The Best Places To Eat In VA, DC For 2024: The Ultimate List

VIRGINIA — We all have a favorite place to eat in Northern Virginia and D.C., and food critics, food magazines and networks, and other groups agree, including some of them in 2024 “best of” lists and awards.

One measure of the quality of restaurants and eateries in the region is the number of James Beard winners in 2024. This year, Japanese and Middle Eastern restaurants claimed James Beard awards.

Read more: 2 DC Chefs Win James Beard Awards

Several Virginia and D.C. eateries were featured prominently in other lists. Read more:

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• 7 VA, DC Restaurants Among Top 100 In U.S., According To New List
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• This Is VA's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New Ranking Says
• 6 VA, DC Eateries Among 100 Best Brunch Spots For Mother’s Day
• These 7 Virginia Restaurants Are Among America’s Most Romantic
• 64 VA Restaurants Honored With Wine Spectator Awards; 1 Receives Grand Award