El Manatial Restaurant

As one of Washington Magazine's 100 Top Restaurants, El Manantial is praised for its Mediterranean fusion cuisine and upscale surroundings. The menu here features dynamic small and large plates inspired by Spanish, Italian and French culinary cultures. Best Bets: Start your night right with lightly flash-fried oysters, served with marinated onions and a pink aioli sauce. For your entree, feast on tapas like handmade meatballs served in marinara sauce and sauteed artichokes alongside roasted garlic and red pepper. If you're feeling ravenous, go for a selection from the larger plates like a blacked tilapia dressed in a creamy cognac sauce.