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Top 100 Independents

2016 top independent restaurants in Washington, DC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2016
washington dc capitol building

From a 160-year-old classic to a music venue enjoying the success of a pop culture namesake, Washington, D.C., is home to six of the Top 100 Independents.

old ebbitt grill main bar

Old Ebbitt Grill

Top 100 Rank: 5

Annual Sales: $30,568,157

Average Check: $47

The Buzz: A D.C. tradition since 1856, the concept is just steps away from the White House.

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

joes seafood bowl

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Top 100 Rank: 10

Annual Sales: $23,600,000*

Average Check: $76*

The Buzz: “Pie It Forward” program at each Joe’s collects $1 from every pie slice sold for local charities.

*RB estimate

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

the hamilton interior

The Hamilton

Top 100 Rank: 22

Annual Sales: $19,314,488

Average Check: $49

The Buzz: In the year of “Hamilton,” Clyde’s Restaurant Group’s restaurant and live music space got even hotter.

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

le diplomate cheese board

Le Diplomate

Top 100 Rank: 47

Annual Sales: $16,256,705

Average Check: $52

The Buzz: Stephen Starr’s celebration of French cafe culture, with a prime wine list and a sought-after outside patio.

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

sequoia grouper filet

Sequoia

Top 100 Rank: 60

Annual Sales: $15,550,000*

Average Check: $49*

The Buzz: Ark Restaurants’ stunning restaurant on the banks of the Potomac River.

*RB estimate

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

the source chinois chicken salad

The Source

Top 100 Rank: 81

Annual Sales: $14,000,000*

Average Check: $67*

The Buzz: Visit the adjacent Newseum museum for just $10 with 3-course prix-fixe lunch.

*RB estimate

Restaurant profile | Top 100 ranking

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