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
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. |
Side Door DC - -Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - -Side Door Pizza - -Sukuta Sushi
909 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington
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Simplistico Burrito | $9.00 |
Soft scrambled eggs, potatoes, pepper jack cheese | |
Chorizo Burrito | $12.00 |
Soft scrambled eggs, housemade pork chorizo, green hatch chiles, rice & pinto beans, queso fresco, chopped onion & cilantro, maduros | |
Earlybird Burrito | $12.00 |
Soft scrambled eggs, potatoes, queso fresco, fried chicken, crema, avocado and mole sauce |
PIZZA • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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All American Burger | $16.00 |
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion | |
The South Lawn | $16.00 |
Basil pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, baby spinach, roasted peppers, crispy capers, fresh basil | |
Grassroots Burger | $18.00 |
Beyond burger patty, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, pickled onion, siracha aioli |
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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Veggie/Vegan Chili Fries | $7.69 |
A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our homemade vegan veggie chili. | |
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 | |
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 |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - Hirshhorn Museum
Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington
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Vanilla Bean Latte | $5.50 |
If you can find a better vanilla latte than this, I’ll eat my shoe. Made in-house. We cook our own vanilla syrup using single origin extract from Madagascar. Then steep vanilla beans from Papau New Guinea in our syrup and age until time has extracted the wisdom of a millennia of flora, fauna, and mycelia . We know we’re done when the ancients of yore awake from their restless slumber to tell us we really need to stop listening to Lana Del Rey on repeat. | |
Mocha Latte | $5.50 |
In the popular canine remake of Romeo and Juliet that played exclusively at the Belasco theatre in nineteen-aught-seven starring Booger the Pug as Romeo and Lilibeth the precocious cocker spaniel as Juliet, production had to stop momentarily when Booger the pug found himself on the wrong side of a mocha latte belonging to an intern of the director. The intern was dismissed summarily from his position for his negligence but not before the director changed the potassium cyanide from the original Romeo and Juliet text to a mocha latte due to its deleterious effect on Booger throughout production. Booger unfortunately was never the same and was last seen crossing the border into Mexico after a peyote-induced vision showed him a map to pug coo coo land. | |
Dulce De Leche Latte | $5.50 |
Dulce de leche is a confection created from the caramelization of milk and sugar. It’s amazingly complex and rich. You can eat it on toast like peanut butter. And we made our own for this amazing drink. It’s the most popular flavored drink we make, and it’s the best caramel latte you’ll ever have. |
Smokin' Pig
1208 H St. NE, Washington
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OG Original | |
Side Brussel Sprouts 8oz | $4.50 |
Side Baked Bean 8oz | $4.50 |
Mozzeria DC
1300 H St NE STE A, Washington
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Margherita | $16.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella, grana padano, pomodoro, basil, and EVOO. Vegetarian | |
Carciofo Piselli | $20.00 |
peas, artichoke, fresh mint, garlic, lemon juice, violife cheese, oat milk, gnocchi | |
Salumi | $19.00 |
Coppa, soppressata, sesame seed, grana padano, fresh mozzarella, chili, and EVOO. Spicy. |
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. |
Tatte Bakery - 14th Street
1400 W Street NW, Washington
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Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Dairy) | |
Morning Bun | $4.00 |
(460 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
Iced Pistachio Latte - 16 oz | $5.75 |
Housemade pistachio syrup topped with espresso and milk. (350 cal, Contains: Milk, Tree Nut (Pistachio)) |
The Parthenon Restaurant Inc.
5510 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington
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Saganaki Flambe * | $15.00 |
🧀 Lightly salted imported cheese from Greece “Kefalograviera” fried with a fantastic touch of fresh lemon juice and brandy! | |
Combination | $29.00 |
A mixed platter of Pastitsio, Moussakas, Dolmades, and Baked lamb. Served with rice, roasted lemon potatoes, and vegetables. | |
Bowl Avgolemono | $9.00 |
Traditional greek soup made with egg, chicken, lemon, and rice. |
Doi Moi - 14th Street -
1800 14th Street, NW, Washington
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Drunken Chicken Bánh Mì | $15.50 |
Battered crispy chicken thigh, drunken sauce, mayo. All served with lettuce, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled vegetables and cilantro. | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $11.00 |
Nuoc cham dressing, chili flakes, crushed crispy shallots | |
Crispy Spiced Tofu | $11.50 |
Crispy tofu cubes, 5 spice, chili flakes, crispy shallots, nuoc cham dipping sauce - Vegan |
La Bonne Vache
3265 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington
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Salade Verte | $12.00 |
Avocado, pink grapefruit, radish, tarragon, honey, champagne vinaigrette | |
Gougères | $11.00 |
Gruyère cheese puffs, whipped paprika cream cheese | |
Boeuf Bourguignonne | $21.00 |
proprietary burger patty, LBV sauce, red wine braised short rib, caramelized onion, smoked bacon |
Emissary - 2032 P ST NW
2032 P ST NW, Washington
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Drip Coffee | $4.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection | |
Breakfast Burrito | $16.75 |
organic scrambled eggs, avocado, queso fresco, gluten free wrap Adan's oaxacan salsa | |
Smoothie Verde | $10.50 |
fresh mango, banana kale spinach, avocado honey, coconut milk |
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 |
