DC Restaurant Week - A Look Back

The DC Restaurant Week is a bi-annual occurrence that I look forward to each year.  It’s a great way to sample those higher-end restaurants without necessarily shelling out the higher-end prices.  Lunch offerings are usually 2 or 3 courses for around $20 and Dinner offerings are usually 3 or 4 courses for $30-35 (prices have inflated over the years).  With the Winter 2013 RW quickly approaching, I’ve searched my archives to provide you a list of the past restaurants I have been to for RW. 

Some were worthy enough to return to for a regular meal, and others were utterly disappointing.  I know some people find the RW deals to not be as good as advertised, but I find it to be a fun way to try those new places that I would not normally go to.  Here are my past RW adventures, ranked by overall rating:

Poste (4.7) Winter 2010

Chef Geoff’s (4.7) Summer 2008

Zaytinya (4.7) Winter 2008
Rasika West End (4.53) Summer 2012

Westend Bistro (4.45) Summer 2010
Elisir (4.4) Winter 2013

Spezie (4.15) Winter 2009 now closed

The Caucus Room (4.05) Summer 2010

Ceiba (4.05) Summer 2009

Georgia Brown’s (4.05) Winter 2009

Art and Soul (4) Summer 2009

B. Smith’s (4) Summer 2007
Indique (3.875) Winter 2012
Jaleo (3.78) Summer 2012
Oyamel (3.78) Winter 2012

Kellari Taverna (3.75) Summer 2011

Kushi (3.75) Summer 2011

Dino (3.75) Summer 2008
District Commons (3.575) Winter 2012

Bibiana (3.5) Winter 2010

Farmers & Fishers (3.45) Summer 2010 now closed

Co Co Sala (3.2) Winter 2011

Zenten (3.2) Winter 2011

D’Aqua (2.45) Winter 2008 now closed

The DC Winter 2013 RW begins Monday, February 4.  Be sure to check out my posting on the upcoming Winter 2013 RW and make your own reservations quick!  I am looking forward to the places I picked this round, so don't forget to check back for my Winter 2013 RW reviews.

Not in DC? There are many other cities from coast-to-coast who are also participating in Restaurant Week this year - check out the full list here. What are some of your favorite RW experiences? I'd love to compare notes - Share them in the comments below!