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
Tatte Bakery - Foggy Bottom
2129 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
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)) | |
Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk |
Hiraya
1250 H St NE, Washington DC
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Mushroom | $18.00 |
crispy maitake & enoki mushrooms seasoned with tamarind. served w/ heirloom garlic fried rice, fried egg, & atsara (pickled papaya & vegetable slaw) (vegetarian, gluten free) | |
Tocino (Pork Belly) | $24.00 |
sweet porkbelly marinated in pineapple, dark soy, annatto & garlic. served w/ heirloom garlic fried rice, fried egg, & atsara (pickled papaya & vegetable slaw) | |
Brisket, Egg & Cheese | $18.00 |
brisket, egg, and cheese sandwich with special sauce on laminated bun (croissant) add hash brown +3 |
Guapo's Restaurant - Georgetown
3050 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Chimichanga | $0.00 |
A large flour tortilla lightly fried and rolled with your preference. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. | |
Burrito | $0.00 |
Large flour tortilla rolled with your preference and covered with melted Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. | |
Carne Asada | $31.95 |
Our fajitas are served sizzling on a hot platter, alongside sauteed green peppers, celery, and Spanish onions. Each order comes with Mexican rice, a la Charra beans, lettuce, guacamole, Pico de gallo, sour cream, and homemade flour tortillas on the side, so you can customize your fajita just the way you like it. |
Laredo Restaurant - 3500 Connecticut Ave NW
3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC
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Cheese Dip | $15.99 |
Golden velvet cheese with crispy flour tortilla chips | |
Vegetable Burrito | $16.99 |
Flour tortilla, jack cheese, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce,guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo | |
Birria Tacos (3) | $21.99 |
Yellow corn tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, onions and cilantro, and on the side Birria Salsa |
Nama Ko - Japanese-Inspired Restaurant & Craft Cocktail Bar
1926 14th Street NW, Washington
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Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, Avocado Roll | $16.00 |
Crispy fried shrimp tempura, creamy avocado. | |
Sake | $5.00 |
Ora king salmon | |
Miso Soup | $10.00 |
Home made miso soup, fresh silken tofu, shiitake mushroom, wakame, scallion. |
FRENCH FRIES
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw Brewpub & Kitchen
624 T Street NW, Washington
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Hot Wings | $11.00 |
with house-made blue cheese dressing | |
Fries | $7.00 |
with horseradish sauce | |
Impossible Burger | $17.00 |
vegan burger with spinach, red oinions, tomato, onion jam, vegan gouda, potato roll |
SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HOT DOGS • FROZEN YOGURT • CHILI • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street
1213 U St NW, Washington
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Original Half-Smoke | $8.49 |
Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce. | |
Jumbo Turkey Dog | $7.99 |
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 | |
Ben's Famous Burger - SINGLE | $9.49 |
100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce. |
Tatte Bakery - West End
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington
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Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) |
TACOS
Tequila & Mezcal
3475 14th St NW, Washington
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House Margarita | $12.00 |
Silver tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, served on the rocks | |
*Camaron (shrimp, chipotle mayo - 3) | $15.00 |
grilled shrimp, chipotle mayo, avocado, pico de gallo | |
Chicken Rancheras Enchiladas | $12.00 |
Salsa ranchera, rice and beans with melted chihuahua cheese. Everything is much better with enchiladas, get yours now! |
Cane - 403 H St NE
403 H St NE, Washington
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Doubles | $7.00 |
Fried bread or bara, topped with cumin-spiced channa | |
Oxtail Bowl | $19.00 |
Marinated and braised oxtails, served with jasmine rice and cucumber salad. | |
Trini-Chinese Chicken | $14.00 |
Fried and glazed with oyster sauce |
Proper 21 - F Street
1319 F St NW, Washington
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TRUFFLE FRIES | $14.99 |
white truffle/parmesan cheese/malt vinegar aioli/parsley | |
PROPER BURGER | $19.99 |
1/2 pound angus beef patty/applewood smoked bacon/proper cheese blend/bistro onions/dijonaise/potato bun | |
SMASH BURGER | $19.99 |
two smashed angus beef patties/lettuce/tomato/american cheese/crispy fried onions/cherry pepper jam/horseradish aioli/potato bun |
ChurchKey -
1337 14th St NW, Washington
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THE VEIL PARADISE KOOLER TASTEE, Fruited Sour Ale | $14.00 |
(Virginia / 5.5% / 16 oz. / Single) The Veil’s smoothie-style Fruited Sour Ale conditioned with peach, raspberry, passionfruit, and milk sugar. | |
EQUILIBRIUM HUMULUS^2, Hazy Double IPA | $10.00 |
(New York / 8.5% / 16 oz. / Single) Humulus² starts off with a Citra Lupomax whirlpool and a Citra T90, Citra Lupomax, Eclipse, and Strata dry hop. Bright aromas of Sunny D juice drink, pineapple, and passion fruit open up to a rollercoaster ride of orange creamsicle, fruit cocktail cups, mandarin sorbet, POG juice, pineapple chunks, and candied lime. The chewy, ripe fruit flavors are balanced by a hoppy bite and a rainbow melon. | |
TRILLIUM SPRANG, Hazy Pale Ale | $12.00 |
