"Very few restaurants scream old-school Georgetown, but if there’s one, it’s 1789 Restaurant & Bar. Maybe it’s the short doorways and narrow halls, or the fact that this American spot is housed inside a restored Federalist-style building. The space can feel a little tight, but the portions are huge—finishing the football-sized berkshire pork chop will require a Fred Flintstone appetite. Where 1789 stands out, though, is its world-class service. The staff is constantly anticipating your needs, answering questions you haven’t even asked. The level of attention makes you feel like the only table in the room, even when you’re smooshed between a couple celebrating their anniversary and friends toasting a milestone birthday." - joe brantlinger, tristiana hinton, omnia saed, madeline weinfield, allison robicelli