James Beard Restaurants in Washington DC

minibar sits on top of both lists — Two Stars and a 2011 Beard win in the same kitchen. Nine more wins run through this guide, from Albi's 2024 win to Rasika's from 2014, alongside nine Michelin One Stars and a deep run of finalists and semifinalists. Recognition isn't our rating — several of these land at Delicious or Damn Good on our scale, not the top tier. The receipts are on every page.