Restaurants in Washington
The Best Restaurants

Bistro Aracosia
5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016We had an excellent meal at Bistro Aracosia. Our server Brianna was great and efficient, and also gave us recommendations when asked. The food didnât take...
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- Superb882 Reviews4.7

Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Ambar was the perfect place for an intimate Monday date with the hubby. The cocktails pair well with dessert - the creativity in the Forest Gnocchi was...
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- Superb1249 Reviews4.6

Keren Cafe & Restaurant
1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009I cannot rave about this place enough. The food is outstanding. The portion sizes are shockingly large. The prices are great. The service is quite simply the...
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- Superb304 Reviews4.8

Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Jhojana was an excellent waitress. The support servers were also great. Our food was delivered promptly, drinks were wonderful. We got the sangrita and...
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- Superb750 Reviews4.6

Caruso's Grocery
914 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Had a great time at Carusoâs Grocery in DC last evening! Ordered the garlic bread, calamari and burrata for apps, all three were amazing. Especially...
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- Superb679 Reviews4.6

Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012I went to BusBoys and Poets not too long ago and loved the atmosphere! The food was great, not too long of a wait time and loved how attentive our waitress...
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- Superb587 Reviews4.6

Mangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Last night at dinner with Friend's, we were discussing favorite restaurants and foods. Mangialardos was recommended, specifically its G-man sandwich....
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- Superb251 Reviews4.8

Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005We were seated in the atrium, which was significantly more quiet than the inside area of the restaurant (though it still wasnât very quiet). Food and...
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- Superb1356 Reviews4.5

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036I am a big fan of Peruvian food and have been several times in Lima. I think the food in this restaurant has been too "americanized". Peruvian food must be...
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- Superb1180 Reviews4.5

Falafel Inc
1140 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024Yes, yes and yes! Food delicious and fresh, service friendly and all purchases help others.Falafal salad is my go-to. The falafal pita is great too. Both for...
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- Superb226 Reviews4.8

Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007The restaurant is the best! Never fails to fully satisfy myself and Family and friends. Never had a bad meal at Filomenaâs in over 20 years! The only...
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- Superb1078 Reviews4.5

La Piquette
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016La Piquette never fails to deliver great food and service every time we visit, and this has been true for years. Itâs a District gemâwe are fortunate...
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- Superb1039 Reviews4.5

The Monocle Restaurant
107 D St NE, Washington, DC 20002Long time establishment near the Capitol. Traditional feel. Busy on a Monday night so need reservations. My salmon was good w/ a nice cream sauce and...
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- Superb442 Reviews4.6

Ted's Bulletin
1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009We went to Ted's Bulletin for Sunday brunch. It is a quite noisy place. The food is OK (burgers, sandwiches, salads) but nothing really special. A good...
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- Superb924 Reviews4.5

Et Voila !
5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016Et Voila always impresses me! The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding! We had carrot ginger soup to begin and carbonnade and trout for entrees....
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- Superb898 Reviews4.5

Ottoman Taverna
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001Food was good and enjoyed bottomless brunch. Great value for the price and all the many dishes. I did not however enjoy the fact that many waiters coughed into...
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- Superb890 Reviews4.5

Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
1334 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Food was a delicious mix of favorites and wonderful sampling of dishes but the downside was the very slow service. The place was packed and one server for the...
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- Superb415 Reviews4.6

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009The food was awesome and the restaurant had amazing energy. The service was great. It was a fun place to have a birthday dinner. The highlights were the caesar...
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- Superb735 Reviews4.5

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007We had a very nice pre-concert meal at this intimate, unpretentious French restaurant. The food was excellent, without all the heavy sauces that sometimes...
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- Superb719 Reviews4.5

Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001We only had 40 minutes before a concert we were attending and the staff and kitchen accommodated us and were gracious, plus the food was yummy. Place also has...
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- Superb705 Reviews4.5

Elizabeth's Gone Raw
1341 L St NW Suite 1, Washington, DC 20005Elizabeth's is a dreamy experience! Unique flavors, amazing textures, beautiful dishes - all 5 senses were swooning!Each course was filled with unique...
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- Superb361 Reviews4.6

Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003this was our favorite restaurant of a very food-centric weekend in DC and I can't stress enough how great this was! We sat at the chefs counter and had a...
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- Superb359 Reviews4.6

