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Tabard Inn RestaurantvsZaytinya by Jose Andres
Both restaurants are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Zaytinya scores slightly better than Tabard Inn Restaurant. Zaytinya comes in at #4 in Washington DC with praise from 13 publications such as Zagat, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Tabard Inn Restaurant
Frommer's
Zagat
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Washington Post
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Not For Tourists
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1739 N St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-2801
From $0/night
Frommer's "The kitchen smokes its own salmon (as it has for 29 years); cures its own pastrami, tasso ham, and prosciutto; and bakes its own bread and pastries, so these items are awfully good." Full review
Zagat4.2
"It's a perfect "rendezvous" for dinner in the "intimate" main room, "cozy" drinks by the fire or a "wonderful" reservation-worthy brunch in the "hidden" garden." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Revisiting one of DC's most charming yet least publicized restaurants is much like a trip down memory lane." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The menu of this historic inn always offers a delicious surprise. The garden is lovely and the funky interior has several inviting nooks and crannies."
Time Out "Tucked at the back of a 19th-century brownstone, home to a family-run hotel, the Tabard is an eclectic and shamelessly romantic destination." Full review
Washington Post Editors' Pick
"The beautiful surroundings offer a place to talk, to relax and unwind with contemporary American food." Full review
Afar Magazine "What I love about the Tabard Inn is that most D.C. visitors and transplants have never heard of it, yet this place requires a brunch reservation 2 weeks in advance." Full review
Not For Tourists "Romantic rendezvous."
Fodor's "Fading portraits and overstuffed furniture make the lobby lounge look like an antiques store, but this hotel restaurant's culinary sensibilities are thoroughly modern." Full review
The Infatuation "If you like jazz and don’t mind being youngest person in the room by 20 years, you'll enjoy the live music at Tabard Inn on most evenings." Full review
Zaytinya by Jose Andres Frommer's
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701 9th St NW, Edison Place, Washington DC, DC 20001-4572
From $31/night
Frommer's "How popular is Zaytinya? Well, the restaurant serves, on average, 750 people per night during the week and 1,000 per night on weekends." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Voted the best Mediterranean eatery inside the Beltway for three years running, this Penn Quarter restaurant and bar is a downtown destination for locals on Friday nights." Full review
Zagat ""Who can resist" the "wonders" of chef José Andrés' "unbelievably tasty" Eastern Mediterranean meze, especially when paired with "phenomenal" regional wines." Full review
BlackBook "Small plates are meant for sharing, but - like the countries represented here - you'll want to hoard your own and plunder your neighbor's."
Gayot14.0
"Whatever the noise level and however long a wait for a table, it's hard not to be won over by the garides me anitho, shrimp flavored with dill, shallots, mustard and lemon juice." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This romantic restaurant with a striking modern decor offers a superb variety of authentic Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese mezze with excellent vegetarian selections."
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This very popular restaurant near the National Portrait Museum draws DC-ites to its large, whitewashed dining levels, accented with Aegean blues." Full review
Time Out "With a stunning white and blue interior, this place finds inspiration in Greece, Turkey and Lebanon." Full review
Rough Guide "Stylish mid-priced Turkish and Middle Eastern eatery that serves a range of inventive meze plates, ranging from Lebanese beef tartare to pork-and-orange-rind sausage and veal cheeks."
Afar Magazine "Zaytinya serves up a variety of Mediterranean tapas inspired by traditional dishes from Greece, Lebanon, and Turkey." Full review
