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Adventurous omnivores know that full bellies don’t mean empty pockets.

Taking advantage of restaurant promotions allows you to try something new and expand your horizons.

Best of all, you don’t have to wait for Restaurant Week.

Here’s a list of prix fixe lunches and dinners, tasting menus as well as late night eats, found in the Washington, D.C. area. All sample menus are subject to change.  Try an *Editor’s Choice restaurant chosen for its exceptional quality, service, ambiance and reputation to maximize your experience.

Tips:
Call ahead to confirm address, service times, menus, and availability.
Check if promotion is available on holidays.
Ask if a reservation is required.
Ask what time your reservation should be before any planned events.

Prices quoted are per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity, unless noted.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

2941 - Modern French American - Three-course prix fixe lunch $20.10; four-course prix fixe dinner $58; Six-course tasting menu $110, $65 with wine pairings. Menus here. *Editor’s Choice

701 – American – Three-course prix fixe menu available nightly for $28.95. Close to National, Shakespeare and Woolly Mammoth Theatres.

Acadiana - Cajun, Creole, Southern - Three-course pre-theatre menu 5:30-6:30 pm for $35. 901 New York Avenue, NW. 202.408.8848. Close to Ford, National, Studio, Keegan and Woolly Mammoth Theatres.

Adour – American, French – Four and five-course tasting menus for $65 and $75, respectively. 923 16th Street NW. 202.638.2626.  *Editor’s Choice

Asia Nine – Pan-Asian – Three-course pre-theatre menu 4-7 pm for $39. 915 E Street NW. 202.629.4355. Close to Ford and Shakespeare Theatres.

Bistro D’oc – French – Three-course pre-theatre menu plus wine 5:30-7:00 pm and 9:00-10:00 pm for $21.95. 518 10th St NW. 202.393.5444. Close to Ford and National Theatres.

Bistro Francais – French – Three-course prix fixe menu 5:00-7:00 pm and 10:30 pm-1:00 am $24.95. 3128 M Street NW. 202.338.3830

Bistrot Lepic – French – Power Lunch with plat du jour and wine or coffee $17.95; three-course prix-fixe lunch $24.95 Monday to Thursday; three-course prix fixe dinner $34.95 Mondays.  1736 Wisconsin Avenue NW. 202.333.0111

Black’s Bar & Kitchen – American Seafood - Three course pre-theater menu from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for $35.  7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD. 301.652.5525. Close to Strathmore Hall.

Bourbon Steak – Steakhouse – Three-course pre-theatre menu, available Sunday-Thursday at 6:00 pm, Friday-Saturday at 5:30 pm for $59. 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202.944.2026. *Editor’s Choice

Café Saint Ex – American - Three-course prix fixe menu for $32 before 7 pm, $36 after. 1847 14th Street NW.  202.265.7839.  Close to Studio and Keegan Theaters.

Ceiba – Latin American – Three-course pre-theatre menu available Monday-Saturday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm for $29. 701 14th Street, NW; 202.393.3983. Close to Ford, National and Warner Theatres.

Charlie Palmer Steak – Steakhouse – Three-course prix fixe lunch menu available Monday-Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for $25. 101 Constitution Avenue NW. 202.547.8100.

Circle Bistro – American – Three course prix fixe menu for $38. 1 Washington Circle, NW. 202.293.5390. Close to The Kennedy Center.

Citronelle – French – Multi-course tasting menu available nightly for $105. 3000 M Street NW. 202.625.2150. *Editor’s Choice

CityZen - American – Three-course prix-fixe menu for $80. 1330 Maryland Avenue SW. 202.787.6006. Close to Arena Stage. *Editor’s Choice

Co Co. Sala – American – Four-course pre-theater Champagne dinner $55. 929 F Street NW. 202.347.4265.  Close to National, Warner and Ford Theatres.

Commissary – American (New, Traditional) – Three-course pre-theatre menu available daily, 5 pm to close for $24.95. 1443 P Street NW, Washington, DC. 202.299.0018.  Close to Studio and Keegan Theaters.

DC Coast – American, Seafood – Three course pre-event menu available nightly 5:30pm – 6:30pm for $35. 1401 K Street NW. 202.216.5988.  Close to National, Studio, and Keegan Theatres.

Dino – Italian – Three course prix fixe menu available nightly for $38. 3435 Connecticut Avenue NW. 202.686.2966

Fiola – Italian -  Three-course pre-theatre menu available Monday-Friday 5:30-6:30 pm for $35 per person. 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  202.628.2888.  Close to Shakespeare, Woolly Mammoth and Riot Act Comedy Theatres.

Fontaine Caffe & Crêperie – French – Two-course pre-theater menu available Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm for $17.95 per person. 119 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA. 703.535.8151

Fourth Estate at the National Press Club – American – Three course prix fixe menu Thursday-Saturday for $30. Validated parking. 529 14th Street, NW. 202.662.7638. Close to National, Warner and Ford Theatres.

Georgia Brown’s - Southern – Three-course prix fixe luncheon $24. 950 15th Street NW. 202.393.4499.  Close to National, Warner and Ford Theatres.

Jaleo – Tapas – Three-course pre-theatre menu available Tuesday-Saturday 5-7pm for $25. 480 7th Street, NW. 202.628.7949. Close to Shakespeare and Woolly Mammoth Theatres.

J&G Steakhouse at the W Hotel – Steakhouse – Three-course pre-theatre menu available nightly 5:00 to 6:30pm for $35. 515 15th Street NW, Washington, DC. 202.661.2440. Close to National Theatre.

