Washington restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Washington, D.C.
When dining out in DC, you’re sure to find an impressive array of culinary delights. Long gone are the days of an ultra-formal dining scene, although you can certainly find fine dining here if you seek it. With a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, it’s easy to dazzle your taste buds in the country’s capital.
People flock to DC from all corners of the globe. As a result, you’ll find everything here from Peruvian food to Iranian kitchens, French cuisine, Asian fusion, and much more. Because DC sits between America’s Northeast and its South, you can also find some of America’s best signature dishes here. This includes fresh oysters and crab trucked in daily from the Chesapeake Bay, and deep soul foods like catfish, fried chicken, and grits. Let the feast dominate your plate.
For authentic Chinese cuisine, head just east of downtown following H and I streets between 5th street and 8th street in Ward 2. For its famous half-smoke, look for DC's best delis, sports bars, and eateries. A half-smoke is like a hot dog only bigger, spicier, and as the locals would say, better. Grab the mustard and onions, and pass the chili sauce. You’re gonna love it.
Washington's top cuisines
Must-try Washington restaurants
ilili DC
100 District Square, S.W., Washington DC
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Brussels Sprouts | $18.00 |
grapes / fig jam / walnuts / mint yogurt | |
Muhamara | $14.00 |
walnuts / sundried peppers / pomegranate molasses | |
Carrots | $18.00 |
sumac vinaigrette, pistachio dukkha, sea salt |
Brookland's Finest Bar & Kitchen
3126 12th Street Northeast, Washington
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Deviled Eggs | $8.50 |
Pickled sweet pepper relish. | |
Fried Maryland Catfish | $27.00 |
Cornmeal Encrusted Wild Blue Catfish, Spicy Rainbow Chard, Mac & Cheese, House Made Lemon Tartar Sauce. | |
Brussels Sprouts Chips | $7.00 |
Peeled Brussels sprouts, sea salt, lemon, dill cream sauce. |
Taqueria Al Lado - Adams Morgan
1792 COLUMBIA RD NW, Washington
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Margarita | $9.00 |
Shaken or frozen (lime, passionfruit, mango, strawberry) | |
Pork - Al Pastor Taco | $4.50 |
All tacos come garnished with cilantro and onion | |
Elote | $5.00 |
Pearl's Bagels
1017 7th St., NW., Washington
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Build Your Own | $2.50 |
Choose your bagel, spread and add-ons! | |
Cold Brew | $5.00 |
16 oz cup of house-made Small World cold brew over ice. | |
Pharmacy Special | $8.25 |
Scallion and Chive Cream Cheese, Epic Curing Naked Bacon, Slice of Tomato |
Republic Cantina
43 N Street NW, Washington
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Brisket & Egg Taco | $5.00 |
w/ fried onion, potato, avo salsa, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja | |
Chorizo & Egg Taco | $5.00 |
w/ salsa verde, potato, cotija, served on housemade flour tortilla w/ a side of salsa roja | |
Guacamole | $9.00 |
simple and classic: avo, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeño. Served with chips |
BURRITOS • TACOS • QUESADILLAS
Bandit Taco Tenleytown - 4629 41st NW
4629 41st St NW, Washington
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Al Pastor Taco | $4.60 |
Scallions. cilantro and pineapple on corn tortilla. | |
Adobo Chicken Taco | $3.85 |
Onions, scallions, cilantro and radishes on corn tortilla. | |
Korean Beef Taco | $4.35 |
Onions, scallions, cilantro and radishes on corn tortilla. |
Makan
3400 11th St NW, Washington
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XXKL Cili Pan Mee | $24.00 |
A notoriously spicy Hakka noodle dish, popular in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city. Flat wheat noodles, tossed in chili oil, topped with seasoned ground pork, woodear mushroom, fried anchovy, soft egg, & chili crumble | |
Sago | $8.00 |
A traditional dessert with tapioca pearls, coconut pandan cream, gula melaka (palm sugar) (GF) | |
XXChar Kway Teow | $23.00 |
A classic Penang hawker dish; Wok-fried rice noodles, Chinese sausage, shrimp, egg & beansprout Food is cooked in the same wok as dishes containing shellfish & gluten. Can not accommodate severe shellfish allergy. |
FRIED CHICKEN • CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Clubhouse -
1070 Wiconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Mona Lizza | $32.00 |
mozzarella , spicy sausage, ricotta, roasted tomatoes, Mikes hot honey | |
Tequila Caesar | $10.00 |
romaine hearts, toasted panko, cotija cheese, original tequila caesar dressing, add chicken $4 add anchovies $4 | |
Cheese Pizza | $21.00 |
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pecorino, classic cheese pizza. |
Il Canale
1065 31st Street, N.W, Washington
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Rolle di pollo | $26.00 |
Baked chicken breast filled with mushroom and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes and asparagus. | |
Italia | $21.00 |
