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
Oki Bowl - Georgetown
1608 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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MUSHROOM BOWL | $16.00 |
3 types of mushrooms stir-fried with earthy delicious house-made sauce. | |
TAKOYAKI (4) | $12.00 |
Savory deep-fried batter filled with diced octopus, topped with house-made spicy mayo, eel sauce and bonito flakes. | |
FRIED KALE WITH CRISPY ONION | $8.00 |
Lightly fried kale with house made soy. |
TACOS • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th st NW, Washington
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Blackened Shrimp | $4.75 |
pan-fried shrimp | cilantro | onion | serrano crema | |
Pollo Asado | $4.25 |
pollo asado | poblano | corn | serrano crema | |
Tinga De Pollo | $4.25 |
tinga de pollo | cotija | lettuce | honey chipotle aioli |
The Prime Rib - Washington, DC
2020 K Street NW, Washington
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Baked Idaho | $12.00 |
Fried Shrimp | $24.00 |
Prime Rib Signature Cut | $69.00 |
PIZZA • SALADS
DC Pizza
1103 19th Street Northwest, Washington
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Veg Me Personal | $12.53 |
Classic Tomato Sauce- House Blend Cheese (Mozz/Prov)- Spinach- Mushrooms- Red Onions- Green Peppers- Basil (finish)- Garlic Rosemary, Parmesan Olive Oil (finish). | |
Large Veg Me | $26.64 |
Classic Tomato Sauce- House Blend Cheese- Spinach- Mushrooms- Red Onions- Green Peppers- Basil (finish)- Rosemary, Garlic, Parm Oil Blend. | |
Meat Likers Personal | $12.53 |
Classic Tomato Sauce- House Blend Cheese (Mozz/Prov)- Pepperoni- Italian Sausage- Bacon- Fresh Basil (finish). |
TaKorean - The Yards
1212 4th Street SE, Washington DC
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Chicken Avocado Bowl | $13.99 |
Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice, Romaine Slaw, GuaKamole, Salsa Roja, PiKo de Gallo, Cliantro & Sesame Seeds. | |
Family Meal | $59.00 |
A complete meal that serves 4-6 people. Great for families, small get togethers, and leftovers! Comes hot and ready to eat, but equally as good for warming back up as leftovers! This includes Lime Crema, GochuPow Sauce, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, and Crunchy Shallots. (Cookies sold separately) | |
Build-Your-Own-Salad | $11.79 |
Choice of protein, slaw and toppings. |
Supreme Barebeque & AuntTeaBoba - 2 Florida Ave NE, Washington DC
2 Florida Ave NE, Washington
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Pulled Meat Sandwich Combo Special | $12.75 |
Comes with 1 Small Side & Bottle Drink (Additional cost on specific Beverages) | |
Smoked Wings | $0.00 |
Cereal Milk | $6.50 |
Sweet Leaf - DC
1152 15th Street NW, Washington
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Pesto Chicken | $13.79 |
organic mesclun, romaine, ripe avocado, sun-dried tomato, fresh mozzarella, chicken breast, parmesan crisp, pesto vinaigrette | |
Mango Buzz | $7.49 |
mango, strawberry, banana | |
Turkey + Apple | $12.49 |
turkey breast, local apples, thick-cut bacon, cheddar, organic arugula, avo-ranch |
Takumi Sushi & Bar
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
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Shrimp Tempura with Rice | $23.00 |
served with tempura sauce/ rice | |
Hat Mama | $14.00 |
Deep-fried roll with kani cheese, salmon, white fish, peanut, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. | |
Hurts | $19.00 |
Shrimp tempura, spicy kani seaweed salad, soy paper. |
Boogy & Peel - Dupont Circle
1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 115B, Washington
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Cheesy Boi | $13.00 |
Red sauce, 50/50 cheese *Vegetarian | |
Lil' Bear Chicken Wings | $14.00 |
6 ea / brined, fried and tossed with Lil' Bear's sweet chili sauce, lime, cilantro, mint, peanuts. | |
@kschifanorealtor | $22.00 |
Dukes, prosciutto, calabrese, pepperoni, iceberg, onions, fontinella, sub sauce, peppers |
CURRY
RASA
1247 First St SE, Washington
