Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport

Restaurants nearby

• Fish Shop If the name isn't a clear sign and the location facing the waterfront doesn't give it away, one look at the sophisticated nautical decor will set you straight. The large space includes a semi-open kitchen but the patio with marina views is the place to be on warm days.The menu echoes their sister spot in Scotland with a clear focus on fish, though here it's given a Mid-Atlantic update. The Maryland crab crumpet perfectly illustrates that across-the-pond connection and is a perfect opener. The fish is sourced from the Chesapeake region and from a D.C. farming operation, and the menu presents pl4.2km
• Del Mar Chef Fabio Trabocchi celebrates the flavors of Spain in this stylish, resort-chic restaurant at the Wharf. With coastal blues and whites, polished brass fixtures and large windows overlooking the Potomac, the yawning space has room for everybody. The cooking, meanwhile, delivers in spades, bringing finesse and refinement to classics like Andalucian garlic shrimp studded with croutons, and Spanish tortilla lined with caramelized onions. Barely touched or simply prepared, beautifully presented fish are a highlight, alongside seasonal soups and hearty paellas. The beverage program is equally impr4.2km
• Dōgon Tucked inside the Salamander Hotel, Chef Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant named for the West African Dogon tribe offers a blend of African and Caribbean inspiration alongside nods to Washington, D.C. The tightly edited menu presents a selection of boldly flavored small and large plates intended for sharing. Each dish is presented with flair and nuance, as in the hoe crab, served in a shell with shredded crab and shito alongside plantain cakes with aji verde sauce. Braised cabbage is given a good char, then paired with a coconut vinegar sauce, while rum cake is far from traditional thanks to the sur4.5km

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