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
Garden District
1801 14th Street NW, Washington
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onion rings | $6.00 |
not your everyday onion rings! light and crispy breading without the heavy greasiness of diner-style onion rings. | |
pickled veggies | $6.00 |
a tangy medley of cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, celery, fennel and onion, pickled in our house brine along with some bread and butter pickles. | |
fried chicken sandwich | $15.00 |
perfectly fried chicken breast on a sesame seed bun with spicy jalapeño coleslaw, pickles and a touch of mayo. served with our hand-cut fries. |
Your Only Friend
1114 9th Street Northwest, Washington
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Mort & Mootz | $16.00 |
Mortadella, mozzarella, shreddy letty, shaved onions, Duke's Mayo, pickled red pep relly, soft roll, hoag dressing on the side ALLERGY ALERT: TREE NUTS!!!! | |
The RPG | $16.00 |
Char siu roast pork, garlic Duke’s Mayo, Cantonese-style bok choy, hot duck sauce, soft roll | |
The Sub Club | $16.00 |
Smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss, Duke's Mayo, shreddy letty, shaved onions, parm, dill pickles, soft roll |
Mi Vida Wharf
98 District Square SW, Washington
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De la Casa | $13.50 |
El Jimador Blanco, Fresh-Squeezed Lime, Simple | |
Enchiladas Suizas | $17.50 |
Braised Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese | |
Quesadilla | $15.50 |
Grilled Adobo-Stained Flour Tortillas, Chihuahua & Oaxaca Cheeses, Salsa Verde Cruda |
YASMINE
1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington
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SHISH TAOUK | $13.00 |
Chicken, french fries, pickles, toum. This item is halal. | |
MUHAMMARA | $10.00 |
Red pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses | |
FALAFEL SANDWICH | $12.50 |
Tahina, sahawiq, pickles, salata. |
Rasika West End
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington
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Tandoori Lamb Chops 2 PC | $38.00 |
Mace / cardamom / cashew nut / ginger | |
S-Dal Dhungaree | $10.00 |
Smoked lentils / garlic / tomatoes | |
Chicken Kolhapuri | $21.00 |
Kashmiri chili / cinnamon / clove / coriander seed |
90 Second Pizza - U Street - 1408 U St NW
1408 U St NW, Washington
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Al Pollo | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Arrabiata (Spicy) | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, crushed red pepper, onion, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and basil | |
90 Second Pizza | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. |
PLANTA Queen - West End
1200 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington
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SPICY TUNA ROLL | $16.50 |
ahi watermelon, avocado, toasted coconut (allergies: coconut, sesame, gluten, celiac, garlic, onion, nightshade, legume) | |
SINGAPORE NOODLES | $21.25 |
curry, kale, peppers, cilantro, crispy shallots, thai basil, lime (allergies: gluten, celiac, soy, garlic, onion, nightshade, legume) | |
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE* | $14.00 |
warm caramel, cherry vanilla ice cream |
Colada Shop - Dupont
1900 N Street Northwest, Washington
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SPINACH & CHEESE EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with spinach & cheese (v) - 1 per order | |
MARSHMALLOW CHOCOLATE DE ABUELA | $0.00 |
Our warming take on the classic hot chocolate topped with an extra large cocao marshmallow! | |
CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
Khin's Sushi
202 M St SE, Washington DC
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Masago | $2.25 |
2 pieces minimum | |
Crunchy Roll | $9.99 |
Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado | |
Red Crunchy Dragon Roll | $12.99 |
Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Spicy Mayo, Garlic Sauce, Siracha, Crsipy Crunchies |
DUMPLINGS • SOUPS • RAMEN • NOODLES
Toki Underground - 1234 H ST NE
1234 H St Ne, Washington