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Vibes + Veggies | $11.55 |
baby spinach | basmati rice | charred eggplant | tossed green beans | spiced chickpeas | coconut ginger sauce | carrot slaw | indian street corn | pickled onions | tamarind ginger chutney | lentil chips [vegan] [gf] | |
Harvest Chicken Bowl | $12.55 |
chicken tikka | sexygreens | lemon turmeric rice | tomato garlic sauce | harvest veggies | cucumber cubes | pickled onions | toasted cumin yogurt | coriander chili chutney | roasted lentils [gf] | |
Caul Me Maybe | $10.99 |
tofu + cauliflower | peanut sesame sauce | lemon turmeric rice | sautéed spinach | cucumber cubes | masala beets | coriander chili | pumpkin seeds [gf] [vegan] [contains nuts] |
Mi Casa
1647 20th Street Northwest, Washington
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Supreme Crunch | $19.50 |
Beef Picadillo-Filled Crispy Tacos, Flour Tortilla Wrap, Pico De Gallo, Cheddar, Avocado, Sour Cream | |
Baja Fish Taco | $20.75 |
Tempura-Battered Cod, Cabbage Escabeche, Tartar Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro | |
Smashburger | $19.50 |
Pepper Jack, Hatch Chiles, Pickled Onions, Sweet Potato Fries, Pasilla Ketchup |
Surfside - Tenleytown - 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW
4200 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Andros | $18.95 |
Grilled steak, slow-roasted tomato, corn, cucumber yogurt, yellow rice | |
Negril | $17.95 |
Blackened mahi mahi, spicy slaw, avocado, chili ranch, corn tortillas | |
Baja | $17.95 |
Fried chicken tenders, Surfside mixed greens, black bean & corn salsa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn tortilla strips, chili ranch |
Le DeSales
1725 Desales St NW,, Washington
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Crispy Shrimp | $14.00 |
orange curry tartare, asparagus, soy sheet | |
S.O.S | $15.00 |
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso | |
Roasted salmon | $17.00 |
lemon, watercress |
Slice & Pie
2221 14th St NW, Washington
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Cheese Pie (small) | $15.00 |
california tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone | |
Slice Pepperoni | $4.75 |
california tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, 'cup and char' pepperoni | |
Slice Burrata | $5.50 |
california tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh burrata, basil, parmesan, olive oil |
W&C Dining
680 Maine Avenue Southwest, Washington
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MYO Sandwich | $5.74 |
choose your bread, protein and toppings. Choose up to 6 toppings including protein. | |
Classic Grecian (v) (gf) | $8.14 |
tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, olives, red onions, romaine, sweet peppers, feta, EVOO & herbed vinegar dressing (v) (gf) | |
Whole Roasted Ribeye OR BBQ Chicken | $0.00 |
choice of protein; cowboy rub, chipotle whiskey butter, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and charred broccoli |
Mardi Gras Munchies - Mardi Gras Munchies
1369 New York ave ne, Washington
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MGM Burger | $13.99 |
A handcrafted 100% angus ground beef burger patty grilled & seasoned to perfection, fully dressed with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo & cheese. Served with your choice of Fries or Mun-Cheeze Chips. | |
Jammin’ Jam Surf n’ Turf | $15.99 |
Two juicy burger patties stuffed with chicken, shrimp & andouille sausage jambalaya, with melted cheese blend & American cheese, fully dressed with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, & our homemade tabasco aioli. | |
Cajun Shrimp Burger | $16.99 |
Our homemade garlic butter Cajun shrimp patty fully dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, & our tabasco aioli. Served with a side of Fries or Mun-Cheeze Chips |
Brookland Pint - 716 Monroe St NE
716 Monroe St NE, Washington
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Flatbread Wrap | $16.00 |
