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
Oohh's & Aahh's - Georgia Ave
5933 Georgia Ave NW, washington
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Chicken Wings (8pc) | $18.45 |
Our famous golden brown wings (lightly breaded) | |
Turkey Wings (2pcs) | $17.45 |
Tender, home-style wings baked to perfection | |
Chicken Wings (10pc) | $20.95 |
Our famous golden brown wings (lightly breaded) |
Basic Burger - LENFANT PLAZA
490 L'Enfant PLZ SW STE 806, Washington
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Fountain Soda | $2.99 |
Not available for curbside or delivery | |
Beyond Plant Based Burger | $10.99 |
Plant based burger made of peas, rice, and mung bean. Grilled and served with crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced red onion, and our signature Basic sauce all on a toasted brioche bun. Go bunless and no sauce for a gluten free Vegan option | |
Thin cut french fries - small | $3.49 |
Thin cut french fries cooked crispy with your choice of our house seasoning or sea salt. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
Duke's Grocery @ Foggy Bottom
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite # 122, Washington
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Taken With Liberty | $17.00 |
chopped ribeye/ swiss/ garlic aioli/ tomato/ red onion/ banana peppers/ arugula/ baguette | |
Proper Burger | $16.00 |
two creekstone farms angus patties/ gouda/ house pickles/charred red onion/ sweet chili sauce/ rockets/ aioli/ brioche | |
Chicken Tikka | $16.00 |
jasmine rice/ spiced curry |
Anju
1805 18th Street NW, Washington
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Bungeoppang | $12.00 |
fish shaped waffle stuffed with red bean, spiced chocolate dip | |
Saewoo Mandu | $18.00 |
shrimp dumplings, buchu butter sauce, sugar snap peas, zucchini | |
Jjajangbap | $28.00 |
fried rice, roasted black bean sauce, beef, shrimp, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, danmuji |
TAPAS
ala | DC - Best Levantine Cuisine in town
1320 19th St NW, Washington
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Select the deposit | $0.00 |
CANCELLATION: Cancellation is strict. The deposit is non-refundable in case of any cancellation. | |
ala Bowl | $8.00 |
Pick your own grains, proteins, free toppings and free sauces or dips on a bowl | |
New Hampshire Veggie Wrap | $14.90 |
VEGAN / Carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper |
El Rinconcito Cafe Restaurant - 1129 11th Street Northwest
1129 11th Street Northwest, Washington
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Platanos Fritos Con Crema | $7.25 |
Fried Plantains; Served Whti Sour Cream | |
Milanesa De Pollo | $17.95 |
Fried Breaded Breast Of Chicken With Black Beans Fried Plantains And Pico De Gallo | |
Yuca Con Chicharon | $10.65 |
Cassava Root Fried Or Steamed, Topped With Green Cabbage, Red Onions And Carrots Marinated With Anole Cider Vinegar And Pico De Gallo |
Mama Chepa Cocina Latina - 5018 1st St NW, Washington DC 20011
5018 1st Street Northwest, Washington
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3-Cheese Pupusa | $11.00 |
Salvadoran handmade corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling. Served with curtido (Pickled cabbage, carrot and red onion slaw) and our specialty sauce for pupusas. | |
3 Birria | $15.00 |
Slow cooked steak, onion, jalapeno and cilantro mix, cheese, consome, rice and bean, corn tortillas | |
3 Leches BreadPudin | $8.00 |
Nara-Ya!!
88 District Square Southwest, Washington
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Salmon Sizzler Roll | $20.00 |
Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado, Garlic Habanero, Seared Salmon, Habanero Garlic Oil, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce, Crispy Onions | |
A5 Wagu Roll | $30.00 |
Crab, Roasted Sweet Purple Potato, Sweet Truffle Soy, Crispy Onion | |
Tempura Crunch Roll | $20.00 |
Cucumber, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Topped with Spicy Tuna, Crunchy Wonton, Spicy Mayo, Micro Cilantro |
Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SE, Washington
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Guacamole Traditional | $10.00 |
avocado, lime, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, onion | |
Empanada de Pollo | $9.00 |
chicken tinga, peppers, onions, garlic, garnished with pico de gallo | |
Pork Belly al Pastor Taco (1 Taco) | $5.25 |
crispy fried pork belly, candied habanero pineapple, guajillo pepper al pastor aioli |
Love, Makoto
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington
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Green Tea Creme Brulee | $3.00 |
Caramelized Sugar Glaze | Matcha Powder | |
Nagoya Tantanmen Ramen | $16.00 |
Pork, Chicken and Sesame Broth | Spicy Ground Beef and Pork | Seasoned Bean Sprouts | Spinach | Green Onion | Spice Bomb | Szechaun Oil | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Dairy • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Shellfish • Soy • Tree Nut | |
Spicy Tuna | $17.00 |
Tuna Tartare | Avocado | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Tokyo Green Onion | Nori | Cajun Spice | Tobanjan Aioli | Spicy Sauce | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame |
SANDWICHES
Prost
919 5th St NW, Washington
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Prost Sample Platter | $15.00 |
Schnitzel Sandwich | $14.00 |
Ketchup | $0.00 |
Taqueria Xochi
924 U st nw, Washington
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Beef Quesabirria | $16.50 |
Braised Beef cooked with Mexican chiles, Cheese, Side of Consome, Cilantro, Onions, Handmade tortilla ~~ 3 tacos per order. Complementary - limes, cucumbers, radishes, Salsa Verde and Salsa Morita | |
Esquites | $0.00 |
Corn with epazote and jalapeño topped with mayo, cotija cheese and chile piquin | |
Lamb Quesabirria | $18.50 |
