Washington (WUSA9) - To create our list of over 150 favorite brunch spots, we listened to you on Facebook and Twitter, combed critics' lists, and foodie favorites - but you may want to use the WUSA9 Restaurant Alert app before you pick where to go for Easter.
Update: Click here to see the most violations from single 2012-2014 visits: - http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/investigations/russ-ptacek/2014/04/17/best-brunch-restaurant-violations-inspection/7843535/
Some of the violation counts over the past couple years may shock you - there are the good ones, but there are others with in excess of 20 violations from a single inspection.
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Tonight at 11:00 on WUSA9, we'll broadcast the restaurant inspections with the highest violation counts over the past two years.
We'll also be ranking all these restaurants on wusa9.com showing from the highest violation count of 28 from a single inspection to the lowest violation count of zero.
To have a Restaurant Alert smartphone link sent to you,text FOOD to 25543 or click here to access the Restaurant Alert database on a desktop computer:http://restaurantalert.wusa9.com
For now, below find our list of your favorite DC area brunch spots:
15 Ria
1515 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
A&J Restaurant
1319-B ROCKVILLE PK., Rockville
Al Dente Italian
3201 NEW MEXICO AVE NW Washington, DC 20016
Amalfi Restaurante Italiano
12307 WILKINS AVE., ROCKVILLE
Ardeo
3311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Art and Soul licensed as The Liaison
415 NEW JERSEY AVE NW
Ashby Inn
692 Federal St., Paris, Va
Axian Food Factory
1915 I ST NW Washington, DC 20006
Bar Pilar
1833 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20009
Bastille
1201 N. Royal St, Alexandria
Bayou Bakery
1515 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington
Bazin's on Church
111 Church Street, Vienna
Belga Café
514 8TH ST SE Washington, DC 20003
Bethesda Bagels
4819 BETHESDA AVE., BETHESDA
Beuchert's Saloon
623 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Birch & Barley
1337 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20005
Bistro Bohem
600 FLORIDA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Bistro Cacao
320 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Bistrot du Coin
1738 CONNETICUT AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 WISCONSIN AVE NW Washington, DC 20015
Black Market Bistro
4600 WAVERLY AVE., GARRETT PARK
Blacksalt Fish Market
4883 MACARTHUR BLVD NW
Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24TH ST NW Washington, DC 20037
Bombay Club
815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW Washington, DC 20006
Bourbon - Glover Park
2348 WISCONSIN AVE NW Washington, DC 20007
Bozzelli's
8091A Alban Road, Springfield
Brabo by Rober Wiedmaier
1600 King St, Alexandria
Brasserie Beck
1101 K ST NW Washington, DC 20005
Busboys and Poets
2021 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20009
Café Aurora
50 S. Pickett St #24, Alexandria
Café Carvy
1020 19TH ST NW Washington, DC 20006
Café Deluxe
3228 Wisconsin AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Café Deluxe
1800 International Dr, McLean
Café Deluxe
4910 ELM ST., BETHESDA
Café Renaissance
163 Glyndon St, Vienna
Capital Grill
601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW Washington, DC 20001
Carylyle
4000 S 28th St, Arlington
Cashion's Eat Place
1819 COLUMBIA RD NW Washington, DC 20009
Chef Geoff's New Mexico Ave
3201 NEW MEXICO AVE NW Washington, DC 20016
Chef Geoff's Rockville
12256 ROCKVILLE PIKE, ROCKVILLE
Chef Geoff's Tysons
8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Cheff Geoff's Downtown
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
Chesapeake Room
501 8th ST SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Choupi
1218 N. 19th St #MOBILE # 062, Arlington
Columbia Firehouse
109 S. St. Asaph St, Alexandria
Daikaya
705 6TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Duangrat's
5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Earl's
2605 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
EatBar licensed as Tallula
2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Eatonville
2121 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20009
El Centro D.F. - Georgetown
1218 WISCONSIN AVE NW Washington, DC 20007
El Centro D.F. 14th St
1819 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
El Manantial - Arlington
2618 N Pershing Dr, Arlington
El Manantial - Reston
12050 North Shore Dr, Reston
Estadio
1520 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Et Voila!