Served on a Toasted Greek Pita with Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Tzatziki | |
Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Deep-Fried, Tossed in Salt and Served on a Roasted Garlic Aioli | |
Wings | $12.00 |
Tossed with Buffalo, Honey BBQ or Thai Sweet Chili. Served with Celery and Carrot Sticks, Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing |
Osteria Al Volo - 1790 Columbia Rd NW
1790 Columbia Rd NW, Washington
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Polpette | $12.00 |
3 grass-fed beef meatballs in pomodoro sauce, served with basil and Parmigiano Reggiano | |
Oricchiete Pollo Vodka | $22.00 |
Roasted chicken in creamy tomato vodka sauce | |
Fettuccine Bolognese | $22.00 |
Slow - braised ragu of beef, red wine and tomato sauce |
Taqueria Habanero
670 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast Stall #4, Washington
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Extra Salsa | $0.50 |
Home-made fresh Salsa. Perfect for tacos, burritos and more! | |
Rice & Beans | $6.00 |
Individual Size of Yellow Rice & Black Beans | |
Guacamole & Chips | $7.50 |
Individual serving in a 4 Oz. Container of Fresh Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips |
Ruben's Mexican Restaurant.
1323 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Bowl | $12.50 |
Filled with a choice of protein, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and Mexican Cheese. | |
Burrito | $12.50 |
Filled with a choice of protein, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and Mexican Cheese. | |
Taco | $3.50 |
Topped with Chopped Onion & Cilantro. Minimum 2 Tacos |
The DC Chi Pie
5011 Ivory Walters Lane Southeast, Washington
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Sausage + Pepperoni Deep Dish | $30.00 |
This deep dish pie consists of sausage and pepperoni only as toppings. | |
Steak and Cheese Deep Dish | $30.00 |
Included are red peppers, green peppers, onions & mushrooms. Please specify in the instructions tab which (if any) veggies you'd like NOT to be included. | |
Pepperoni Deep Dish | $30.00 |
This deep dish pie consists of pepperoni only as a topping. |
The Sovereign -
1206 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW, Washington
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Coq au Gueuze | $27.00 |
roasted chicken breast, bacon lardon, summer squash, herbed spaetzle | |
DRIE FONTEINEN CUVÉE ARMAND & GASTON 2016/2017 (BLEND NO. 1) Gueuze Lambic (Tart & Funky) | $27.00 |
(Flemish Brabant / 5.0% / 750 ML / Single) 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze Cuvée Armand & Gaston is a blend of one-, two-, and three-year old traditional lambics, all brewed at Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen. Spontaneous fermentation, patient maturation in oak barrels, and continued evolution in the bottle result in a distinctively complex beer. No two bottlings are alike, as there are multiple variables in the blending process, a variety of barrel sizes and shapes, differences in aged lambic proportions, etc. This cuvée, like all of 3 Fonteinen’s lambic, is 100% natural, authentic, spontaneously fermented, and crafted with steadfast adherence to tradition, like Armand and Gaston Debelder have always done it. This Gueuze has fermented in the bottle, and will continue to develop its tastes and aromas over its long life when properly cellared. Traditional Lambic is living cultural heritage rooted in the Zenne valley! Taste, savour, enjoy and experience this unfiltered, unpasteurised, and unadulterated bee | |
TILQUIN OUDE GUEUZE À L'ANCIENNE (750 ML) 2015/2016 Gueuze Lambic (Tart & Funky) | $40.00 |
(Walloon Brabant / 7.0% / 375 ML / Single) Oude Gueuze Tilquin à l’Ancienne is a spontaneously fermented beer made by blending of 1, 2 and 3 year old lambics. It is unfiltered and unpasteurized, and re-fermented in the bottle for at least 6 months. The lambics used were fermented and oak-aged in house. These lambics come from wort brewed by Boon, Lindemans, Girardin and Cantillon. |
DUMPLINGS • SALADS • SUSHI • CHICKEN • NOODLES
