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The King's List
Modern American in Washington DC
The finest modern american tables in Washington DC, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# The King's List — Modern American in Washington DC
**Annabelle**
Washington DC's finest Modern American restaurants represent the pinnacle of contemporary dining, where refined technique meets seasonal American ingredients. Annabelle and fellow four-star contender Plume define the city's most elevated culinary experiences, both commanding the highest price point and showcasing the depth of modern cuisine at its most sophisticated.
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Annabelle
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2
Kingbird
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3
Nina May
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4
Estuary
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5
Kinship
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6
Plume
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7
The Tabard Inn
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8
Whaley's
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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.