MD Diners Can Find 2 Of The Most Beautiful New Restaurants In America Nearby

Two of America's most beautiful new restaurants are located just a short drive away for many Maryland diners.

The Robb Report recently released its list of the most beautiful new restaurants in America for 2025, and two are located in Washington, D.C.

According to the publication, the list includes awe-inducing spaces ranging from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first Brooklyn restaurant to Crying Tiger, a Chicago eatery that takes you on a journey through Southeast Asia courtesy of chef Thai Dang.

Here's a look at the D.C. eateries that made this year's list:

Marcus DC

Located in The Morrow Hotel at 222 M St. NE, Marcus DC offers a blend of modern American cooking and Black culinary traditions drawn from D.C. to Ethiopia and beyond, according to the restaurant's Instagram profile.

Here's what The Robb Report had to say about the space:

"Influences pulled from across the African Diaspora have woven their way into the restaurant’s design courtesy of Kamille Glenn, founder of dsgnrswrkshp. She tapped nearly two dozen artists to bring the place to life, making for a burst of kaleidoscopic colors and movement across the interiors. Those bold, bright hues appear on a canvas with a crisscrossed design inspired by Black braided hair, made by Washington, D.C. native Autumn Spears, and in a vibrant collaged piece that depicts scenes from Black life, created by artist Brandon Coley Cox. Marcus DC is anchored, though, by a large, abstract collage by Derrick Adams, in an ode to identity that makes quite the statement."

The Occidental

Since 1906, The Occidental has welcomed world leaders and Beltway locals alike for classic fare and an insider's perspective, according to the restaurant's website. The eatery, located at 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, relaunched this year under new ownership.

Here's what The Robb Report had to say about the space:

"The Occidental opened its doors back in 1906 and has been a haven for statesmen and A-listers ever since, since it’s located just a mere two blocks from the White House. The spot relaunched this year under Starr Restaurants, and the team tapped renowned designer Ken Fulk to usher in a new era. Now, each room at the eatery represents a specific slice of American culture, though all share the same old-world glamour. One dining room is entirely enveloped in green velvet, inspired by a vintage Cristofle box; another shows off oil portraits of 20th-century presidents. This is a place seeped in history and intrigue."

See the full list of America's most beautiful new restaurants.