Maydan

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Dramatic and communal — a big open flame at the center, smoky aromas everywhere, and a menu meant for sharing. It feels like a feast more than a meal.

Price: Upper-moderate per head; feast menu available
Time: 1.5–2.5 hours
Last verified: 2026-06-17

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How we verified

Awarded one Michelin star in the 2019 DC Michelin Guide; built around a central live-fire hearth. · guide.michelin.com
Bon Appetit named it the No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America for 2018. · washingtonian.com
Supporting source · dcist.com

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