Banana Leaves
2020 Florida Ave NW, Washington
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Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 PCS) | $6.50 |
Mixed vegetables wrapped in wonton skin, deep fried and served with home made sweet and sour sauce. | |
Edamame | $5.95 |
Steamed whole green soy bean pots. | |
Pad Thai | $14.95 |
Stir-fried rice stick noodles with tofu, egg, bean sprout and peanut with choice of meats or vegetables. |
Elle
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
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Bucatini Verde | $28.00 |
pickled green garlic, pistachio, whipped ricotta | |
Grilled Broccoli | $18.00 |
whipped feta, spicy honey, bbq pecan | |
Side Pickles | $1.75 |
3 oz, bread and butter pickles |
Baan Siam
425 Eye St NW, Washington
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Khao Soi Gai | $20.00 |
Egg noodles, chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, scallions, red onions, Northern Thai curry paste. Spicy | |
Thai Vermicelli Noodles | $20.00 |
Thai thin rice noodles, coconut milk, peanuts, ground chicken, ground shrimp, red onions, garlic, tempura vegetable, chili powder. Medium spicy | |
Golden-Fried Pockets | $11.00 |
Ground chicken, ground shrimp, rice paper, sweet chili sauce. |
Taqueria Al Lado - H Street
809 12th Street NE, 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 | |
Chips + Salsa | $2.00 |
Shake Shop Cafe at Equinox- DC Anthem Row
800 K Street Northwest suite 90, Washington
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Chocolate PB Banana | $12.49 |
Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Protein, choice of milk | |
Cinnamon Toast Crunch | $0.00 |
Banana, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein, choice of milk | |
Green Boost | $12.49 |
Kale, Spinach, Cucumber, Celery, Banana, Vanilla Protein, choice of milk |
SOUPS • SANDWICHES • PHO • FRENCH FRIES
Sprig and Sprout
2317 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Veg*n Eggrolls | $5.75 |
2 Vegan crispy fried rolls filled with cabbage, woodear mushrooms, carrots, onions, tofu, bean curd sheets and seitan. Served with Sweet Chili Sauce. | |
Banh Mi | $10.99 |
The OG Banh Mi. Authentic 10-12" Viet baguette baked daily, traditional toppings and house made Viet bo (garlic aioli). Served with a side of Seafood Air Chips. | |
Tofu Fries | $5.50 |
Crinkle cut and seasoned fried tofu. Served with Sriracha Aioli. |
DAIKAYA RAMEN SHOP
705 6th St NW, Washington
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Shoyu | $17.25 |
Ramen will not be hot, will require reheating (directions included) in order to maintain the quality of your order. In keeping with the Sapporo ramen tradition, we use a very dark rich soy sauce and toasted garlic that lends slight caramel tones and deeper depth of flavor. Topped w/ half an egg, beansprouts, onions, ground pork, chashu, scallions, and nori. | |
Shio | $16.75 |
Ramen will not be hot, will require reheating (directions included) in order to maintain the quality of your order. This ramen most shows off the unique nuance of our Chintan stock. It is our most delicate and aromatic ramen. Topped w/ beansprouts, onions, ground pork, chashu, scallions, and nori. | |
Mugi-Miso | $17.50 |
Ramen will not be hot, will require reheating (directions included) in order to maintain the quality of your order. Our barley miso that is used in this ramen has bright, savory aromatics and is lighter than traditional miso ramen. Miso ramen is native to Sapporo, Japan. **SOUP BASE CONTAINS PEANUTS - CANNOT BE OMITTED** |
Rosemary Bistro Cafe
5010 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Beef Tips | $12.00 |
Beef Tenderloin Tips with French fries | |
Rosemary Burger | $24.00 |
Filet Mignon Steak, carmelized oninos, tomato, aged cheddar cheese with white truffle oil, chiplotel cream on a brioche bun and French Fries | |
Chicken Breast Ballotine | $26.00 |
Stuffed with caramelized onions, goat cheese, Served with potato ecrase, pickled red cabbage, and truffle sauce |