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Half Chicken Steam Bun (2pc) | $9.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, seasonal pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 2 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Full Chicken Steam Bun (4pc) | $15.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 4 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Mushroom Shoyu Ramen | $18.00 |
Charred root vegetabe, mushroom & soy Broth, fried tofu , pickled daikon & beets, beech mushrooms, kale, kombu (sliced seaweed), miso chili paste. |
City Tap House
901 9th St NW, Washington
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Nashville Hot Cauliflower | $14.00 |
crispy fried, city tap hot sauce, ranch. | |
Caesar Salad | $16.50 |
romaine hearts, parmesan crisp, garlic croutons, crispy shallots, classic dressing. | |
City Tap Prime Burger | $20.00 |
brioche bun, American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, red onion, pickles. |
Uptowner Cafe
2023 G Street NW, Washington
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Sandwich | $8.00 |
Egg, Cheese and Protein on a Bagel, Croissant or Toast | |
Americano | $0.00 |
Iced Chai | $0.00 |
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 | |
RUTHIE'S RUEBEN | $12.99 |
Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Grilled Marble Rye |
J&J Pizza at Crooked Run's Union Market Taproom
550 Morse Street Northeast, Washington
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Hot Hawaiian | $24.00 |
Fresh pineapple, fresh jalapenos, sriracha bacon | |
Caesar Salad | $13.00 |
Green romaine, dressing contains anchovies. Substitute option for ranch. Dressing contains anchovies* | |
Shroom Special | $24.00 |
Cremeni & maitake mushrooms, ricotta, white sauce |
New Heights Restaurant - 2317 Calvert Street NW
2317 Calvert Street NW, Washington
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Garden Greens | $12.00 |
Artisanal Greens, Roasted Corn, Tomatoes Dried Cherries, Champagne Vinaigrette | |
Truffle Fries | $10.00 |
Truffle Fries with Jalapeno and Truffle Aioli | |
Tomato & Burrata | $15.00 |
Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Balsamic Glaze |
SOUPS • SALADS
Dacha Navy Yard- the best beer garden in Washington, DC...
79 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington
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Wings | $15.00 |
6 wings with a choice of buffalo, bbq, or sweet chili sauce | |
Pretzel Bites | $12.00 |
cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche & chocolate dipping sauces | |
Veggie Burger | $19.00 |
poblano pepper, avocado, pepper jack cheese, creole mustard, fried onions, kalbi sauce |
Hanks Oyster Bar--Dupont Circle
1624 Q St NW Suite 100, Washington
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Eastern Shore Crab Dip | $17.00 |
Served with Tortilla Chips | |
Fried Oyster Dinner | $26.00 |
Fried oysters served with tartar sauce, Old Bay fries and coleslaw. | |
Chicken Schnitzel | $25.00 |
panko-crusted chicken scallopini with a lemon caper cream sauce. Served with choice of two sides. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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House Salad | $10.50 |
Mixed green salad with heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, and cucumbers all tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
Honey Hot Seitan Sandwich | $11.50 |
Vegetarian version of our Honey-Hot chicken sandwich. |
Moruss Seafood and Crab House
2902 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington
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1Lbs Large Steamed Shrimp | $17.99 |
1lbs large spiced shrimp 25+ Pieces | |
Female 1 Dozen | $36.00 |
1 dozen steamed crab seasoned maryland style | |
Male 1 Dozen | $32.00 |
1 dozen steamed crab seasoned maryland style |
The Park at 14th
920 14th Street NW, Washington
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SPINACH DIP | $90.00 |
HALF PAN | |
CARRIBEAN RICE | $45.00 |
HALF PAN | |
JERK WINGS | $100.00 |
HALF PAN |
EMMY SQUARED: Shaw (DC)
1924 8th Street Northwest, Washington
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Kids Pizza Sticks | $8.00 |
kids pizza sticks + side of fries or corn | |
Le Big Matt | $18.19 |
1/2 lb double-stack beef patties, American cheese, Sammy Sauce, greens & pickles on a pretzel bun! | |
