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The Dabney
American
The wood-fired hearth in the open kitchen sets the mood before anything arrives at the table. This fine dining room in a Shaw alley does Mid-Atlantic cooking with a Southern undertow, and the chef's commitment to the region shows in everything from rooftop herbs to the catfish slider that's been on the menu since forever. A Michelin star keeps company with crowds who dress up but aren't stiff about it.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- Washingtonian #15 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now
One number, weighted & current 92
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Pastrami-spiced beef belly Washingtonian, 2026
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