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The King's List
Dupont Circle

The finest tables in Dupont Circle, adjudicated by King's Score.
Living ranking · updates weekly
# The King's List — Dupont Circle **The Pembroke** stands as the pinnacle of Contemporary American dining in this distinguished neighborhood ranking. Iron Gate follows closely, offering Eastern Mediterranean and Italian cuisine at a more accessible price point of $$$.
1
The Pembroke
Contemporary American · $$$$
In contention
2
Iron Gate
Eastern Mediterranean & Italian · $$$
In contention
3
Obelisk
Italian Tasting Menu · $$$$
In contention
4
Sushi Taro
Japanese Kaiseki & Sushi · $$$$
In contention
5
Tabard Inn Restaurant
New American — Historic Inn · $$$
In contention
How the order is decided

Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.

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