D.C.’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

Because the original Fish Shop location is in Scotland and it’s one of the U.K.’s top seafood restaurants. Making its mark on the waterfront with a dazzling dining room full of hand-crafted furniture and recycled glass, Fish Shop boasts an innovative menu of ethically harvested and mostly locally-sourced seafood. Don’t leave without trying the Maryland crab crumpets.

Chef Supisa “Boom” Teawbut offers an array of classic Thai fare here (chicken satay, noodles, fried rice) but you’ll want to pay special attention to the “Sorn’s Obsessions” section of the menu, which draws on the recipes of her late grandmother. Expect dishes like sour prawn curry and southern Thai-style pork belly stew with cinnamon and cilantro.

You’ll want to remember this spacious tavern-like City Ridge restaurant when you’re craving classic Japanese food. And we’re not just talking cold items like sushi and sashimi, but also ramen, tempura, yakitori, and more. Best bet? The finely crafted 15-course omakase menu centered around seafood sourced straight from Japan.

Sixty D.C.’s long-awaited dining spaces bring a touch of luxe and vintage glamour to Dupont Circle. Between the glowing dining room and a 3,000 square foot rooftop space, this is the place to dress to impress and enjoy original takes on coastal Mediterranean flavors. Think foie gras poutine, raw tuna belly with fresh melon and herbs, pristine seafood, and maple-brined ibérico pork chops, paired with curated wine and creative cocktails.

You’ll love the creative takes on Korean dishes at this Dupont Circle gem, named for the earthenware pots used to ferment kimchi and other banchan. Here, you’ll enjoy a hanjeongsik-style meal — a fixed-price, multi-course menu — replete with seasonal specialties like kabocha porridge and Jeju Island abalone, as well as more familiar fare like japchae, and à la carte offerings from bibimbap to galbi.

In partnership with the next door MurLarkey Distillery, Proof Kitchen + Bar has taken residence at Manassas’ Nova Live, bringing creative lunch, brunch, and dinner to the lively campus. Stop by during the day for oxtail nachos, generous salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads before hitting a show at The Yard. At night, bourbon-glazed pork belly, fish and chips, and slow-smoked prime rib with onion rings and a 2 Silos Brewing “drunken jus” are a great way to cap the day.

The latest installment in the Duke’s group joins its sister locations (in Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, and Woodley Park) with its locally beloved and laid-back East London-inspired gastropub vibes. You can count on classic pub plates (wings, caramelized onion dip), a much-awarded two-patty burger, and an epic sticky toffee bread pudding. Plus, of course, Guinness and local brews on tap and classic cocktails with a contemporary twist.

Steve and Kelly Burke, who gained fans at Alias nearby, have struck out on their own with this luminous contemporary-cool restaurant in a former bank building, where they offer an imaginative menu that’s as seasonal and regional as possible. You’ll want to return regularly to try new dishes like lamb roulade with spring pea tapenade and peppercorn jus, and olive oil-poached bass with fennel and saffron.

Journey through the dynamic regional cuisines of India at this handsome Ashburn establishment, successor to restaurateur Viswanath Vasireddy’s now-closed Bawarchi Biryanis, where the menu goes on forever — and for good reason. You’ll find all of the classics — samosas, butter chicken, and biryani — but you’ll want to venture towards the specialties, with creative options like Desi poutine, crispy fried corn Manchurian, and paneer tikka noodles.

What if you could take a magic mushroom trip without the psychedelic high? That’s the idea behind the eight-course tasting menu at this one-of-a-kind Mexican restaurant from Knead Hospitality (Succotash Prime, Mi Vida 14th Street, etc.), where non-psychoactive mushrooms and other seasonal ingredients summon up one playful experience.

Keith McNally’s brought Minetta Tavern to D.C. alongside all the things that made the New York original such a hit: dark woods, aged photos, a gorgeous hand-painted mural over red leather banquettes, and tables close enough to hear everyone else’s secrets. And let’s not forget about the menu: favorites like the Black Label burger, roasted bone marrow, French onion soup, and a perfect Vesper that will make you weep. Just don’t forget to make your way to the bar upstairs.

This all-day Chevy Chase spot is no less serious than its siblings Nina May and Opal, just more every day, whether it’s friends grabbing drinks, families needing early-bird burgers, or solo diners looking for a quick bite. The menu covers all the bases, from green salads with crunchy chow mein noodles, patty melts, lamb and tzatziki pizza, and short-rib lasagna (cocktails run the gamut, too).

There’s nothing else in D.C. remotely like this exuberant three-level celebration of Black and African Diaspora food and culture. Enjoy Ethiopian coffee or spiced tea in the Café; vividly original cocktails and great music in the Vinyl Room; suya (West African spiced beef skewers) and “Berber-Q” braised chicken in the Resto-Lounge — or try it all.

You won’t want to miss this art-filled, Japanese-inspired rooftop bar at the Arlo Hotel, where ingredients like rice vodka, shiso-ginger gin, and umami bitters redefine what cocktails can be. Throw in chef Pepe Moncayo’s dishes — among them miso salmon hand rolls and pork belly yakitori — and you’ve got yourself a perfect night out.

Because the onetime Aldie General Store has blossomed into this culinary mecca, combining a gourmet market with an appealing all-purpose restaurant. Get ready for everything from Virginia ham croquettes to seafood risotto to hanger steak with fries — plus “the world’s best anchovies,” if you dare.

Because who wouldn’t want great cuts of beef cooked in front of you by friendly servers? At this gem of a Korean barbecue place, the “prime tour” is the way to go, which gets you a sampler of choice cuts, plus impeccable banchan. Add galbi-jjim risotto and a couple of cocktails, and it’s the perfect night out.

Chef Pepe Moncayo (of Cranes Spanish Kaiseki) celebrates his Spanish roots with beautiful, modern interpretations of classics from Barcelona and beyond. Expect savory croquetas, packed paellas, charcoal-grilled whole fish, and big meaty dishes like pork shoulder with mashed potatoes. And a big yes to fun sips, including crisp gin and tonics.

Located right above Hiraya, Kayu is where chef Paolo Dungca reimagines his Filipino background into singular tasting and à la carte menus. Think cassava cakes with crab fat, lardo, and smoked trout roe; crispy pig’s ear salad with fish sauce vinaigrette, and eggplant with roasted peanut sauce. Pro tip: If you really want to go all out, book the chef’s tasting menu at the counter.