Seoul Mate | $0.00 |
vegan spicy kimchi, sausage, peppers, mushrooms |
Chopsmith - Noma
300 M St NE, Washington
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Buddha | $15.00 |
quinoa, spinach, seasonal vegetable, sweet potato, avocado, cauliflower salad, pumpkin seeds, lemon tahini dressing | |
Chopsmith Sandwich | $11.00 |
toasted multigrain bread, two fried eggs, bacon, spinach, roasted tomato, swiss cheese | |
Tropical Chicken | $15.00 |
teriyaki chicken thigh, mango, pickled vegetable, cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, cashews, coconut jasmine rice, gourmet greens, house citrus dressing |
SANDWICHES
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW, Washington
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Chive & Goat Cheese Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. | |
NC Country Ham | $10.00 |
Thick salty NC ham, 2 organic eggs, cheddar cheese and mayo on a bolillo roll. Substitute ham for tomato (vegetarian) or for bacon. | |
Sausage & Cheddar Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy
2036 G St NW, Washington
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You're a Peach Pizza! | $15.50 |
homemade pizza dough topped with grilled peaches, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, red onions, fresh basil | |
Bison Tots | $15.00 |
Tonic's Tater Tots topped with grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, and chives | |
Double Trouble Burger | $16.00 |
beef & chorizo burger patty, cotija cheese, grilled pineapple, ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomato. Cooked well done |
Doro Soul Food
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes | $5.00 |
Drizzled with timiz peppercorn gravy | |
Collard Greens | $5.00 |
Braised with smoked turkey & Ethiopian spice blend | |
Fried Doro Plate - 3 pc | $13.00 |
Mix of white & dark meat. Buttermilk marinade with traditional fried chicken and Ethiopian spices. Served with a black cumin qibe-drenched cornbread. |
Mecho's Dominican Kitchen
2450 Market St. NE, Washington DC
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Mofongo Chicharron Cerdo | $15.50 |
Fried & mashed green plantain, with garlic sauce. Served with Pork Belly | |
Sancocho Grande | $0.00 |
Try a hearty bowl of the classic Dominican soup, featuring Beef, Chicken, Plantains, Potatoes, Carrots, Yuca & Yautia (Taro/Malanga). With Arroz Blanco (White Rice) | |
Chicharron de Pollo | $15.75 |
(Fried Chicken with Tostones) - (not Gluten Free). |
Judy Restaurant
2212 14th St NW, Washington
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Guacamole | $8.00 |
Bag of Chips included | |
Pupusa | $0.00 |
Priced by quantity of pupusas | |
Queso Dip | $9.00 |
Bag of Chips included. |
Motown Square - POS - 1819 7th St NW
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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OG (8) | $26.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, crushed tomatoes, basil. (VG) | |
Pepperoni (8) | $28.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, crushed tomatoes. | |
Motor City (8) | $30.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, sliced spicy sausage, ricotta, hot honey, crushed tomatoes, parsley. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1311 F St NW, Washington
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Chicken Fattoush Salad | $11.95 |
Chicken Roti, Romaine, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pita Chips, Olives, Pomegranate Vinaigrette (NEW!), Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
Sanpellegrino® Sparkling Water | $2.50 |
Sanpellegrino Sparkling Water | |
Build Your Own Greens & Grains | $11.95 |
Choice of Lettuce, Choice of Rice, Choice of Mains, Choice of Sides, Choice of Toppings, Choice of Spreads, Choice of Sauces, and Roti Spice |
Jaleo DC
480 7th St. NW, Washington
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Iberico de Bellota Mini Hamburguesa | $12.00 |
One Spanish mini burger made from the legendary acorn-fed, black footed Iberico pigs of spain and iberico bacon | |
Pan Con Tomate | $15.00 |
Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil | |
Espinacas a la Catalana | $14.00 |
Sauteed spinach, pine nuts, raisins and apples |