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
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol St. NW, Washington
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Veggie Quesadilla | $13.00 |
Mushroom, Piquillo Peppers, Broccolini, Pepper Jack Cheese. Served with Guacamole and Lime. (V) | |
Mediterranean Salad | $13.00 |
Arugula, Israeli Couscous, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Corn, Dried Cranberries, Queen Olives, Feta with Lemon Dijon Dressing | |
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. |
Dacha Beer Garden - the best beer garden in Washington, DC...
1600 7th Street NW, Washington
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Lunch Dacha Club Wrap | $12.00 |
Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, Gruyere, dijonnaise, homemade pickles. | |
Bullfrog Bagel | $2.50 |
Award winning Bullfrog Bagels. | |
Homemade Veggie Wrap | $17.00 |
Spicy southwest back bean patty glazed with kalbi (Korean BBQ sauce); topped with pepper jack cheese, poblano chilli peppers, avocado, creole mustard and crispy onions. |
The Blend Bar Company -
849 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington
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Tropical Twist Smoothie | $8.00 |
Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Oat or Almond Milk | |
Strawberry Sunshine Smoothie | $8.00 |
Strawberry, Banana, Oat or Almond Milk | |
Thank You Berry Much Smoothie | $8.00 |
Mixed Berries, Banana, Oat or Almond Milk |
BBQ • SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Road NW, Washington
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LG Brussels Sprouts | $9.00 |
Crispy fried and seasoned with sweet and spicy bbq dry rub | |
Carolina On My Mind | $11.25 |
pulled pork, cole slaw, spicy carolina vinegar sauce, crispy skin, sesame bun | |
Brisket - Sliced | $0.00 |
Smoked daily, served with Texas Toast and pickles. |
PIZZA
Tonari
707 6th St. NW, Washington
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2 ONIGIRI DEAL | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
Two Onigiri Deal | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
Egg Yolk & Bottarga Onigiri | $7.00 |
Japanese rice ball with cured egg yolk and dried fish roe |
Tatte Bakery - City Center
1090 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste | |
Crunchy Halloumi Salad | $14.50 |
Mixed baby lettuces, seared halloumi cheese, roasted carrots with sesame, raisins, radish, apples, and crunchy almonds in a tahini vinaigrette. (1130 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sesame, Tree Nut (Almond)) | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Chopsmith - 11 District Sq SW
11 District Square SW, Washington
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Chicken Bacon Avocado | $13.00 |
toasted brioche bun, grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, lemon herb aioli | |
Mediterranean | $15.00 |
grilled halloumi cheese, gourmet greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, feta, hummus, grilled bread, paprika & za'atar seasoning, greek dressing | |
Tropical Chicken | $15.00 |
teriyaki chicken, coconut jasmine rice, mango, cucumber, gourmet greens, pickled vegetables, cashews, watermelon radish, toasted coconut, cilantro, house citrus dressing |
CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Supra
1205 11th St. NW Supra LLC, Washington
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KALAKURI KHINKALI (6) | $22.00 |
pork & beef soup dumplings, fresh herbs | |
YOGURT MURABIT | $10.00 |
Black walnut and cherry preserves, candied sunflower seeds, basil & mint | |
ROASTED POTATOES | $13.00 |
Roasted Potatoes (GF) roasted golds, grilled scallions, feta, purple basil, green tkemali |
Aladdins Kitchen Florida Ave - 1782 Florida Avenue Northwest
1782 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Large Greek Pizza | $18.99 |
Gyro Meat, Spinach, Onion, Black Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Provolone & Fetta Cheese, Made with Homemade White Sauce! | |
Slice Meat Lover Pizza | $9.99 |
Pepperoni, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Imported Ham, Canadian Bacon | |
Medium Pepperoni | $13.54 |
Bombay Street Food - 8th Street
524 8th St. SE, Washington
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Bombay Palak Chat | $10.00 |
Butter Chicken | $19.00 |
Naan | $3.00 |
SANDWICHES
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
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Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
Cold Brew | $4.80 |
Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
Rasika - Penn Quarter
633 D Street Northwest, Washington
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Tawa Baingan | $12.00 |
Eggplant / spiced potatoes / jaggery peanut sauce | |
Duck Vindaloo | $0.00 |
Peri-Peri masala / pearl onions / coconut rice | |
Gobhi Mattar | $18.00 |
Cauliflower / green peas / cumin |
La Famosa
1300 4th St. SE, Washington
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Mata Hambre | $11.00 |
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga. | |
Pastelillos | $9.50 |
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo | |
Quesito | $3.50 |
A puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with local honey |
Colada Shop - 14th & T Str.