Johnny’s Half Shell – Seafood - Three-course pre-theatre menu available nightly from 5-7 pm for $30.  400 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC. 202.737.0400.

Kellari Tavern – Greek - Three course pre-theater menu for $35, optional wine pairing $20.  Served daily from 4-8 pm.  1700 K Street NW, Washington DC. 202.535.5274.

Kushi - Japanese – Omakase dinner; $40 for seven courses, $60 for nine courses, including a cocktail. Add a sake pairing for $20 and $30 respectively. 465 K Street, NW; 202.682.3123. *Editor’s Choice

Marcel’s - Belgian, French (New) - Three-course pre-theater menu for $52. Includes complimentary car service to and from the Kennedy Center. 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC.. 202.296.1166. Close to the Kennedy Center. *Editor’s Choice

Masa 14 - Latin-Asian - Three course pre-theater menu Monday-Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm for $24.95, including a glass of house red/white wine or strawberry lemonade. 1825 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. 202.328.1414. Close to Studio and Keegan Theaters.

Mie N Yu – Contemporary American/Global - Three course “Blind Tiger” prix fixe dinner menu for $25. Available daily after 5 pm.  3125 M Street, NW, Washington DC. 202.333.6122.

Nage Bistro - American, Seafood – Three-course prix-fixe menu available Monday-Friday 5-7 pm for $35. Includes three 2 oz. pours of wine. 1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW. 202.448.8005.

Nora - American - Four-course tasting menu with vegetarian option $70-$75. 2132 Florida Avenue NW. 202.462.5143.  *Editor’s Choice

Notti Bianche in The George Washington University Inn – Italian – Three-course pre-theater menu 5-7 pm nightly except Monday, for $32. 824 New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202.298.8085. Near the Kennedy Center.

Old Ebbitt Grill – American – Late-night oyster happy hour Sunday-Thursday 11 pm to 1 am. 675 15th Street NW. Close to Ford, National and Warner Theatres.

Oval Room – American – Three-course pre-theater menu available nightly from 5:30-6:30 pm for $35. Validated parking for $7. 800 Connecticut Avenue NW. 202.463.8700. Close to National Theatre. *Editor’s Choice

Oya – Asian Fusion – Three-course prix fixe menu available nightly for $29. 777 9th Street NW. 202.393.1400.  Close to Shakespeare, Woolly Mammoth and Riot Act Comedy Theaters.

Palena – American – Prix fixe menus range from three to five courses from $58-$76. 3529 Connecticut Avenue NW. 202.537.9250

Ping Pong Dim Sum - Modern Chinese – Late-night happy hour Thursday 10-11 pm, Friday to Saturday 10 pm-12 am until January 14, 2011. $7 specialty martinis, $20 bottles of Prosecco and $4 desserts. 900 7th NW. 202.506.3740.

Poste – American – Three-course pre-theater menu available nightly 5:00-6:30pm for $35.10. 555 8th Street, NW. 202.783.6060. Close to Shakespeare, Woolly Mammoth and Riot Act Comedy Theaters.

The Prime Rib – Steakhouse – Three-course pre-theater menu available from 5-6 pm nightly for $35.  2020 K Street NW. 202.466.8811.  Close to The Kennedy Center and National Theatre.

Proof – American – Prix fixe lunch available Tuesday-Friday 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for $12; four-course tasting menu for $56, $91 with wine pairing. Late night menu available Thursday-Saturday 11 pm to 1 am. 775 G Street NW. 202.73.PROOF. *Editor’s Choice

Rasika – Indian, Small Plates – Three-course pre-theatre menu available Monday-Friday 5:30-6:30 pm, Saturday 5-6:30 pm for $30. Various tasting menus available from $50-$75. 633 D Street NW. 202.637.1222. Close to Shakespeare, Woolly Mammoth and Riot Act Comedy Theaters. *Editor’s Choice

Restaurant Eve – American – Five, seven, and nine-course prix-fixe tasting menus for $110, $125, and $150, respectively. 110 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA. 703.706.0450. *Editor’s Choice

Roof Terrace at The Kennedy Center – American – Three-course English-inspired prix-fixe menu $49.95. 2700 F Street NW. 202.467.4600.

Station 4 - Modern American, Mediterranean -   Three-course pre-theater menu for $29.  Option of enjoying first two courses, then returning for dessert. 1101 4th Street SW.  202.488.0987.  Valet parking available for $10.  Close to Arena Stage.

Tosca – Northern Italian – Three-course pre-theater menu available nightly 5:30 to 7:00pm for $35. 1112 F St NW. 202.367.1990. Close to National and Warner Theatres.

Urbana – Continental – Three-course pre-theater menu available nightly 5:30-7:00 pm for $32, $40 with wine pairing. 2121 P Street NW. 202.956.6650. Close to Studio and Keegan Theaters.

Zaytinya – Mediterranean, Small Plates – Four-course prix fixe lunch menu for $22. “Mezze Ora” bar menu Sunday-Friday 4:30-6:30 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 10:30 to 11:30 pm. 701 9th Street NW. 202.638.0800. Close to Woolly Mammoth Theatre. *Editor’s Choice

Zentan – Asian - Three-course pre-theatre menu available nightly from 5:00-6:30 pm for $39 per person. Complimentary valet parking. 1155 14th Street, NW. Close to Ford’s, National and Warner Theatres.

Zola – American – Three-course prix fixe menu available 5:00-7:00pm nightly for $39. 800 F Street, NW. 202.654.0999. Close to Woolly Mammoth and Riot Act Comedy Theaters.

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