Mashed Potatoes | $11.00 |
Meli Wine & Mezze
1630 Columbia Road NW, Washington
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Halloumi | $13.00 |
Pan-seared halloumi cheese topped with lemon, concord grape jam, & fresh mint. Allergens - Dairy | |
Cauliflower | $12.00 |
Roasted Cauliflower with za’atar, garlic yogurt, & crispy shallots Gluten-free, vegetarian. contains: dairy, sesame, allium. Can be made dairy-free. | |
Dip Trio | $30.00 |
Three spreads served with your choice of veggies or pita, great for gatherings |
Uno Más - 3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest
3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Side Rice and Beans | $7.50 |
Red Rice & Black Beans. | |
Side Beans | $4.00 |
Pureed Black Beans | |
Fresh Guacamole | $18.00 |
Made at your table in Molcajete. Serrano peppers, onions, cilantro, salt, and squeezed lime. |
PIZZA • PASTA • SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Mamma Lucia - Chevy Chase
5504 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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18" New York Style Pizza | $23.00 |
New York style | |
14" New York Style Pizza | $20.00 |
New York Style | |
18" Margherita Pizza | $27.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella slices, basil |
Parachute Pizza
1309 5th St NE, Washington
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Slice Buffalo Chicken | $8.00 |
white sauce, mozzarella, buffalo chicken, red onions, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles | |
Slice Pepp Boii | $7.00 |
tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni | |
Slice Space Cadet | $7.00 |
spicy pepper puree, mozzarella, basil pesto, whipped ricotta |
Stellina Pizzeria - 508 K st NW
508 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Chitarra di Pesce | $21.00 |
House-made squid ink chitarra pasta, shrimp, calamari, octopus, scallops, lightly spicy tomato sauce | |
Piccante | $18.00 |
Tomato sauce, homemade spicy sausage, spicy soppressata, ‘nduja jam, mozzarella | |
Cacio & Pepe Pizza | $17.00 |
Cacio di Roma, pecorino Romano, mozzarella, toasted black pepper |
P.J. Clarke's - DC
1600 K St NW, Washington
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THE CLARKE | $19.00 |
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion. Served with Sea Salt Fries. | |
TRIO OF MINI BURGERS | $24.00 |
BBQ Blue; Cadillac; Clarke with Cheese. Served with Sea Salt Fries. | |
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE | $14.00 |
Cherry Compote |
SALADS
FIG & OLIVE - DC
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Evian Still Water | $10.00 |
750 ml Bottle | |
Mini F&O Burgers (Kids) | $10.00 |
Two Sliders with Grass-Fed Beef & Gruyere Cheese served on a Brioche Bun with a Side of French Fries. | |
Rigatoni (Kids) | $10.00 |
Choice of Tomato Sauce, Mac n Cheese, Butter, or Olive Oil. |
Shilling Canning Company
360 Water Street SE, Washington
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Buttermilk Fried Amish Chicken | $36.00 |
4-piece fried chicken, hot honey, hoe cake, maple syrup, & braised greens | |
Thick Cut Fries | $10.00 |
Garlic Aioli | |
Wood Oven Roasted Shrimp | $21.00 |
Los Cinco Tacos
711 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington
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QuesaTaco Al Pastor | $6.00 |
Adobada Pork topped with pico de gallo | |
QuesaTaco Pollo Asado | $6.00 |
Chicken topped with pico de gallo | |
Taco Al Pastor | $4.00 |
Adobada Pork topped with cilantro and white onion |
Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar
2429 18th Street NW, Washingotn
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Fossolia | $16.99 |
Fresh string beans sautéed with carrots, tomatoes, shallots, garlic and Ethiopian spices, topped with julienne cut jalapeños served with mixed green salad. | |
Misir | $17.99 |
Red lentils seasoned with Ethiopian spices and simmered in shallot red chili sauce, served with mixed green salad. | |
Tsehay’s Vegan Combination | $24.99 |
3oz samples of all our vegan options. |
CR NoMa
140 M Street, NE, Washington
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Matzah Ball Soup | $11.00 |
16oz of chicken vegetable soup, served with 2 matzah balls | |
Flatbread - Shrimp Avocado | $22.00 |
old bay shrimp, cilantro lime parmesan butter, provolone, avocado tomato onion, pickled serrano, garlic anchovy infused olive oil, parmesan | |
CR Burger | $22.00 |
house ground brisket burger, bacon onion compote, swiss, cheddar, chipotle mayo, shredded iceberg *ALL BURGERS COOKED TO MEDIUM, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED |
Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
1818 14th Street Northwest, Washington
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Make Your Mark | $13.50 |
Two Eggs, Choice of Meat, artisan sourdough toast, Side of Hashbrowns | |
Chicken 'N' Biscuits | $15.00 |
hand-breaded chicken breast, maple hot honey, buttermilk biscuit, pickles, hash browns | |
T.U.B.S (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich) | $14.50 |
Applewood bacon, sausage, fried egg, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, grilled toast, and hash browns. |
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. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Thunder Burger & Bar
3056 M ST NW, Washington
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Thunder Burger | $19.00 |
Premium All-Natural, Free-Range Beef Burger Freshly Ground & Served With Lettuce & Remoulade On A Toasted Brioche Bun. | |
The Impossible Vegetarian Burger | $19.00 |
Plant Proteins, Fat From Coconut Oil, And Heme, Served With Lettuce & Remoulade Sauce | |
Learning To Fly | $20.00 |
Herbed Ground Turkey Burger, Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Granny Smith Apples & Remoulade |
CUPCAKES • CAKES
Baked & Wired - 1052 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
1052 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington
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Doom Cupcake | $5.95 |
eat at your own risk ;) chocolate cake with dark chocolate satin frosting | |
Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake | $5.95 |
vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream | |
Smurfette Cupcake | $5.95 |
Lemon cakecup with fresh blueberries folded inside with lemon buttercream frosting |