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
PLANTA Queen - West End
1200 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington
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SPICY TUNA ROLL | $16.50 |
ahi watermelon, avocado, toasted coconut (allergies: coconut, sesame, gluten, celiac, garlic, onion, nightshade, legume) | |
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE* | $14.00 |
warm caramel, cherry vanilla ice cream | |
SINGAPORE NOODLES | $21.25 |
curry, kale, peppers, cilantro, crispy shallots, thai basil, lime (allergies: gluten, celiac, soy, garlic, onion, nightshade, legume) |
Colada Shop - Dupont
1900 N Street Northwest, Washington
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SPINACH & CHEESE EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with spinach & cheese (v) - 1 per order | |
MOJO PORK BREAKFAST SANDWICH | $9.85 |
mojo pork, scrambled eggs, swiss cheese, cilantro aioli, roll | |
CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
Khin's Sushi
202 M St SE, Washington DC
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Masago | $2.25 |
2 pieces minimum | |
Crunchy Roll | $9.99 |
Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado | |
Red Crunchy Dragon Roll | $12.99 |
Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Spicy Mayo, Garlic Sauce, Siracha, Crsipy Crunchies |
DUMPLINGS • SOUPS • RAMEN • NOODLES
Toki Underground - 1234 H ST NE
1234 H St Ne, Washington
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Half Chicken Steam Bun (2pc) | $9.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, seasonal pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 2 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Full Chicken Steam Bun (4pc) | $15.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 4 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Kids Bowl | $12.00 |
tonkotsu broth, noodles, chashu pork and soft egg Allergies: wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, soy, fish powder, mushroom |
City Tap House
901 9th St NW, Washington
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Nashville Hot Cauliflower | $14.00 |
crispy fried, city tap hot sauce, ranch. | |
City Tap Prime Burger | $20.00 |
brioche bun, American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, red onion, pickles. | |
Ten Spice Wings | $18.75 |
blue cheese ranch, crisp vegetables. |
Uptowner Cafe
2023 G Street NW, Washington
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Sandwich | $8.00 |
Egg, Cheese and Protein on a Bagel, Croissant or Toast | |
Spicy Turkey Avocado | $14.00 |
Iced Chai | $0.00 |
Gatsby
1205 Half Street Southeast, Washington
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CATHARINE'S PASTRAMI KNISH | $5.99 |
Potato & Pastrami-Filled Baked Pastry | |
HERBERT'S FAVE | $12.99 |
Pastrami, Cole Slaw, Mustard, Marble Rye | |
RUTHIE'S RUEBEN | $12.99 |
Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Grilled Marble Rye |
J&J Pizza at Crooked Run's Union Market Taproom
550 Morse Street Northeast, Washington
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Hot Hawaiian | $24.00 |
Fresh pineapple, fresh jalapenos, sriracha bacon | |
Caesar Salad | $13.00 |
Green romaine, dressing contains anchovies. Substitute option for ranch. Dressing contains anchovies* | |
Shroom Special | $24.00 |
Cremeni & maitake mushrooms, ricotta, white sauce |
SOUPS • SALADS
Dacha Navy Yard- the best beer garden in Washington, DC...
79 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington
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Wings | $15.00 |
6 wings with a choice of buffalo, bbq, or sweet chili sauce | |
Fries | $8.00 |
Dacha's famous (or should we say 'infamous') salty fries with the classic Berliner ketchup. ***contain gluten*** | |
Veggie Burger | $19.00 |
poblano pepper, avocado, pepper jack cheese, creole mustard, fried onions, kalbi sauce |
Hanks Oyster Bar--Dupont Circle
1624 Q St NW Suite 100, Washington
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Eastern Shore Crab Dip | $17.00 |
Served with Tortilla Chips | |
Fried Oyster Dinner | $26.00 |
Fried oysters served with tartar sauce, Old Bay fries and coleslaw. | |
Chicken Schnitzel | $25.00 |
panko-crusted chicken scallopini with a lemon caper cream sauce. Served with choice of two sides. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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Philly Roast Pork Sandwich | $16.00 |
Sliced Slow roasted pork shoulder, marinated in thyme, rosemary, fennel, garlic, and honey. Sautéd broccoli rabe. Provolone cheese. All served on a sesame seed French roll. | |
French Fries | $7.00 |
twice fried and served with house made ketchup | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon |
Sushi Ogawa
2100 Connecticut Ave NW #100, Washington
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Take Sushi Assortment | $48.00 |
Matsu Sushi Assortment | $60.00 |
Salmon Maki Roll | $10.00 |
Moruss Seafood and Crab House
2902 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington
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1Lbs Large Steamed Shrimp | $17.99 |
1lbs large spiced shrimp 25+ Pieces | |
Female 1 Dozen | $36.00 |
1 dozen steamed crab seasoned maryland style | |
Male 1 Dozen | $44.00 |
1 dozen steamed crab seasoned maryland style |
The Park at 14th
920 14th Street NW, Washington
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APPLE CRISP | $56.00 |
HALF PAN | |
SPINACH DIP | $90.00 |
HALF PAN | |
JERK WINGS | $100.00 |
HALF PAN |
EMMY SQUARED: Shaw (DC)
1924 8th Street Northwest, Washington
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Kids Pizza Sticks | $8.00 |
kids pizza sticks + side of fries or corn | |
Le Big Matt | $18.19 |
1/2 lb double-stack beef patties, American cheese, Sammy Sauce, greens & pickles on a pretzel bun! | |
Seoul Mate | $0.00 |
vegan spicy kimchi, sausage, peppers, mushrooms |
Chopsmith - Noma
300 M St NE, Washington
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Buddha | $15.00 |
quinoa, spinach, seasonal vegetable, sweet potato, avocado, cauliflower salad, pumpkin seeds, lemon tahini dressing | |
Chopsmith Sandwich | $11.00 |