No Sauce. Organic flour, imported Buffalo mozzarella, *prosciutto di Parma (fresh on top), arugula, shaved Grana Padano. | |
Meatball (4 pieces) | $14.00 |
Housemade ground beef meatballs with tomato sauce. |
Timber Pizza Co. - 809 Upshur St NW
809 Upshur St NW, Washington
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Pretty in Pepperoni | $15.50 |
Tomato Sauce, Provolone and Mozzerella Blend, Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Basil | |
The Bentley | $19.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Provolone and Mozzarella Blend, Cured Chorizo, Soppressata, Peruvian Sweet Peppers, Spicy Honey (made with Little Red Foxes Hot Sauce) | |
The Shirley | $16.00 |
Provolone and Mozzarella Blend, Basil Pesto Drizzle, Tomato Sauce Drizzle, Cured Chorizo, Green Onion, Jalapenos |
Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai - Capitol Hill
524 8th st SE, Washington
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Sake Roll** | $7.95 |
Fresh salmon / seaweed outside. | |
PadThai Noodle | $16.95 |
Stir-fried thin rice noodle / egg / bean sprout / tamarind sauce / peanut | |
Gyoza | $9.95 |
Chicken / vegetable / ponzu sauce |
Supreme Court Café -
1 First St NE, Washington
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Build Your Own Omelet | $4.88 |
3 Egg Omelet with choice of Toppings | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $4.50 |
Fried or Scrambled Egg, Choice of Cheese, Breakfast Meat, and Bread | |
Egg (1) | $1.50 |
Single Egg, Cooked Any Style |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
Boxcar Tavern - 224 7th Street SE Washington DC 20003 - www.boxcardc.com
224 7th St SE, Washington
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PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES | $9.00 |
White truffle, aged parmesan, horseradish chantilly | |
BIG OLE FISH GRILL or FRIED | $14.00 |
Chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions on potato bun, with Fresh Cut Potato Chips add Fries or Salad $3 | |
CLASSIC BURGER | $14.00 |
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Choice of Blue Cheese, Swiss or Cheddar, with Fresh Cut Potato Chips add Fries or Salad $3 Add Bacon $2 |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Lucky Buns - Union Market - 1309 5th St NE
1309 5th St NE, Washington
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MUMBO BUN* | $14.00 |
FRIED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN THIGH/THAI CHILI MUMBO SAUCE/BUTTERMILK RANCH/CURTIDO SLAW/GORDY'S PICKLES ON TOASTED SESAME BRIOCHE BUN (*FRIED IN PEANUT OIL) | |
HOT TIGER BUN* | $14.00 |
FRIED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN THIGH/"HOT AF" SZECHUAN CHILI OIL/SPICY MUSTARD/BUTTERMILK RANCH/WHITE ONION/GORDY'S PICKLES ON TOASTED SESAME BRIOCHE BUN (*FRIED IN PEANUT OIL) | |
BELLY BUN | $17.00 |
DOUBLE CREEKSTONE BEEF PATTIES/GOUDA/LUCKY SAUCE/SMOKED BACON/ARUGULA/GRILLED ONION/GORDY'S PICKLES |
Proper 21 - K Street
2033 K Street Northwest, Washington
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TRUFFLE FRIES | $14.99 |
white truffle/parmesan cheese/malt vinegar aioli/parsley | |
PROPER WINGS | $17.99 |
Served plain or with choice of classic buffalo/Bourbon BBQ/Sweet Chili/Gold Rush/Old Bay | |
PROPER BURGER | $19.99 |
1/2 pound angus beef patty/applewood smoked bacon/proper cheese blend/bistro onions/dijonaise/potato bun |
Piccolina da Centrolina
963 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Porchetta Panuzzo | $18.00 |
roasted and shaved suckling pig, mustard greens, grilled onion, salsa verde, provolone, on wood-fired flatbread | |
Polletto | $18.00 |
charred chicken & escarole salad, parmigiano, lemon & olive oil | |
Verde | $14.00 |
local greens, fried egg, briny lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano (gf) |
dLeña
476 K Street, NW, Washington
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ENSALADA DE KALE | $16.00 |
baby kale / pomegranate / cherry tomato / agave almonds / manchego cheese / orange balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian, gluten free, contains nuts and dairy) | |
GUACAMOLE | $15.00 |
avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / lime (gluten-free) | |
ZARANDEADO | $42.00 |
branzino / cole slaw / charred marinade / grilled half avocado / corn salsa (gluten free) |
Claudio's Table - 5441 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
5441 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington
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Romaine Salad | $12.00 |
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Reggiano, Yogurt Dressing, Focaccia Croutons | |
Margherita | $19.95 |
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Mutti Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil | |
Cavatelli Peas | $23.95 |
Green Peas, Parmesan Reggiano, Sicilian Almond, Parsley |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Shaw's Tavern
520 Florida Ave NW, Washington
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Shaw Burger | $16.00 |
1/2 pound hand crafted burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and Shaw's Sauce | |