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
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POTATO & LEEK EMPANADA | $3.75 |
Roasted potatoes and leeks mixed with swiss cheese and bechamel sauce - 1 per order | |
COLADA SHOP CUBAN | $14.25 |
ham, slow-roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, cilantro aioli, cuban bread | |
Caramelized Onion & Yucca Croqueta | $2.00 |
mashed yucca, caramelized onions, swiss cheese and bechamel. Panko breaded and deep fried until golden brown - 1 per order |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • DONUTS
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
1308 G St NW, Washington
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Star Wars Doughnut | $5.25 |
Only available on Saturday, May 4th. Yeast Doughnut with Chocolate Glaze or Blue Vanilla Glaze. | |
Cherry Cheesecake | $5.35 |
Square Doughnut filled with Tart Red Cherry Jam, Cream Cheese Glaze, Chocolate and Pink Buttercream Decorations. | |
Tiramisu | $4.95 |
Pillow doughnut filled with Coffee mascarpone mousse, coffee and kahlua glaze, cocoa powder dusting, pipped tiramisu mousse on top, Doughnut pieces soaked in coffee, dark chocolate pearl sprinkles |
SMOKED SALMON • SEAFOOD
Fiola Mare
3100 K street NW, Washington
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Colors of the Garden | $27.00 |
Butter Lettuce, Apple, Seckel Pear, Almond, Radish, Cherry Tomato, Pecorino, Green Goddess, Kalamansi Vinaigrette, Pickled Red Onion | |
S.G. Calamari (1 lb) | $40.00 |
Served with Salsa Verde, Salsa Pizzaiola & Lemon | |
S.G. Branzino (6 oz) | $55.00 |
Served with Salsa Verde, Salsa Pizzaiola & Lemon |
Ruta - 327 7th Street Southeast
327 7th Street Southeast, Washington
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Chicken Kyiv | $26.00 |
with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce | |
Meat Holubtsi | $18.00 |
(GF) meat stuffed cabbage with tomato sauce | |
Tsvikli | $10.00 |
Horseradish beet salad |
Brightwood Pizza by ANXO
711 Kennedy St NW, Washington
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The Willow | $19.00 |
red sauce, mozz, parm, ricotta, red onion, chorizo, and hot honey | |
Build-Your-Own-Pizza | $16.00 |
Select sauce, cheese and toppings! | |
Lucy & The Pie With Olives | $20.99 |
Brought to you by Lucy, the Petworth Peanuts Halloween Costume Contest Winner! Parmesan & Shredded Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce, Local Mushrooms, Kalamata and Green Olives, Sliced Red Onion |
TaKorean Union Market
1309 5th Street NE, 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. | |
Porky Kale Bowl | $12.99 |
Slow roasted pork bowl with white rice, kale slaw, lime crema, gochupow sauce, pickled daikon radish & crunchy shallots. | |
Build-Your-Own-Bowl | $11.79 |
Choice of protein, slaw, rice and toppings. |
EMMY SQUARED: Navy Yard (DC)
1300 4th Street Southeast, Washington
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MVP | $19.26 |
house made vodka sauce, red sauce, garlic parsley pesto, sesame seed crust | |
Brussels Sprouts Salad | $12.00 |
serves 2-3. pickled red onion, cashew, blue cheese, dried cherries, miso dressing | |
Zia Fries | $15.00 |
1 lb of seasoned waffle fries, seasoned blanco cheddar queso, scallions, bacon, ranch |
Chang Chang DC
1200 19th Street Northwest, Washington
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Golden Mountain Beef | $19.00 |
Crispy beef with a sweet and tangy sauce | |
White Rice | $1.50 |
Per Bowl | |
Combination Lomein | $16.00 |
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, shrimp & beef, proteins can be customized |
Petite Cerise - 1027 7th Street Northwest
1027 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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Radicchio Salad | $13.00 |
Confit Potato, Goat Feta, & Sherry Vinaigrette | |
Fruits Frais Brulés | $10.00 |
Yogurt, Pistachio Crumble, Bruléed Fall Fruit, & Mint | |
Croque Monsieur | $18.00 |
Mi Vida Penn Quarter -
575 7th St NW, Washington
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Pescado | $18.50 |
Crispy Cod, Spicy Mexican Tartar Sauce, Pickled Cabbage, Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa, Arugula & Tomato Salad | |
Chips y Salsa | $5.25 |
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa served With House-Made Chips | |
Platanos Fritos | $6.25 |
Fried Plantains, Crema, Cotija |
Little Miner Taco - NoMa N.E.
