2017 top independent restaurants in Washington, DC

Five of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in the U.S. are in the nation’s capital, from one of America’s oldest places to talk politics to a newcomer owned by a consortium of family farms.

Top 100 Rank: 5

Annual Sales: $32,662,051

Average Check: $39

The Buzz: Getting better with age, Old Ebbitt Grill, opened in 1856, welcomed more than 1 million customers in 2016.

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Top 100 Rank: 15

Annual Sales: $23,000,000*

Average Check: $80*

The Buzz: Happy hour runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., extending a full four hours for guests.

*RB estimate

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Top 100 Rank: 16

Annual Sales: $21,978,322

Average Check: $34

The Buzz: What’s your name? Hamilton. Clyde’s Restaurant Group’s food and music venue had a strong year.

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Top 100 Rank: 37

Annual Sales: $17,243,194

Average Check: $35

The Buzz: The restaurant is co-owned by more than 47,000 family farmers and is supplied by hundreds of family farms.

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Top 100 Rank: 49

Annual Sales: $16,377,232

Average Check: $58

The Buzz: Successful menu additions in 2016 included the Le Diplomate Glaces Cart with house-made ice creams and sorbets sold streetside in nice weather.

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