2018 top independent restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Six of the nation's highest-grossing restaurants are in Washington, D.C., and range from the oldest on our ranking to a new concept from Farmers Restaurant Group called Farmers Fishers Bakers.

Top 100 Rank: 5

Annual Sales: $33.7M

Average Check: $72.13

The Buzz: It was founded as a saloon in 1856, where presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Warren Harding were known to refresh themselves.

Top 100 Rank: 16

Annual Sales: $23.0M

Average Check: $60.74

The Buzz: Clyde's Restaurant Group's ground-breaking restaurant/music venue is two blocks from the White House.

Top 100 Rank: 17

Annual Sales: $22.8M

Average Check: $85.00

The Buzz: A $45 order of stone crabs can be home-delivered in less than an hour.

Top 100 Rank: 36

Annual Sales: $18.4M

Average Check: $60.00

The Buzz: An homage to French culture and cuisine, with a menu that includes steak frites, escargots and bouillabaisse.

Top 100 Rank: 43

Annual Sales: $17.9M

Average Check: $36.75

The Buzz: Farmers Restaurant Group is majority owned by 47,000 family farmer members of the North Dakota Farmers Union.

Top 100 Rank: 100

Annual Sales: $12.4M

Average Check: $35.77

The Buzz: From Farmers Restaurant Group, this concept is a three-meal restaurant in D.C.'s Washington Harbour area.