1110 Congress St NE, Washington
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Large Queso 8 oz | $6.00 |
6 oz of queso dip only | |
Street Corn** | $8.00 |
Roasted corn, red onion, cotija cheese, and chipotle aioli, lime | |
Birria de Res Quesotacos Meal** | $18.50 |
Three corn tortillas filled with slow braised beef, salsa roja, jack cheese, onion, cilantro served with a side of beef consommé |
RAMEN • NOODLES
Haikan
805 V St. NW, Washington
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SHOYU - | $18.00 |
"Microwave required, as the broth and toppings will come cold to improve quality and freshness of food."Complex stock brightened by fresh soy sauce. Topped with half egg, garlic, onion, bean sprouts, ground pork, sliced roast pork, and scallions. **Please be advised that cross contamination with egg is unavoidable with our noodles" | |
RED SNAPPER DONBURI - | $17.00 |
GINGER-SCALLION OIL, SWEET SOY SAUCE, FRESH CILANTRO, GINGER, SCALLIONS | |
HIYASHI CHUKA | $15.00 |
Chilled and broth-less ramen with shoyu dressing, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, ground chicken, cilantro, szechuan oil. Refreshing and hearty! |
Tiger Fork - 922 N St (rear) NW
922 N St (rear) NW, Washington
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Snow Pea Shoots | $11.00 |
sweet garlic soy, youtiao, scallions, rice noodle *vegan | |
Combo Fried Rice | $20.00 |
Chinese sausage, prawn, egg, garlic, scallion | |
Tofu Fried Rice | $18.00 |
brined tofu, egg, garlic, scallion |
Alero - Dupont Circle - 1629 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
1629Connecticut, Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Side Mexican Rice | $4.99 |
Queso Ground Beef | $14.99 |
Queso Dip With Chips | $13.99 |
Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill
505 8th Street Southeast, Washington
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Ted's Cobb | $18.50 |
Fried chicken, applewood bacon, tomato, egg, pickled onions, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, and choice of dressing. | |
Kid's Grilled Cheese | $6.99 |
served with fries | |
Ted's Burger | $17.89 |
Double sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, fried egg, chives, served with hand-cut fries |
Paul French Bakery & Cafe
1275 K Street NW, Washington
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Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Donut | $1.69 |
Classic French Beignet filled with Palm oil free Hazelnut and Chocolate - Soft and spongy, Rolled in sugar | |
Swiss Cheese Puffs | $0.99 |
Mini choux pastry puffs baked with crunchy swiss cheese. | |
Vegetable Quiche (V) | $12.99 |
Seasonal vegetables and eggs in a puff pastry shell served with a garden salad. |
RAMEN • NOODLES
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NW, Washington
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Classic Shoyu | $19.00 |
clear chicken chintan & dashi broth chashu [pork], ajitama [egg], menma [bamboo shoot], spinach, scallions, nori [seaweed] | |
Tonkotsu | $18.00 |
rich pork paitan broth chashu[pork], scallions, menma [bamboo shoot], beni shoga [pickled ginger], *ajitama [soft-boiled egg] *Eggs may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | |
Triple Threat | $19.00 |
This one is an homage to my mentor. blend of all 3: tonkotsu, clear chicken chintan & dashi broth chashu [pork belly], ajitama [soft-boiled egg], menma [bamboo shoot], scallions, spinach *Eggs may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness |