Washington American restaurants you'll love
Top American restaurants in Washington, DC
Visit the DC metro area for American fare that everyone will love. From gastropubs downtown to the hidden gems of the northwest side near Howard University. There are delicious classic American dishes to be enjoyed around every turn. Simply search “American cuisine near me” and you’re on your way to a savory selection of restaurants.
Choose from steak and mashed potatoes, juicy cheeseburgers, and southern home cooking that will satisfy every craving. Get your appetite ready for crispy fried chicken, chili, and fresh seafood. American and New American cuisine encompasses many popular dishes. Chances are you’ll find your favorites for dine-in, takeout, and delivery in DC.
If you’re feeling like a good meal and a solid brew, check out the local breweries off New York Ave for food and fun. If you’re looking for cocktails, visit the northwest side of Washington just off H Street for bars and lounges. Whiskey lounges, cocktail bars, and even a distillery or two are available for tastings and catching up with friends. This city is full of rich history, activities, and some of the tastiest food in the country. Whether you’re a local or tourist there is much to enjoy about Washington DC.
Must-try American restaurants in Washington
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Station 4
1101 4th Street Southwest, Washington
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Fried Chicken Salad | $20.00 |
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast, Chopped Romaine, Smoked Bacon Pickled Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese, House-Made Ranch Dressing | |
Kobe Burger | $26.00 |
Wagyu Beef, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Brionche Bun, served with French Fries | |
Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese | $20.00 |
Aged Smoked Gouda, Orecchiette Pasta, Corn Bread Side | Add Bacon |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Steak & Cheese | $14.00 |
Strip steak thinly sliced with chopped mushrooms, onions, provolone and Philly style Wiz; served with fries. Upgrade to onion rings or salad $1 | |
Nachos | $9.00 |
Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo, beef chili, guacamole, sour cream, and melted cheese | |
Tacos | $8.00 |
Two soft corn tortilla tacos topped with pico, lettuce, and cheese. Choice of protein |
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 | |
Herbed Fries | |
rosemary / thyme / tarragon |
Busboys and Poets - Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington
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Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta | $25.00 |
Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots. Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy (cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions (shallots), Garlic, Mushroom. | |
Blackened Salmon | $25.00 |
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free. | |
Bacon & Cheddar Burger* | $9.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten. |
PIZZA • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Chicken Alfredo | $24.00 |
Fettuccine, alfredo sauce, shaved parmesan, garlic roll | |
Chicken Club | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, bacon, sourdough bread | |
Arugula Salad | $14.00 |
Olive oil-roasted tomatoes, red onions, shaved parmesan, french vinaigrette |
SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HOT DOGS • FROZEN YOGURT • CHILI • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ben's Chili Bowl - H Street NE
1001 H St NE, Washington
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Jumbo Turkey Dog | $8.49 |
Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs 1/4 pound of meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili | |
Original Half Smoke | $8.49 |
Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce | |
Spicy Half Smoke | $8.49 |
The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce |
MGM Roast Beef
905 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington
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Turkey Wings | $0.00 |
Homemade Jumbo Turkey Wings, individual or by the dozen | |
Steak and Cheese | $17.99 |
Top Round sliced thin and grilled with onions and melted provolone. Served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato and mayo | |
Top Round Sandwich | $16.99 |
Hand Carved Top Round served on your choice of roll, with your choice of toppings. |
Busboys and Poets - 450 K
450 K Street NW, Washington
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Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Blackened Salmon | $25.00 |
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free. | |
Busboys Burger* | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvanian Avenue, NW, Washington
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Fried Chicken | $31.00 |
Chicken Schnitzel | $28.00 |
Ahi Tuna Burger | $29.00 |
Busboys and Poets - Takoma
235 Carroll Street, NW, Washington
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Busboys Burger* | $14.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. | |
Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Busboys Burger* | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |
FRENCH FRIES
Chef Geoff's
3201 New Mexico Ae NW, Washington
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Blackened Fish Tacos | $21.00 |
Corn Tortilla | |
Cadillac Caesar Salad | $15.00 |
Kid's Smash Burger | $9.00 |
SANDWICHES
Nina May
1337 11th St NW, Washington
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Heirloom Carrot Cavatelli | $23.00 |
brown butter, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts | |
Roasted Cauliflower + Mint Zaatar | $19.00 |
tahini vinaigrette, candied olives, golden raisins | |
PA White Kidney Bean Falafel | $14.00 |
pickled ramps, garlic toum, herb salad |
BBQ
The Commodore DC
1636 17th St NW, Washington
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Tavern Grilled Cheese | $14.00 |
