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
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 |
D Light Cafe - 2475 18th St. NW
2475 18th St. NW, Washington
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French Toast with cream mousse and raspberry jam | $15.99 |
Cappuccino | $0.00 |
Iced Blue Matcha | $0.00 |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Buffalo & Bergen
240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Egg & Cheese | $6.25 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese on a... | |
Build Your Own Bagel Sandwich | $2.00 |
If it's really good, we might steal it! | |
The Original | $12.50 |
cream cheese, capers, red onions & fresh lox |
FRENCH FRIES
CHIKO - Capitol Hill
423 8th St SE, Washington
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Orange-ish Chicken | $19.00 |
Candied Mandarins, Crispy Garlic, CHIKO Salt Blend, Steamed Rice. | |
Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls | $11.00 |
Chinese hot mustard | |
Cumin Lamb Stir Fry | $19.00 |
Wheat Flour Noodles, Caramelized Shallots |
HILO TOKU DC Poke$Sushi
2439 18th St NW, Washington
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SaKe(Salmon) Nigiri | $3.00 |
Fresh Salmon | |
Mixed Sashimi | $16.50 |
Tuna, White fish and salmon (2 pcs of each) | |
Philadelphia Roll | $8.00 |
Fresh Salmon, Cream Cheese. |
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 |
Chaia Tacos - Chinatown
615 I Street NW, Washington
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Chips & Habanero Pepita Dip | $4.95 |
100% natural corn chips with habanero pepita dip | |
Black Beans | $4.95 |
with crema & jalapeño | |
Green Rice | $4.95 |
brown rice with feta & herb pesto |
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NW, Washington
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Linguini w/ Bolognese | $16.00 |
Penne Vodka | $18.00 |
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo | $21.00 |
Plantish
1 M St SE, Washington
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Plantish Protein Bowl | $17.00 |
Seasonal Vegetables, Rice, Chicken, Pickled Radishes, Sweet Potato, Chickpeas, Piquillo Vinaigrette | |
Kale Hash | $13.00 |
Kale, Sweet Potato, Brussels, Onions, Peppers, Fresno Vinaigrette, Chimichurri + Chicken, Beef, Sausage, Egg $ | |
Warm Brussel Salad | $13.00 |
Brussel Sprouts, Cherry Jam, Bacon, Walnut, Pecorino |
Coco Lezzone
915 15th Street Northwest, Washington
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BELLY DANCER | $18.00 |
MIXED GREENS, FALAFEL, AVOCADO, FETA, ROMA TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, BEETS, PISTACHIOS, RED ONIONS, CUCUMBERS, FRIED PITA CHIPS, TSATZIKI, HOMMUS | |
POLLO MARSALA | $26.00 |
LINGUINE, CHICKEN CUTLETS, CREMINI, PEAS, CREAMY MARSALA WINE | |
“SPIRO” (GREEK PHILLY) | $19.00 |
GYRO, GRILLED ONIONS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, PEPPERONCINI, ROMAINE, ROMA TOMATOES, FETA, TSATZIKI |
SUSHI
Sushi Hachi - Washington DC
735 8th St SE, Washington
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Alaska 4PCS | $8.00 |
Salmon/ Shrimp Tempura/ Avocado /Eel sauce/ Onion Sauce | |
Capitol 4PCS | $8.00 |
Yellowtail/ Jalapeno Cream Cheese / Sweet Miso/ Deep Fried | |
Volcano 4PCS | $8.00 |
Scallop/ Mixed Crab meat / Spicy Tuna / Avocado/ Masago / Sriracha |
Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar - 331 1/2 Pennsylvania ave se
331 1/2 Pennsylvania ave se, Washington
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Philly Cheesesteak | $16.00 |
Classic BLT | $14.00 |
Mozzarella Sticks | $12.00 |
Butter Chicken #3
601 2nd street NE, WASHINGTON
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Butter Chicken | $15.00 |
Extra Rice | $3.00 |
Chicken Tika Masala | $15.00 |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • STEAKS
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Chicken Sandwich | $19.00 |
Grilled Organic Chicken, Herb Aioli, Havarti Cheese, Avocado Puree, Romaine Heart, Tomato, French Fries | |
Filet Mignon Grillé | $44.00 |
Beef Tenderloin, Potato Gratin, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Sauce au Poivre | |
Saumon Grille | $32.00 |
Grilled Salmon , Pea Puree, Baby Thumbelina Carrot Confit, Sauteed Smoked Leek Cream |
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 |
Hill East Burger
1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Salad | $5.00 |
Arugula, cherry tomato & pickled onions. Dressed with a chili vinaigrette. | |
the Tomball, TX | $15.00 |
Buttermilk brined & fried chicken thigh, country gravy, pickled Jalapeno | |
the Savannah | $15.00 |
Grit & black eyed pea patty, tomato relish, arugula, pickled onion |
Agora - DC
1527 17th St NW, Washington DC
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Htipiti | $9.50 |
Roasted red pepper, feta, thyme, olive oil | |
