New On Resy: D.C.’s Newest Restaurant Openings

Tucked beneath the Michelin-starred Dabney, the Cellar is a cocktail spot worthy of its hyper-seasonal upstairs namesake. Whether you’re sipping a glass of wine or an oyster, it’s one of the best nights out in Shaw.

Statuesque towers of seafood and ice-cold vodka martinis aside, BlackSalt’s dining room is romantic enough for date night and warm and friendly enough for your out-of-town family.

In their mission to highlight food from the African diaspora, Realm certainly succeeds, with dishes spotlighting ingredients like plantains and jerk lamb. The views of the D.C skyline are just icing on the chocolate cocoa tres leches cake.

It’s a Chinese Korean spot from acclaimed chef Danny Lee (Mandu, Anju, I Egg You) with a lean menu of curated dishes like satisfying stir-frys and filling banchan-style sides. Don’t forget to take a careful look at the cocktail list, while you’re at it.

It’s never a bad time for breakfast, especially when the eggs are as perfectly jammy and fluffy as they tend to get at I Egg You. Don’t forget the Cereal Killer French toast, topped with Fruity Pebbles, either.

It’s the first Maryland location of a beloved Dupont Circle Levantine spot. Expect all the same conviviality, noise, and delicious bites.

Don’t let the down-home service and relaxed space fool you: The Food Market serves up food with some serious chops. They do playful twists on classics, so think oysters carbonara and chicken breast brined in pickle.

Head to Seki Sushi for a sleek sushi experience where the ingredients are sourced with utmost care. Know that the platters of nigiri are made for photographing.

Peruvian cuisine gets special treatment at Pisco y Nazca, where ceviche, chaufas, and well, pisco drinks dot the robust menu. Saúde!

Not having fun at Sulod is practically impossible. Just try not to smile as your drink arrives at your table in a pink ceramic pig, or as you crunch into paper-thin lumpia.

Named for the iconic cooking competition show hosted by Gordon Ramsay, Hell’s Kitchen is meant to make you feel like you’re experiencing the drama and theatricality of the show. And yes, you should order the beef Wellington.

Decadence and plenty are the words of the night at Bourbon Boulevard Chantilly, where more than 1,000 whiskies and 700 bottles of wine dot the drinks list. They don’t stop there, though — tomahawk steaks and cheesy pastas are finished tableside and live music happens every night.

A sumptuous evening is in store for you at Bernadette’s, where the walls are lined in red velvet and live music plays nearly every night. Oh, and they serve a mean wagyu cheeseburger and hot fudge bourbon caramel sundae.

Those flags lining the ceiling are of the sailing variety, which matches the appropriately seafood-centric menu of oysters casino, raw clams, and Maryland crab soup. So, go ahead. Anchors away, as you please.

For half a century, Bacchus’ year-round patio has hosted Washingtonians enjoying rice stuffed zucchini, spiced chicken liver, and lamb chops throughout every season.

Ideal for making a casual weeknight meal special, Cynthia is light-filled and lovely. Don’t skip the cocktails or the Chesapeake hush puppies.

This is a hotel bar with some serious history: It’s housed in the original home of the Stouffer’s Hotel (in their words, “yes, the infamous mac and cheese people”), and they still serve a lovely and excellent menu of classics, after all these years.

At this aptly named spot housed at the McLean Project for the Arts, you can enjoy everything from savory braised fennel and filling penne pomodoro to a decadent chocolate torte.

What can’t Three Whistles do? It’s got espresso and workspace by day, with comfort food and cocktails by night. Plus, they have live music on Friday and Saturday, if you need yet another reason.

This Cajun and Creole dining experience is rooted in the Big Easy’s culinary traditions, and offers epic riverfront views of the Anacostia River. Revelers will want to gather around the “boil garden,” which hosts crawfish seafood boils alongside frozen cocktails, and offers a lively open-air atmosphere.

It’s an empire of (from scratch) kitchens serving up comforting fare from lobster rolls to Buffalo chicken pies. Don’t forget the buttermilk biscuit strawberry shortcake for dessert, if you know what’s good for you.