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WTOP TOP 10: 2020 Best Takeouts

WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses that have takeout service in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Blue Waters Caribbean and Seafood Grill in Temple Hills, Maryland, was voted the favorite.

Here are the TOP 10 finalists.

  1. Blue Waters Caribbean and Seafood Grill6349 Old Branch Ave., Temple Hills, Maryland
  2. Hamrock’s Restaurant3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia
  3. Haute Dogs and FriesLocations in Alexandria, Virginia and at Nationals Park in D.C.
  4. Filomena Ristorante1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
  5. Chloez Cafe5622 Ox Road, Unit F, Fairfax Station, Virginia
  6. Plaka GrillVirginia locations in Vienna and Falls Church
  7. Green Fare408 Elden St., Herndon, Virginia
  8. Pie-Tanza2503 N. Harrison St., Arlington, Virginia
  9. 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company1140 International Parkway, Fredericksburg, Virginia
  10. Olive on Main504 Main St., Laurel, Maryland, and a location in Takoma Park

See the 2020 winners and finalists in other categories.

Special thanks to D.C.-based artist, Christine Vineyard, of Lidflutters, who designed the WTOP TOP 10 graphics. See more of her work here.

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