Rooster & Owl
2436 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009I regrettably did not capture any of the dishes via my camera, but that's only because I was devouring them so quickly. Everything was phenomenal!A...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.7

Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Delicious food and attentive service in a trendy atmosphere. The loaded breakfast biscuit was very good, especially the gravy. I've never had such quality...
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- Superb571 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Washington
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012I went to BusBoys and Poets not too long ago and loved the atmosphere! The food was great, not too long of a wait time and loved how attentive our waitress...
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- Superb587 Reviews4.6

Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005We were seated in the atrium, which was significantly more quiet than the inside area of the restaurant (though it still wasnât very quiet). Food and...
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- Superb1356 Reviews4.5

The Monocle Restaurant
107 D St NE, Washington, DC 20002Long time establishment near the Capitol. Traditional feel. Busy on a Monday night so need reservations. My salmon was good w/ a nice cream sauce and...
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- Superb442 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Washington
Ledo Pizza
7435 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012They just opened their dine-in area again after 3 years great service !!! And idk who had the aux cord but also great taste in music :)Vegetarian options: Yes...
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- Superb296 Reviews4.6

Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011Delicious pizza! Made pretty quickly which is nice. This place is PACKED on the weekend with limited space so I recommend going in warmer weather when you can...
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- Superb288 Reviews4.6
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Washington
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004An adventurous take on mesoamerican cuisine. Some dishes are oversauced but most are what you would expect. A lack of wait staff but relatively empty weekday...
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- Superb938 Reviews4.4

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Gosh we love this place — easily our favorite restaurant in Capitol Hill and probably all of DC. It’s upscale but in a foodie (not pretentious) way....
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- Superb171 Reviews4.6
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Washington
Great Wall Szechuan House
1527 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005This is a nearly twenty-year institution in DC known for its spicy dishes and hearty portions of Chinese American comfort food. The owners are lovely people!...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.3

China Town
3207 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010Possibly the best Chinese take out in DC. The fried dumplings are excellent, and I've never been disappointed with a meal there. You get very generous...
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- Superb141 Reviews4.4
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Washington
Z Burger Tenleytown
4321 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016I eat Z burger Tenleytown and the food is always good...I normally order the cheeseburger or cheesesteak and fries....the fries regular is enough for two...
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- Superb331 Reviews4.5

Roaming Rooster
4600 Wisconsin Ave NW #107, Washington, DC 20016this chicken sandwich is amazing. wonderful. i would never be able to eat another chicken sandwich again. the flavor, the crunch, the aroma. everything is...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.6
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Washington
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009The food was awesome and the restaurant had amazing energy. The service was great. It was a fun place to have a birthday dinner. The highlights were the caesar...
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- Superb735 Reviews4.5

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005Wonderful table, friendly and attentive service, excellent wine list. The food is always wonderful. The beef short rib special was delicious and donât...
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- Superb1370 Reviews4.4

Ocean Prime
1341 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20005This was our first time dining at Ocean Prime and we will definitely be back. Omar, assisted us throughout the experience and was very knowledgeable and...
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- Superb1220 Reviews4.4
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Washington
Sushi Nakazawa
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004Omakase set experience was diverse, colorful, and exquisite. Excellent pairing recommendations. Top notch attention to detail from the chef, to the support...
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- Superb223 Reviews4.6

Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe
703 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011Loved the food and Christmas decor/ambience. The food tasted fresh and delicious. Best of all… the owners were friendly and good company. Highly recommend...
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- Superb89 Reviews5

Sushi Hachi
735 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Always a great experience at Sushi Hachi, the food is delicious, drinks are good as well. The staff is always pleasant. Creme brûlée is the best I have...
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- Superb434 Reviews4.3
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Washington
Siam House, Washington, D.C.
3520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008After living in Cleveland Park for a few months I finally decided I needed to try the local Thai restaurant! I’m so glad I did, the heaven pork is incredible...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.5
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Washington
The Capital Burger
1005 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Visited an event at the nearby DC Convention Center and stopped at the adjacent Capital Burger for lunch. It looks like nothing special from the outside, but...
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- Superb416 Reviews4.5

Swizzler Crispy Chicken + Smash Burgers
1259 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003Quick serve burger joint with fresh cut fries. Way better than the Shack or the Smash. Delicious (a bit messy) burgers, with unique variations and the fries...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.7

