DC Restaurant Week: 12 Reservations to Make Right Now

Elisir is participating this round.

Will you be stuck in the city in sticky August? One way to turn lemons into lemonade, or better yet, a frozen daiquiri, is to take advantage of Summer Restaurant Week deals to explore some new openings and normally out-of-range high-end eateries. While the deals officially run from August 13-19, many venues are extending their offers an additional week or two.

Some 200 restaurants will be dishing up three-course lunches for $20.12 and dinners for $35.12. That's a lot to choose from, so here's a short list with some good picks for speed dialing.