Cuke Salad | $16.00 |
House cucumbers with sweet corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, shaved red onions and goat cheese with lemon vinaigrette dressing | |
Grilled Wings | $16.00 |
1 pound Oven roasted & grilled wings with celery and ranch or blue cheese and your choice of flavor. Choose from Buffalo, Old Bay, Garlic Parmesan, Mango BBQ or Naked |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Tatte Bakery - Dupont
1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
Muesli | $0.00 |
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. (670 / 980 cal, Contains: Milk, Sesame, Tree Nut - Almond, Cashew) |
Chicken + Whiskey - Ballpark
70 N Street SE, STE119, Washington
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1/4 Chicken White | $13.00 |
South American rotisserie chicken brined for 12 hours and slow cooked over wood charcoal to 185 degrees. Served with housemade inti picante and aji amarillo sauce and choice of 2 sides. Gluten friendly. | |
Borracho Wrap - Rotisserie Chicken | $13.25 |
Pulled rotisserie chicken, flour tortilla, guasacaca, arroz chaufa, Pepper Jack cheese, ají amarillo mayonnaise, salsa criolla, Iceberg lettuce, sweet corn, and yucca fries. | |
Yes, I need cutlery and napkins! | $0.00 |
Lupo Marino
40 Pearl Street SW, Washington
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Diavolo Pizza | $22.00 |
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, Italian sausage, Calabrian chili and spicy chilli oil | |
Bomboloni & Nutella | $13.00 |
Italian doughnuts, Nutella chocolate | |
Chicken Milanese | $18.00 |
Bib lettuce, tomato, onion, melted fontina cheese, roasted pepper aioli |
Paraiso Mexican Restaurant
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington
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Mexican Bowl | $24.00 |
Rice or Kale salad, pico de gallo, corn, black beans, crema fresca | |
El Gallo Pibil | Chicken Burrito | $14.00 |
Grilled chicken pibil, mexican rice, pico de gallo, shedded lettuce, chihuahua sauce. Served with heirloom corn tortilla chips and salsa. | |
Guacamole | $15.00 |
avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, lime served with tostadas |
PASTA • TAPAS
Reveler's Hour
1775 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington
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We Pick Premium 12-pack | $480.00 |
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garlic knot | $5.00 |
1 per order | |
escarole caesar | $16.00 |
with garlic bread crisps, chives, and grana padano |
Almeda
828 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington
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Ellen Sandwich | $14.25 |
Turkey Breast, Prosciutto, Pesto, Tomato, Arugula | |
Mini Palmier | $1.00 |
Puff Pastry Cookie with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon or House Berry Jam | |
Nichelle (Vegetarian) Sandwich | $13.50 |
Marinated Eggplant, Mozzarella, Pesto, Tomato Cream, Arugula |
STEAKS
The Grill
99 Market Square SW, Washington
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Pineapple Cake | $12.50 |
caramel / whipped crème fraîche / bordeaux cherry | |
BBQ Pork Ribs | $29.75 |
Grilled Kale & Risotto Stuffed Baby Chicken | |
Caramelized Onion Dip | $12.50 |
house-made potato chips |
Char Bar
2142 L St NW, Washington
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Hickory Burger | $22.00 |
Topped with Brisket, House BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, and Onion Ring | |
The New Yorker | $22.00 |
Sliced Corned Beef & Pastrami, Russian Dressing, Coleslaw, on Toasted Rye | |
The Shafner | $18.00 |
Hearts of Palm, Avocado, Mixed Lettuces, Red Pepper, Chickpeas, Cucumber & Carrot, Grape Tomatoes, Homemade Ranch |
WRAPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
Lou's City Bar - 1400 Irving Street Northwest
1400 Irving Street Northwest, Washington
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Half Dozen Wings | $11.00 |
Crispy fried wings with your choice of sauce | |
&Lou's Lager | $6.00 |
4.2% ABV; St Louis, MO. American Lager; Light bodied easy drinking lager with crisp, dry finish. | |
Dozen Wings | $21.00 |
Crispy fried wings with your choice of sauce. |
Ghostburger
1250 9th St NW, Washington
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Spicy Crispy Chick | $13.00 |
Is it a burger? ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯ ... House made pickles, jalapenos, slaw, chipotle mayo, and scratch-made hot sauce. Pairs well with - Mayahuel, Poco Picante, Victory Prima Pils | |
BBQ Burger | $12.00 |
crispy onion, slaw, bbq sauce, smoked gouda | |
Ghost Fries | $5.00 |
Chili salt, side of ketchup |
SMOOTHIES • TACOS
JACO Juice and Taco
1614 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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BASIC | $9.95 |
Scrambled free-range eggs, pico, avocado and monterey/cheddar | |
SMALL BROOKLYN | $9.95 |
Banana, pineapple, kale, avocado, cardamom, almond milk, fresh lemon juice and agave | |
SMALL PB & J | $9.95 |
Banana, blueberry, strawberry, peanut butter, kale and agave |