Braised Lamb cooked with Mexican chiles, Cheese, Side of Consome, Cilantro, Onions, Handmade tortilla ~~ 3 tacos per order Complementary - limes, cucumbers, radishes, Salsa Verde and Salsa Morita |
Saya Saltena - 1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite GR07 Washington DC 20006
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
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Pukacapa | $5.00 |
Spicy cheese empanada | |
3 Cunapes | $5.00 |
Glutten free cheese bread | |
Huminta | $5.00 |
Corn cheese cake in corn husk |
Abunai
1920 L Street Northwest, Washington
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Lomi Salmon | $6.00 |
Smoked and salted salmon mixed with tomatoes, onions, and scallions | |
Kalua Pig & Cabbage | $14.00 |
Shredded pork shoulder and braised red cabbage and onions topped with pineapple bbq sauce, pickled onions, and scallions over your choice of rice or greens and two sides. | |
Chicken Long Rice | $14.00 |
Locally sourced braised chicken, vermicelli noodles, soy sauce, ginger, garlic scallions, over rice or greens |
Exiles Bar
1610 U St. NW, Washington
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Wings | $14.25 |
Chicken wings, deep fried to perfection | |
Exiles Burger | $14.25 |
Provolone cheese, lettuce, house sauce, pickles | |
Pastrami Sandwich | $15.00 |
Pastrami, cheese, saurkraut, house sauce |
Carvings
2021 F Street NW, Washington
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Breakfast Burrito | $7.00 |
Egg, cheddar, choice of protein and choice of bread. | |
Iced Chai | $2.99 |
Bagel | $2.99 |
DIM SUM
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
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Lu Rao Fan | $18.00 |
slow braised 5-spice pork belly bits on white rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger, arugula and pickled onion salad, vinaigrette, toasted sesame | |
Har Gow | $11.00 |
4 crystal prawn dumplings. toasted sesame, bamboo shoots, soy sauce | |
Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
Joia Burger - 3213 Mt Pleasant Street
3213 Mt Pleasant Street, Washington
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DOUBLE Patty Wagyu Burger | $17.00 |
Tito Al’s Chicharrones medium | $4.00 |
Bacon Pasta Salad (bacon, tomato, onion, mayo, lemon) | $6.00 |
Eat Brgz
250 7th St. SE, Washington
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $5.00 |
Fried brussel sprouts served with your choice of seasoning | |
Plain Burger | $10.50 |
Traditional burger. | |
Plain Cheeseburger | $10.50 |
Traditional burger with aged cheddar cheese (mixed in) |
PIZZA • PASTA
Lupo Pizzeria
1908 14th Street NW, Washington
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Agrodolce | $21.00 |
Fig jam, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parma 24, balsamic glaze, arugula | |
Tartufata Vegana | $18.00 |
Mozzarella vegana, mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley | |
Tiramisù | $10.00 |
Lady Fingers, Mascarpone |
Daru
1451 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington
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Wild Mushroom Biriyani | $20.00 |
Cremini, Button, Shiitake, Mace, Cardamom Served with Dill & Celery Raita | |
Side Black Daal Burrata | $8.00 |
Lentil, Asofetida, Kashmiri Chili, Ghee, Served with Basmati Rice | |
Side Baigan Bhartha | $8.00 |
Smoked eggplant, Onion, Ginger, Cilantro, Served with Basmati Rice |
Stan's Restaurant - Downtown NW
1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC
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Potato Skins | $13.95 |
served with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream | |
Stan's Famous Hamburger | $14.95 |
1/2lb freshly ground beef, grilled and served with french fries | |
Ice Cream | $4.50 |
Guapo's Restaurant - Tenleytown
4515 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington
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Chile con Queso | $10.95 |
Yellow cheese dip. Served with large corn tortilla chips. | |
Fiesta Salad | $11.95 |
Chicken or Steak Fajitas smothered with barbecue sauce over a bed of Romaine lettuce, Monterrey Jack cheese, flour tortilla chips, red onions, and tomatoes. Tossed in honey mustard. | |
Chocolate Tres Leches | $9.95 |
Our classic tres leches with a Chocolate twist. |
Busboys and Poets - 14th & V
2021 14th St 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. |
FRENCH FRIES
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
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Chicken Adobo | $18.00 |
braised chicken thighs in soy sauce, vinegar, black peppercorns, garlic & bay leaves, served with potatoes, bok choy & a side of jasmine rice | |
Pancit Mahal | $35.00 |
flour noodles & rice noodles sautéed with soy sauce, chicken adobo, lechon kawali, shrimp, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, celery & onions (serves 2-3) | |
Fried Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings | $14.00 |
spicy adobo wings served with garlic aioli (8) |
Garden District
1801 14th Street NW, Washington
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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. | |
onion rings | $6.00 |
not your everyday onion rings! light and crispy breading without the heavy greasiness of diner-style onion rings. | |
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!!!! | |
Caramelized Shallot Dip | $10.00 |
Caramelized shallots, various creams, chives, everything bagel spice, Zapp's Potato chips | |
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. |
90 Second Pizza - U Street - 1408 U St NW
1408 U St NW, Washington
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90 Second Pizza | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy salami, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Al Pollo | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Half and Half | $10.99 |
Half and Half of two of our delicious specialty pizzas. |