Washington, D.C. Restaurant Deals

This sleek resto-bar's wood-paneled walls and sparkling chandeliers set the scene for upscale contemporary dining. Bite into jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent filet mignon, blackened salmon, or another offering from a vast array of tantalizing dishes:

• $25 for $50 to spend on food and drink
• $45 ($90 value) for a three-course prix fixe dinner for two with wine
• Prix fixe dinner includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & glass of wine for each person

Wine and Dine in Elite Surroundings
Grab a seat near the showcase open kitchen on the first floor, which lets you watch as chefs prepare dishes inspired by classic Americana. Or, sashay up to the bar where mixologists create specialty cocktails like Park Punch and Park Lemonade, pop bottles of wine, and wait on VIP partiers with high-end bottle service. With a rotating list of freshly spun music each week and some of the hottest clientele this side of the Potomac, you and your crew might just want to stick around past the check.

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Centered around a sleek black bar contrasted with splashes of red throughout the restaurant and complete with a spacious outdoor patio, this spot has a modern, laid back vibe and a fun menu of Asian small plates like tempura asparagus rolls stuffed with cheese and XO sauce:

• $15 for $30 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner
• $10 for $20 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at lunch
• Menu features sushi, Asian tapas, and full-size dishes like five-spice duck

Unwind with Friends
This spot offers tastes of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai fare, served in a relaxed lounge setting where you might catch a live jazz or blues act. Sample sharing-friendly dishes like the Hanoi Roll -- grilled Hanoi lemongrass pork wrapped in rice-paper with mint leaves and served with kimchi and sweet chili sauce. Or, try the chef's special Anaconda Roll, a crunchy sushi concoction showcasing fresh eel and avocado.

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Dig into bubbling-hot thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas, a hot veal parmigiana sub, or homestyle gnocchi at this Arlington favorite that has been serving the area since 1978:

• $10 for $20 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks
• Menu features deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, giant calzones & Italian meatballs
• Plus, design your own pasta dishes with clam sauce, Alfredo sauce & more

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Downtown Bethesda might be a haven for culinary aficionados, but only Chef Tony's on St. Elmo Avenue delights diners with exciting new seafood and tapas options on a daily basis:

• $50 ($100 value) for a 3-course prix-fixe dinner for 2 Friday or Saturday
• $40 ($100 value) for a 3-course prix-fixe dinner for 2 Sunday to Thursday
• Montgomery County Gazette loved the tempura soft shell crab

Seafood With a Twist
As Bethesda's only restaurant with a fresh seafood menu that changes daily, this spot highlights what's in season and presents it in myriad ways -- mixing Mediterranean flavors with interesting twists. Possible starters include the fried Virginia oysters over a bed of greens or the Baby Tapas Sampler -- brimming with Spanish olives, hummus, marinated peppers, and flatbread. For a main course, you might find pure lump crab cake or spicy shrimp pasta -- loaded with sweet peppers in a tomato cream sauce.

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A welcoming, casual spot offering everything you'd want in a neighborhood trattoria, this terracotta-colored eatery has earned accolades from The Washington Post for its Northern Italian fare:

• $25 for $50 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner
• $10 for $20 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at lunch
• Menu features award-winning steamed mussels, handmade pasta, and more

Dishes Crafted with Care
Start out snacking on homemade mozzarella and sliced tomatoes or oven-roasted portobello mushrooms in the bar lounge, or head to one of two newly renovated dining rooms where you can munch on cornmeal-crusted calamari fritti and fresh salads as you gaze at works from a local artist under the rustic wood-beamed ceiling. For dinner, order a handmade pasta dish like savory spaghetti Bolognese, sweet chicken Marsala with mushrooms, one of the fresh seafood selections, or one of the ever-changing nightly specials.

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Using ingredients sourced from local butchers and farmers, this homey restaurant -- occupying one of the oldest buildings in historic Middleburg -- overflows with charm:

• $39 ($80 value) for a prix fixe dinner for two
• Includes one appetizer, two entrées, and two non-alcoholic drinks
• Sautéed scallops wrapped in bacon are a sure hit

A Setting Rich in History
Grab a seat next to the stone fireplace to take in the warm atmosphere of this storied restaurant, which houses art, silver, and antiques from the private collection of the owner's family, which traces roots back to three of the founding fathers. The menu delights with classy comfort food: Try the wild mushroom risotto or lobster and truffle mac with Gruyère, cheddar, and Parmesan.

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Theater-size HD screens line up all your favorite sports just above the bar at this homey Irish pub. On any given night, you might catch a live music act, dominate at giant Jenga, or impress your friends with pub trivia:

• $25 ($51 value) for an appetizer, two entrées, and two non-alcoholic drinks
• To start, dunk fried pickles in ranch sauce, or try the fiery Finnegan's poppers
• Dinner options include bangers 'n' mash, crab meat-stuffed salmon, and more

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Located at the beautiful Baltimore waterfront, the Grille 700 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is an ideal summer spot for delicious cuisine and with this offer, you can savor the seasonal menu created by the restaurant's award-winning chefs.

• Pay $25 for $50 to spend on food and drink at dinner for two and enjoy a flight of four different wine varietal pours of 1.5 ounces

The classic, locally sourced Irish pub fare at this spot will fill even the largest mouth to the gills, with hand-cut fries paired with battered codfish crisped to a golden brown and served with lemon, Rose Marie sauce, and malt vinegar:

• $20 for $40 to spend on food and drink
• Tempting selection of beers and ales from Europe and local breweries
• Menu features German sausages, ham and Brie sandwiches, & pub burgers

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