Ali Nazik Kebap | $20.00 |
Sauteed cubed beef, smoked eggplant, yogurt, garlic, butter | |
Lamb Chops | $22.00 |
Two grilled New Zealand lamb chops, salt and pepper, broccolini |
Booeymonger -
5252 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Chicken Little | $7.50 |
Scrambled eggs bacon, AM cheese on toasted buttered bagel | |
Miami Bagel | $11.99 |
Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, lettuce, lemon wedge | |
Veggie Special | $10.99 |
Grilled mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomato, salas veggie, melted provolone, mayo on baguette |
Sticky Finger's Streets Market - 51 M St NE
51 M St NE, Washington
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Cookies and Cake Cupcake | $4.50 |
Chocolate cake, cookies n cake frosting, oreo piece. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy | |
Brownie | $4.00 |
Dark chocolate, chocolate chips, cocoa and hints of coffee. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy lecithin | |
Cowvin | $4.50 |
Oatmeal cookies, vanilla buttercream. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy |
Teddy & The Bully Bar - 1200 19th St. NW
1200 19th St. NW, Washington
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Teddy Deviled Eggs | $9.00 |
trout caviar | |
Corn Bread | $13.00 |
honey butter, berry jam | |
Chopped Salad | $20.00 |
zucchini, yellow squash peas, spring radish, cucumber, tomato, chopped hazelnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette |
Cinco Soles - 3418 11th Street NW
3418 11th Street NW, Washington
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Charred Kale | $11.00 |
Tres Leches | $10.00 |
Brussel Sprouts | $11.00 |
Sampannee Thai Food
2122 P St Nw, Washington
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Fried Tofu | $9.00 |
Crispy tofu served with sweet and sour sauce and crushed peanuts | |
Pad See Ew~ | $16.00 |
Wok-fried fresh rice noodles with chinese broccoli, egg, with sweet soy sauce | |
Tom Yum🔥🔥 | $9.00 |
Lemongrass galangal soup with fresh lime juice, roasted chili jam, fish sauce, mushroom, kaffir lime leaves, and tomato topped with green onion, & fresh cilantro |
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Truffle Herb Style | $11.00 |
Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Truffle Herb Aioli | |
Build Your Own Grilled Cheese | $9.50 |
Choice of Bread, Cheese, Meat, Veggies and Spreads | |
Carolina BBQ | $12.00 |
White Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Mac & Cheese, Roast Pork, Jalapeños, BBQ Sauce |
Naanwise
2635 Connecticut Avenue, N.W, Washington DC
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Vegetable Somasa | $8.00 |
[Vegan] Light Pastry filled with unique mixture of peas and potatoes | |
Saag Paneer | $16.00 |
[Gluten free]Sauce of spinach, mustard green and compound spices cooked with homemade cheese. | |
Daal Fry | $15.00 |
[Vegan][Gluten free] Yellow lentils cooked and flavored with garlic and cilantro. |
Due South - 301 Water Street Southeast
301 Water Street Southeast, Washington
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Butternut Orzo Bowl | $19.00 |
Roasted butternut squash, cauliflower, kale, shiitake mushrooms, orzo pasta, sage butter, and parmesan | |
Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
Hot honey, toasted pecans, and feta cheese. | |
Salt And Pepper Ribs | $20.00 |
Smoke ribs available in half rack or full rack, texas style bbq sauce & mustard bbq, with a choice of 2 sides |
Matisse - 4934 Wisconsin Ave NW
4934 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Shrimp Salad | $26.00 |
Organic greens, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, artichokes | |
Organic Golden & Red Beets | $17.00 |
Pipe dreams farm goat cheese, chopped pistachios | |
Branzino | $32.00 |
Fingerling potatoes, french beans, cherry tomato, lemon caper butter |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NW, Washington
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Buffalo Cauliflower (v) | $11.00 |
buffalo sauce, chives | |
Duck Confit Crostini | $10.00 |
marinara, gruyére | |
Steak Tacos (2) | $11.00 |
onion, chipotle slaw, mozzarella |
CURRY
Bombay Street Food - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
1413 Park Road, Washington
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Basmati Rice | $3.00 |
Butter Chicken | $19.00 |
Bombay Palak Chat | $10.00 |
La Collina
747 C Street Southeast, Washington
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Alla Vodka | $21.00 |
Our house made Radiatori cooked in a vodka sauce and topped with shaved pecorino. **contains gluten, dairy (cow, sheep), capsaicin, allium, alcohol | |
Sundried Tomato Focaccia | $9.00 |
Our house made focaccia topped with sundried tomatoes and basil, served with fresh whipped sheep's ricotta. Contains: gluten, dairy, tree nuts (can be removed) |