Looking for a tasty New American meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Rose's Luxury

Topping the list is Rose's Luxury. Located at 717 Eighth St. SE in Capitol Hill, it is the most popular high-end New American restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,954 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper May P., who reviewed the restaurant on April 4, wrote, "We had the classic lychee salad that every review prior raves about. We selected the eggplant a la Norma pasta, had a side Italian bread, meatloaf, salad and orange cake. Let me just say, the lychee salad is literally fireworks in your mouth. I can eat another bowl of this to myself."

Gregory J. noted, "The entire menu is tapas and they go out their way to combine unique tastes that I would never dream of combining, but every dish was absolutely amazing."

2. Blue Duck Tavern

Next up is West End's Blue Duck Tavern, situated at 1201 24th St. NW. With four stars out of 2,379 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

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"Blue Duck Tavern invites guests and area residents to gather and celebrate in good taste by offering an elegant, modern setting and menu selections focusing on the freshest ingredients available from regional purveyors," it writes on Yelp.

"The breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus of Blue Duck Tavern showcase the best of the season as executive chef Adam Howard brings sharply focused, bold flavors to the table through simple, time-honored cooking methods and modern technologies. Three-quarters of the menu is prepared in the wood-burning oven, while using braising, preserving and smoking techniques to bring the true flavors of America's wholesome foods to the table," its Yelp page says.

3. Tail Up Goat

Adams Morgan's Tail Up Goat, located at 1827 Adams Mill Road NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cocktail bar, New American and Italian spot 4.5 stars out of 667 reviews. 

Yelper Zander B., who reviewed Tail Up Goat on March 10, wrote, "The food was excellent and different. Not the same old fare. My pork was phenomenal, the seaweed bread was excellent, and the golden potatoes were amazing. The pecorino dessert was also fantastic."

4. The Dabney

The Dabney, in Shaw, is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 675 Yelp reviews. Head over to 122 Blagden Alley NW to see for yourself. 

Yelper Jason S., who reviewed the restaurant on Feb. 29, wrote, "This Michelin-star restaurant is not a disappointment. The Dabney is the real deal. For four of us, seven dishes was just about perfect."

Lynadria W. wrote, "I've been here about five-six times since the COVID shutdown. This place is amazing and highly recommend it. Everything is impressive: the ordering, ease of pickup and service, and the food. The three-course meal is a must-try while this is available."

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