PLNT Burger
101 H St SE, Washington, DC 20003Oh, hell yes! I'm loving everything about PLNT Burger. I've especially enjoyed the Mushroom BBQ Bacon Burger and the Save the Bay Filet. I can't...
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- Superb131 Reviews4.6
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Washington
The Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006Outstanding experience for a birthday celebration from the moment we arrived (acknowledging our birthday girl personally), to the round table setting for 5...
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- Superb887 Reviews4.4

Masala Story
3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC 20017Great food - we especially enjoyed the special - lamb Kema biryani. Full bar and lots of options.For once no food photos - it smelled and was so delish that we...
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- Superb286 Reviews4.5
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Washington
Caruso's Grocery
914 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Had a great time at Carusoâs Grocery in DC last evening! Ordered the garlic bread, calamari and burrata for apps, all three were amazing. Especially...
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- Superb679 Reviews4.6

Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007The restaurant is the best! Never fails to fully satisfy myself and Family and friends. Never had a bad meal at Filomenaâs in over 20 years! The only...
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- Superb1078 Reviews4.5

Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001We only had 40 minutes before a concert we were attending and the staff and kitchen accommodated us and were gracious, plus the food was yummy. Place also has...
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- Superb705 Reviews4.5
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Washington
St. Anselm
1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002Had wonderful dinner. We had buttermilk biscuits, oysters, salmon collar, butcher’s steak, lamb leg steak, carrots cake and ice-cream cake. The oyster and...
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- Superb372 Reviews4.5

The Prime Rib
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006The food was excellent, the atmosphere was old school, and the pianist was phenomenal. Our server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, and the service was...
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- Superb570 Reviews4.3

Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Heard that the bar at Annie’s was friendly so I stopped through for dinner the other night. I liked my shrimp po boy and got the veggie of the day as my side...
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- Superb290 Reviews4.3
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Washington
Mangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Last night at dinner with Friend's, we were discussing favorite restaurants and foods. Mangialardos was recommended, specifically its G-man sandwich....
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- Superb251 Reviews4.8

Subbs by Carl
2208 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018You will not find a nicer owner to go with such a nice product in DC. Carl is a class act bubbling over with positive words at every visit. The subs (cold...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.7

Bub and Pop's
1815 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036Bub and Pop's is a really good sandwich joint in northwest DC. We ordered two sandwiches, their Italian and their chicken salad. First up with no photo...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.5
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Washington
Roaming Rooster
3176 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018We've been here several times now, and it's always good. This is also the first time I was able to take any pictures before we ate the sandwiches ? ...
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- Superb316 Reviews4.5

Chicken + Whiskey
1738 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Fun little speakeasy. I love finding speakeasy’s when I’m out of town. This was a great little hidden gem. Enter in through the freezer door in back of...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.3

Bantam King
501 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001I was going to give 4 stars due to in a normal weekday around 7.30 pm I couldn't find an available spot to park. I drived cycles for almost 20 minutes to...
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- Superb282 Reviews4.3
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Washington
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036Best sushi restaurant in DC. The spicy scallop roll is the best one I have ever had, has a huge scallop in each piece! The izakaya dishes are always delicious...
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- Superb280 Reviews4.4
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Washington
Simply Banh Mi
1624 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007This is the place to go when you are craving comforting and tasty food! Their Chicken pho is packed with flavor and their service is superb! Definitely...
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- Superb219 Reviews4.6

1914 by Kolben
1914 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Went here with some friends for dinner and was pleasantly surprised at how good the drinks and food was. I'm always a little skeptical of Vietnamese...
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- Superb117 Reviews4.8

Moon Rabbit DC
801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024We had a gift certificate for Moon Rabbit and finally committed to making dinner reservations. A 5:30p reservation turned out to be a good time to beat the...
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- Superb218 Reviews4.5
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Washington
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006Gluten free must visit!!! I've never had a better gluten free grilled cheese! They had so many options, I tried the grilled cheese and my BF tried the GF...
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- Superb347 Reviews4.4

Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011I love this place. I used to live nearby but first time back since COVID. Great neighborhood bar/restaurant. Cozy environment. Welcoming staff. Great place to...
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- Superb203 Reviews4.5

