low energy. The brunch menu is tiny and the fare hearty...

Lapis-colored columns set against whitewashed walls set the tone for a restaurant that gleams like its namesake jewel. From the stunning Afghan rugs warming the floor to the sepia-toned heirloom photos on the walls, this place exudes warmth and charm in a highly stylish manner...

Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s restaurant owns a stylish resort-chic vibe by way of coastal blues and whites, polished brass fixtures and large windows overlooking the channel. Luxury ingredients find equal footing alongside classic Spanish flavor profiles, and the result is a can’t-miss menu...

With its white walls and seafoam-green booths, this “diner” may look like the classic American translation, but is in fact a far cry from your tuna-melt standby. Instead, this kitchen ramps up known classics by riffing on tradition. Look no further than the kale nachos or meatloaf elevated with a hint of sriracha and morel mushroom gravy...