5120 MACARTHUR BLVD NW Washington, DC 20016
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K ST NW Washington, DC 20007
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 FLORIDA AVE NW Washington, DC 20001
Fontaine Caffee & Creperie
119 S. Royal St, Alexandria
Founding Farmers (DC)
1924 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Founding Farmers (MD)
12505 PARK POTOAC AVE. POTOMAC
Georgia Brown's
950 15TH ST NW Washington, DC 20005
Graffiato
707 6TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Granville Moore's
1238 H ST NE Washington, DC 20002
Greek Deli
1120 19TH ST NW Washington, DC 20036
Hamilton Square Grill
600 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20005
Hank's Oyster Bar - DuPont
1624 Q ST NW Washington, DC 20036
Hank's Oyster Bar - Penn Ave
633 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE Washington, DC 20003
Hay Adams Hotel
800 16TH ST NW Washington, DC 20006
Highlands
4706 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20011
Hilton - McLean Tysons
7920 Jones Branch Dr, Mclean
Hollywood East Café
11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Hong Kong Pearl
6286 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Howard Theatre
620 T ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
J&G Steakhouse
515 15TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Jackie's
8081 GEORGIA AVE., SILVER SPRING
Jackson's Mighty Fine Food
11927 Democracy Drive, Reston
Jefferson Hotel
1200 16TH ST NW Washington, DC 20036
Kafe Leopold & Konditorei
3315 CADYS ALY NW Washington, DC 20007
Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11TH ST NW Washington, DC 20010
Kushi
465 K ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Lavanga
539 8TH ST SE Washington, DC 20003
Lazy Sundae
112 N West St, Falls Church
Lia's
4435 WILLARD AVE., CHEVY CHASE
Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
Lincoln's Waffle Shop
504 10TH ST NW Washington, DC 20004
Magnolias at the Mill
198 North 21st Street, Purcellville
Maple Ave Restaurant
147 Maple Ave W, Vienna
Market Lunch
225 7TH ST SE Washington, DC 20003
Marriott Palm Court
14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
Masa 14
1825 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Matchbox - 14th St.
1901 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Matchbox - 8th St SE
521 8TH ST SE Washington, DC 20003
Matchbox - H St.
713 H ST NW Washington, DC 20001
Metro 29
4711 Lee Hwy, Arlington
Mike's "American"
6210 Backlick Rd, Springfield, Va
Mike's Café
900 N Stuart St, Arlington
Mintwood Place
1811 Columbia RD NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Morton's - Arlington
1631 Crystal Square Arcade, Arlington
Morton's - Bethesda
1 BETHESDA METRO CENTER, BETHESDA
Morton's - Conn Ave.
1050 CONNECTICUT AVE NW Washington, DC 20036
Morton's - Georgetown
3251 PROSPECT ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Morton's - Reston
11956 Market St, Reston
Mosaic Cuisine and Café
186 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
Nostos
8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna
Old Angler's Inn
10801 MAC ARTHUR BLVD., POTOMAC
Oriental East
1312 EAST-WEST HWY., SILVER SPRING
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave. NW
Parkway Deli
8317 GRUBB RD., SILVER SPRING
Passion Fish
1875 Explorer Street, Reston
Pearl Dive
1612 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Perrys
1811 Columbia RD NW WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Poste Modern - Hotel Monaco
700 F ST NW Washington, DC 20001
Rasika
633 D ST NW Washington, DC 20004
Rasika West End
1177 22ND ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Red Derby
3718 14TH ST NW Washington, DC 20010
RIS
2275 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Ruth's Chris - Arlington
2231 Crystal Dr 11th Flr, Arlington
Ruth's Chris - Downtown
750 9TH ST NW Washington, DC 20560
Ruth's Chris - DuPont
2017 S ST NW Washington, DC 20009
Ruth's Chris - Vienna
8521 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Saint Ex
1847 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Seasons at The Four Seasons
2800 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H ST NE Washington, DC 20002
Silver Diner - Arlington
3200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
Silver Diner - Fairfax
12250 Silver Diner Place, Fairfax
Silver Diner - Falls Church
8150 Porter Road, Falls Church
Silver Diner - Gaitherburg
701 RUSSELL AVE., GAITHERSBURG
Silver Diner - Glen Allen
10890 West Broad Street, Glen Allen
Silver Diner - McLean
8101 Fletcher St, Mclean
Silver Diner - Reston
11951 Killingsworth Ave, Reston
Silver Diner - Rockville
12276 ROCKVILLE PIKE, ROCKVILLE
Silver Diner - Springfield
6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield
Silver Diner - Woodbridge
4375 Smoketown Rd, Woodbridge
Sugo Osteria
12505 PARK POTOMAC AVE. POTOMAC
Tabard Inn
1739 N ST NW Washington, DC 20036
Ted's Bulletin - 14th St*
1818 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Ted's Bulletin - Downtown
505 8th ST SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003
The Argonaut
1433 H ST NE Washington, DC 20002
The Diner
2453 18TH ST NW Washington, DC 20009
The House of Falafel
221 Upshur St NW
The Melting Pot - Arlington
1110 N Glebe Rd, Arlington
The Melting Pot - Gaithersburg
9021 GAITHER RD., GAITHERSBURG
The Melting Pot - Reston
11730 Plaza America Dr, Reston
The Source
555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC
Tuscarora Mill
203 Harrison Street West, Leesburg
Twisted Vines Bottleshop
2803 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Vermilion
1120 King St, Alexandria
Wicked Waffle - Bethesda
7101 DEMOCRACY BLVD, BETHESDA
Wicked Waffle - DC
1712 I ST NW Washington, DC 20006