Washington D.C. Top 25 Restaurants: July 2016

The DC dining scene is made up of established restaurants with a loyal following. That’s why it’s not common for new names to show up on the Foodable’s top 25 DC restaurants list. This ranking is entirely made of veteran restaurants, meaning they have already appeared on Foodable’s list– some more so than others.

The top three restaurants all have made their appearance on the list several times. But they all made a major climb to the top.

Bad Saint, the no.1 restaurant is known for its Filipino dishes and cocktails and it opened in 2015. Since then it’s been well-received. The only negative–“bad news about Bad Saint: The Columbia Heights restaurant doesn’t take reservations for its 24 seats, meaning diners have to get in line early for the chance to explore the Filipino menu by chef Tom Cunanan,” wrote The Washington Post. Although the space is small, chef Cunanan’s flavors are big and bold.

The no. 2 restaurant is Proof, known for New American small plates and a massive wine list, jumps from no. 10 in the last ranking. Iron Gate makes a major climb from no. 12 and rounds out the top three. This Mediterranean restaurant offers Italian and Greek small plates and a tasting menu.

Even though no newbies made their way on the list, three restaurants return on the list after a brief hiatus. Foodable welcomes back Volt at no. 22, Cork Wine Bar at no. 23 and Estadio at no. 24.

Check out the full list below!

ENSALADANG PALAPA with coconut, purple cabbage, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, bird’s eye chilies...

A photo posted by >Bad Saint< (@badsaintdc) on Jun 16, 2016 at 6:59pm PDT

Our delicious, lightly smoked mackerel with confit potato salad, parsley, dill and egg.

A photo posted by @thedabneydc on Jun 14, 2016 at 3:50pm PDT

Chef’s Feature: Virginia Lamb Tartare with spring carrots, house made greek yogurt and toasted ciabatta. Find this amazing new dish exclusively in our tasting room! @anthonychittum #locallysourced #tastingmenu

A photo posted by Iron Gate (@irongatedc) on May 14, 2016 at 1:37pm PDT

The yummiest Burrata salad with prosciutto, artichokes, and citrus zest at @proofdc. What a perfect, light dish to enjoy al fresco while catching up with a good friend.

A photo posted by hapabella (@hapabella) on Jun 23, 2016 at 6:23pm PDT

RANK	Restaurant	Social Score	VIDEO
1	Bad Saint	175.66
2	Proof	175.64
3	Iron Gate	175.52
4	The Dabney	173.67
5	Momofuku Milk Bar	173.56
6	Graffiato	173.55
7	Convivial	173.12
8	Jack Rose Dining Saloon	172.69
9	Garrison	170.73
10	Birch & Barley	170.56
11	Masseria	169.21
12	Little Serow	168.45
13	Daikaya	166.93
14	Range	165.45
15	Room 11	165.41
16	Mintwood Place	165.37
17	Corduroy	165.29
18	DGS Delicatessen	165.21
19	Blue Duck Tavern	165.13
20	Kapnos	165.05
21	Del Campo	164.97
22	Volt	164.89
23	Cork Wine Bar	164.81
24	Estadio	164.73
25	Compass Rose	164.65