Birthday dinner?

[baliset]

My husband and I are both turning 30 this August, and want to go out for a fabulous dinner to celebrate! Can anyone recommend a fabulous place to go to celebrate a milestone birthday? We love pretty much all kinds of food, especially Asian and French.

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[unbleachedbrun]

French is my favorite "celebration" cuisine, and there are several fine options in D.C., depending upon your budget and your interests. First, consider Citronelle for some amazing nouvelle cuisine, but keep in mind that the tasting menu is $150 per person. Nearby is La Chaumière, which is much more traditional old-style D.C. French restaurant, and the prices are much more affordable. Or, if you want something a little more modern, I really like a little place in upper Georgetown called Bistrot Lepic. They can be especially fun if you tell them in advance you're celebrating.

Sticking with the continental theme, you might also consider Marcel's, expecially if you're also doing a concert or play at the Kennedy Center-they provide transportation over, then pick you up and bring you back for dessert. Still continental but more American is 1789, which is not as fabulous as it was in its glory days, but it's still one of the best places in town. 1789 also has a $35 prix fixe theater menu that can help control your costs

[baliset]

I *love* Citronelle! We went a few months ago and it was insanely good. I completely forgot about Restaurant Eve, thanks! I've been meaning to try it, every time I look at the sample tasting menus, I really want to go.

[buwicked5]

My dad and I went to Obelisk (Dupont) for my 21st b-day. It's also one of my grandparents' favorite restaurants.

[carolinabby]

I think Restaurant Nora is a good place as well. If it's going to just be the two of you - it's a bit pricey but it's organic and locally sourced, and their style of cooking varies with the ingredients. It's on the outskirts of Dupont and in a really quaint space.

[phillyexpat]

My parents took me to CityZen for my 30th birthday. It was an absolutely phenomenal experience, and the staff truly made it an occasion. My parents said it permanently spoiled them from eating anywhere else ever again.