The Resy Guide to Splurge-Worthy Takeout in Washington

Sink your teeth into a decadent, three-course prix fixe dinner for two at this modern American, Michelin starred restaurant. Chef-owner Matt Baker hits you with choices like grilled ora king salmon, grilled lamb porterhouse and fried whole branzino. Order here for takeout.

For the moment, It’s all carry out all the time at this northeastern Thai hotspot from chef-owner Johnny Monis. Brace yourself for the Mekhong whiskey-marinated pork ribs, lanna-style catfish laap, and more as part of the seven-dish dinner for two. Order here for takeout.

Snap up your favorites to go from award-winning chef Vikram Sunderam, a mainstay at the Indian restaurant in downtown D.C. Don’t miss out on the black cod or lobster lababdar. Order here for takeout.

Flock to Convivial for a succulent package for two from French-American chef-owner Cedric Maupillier. The duck paella à la Française ($76/2 people) brings you Muscovy duck, pan-seared foie gras, confit duck leg, cognac-and-duck sausage, roasted breast aiguillettes, hen of the woods mushrooms, adorned with baby turnips. Bonus: it’s gifted with a 12-inch, steel enamel pan. Call 202-525-2870 to order the paella, and order other to-go items from Maupillier’s menu, such as bouillabaisse, trout almandine, and leeks Dijonnaise, here or here.

Got a taste for some succulent steak? We’re craving Randy’s six-ounce, tender wagyu filet mignon and the 16-ounce USDA prime New York strip steak, served with duck fat fries. If steak isn’t your jam, order the Chilean miso sea bass brushed with a miso mango glaze and served with baby bok choy, shitakes and sugar snap peas. Order here for takeout and delivery.

Owners Jonathan and Laura Nelms invite you treat yourself to a Georgian (the country) celebratory feast  We’re feeling the lamb kharcho, a braised lamb shoulder in tomato sauce, adorned with roasted carrots, rice, walnuts and fresh herbs. And be sure to check out their impressive selection of Georgian wines. Side note: You haven’t lived until you try their juicy khinkali, soup dumplings filled with beef and pork, or cheese and fresh mint. Order here for takeout.

Chef-owner Jon Sybert isn’t leaving anyone out with his three four-course dinners, in three different varieties: omnivore, pescatarian and vegetarian. We’re hungry for the Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant’s seared scallop with an herbed crust, served with carrot and mascarpone puree from the pescatarian dinner; the maple sugar rubbed pork loin with smashed sunchokes and braised collard greens from the omnivore dinner; and for dessert, the vegetarian dinner’s Paris-Brest, decorated with candied nuts and coffee cream. Order here for takeout.

The well-regarded, Hong Kong-style restaurant is known for chef-owner Henji Cheung’s small plates. He’s helping you replicate that experience at home with his “be our guest at home” seafood feast for two. It’s packed with sweet & sour striped bass, head-on prawn with XO sauce, tuna tartare, and more. Light the included candle and sip wine from the restaurant’s secret stash as you curl up with your cuddle buddy. Order here for takeout.