Sudhouse DC
1340 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009Sudhouse was the perfect spot for my club to meet on a Tuesday after work. We sat on the middle level which fit our group of 5 well. The food came super fast...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.6
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Washington
The Big Board
421 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002Amazing burgers! The toppings were honestly pretty lacking, but the meat was to die for! Will definitely be going back again just for that. Just ask for extra...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.5

Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004Cool spot to watch the games. The game day nachos were awesome I definitely recommend them. Also, thought it was hilarious but so smart to have TVs in the...
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- Superb190 Reviews4.4

Simple Bar and Grill
5802 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011The food was great for food you'll get in a bar. The Lomo Saltado wasn't dry and was well seasoned. Again, I'm impressed in the food for it...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.7
Diners
Diners in Washington
Steak 'n Egg
4700 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016The original greasy spoon has finally completed their renovations. Same food in a more comfortable space. Eggs and potatoes were the tastiest items....
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- Superb234 Reviews4.3

18th & U Duplex Diner
2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Went with my girl for brunch. Food was good. I ordered the duplex; it came with choice of eggs (I did mine scrambled w/ cheese), side (i ordered grits) and...
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- Good143 Reviews4.2

Flip it LJ diner
1432 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010A hidden gem. Their hours are a bit wacky but really great for a mid-to-late week breakfast. It's definitely diner food but a bit elevated. The most...
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- Good113 Reviews4.2
Southern Restaurants
Southern in Washington
Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011My family went to the Hitching Post last week for the 1st time for a celebration dinner and we are really impressed with the restaurant! The meals were all...
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- Good181 Reviews4.2

The Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017This is a bar not a restaurant. They don't mind if you bring in some takeout food while drinking their drinks. Lots of outdoor space. Strange entrance on...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.7

Suns Cinema - Theater & Bar
3107 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010Cute theatre with great movie selections! The bar downstairs is super adorable and makes tasty cocktails. Would recommend as a date spot! Looking forward to...
- Superb128 Reviews4.9

The Park at 14th
920 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005The food was delicious, portioned are generous and still bottomless. Staff donât wait for you to run out before checking to see if you have any needs....
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Wine Bars
Wine Bars in Washington
Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036Friendly staff and nice walk up experience. I ordered a grandpa pepperoni slice, which included some unexpected jalapeño, that was delicious. While I waited...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.6

Maxwell Park - Shaw
1336 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Absolutely love this Maxwell in Shaw. The atmosphere is great, the drinks are good and the food is great. Best grilled cheese in the city and the duck is...
- Superb148 Reviews4.5

The Eastern
360 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Somehow I didn't expect much, but my husband and I enjoyed ourselves here. It's a cozy restaurant with tentative staff, and the food and drink was on...
- Superb82 Reviews4.6
Asian Fusion
Asian Fusion in Washington
Dolan Uyghur Restaurant
3518 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008First timer for Uyghur cuisine! Interesting fusion of Central & East Asia flavors so it’s also halal. The restaurant has a beautiful setting and...
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- Superb479 Reviews4.3

BIBIBOP Asian Grill
1516 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036Delicious food at very reasonable prices.I have tried a few different bowls, they have always been very good. The staff is very friendly and always helpful...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.4
Tacos
Tacos in Washington
Chaia Georgetown
3207 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007Yes yes yes. The tacos are great here.I had this place saved on my map for 2 weeks and have wanted to try. I walk past it almost every day.Well, today I went...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.5

Surfside Taco Stand
1800 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036I really enjoyed the tacos and street corn at this taco stand. I can't believe they are open 24/7. That is awesome. The food was flavorful and yummy. I...
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- Good250 Reviews4.2

Bandit Taco
1946 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009Went here for lunch based off reviews. Food was good, picture is the Fried Chicken Torta.The menu has a little something for everyone with tacos, burrito...
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- Good241 Reviews4.2
Korean
Korean in Washington
Manna Korean BBQ and Dosirak
409 15th St NE, Washington, DC 20002This is great Americanized Korean food! It's better than you would find at a Asian grocery food court and the price is great for the DC area. We've...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.8
Mediterranean
Mediterranean in Washington
Zaytinya by José Andrés
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Zaytinya never disappoints!! The food was delicious, the service attentive without being annoying and you canât beat the ambience of the space. I never...
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- Superb931 Reviews4.4

Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009This was our second visit and it continues to impress. This 1 Michelin starred restaurant managed impressive food and impeccable service without being too...
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- Superb309 Reviews4.5