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EDC Iconic Dining Rooms
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Penn Quarter's Proof not only has great food and an extensive wine list, but is also a charming setting in which to dine. Designed by Grizform, there's plenty of wine on display in this wine bar, but also exposed brick walls, a French pewter bar, Italian
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Everyone knows Rasika Penn Quarter by the crystal strands separating the bar and the dining room, but also the rich plum tones throughout the restaurant. The dining area manages to be both open and capture an intimate feeling. [Photo:
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Between the Bistro and the Tasting Room, it's possible to achieve just about any atmosphere you like at Restaurant Eve. A certain airiness of can make it feel as close to the farm as Cathal Armstrong's ingredients, while the ornate couches of the dining r
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Sure, Boundary Road is a clear newcomer, but it's easily one of the prettiest restaurants on the revitalizing H Street NE strip. It's also one of the best renditions of today's trend of taking exposed brick, reclaimed wood and other vintage items — like t
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Tabard Inn's checkerboard floors are just about as classic as the freshly made doughnuts people clamor over at brunch. Look out over the garden from this sunny dining room, or wind your way through the restaurant to other more secluded spots. [Photo:
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Much like the restaurant itself, the design at Palena is a simple and straightforward classic. There's the more casual Cafe space that was recently renovated, plus a more elegant dining room for those special occasions. [Photo:
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You don't get much more old school than Marcel's, which incorporates French-Belgian touches into an elegant restaurant space that is pure Washington. Chandeliers, white tablecloths, fine china and deep hues of red make this a romantic icon. [Photo:
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One could argue that pretty much all of DC's steakhouses are iconic in their own way, but the Prime Rib stands out. Yes, there are black and gold lacquered panels and leopard carpeting that helps the restaurant achieve a pretty dark backroom feel. [Photo:
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Rasika isn't the only Ashok Bajaj restaurant that comes to mind when considering iconic dining rooms. The Bombay Club is a power dining favorite offering a general atmosphere of elegance, with design touches evocative of India. Plus there's that piano in
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While it's not in DC proper, Inn at Little Washington is the go-to spot for Washingtonians seeking a romantic meal. And it's no wonder why given the ornate design complete with Old World furnishings and silk lampshades hanging over each table intended to
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The winding dining rooms and bars of Old Ebbitt Grill each have their own personalities and altogether they make the White House adjacent restaurant even more of a DC icon than it already is. The Victorian interior is filled with antiques, mahogany, marbl
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Founding Farmers has a menu inspired by the farm-to-table movement, and the design evokes that as well. Beyond being a LEED Gold certified restaurant, Founding Farmers is full of rustic touches like the oh-so-popular reclaimed barnwood and whitewashed fin
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L'Auberge Chez Francois is another classic example of an iconic dining room, channeling France from its home in Great Falls. It is Alsatian through and through and a great setting for romantic occasions. [Photo:
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![CityZen at the Mandarian Oriental is not only one of Washington's finest restaurants, but frequently cited for its beauty. There's an open kitchen, 20-foot ceilings and a warm tone all around. [Photo: CityZen]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/L8oKIFFZdPR31zuA0kXSUskryV8=/250x250/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/1085786/cityzen-iconic-1000.0.jpg)
CityZen at the Mandarian Oriental is not only one of Washington's finest restaurants, but frequently cited for its beauty. There's an open kitchen, 20-foot ceilings and a warm tone all around. [Photo: CityZen]
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Each room at 1789 is something to be explored and admired, but the main dining room at the Georgetown restaurant is perhaps its most iconic. Think frame-covered walls, antiques and of course that fireplace. [Photo:
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Slightly different from some of the classically romantic picks on this list, Comet Ping Pong is an icon of its own class. It's the epitome of laidback, with ping pong tables set up to help pass the time while you wait for a table. [Photo:
![CityZen at the Mandarian Oriental is not only one of Washington's finest restaurants, but frequently cited for its beauty. There's an open kitchen, 20-foot ceilings and a warm tone all around. [Photo: CityZen]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/1085786/cityzen-iconic-1000.0.jpg)