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, White American Cheeses, Kewpie Mayo, Guinness Mustard, Garlic Oil. On Sourdough | |
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Pickled Fresnos, Calabrian Chili Honey, Parmesan, Creme Fraiche, Chives | |
Squirrel Kicker | $20.00 |
2 Smash Patties, Smoked Gouda, Onion Jam, Bourbon Mayo, Arugula, Brioche Bun |
Tosca DC - 1112 F St. NW
1112 F St. NW, Washington
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Barbietole | $22.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Peaches, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio | |
Garganelli/Mushroom | $32.00 |
Hand Rolled "Quill" Pasta, Winter Mushrooms, Truffle Pesto, Farm Butter, Red Cow Parmigiano | |
Barbietole-L | $20.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Apple, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio |
Immigrant Food @ Planet Word - 925 13th St. NW
925 13th St. NW, Washington
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Greek Wings | $16.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
Persian Plants & Peas | $16.00 |
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice. | |
Tamarind Ribs | $17.00 |
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili |
FRENCH FRIES
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw Brewpub & Kitchen
624 T Street NW, Washington
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Hot Wings | $11.00 |
with house-made blue cheese dressing | |
Beer Battered Cheese Curds | $12.00 |
with spicy ranch | |
Impossible Burger | $17.00 |
vegan burger with spinach, red oinions, tomato, onion jam, vegan gouda, potato roll |
DIM SUM
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
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Lu Rao Fan | $18.00 |
slow braised 5-spice pork belly bits on white rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger, arugula and pickled onion salad, vinaigrette, toasted sesame | |
Har Gow | $11.00 |
4 crystal prawn dumplings. toasted sesame, bamboo shoots, soy sauce | |
Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
Gatsby
1205 Half Street Southeast, Washington
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CATHARINE'S PASTRAMI KNISH | $5.99 |
Potato & Pastrami-Filled Baked Pastry | |
HERBERT'S FAVE | $12.99 |
Pastrami, Cole Slaw, Mustard, Marble Rye | |
THE PAPA EDDIE | $12.99 |
Beef Brisket, Melted Provolone, Caramelized Onions, Creamy Horseradish, Au Jus |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
Mozzarella Sticks | $12.50 |
XL mozzarella sticks and housemade marinara | |
House Salad | $10.50 |
Mixed green salad with heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, and cucumbers all tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Cafe Fili Mediterranean
701 Second Street NE, Washington
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Lamb Shawarma Bowl | $17.00 |
Freekeh Grain, Roasted Cauliflower, Pickled Turnip, Chopped Salad, Classic Hummus, Tahini Sauce | |
Gyro | $14.00 |
Beef and lamb, tzatziki, feta cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and a side salad | |
Lamb Kafta | $19.00 |
Dukkah, Pistachio, Mint Cucumber Tzatziki. Served with Fragrant Vermicelli Rice, Classic Hummus, Fatoosh Salad and Soft Pita |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Turkey Sandwich | $19.00 |
spinach, pesto aioli, aged provolone, roasted tomato, toasted country bread | |
Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol St. NW, Washington
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Beef Burger | $17.00 |
Cheddar, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, Iceberg, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche Bun. Served with fries. | |
Beyond Brat Diablo Style | $14.00 |
New England-Style Soft Bun. Diablo: Cheddar, Fresh Red Onion, Pickles, Chipotle Aioli, Shredded Lettuce. (V) Served with Fries. | |
Arugula Salad | $13.00 |
Arugula Mix with Piquillo Peppers, Fried Onion, Goat Cheese Balls, Guiness Vinaigrette (V) |
Immigrant Food
1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
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Greek Wings | $16.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
Mezze Platter | $17.00 |
Three dips of Muhammara, Labneh, Black bean Hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm zaatar naan. | |
Belgian Fries | $10.00 |
Seasoned to perfection, served with homemade aioli |
CHEESESTEAKS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • GRILL
Bar Charley - 1825 18th St NW
1825 18th St NW, Washington
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Catalan Fries | $11.00 |
romesco, chimichurri, manchego & an egg | |
Charley Burger | $18.00 |
8oz Creekstone Beef Patty, Aged White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Bibb lettuce, Pickle Chips, Truffle Aioli | |
Tenderlion | $39.00 |
6oz beef tenderloin, sauce au poivre |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
District Kitchen - Woodley Park, DC
2606 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
Roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash. glazed with maple syrup, garlic, almonds, and parmesan cheese | |
Classic Burger | $17.00 |
8oz Burger Patty. Creekstone Dry aged burger, seasoned french fries, comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and comeback sauce. Served on brioche bun. And ketchup on the side. | |
Arancini | $13.00 |
deep fried & breaded saffron risotto balls, stuffed with ciliengine mozzarella, sundried tomato aioli |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
All Day by Kramers - Dupont Circle
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington
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Cubano | $17.00 |
house smoked pork, shaved ham, gouda, pickled jalapeños | |
Cali Dagwood | $15.00 |
goat cheese, avocado, bibb lettuce, cucumber, cherry pepper relish, lemon buttermilk dressing (v) | |
All Day Burger | $18.00 |
2 smashed 4oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce |
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