toasted multigrain bread, two fried eggs, bacon, spinach, roasted tomato, swiss cheese | |
Tropical Chicken | $15.00 |
teriyaki chicken thigh, mango, pickled vegetable, cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, cashews, coconut jasmine rice, gourmet greens, house citrus dressing |
SANDWICHES
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW, Washington
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Chive & Goat Cheese Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. | |
NC Country Ham | $10.00 |
Thick salty NC ham, 2 organic eggs, cheddar cheese and mayo on a bolillo roll. Substitute ham for tomato (vegetarian) or for bacon. | |
Sausage & Cheddar Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy
2036 G St NW, Washington
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Bison Tots | $15.00 |
Tonic's Tater Tots topped with grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, and chives | |
You're a Peach Pizza! | $15.50 |
homemade pizza dough topped with grilled peaches, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, red onions, fresh basil | |
Double Trouble Burger | $16.00 |
beef & chorizo burger patty, cotija cheese, grilled pineapple, ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomato. Cooked well done |
Doro Soul Food
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes | $5.00 |
Drizzled with timiz peppercorn gravy | |
Collard Greens | $5.00 |
Braised with smoked turkey & Ethiopian spice blend | |
Fried Doro Plate - 3 pc | $13.00 |
Mix of white & dark meat. Buttermilk marinade with traditional fried chicken and Ethiopian spices. Served with a black cumin qibe-drenched cornbread. |
Mecho's Dominican Kitchen
2450 Market St. NE, Washington DC
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Mofongo Chicharron Cerdo | $15.50 |
Fried & mashed green plantain, with garlic sauce. Served with Pork Belly | |
Sancocho Grande | $0.00 |
Try a hearty bowl of the classic Dominican soup, featuring Beef, Chicken, Plantains, Potatoes, Carrots, Yuca & Yautia (Taro/Malanga). With Arroz Blanco (White Rice) | |
Chicharron de Pollo | $15.75 |
(Fried Chicken with Tostones) - (not Gluten Free). |
Judy Restaurant
2212 14th St NW, Washington
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Guacamole | $8.00 |
Bag of Chips included | |
Queso Dip | $9.00 |
Bag of Chips included. | |
Pupusa | $0.00 |
Priced by quantity of pupusas |
Makers Union - Cathedral Commons
3701 Newark Street Northwest, Washington
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Makers Burger | $18.00 |
chargrilled 8oz creekstone angus burger (or impossible burger +$2), bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles on warm brioche with choice of cheese and french fries | |
Fried Calamari | $16.00 |
semolina breaded and crispy fried, charred lemon aioli | |
Makers Meat Flatbread | $16.00 |
crushed tomatoes, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, buffalo mozzarella |
Motown Square - POS - 1819 7th St NW
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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OG (8) | $26.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, crushed tomatoes, basil. (VG) | |
Pepperoni (8) | $28.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, crushed tomatoes. | |
Motor City (8) | $30.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, sliced spicy sausage, ricotta, hot honey, crushed tomatoes, parsley. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1311 F St NW, Washington
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Za'atar Chicken Bowl | $11.95 |
Chicken Roti, Saffron Rice, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Feta, Mediterranean Yogurt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Roti Spice | |
Build Your Own Greens & Grains | $11.95 |
Choice of Lettuce, Choice of Rice, Choice of Mains, Choice of Sides, Choice of Toppings, Choice of Spreads, Choice of Sauces, 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 |
Jaleo DC
480 7th St. NW, Washington
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Pan Con Tomate | $15.00 |
Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil | |
Espinacas a la Catalana | $14.00 |
Sauteed spinach, pine nuts, raisins and apples | |
Patatas Bravas | $15.00 |
A Jaleo favorite: fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Cafe Fili Mediterranean
701 Second Street NE, Washington
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Lamb Shawarma Bowl | $17.00 |
Freekeh Grain, Roasted Cauliflower, Pickled Turnip, Chopped Salad, Classic Hummus, Tahini Sauce | |
Gyro | $14.00 |
Beef and lamb, tzatziki, feta cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and a side salad | |
Lamb Kafta | $19.00 |
Dukkah, Pistachio, Mint Cucumber Tzatziki. Served with Fragrant Vermicelli Rice, Classic Hummus, Fatoosh Salad and Soft Pita |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
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Side Rice and Beans | $7.00 |
Individual Size of Yellow Rice & Black Beans | |
Guacamole & Chips To-Go | $7.50 |
Individual Side of Freshly-made Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips | |
Queso Fundido | $12.00 |
Chihuahua cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo and rajas poblanas. |
della barba pizza
1382 East Capitol Street Northeast, Washington
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palmer | $4.00 |
Tea & Lemonade | |
super sour lemonade | $4.00 |
Fresh squeezed lemons, water & some sugar. | |
nonna | $18.00 |
The nonna is a thicker, saucier & cheesier pie topped with creamy whole milk & fresh mozzarellas. Serves 2 |
La Casita Pupuseria at La Cosecha
1280 4th St. NE, Washington DC
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El Tipico | $0.00 |
Carne asada, Scramble Eggs, Rice, Refried Beans, Avocado & Tortilla. | |
Carne Asada Callejera | $0.00 |
Our famous Carne Asada ready to Go! includes seasoned rice, fried read seda beans, chimol and handmade corn tortilla. | |
Pupusa Mixta | |
fried pork + refried beans + cheese |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé | |
Turkey Sandwich | $19.00 |
spinach, pesto aioli, aged provolone, roasted tomato, toasted country bread |