(Massachusetts / 4.9% / 16 oz. / Single) Originally brewed as Trillium’s hoppy welcome to Spring after the long, dark months of winter, this low ABV, Kölsch-inspired pale ale is cool fermented and dosed with Nelson Sauvin. Lower fermentation temperature slows the yeast's metabolism and provides balance by gently subduing super-fruity esters and spicy phenols. Sprang is refreshingly light bodied with aromatics of earthy evergreen, passionfruit, and faint doughy malt. Flavors of concord grape, mango, and herbaceous white wine interweave with cracker-crisp, pilsner malt character and minimal bitterness. The finish is dry with a lasting touch of grain. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1629 K St NW, Washington
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Salmon Fattoush Salad | $11.95 |
Fresh Salmon, Romaine, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pita Chips, Olives, Pomegranate Vinaigrette (NEW!), Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
Plant Power Salad | $0.00 |
Shawarma Butternut Squash (NEW!), Kale, Purple Cabbage, Lemony Brussels Sprouts (NEW!), Chickpea Salad, Olives, Hummus, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Roti Spice | |
Harissa Chicken Bowl | $11.95 |
Harissa Chicken, Saffron Rice, Chickpea Salad, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice |
Michele's
1201 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Double Smash Burger.. | $24.00 |
Brioche Bun, American Cheese, Special Sauce, Onions, Shredded Lettuce. Served with fries. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Red Meat, Egg, Allium. | |
BBQ Carrots | $16.00 |
Grilled King Salmon | $32.00 |
Jetties - Downtown
1921 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Still Dock | $13.95 |
Crispy breaded chicken, blue cheese, bacon, iceberg lettuce, and chipotle mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun | |
Long Pond Sandwich | $14.95 |
Braised pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed sub roll | |
Maryland Crab Soup | $4.95 |
Tomato broth, celery, onions, carrots, crab meat |
Jojo's Pizzeria
905 U Street Northwest, Washington
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Chicken x Pesto | $16.00 |
grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper | |
No Wings No Cry | $11.00 |
jerk spiced, 6 pieces | |
Nutella Pizza | $12.00 |
Nutella, banana, whip cream, sprinkled with sugar |
Lavagna
539 8th Street Southeast, Washington
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Gazpacho | $8.00 |
Quintessential chilled tomato soup with cucumbers, peppers and onions | |
Pappardelle Lamb | $25.00 |
Slow braised lamb ragu with red peppers and Amish Stoneground Cornmeal | |
Bell & Evans Chicken | $27.00 |
Served with bacon cranberry brussel sprouts & polenta |
Mi Vida 14th Street -
1901 14th Street Northwest, Washington
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Salmón | $26.75 |
Ancho-Pineapple Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes, Pineapple-Pico | |
Mexican Club | $15.50 |
Grilled Adobo Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Pickled Jalapeños, Chipotle Mayo, Red Onion, Refried Beans, Torta Roll | |
Pollo Chilango | $28.75 |
Roasted Half Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, Crushed Tomato Salsa, Roasted Corn Esquites |
Mr. Chens - DC
3419 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington
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Sesame Chicken | $16.98 |
Fried Dumplings | $9.98 |
Sesame Cold Noodles | $9.98 |
Alfreda
2016 P Street Northwest, Washington
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Brick Oven Focaccia | $12.00 |
salda verde, chili sauce, whipped feta | |
Slow Cooked Garbanzos | $11.00 |
Fresh Chili, Cumin, Ginger, Tomato | |
White Pie | $23.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Basil, Garlic Oil (No Tomato) |
YELLOW Georgetown
1524 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington
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BATATA-TOTS | $12.00 |
- urfa the sauce + shawarma spices - | |
CRISPY FALAFEL | $16.00 |
- all the pickles + crumbled feta + red shatta yogurt - | |
BBQ'D HARISSA CAULIFLOWER | $16.00 |
- cabbage slaw + pickled red onion + feta - |
Jetties - Chevy Chase
5632 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Primrose Lane | $13.95 |
Salad: baby kale, lentils, roasted squash, feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, orange ginger vinaigrette | |
Swain's Wharf | $14.95 |
Classic chicken cheesesteak with sautéed onions and white American cheese on a toasted sub roll | |
Long Pond Sandwich | $14.95 |
Braised pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed sub roll |
Sfoglina - Downtown
1099 NEW YORK AVENUE NW, Washington
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Spicy Focaccia Toast | $15.00 |
Calabrese Nduja Salami, Basil, Balsamico Contains: Allium, Gluten, Nightshade, Pork | |
Bibb Lettuce | $18.00 |
Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Balsamico, Gorgonzola Dolce Contains: Diary, Allium, Nuts | |
Linguine alle Vongole | $28.00 |
Littleneck Clams, Surf Clams, Spicy Calabrese Chili, Cherry Tomato Contains: Allium, Gluten, Nightshade, Shellfish |
Horace and Dickies - Takoma
6912 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012, Washington
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Fish Box | $12.00 |
2 pieces of Whiting | |
Shrimp Box (6pcs) | $15.00 |
6 Piece peels and deveined shite shrimp fried and served w/ fries | |
6 Wings | $11.50 |
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. | |
UNAGI RICE BOWL | $18.00 |
Bed of rice top with grilled eel and house made sweet soy sauce. Companies with pickled ginger. |
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 | |
Flautas | $8.00 |
3 Flautas per order - poblano | pollo asada | corn | chihuahua cheese | cojita cheese salsa verde | serrano crema | |
Tinga De Pollo | $4.25 |
tinga de pollo | cotija | lettuce | honey chipotle aioli |
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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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-Bowl | $11.79 |
Choice of protein, slaw, rice and toppings. | |
Chicken Avocado Bowl | $13.99 |
Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice, Romaine Slaw, GuaKamole, Salsa Roja, PiKo de Gallo, Cliantro & Sesame Seeds. |
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 |