Washington American restaurants you'll love
Top American restaurants in Washington, DC
Visit the DC metro area for American fare that everyone will love. From gastropubs downtown to the hidden gems of the northwest side near Howard University. There are delicious classic American dishes to be enjoyed around every turn. Simply search “American cuisine near me” and you’re on your way to a savory selection of restaurants.
Choose from steak and mashed potatoes, juicy cheeseburgers, and southern home cooking that will satisfy every craving. Get your appetite ready for crispy fried chicken, chili, and fresh seafood. American and New American cuisine encompasses many popular dishes. Chances are you’ll find your favorites for dine-in, takeout, and delivery in DC.
If you’re feeling like a good meal and a solid brew, check out the local breweries off New York Ave for food and fun. If you’re looking for cocktails, visit the northwest side of Washington just off H Street for bars and lounges. Whiskey lounges, cocktail bars, and even a distillery or two are available for tastings and catching up with friends. This city is full of rich history, activities, and some of the tastiest food in the country. Whether you’re a local or tourist there is much to enjoy about Washington DC.
Must-try American restaurants in Washington
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Station 4
1101 4th Street Southwest, Washington
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Fried Calamari | $19.00 |
Flash Fried Calamari, Jalapeno Aioli, and Charred Lemon | |
Crab & Artichoke Dip | $22.00 |
Artichoke Hearts, Parmesan-Swiss Cheese Blend, Grilled Bread | |
Crunch Master Chicken Sandwich | $26.00 |
Crispy Fried Organic Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Coleslaw, Buttermilk Ranch, served on a Fresh Bun with French Fries |
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. |
PIZZA • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Founding Fathers | $16.00 |
Marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, smoked ham, bacon, prosciutto, red onion, oregano, fresh basil | |
The South Lawn | $16.00 |
Basil pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, baby spinach, roasted peppers, crispy capers, fresh basil | |
Cobb Salad | $17.00 |
Fresh greens, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumble, avocado, bacon, red wine vinaigrette |
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. |
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 |
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. |
BBQ • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Stadium Sports Bar + Smokehouse
300 Tingey St SE, Washington
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8 BONELESS WINGS | $10.00 |
Fried & tossed in: mild, hot, mumbo, bbq, old bay, sweet chili, or naked | |
Classic Cheese Burger | $14.00 |
lettuce, tomato, red onions, american cheese, served with chips sub fries for $3 | |
Salmon Burger | $17.00 |
Salmon burger, red onions, chipotle lemon aioli, served with chips sub fries for $3 |
BBQ
The Commodore DC
1636 17th St NW, Washington
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Squirrel Kicker | $18.95 |
2 Smash Patties, Smoked Gouda, Onion Jam, Bourbon Mayo, Arugula, Brioche Bun | |
Tavern Grilled Cheese | $14.00 |
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, White American Cheeses, Kewpie Mayo, Guinness Mustard, Garlic Oil. On Sourdough | |
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Pickled Fresnos, Calabrian Chili Honey, Parmesan, Creme Fraiche, Chives |
Immigrant Food @ Planet Word - 925 13th St. NW
925 13th St. NW, Washington
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Pineapple Matcha | $7.00 |
Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha. | |
Mezze Platter | $15.00 |
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za’atar na’an | |
Tamarind Ribs | $17.00 |
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili |
FRENCH FRIES
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw Brewpub & Kitchen
624 T Street NW, Washington
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Beer Battered Cauliflower | $11.00 |
with spicy ranch | |
Impossible Burger | $17.00 |
vegan burger with spinach, red oinions, tomato, onion jam, vegan gouda, potato roll | |
Chick-Filet | $15.00 |
our classic fried chicken sandwich with boursin cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun |
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) |
DIM SUM
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
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Lu Rao Fan | $17.00 |
slow braised 5-spice pork belly bits on white rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger, arugula and pickled onion salad, vinaigrette, toasted sesame | |
Garlic Chives Gao | $9.00 |
Fried chives dumplings in cubes, sambal chili, dark soy sauce, pickled onions (vegan - gluten free - not celiac friendly due to cross contamination of fry oil) | |
Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
Gatsby
1205 Half Street Southeast, Washington
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Grilled Shrimp Cobb | $24.75 |
bacon, cherry tomato, egg, avocado, gorgonzola, romaine, croutons, russian dressing | |
Butternut Squash Soup | $8.00 |
Oyster Crackers, Bacon Crumble | |
Meatloaf | $24.00 |
beef + pork, ketchup glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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Pulled Pork Sliders | $13.50 |
Slow cooked pulled pork tossed in whisky BBQ sauce, topped with cabbage slaw, and crispy jalapeños. Served on three toasted potato slider buns. | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
Veggie Burger | $11.50 |
A quinoa & garbanzo patty, lettuce, cucumber, pickled red onion, and basil & tarragon mayo |
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 |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol St. NW, Washington
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Grilled Hot Wings | $14.00 |
Crystal Hot Sauce, Butter and Blue Cheese | |
Tempura Cauliflower | $13.00 |
Hoisin-Sriracha Sauce & Ginger/Sesame Emulsion (V) | |
Pub Club | $16.00 |
Honey Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Chipotle Mayo on Toasted Pain de Mie (fancy white bread.) |
Immigrant Food
1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
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Mezze Platter | $17.00 |
Three dips of Muhammara, Labneh, Black bean Hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm zaatar naan. | |
Mumbai Mariachi | $17.00 |
Falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy! | |
Belgian Fries | $10.00 |
Seasoned to perfection, served with homemade aioli |
CHEESESTEAKS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • GRILL
Bar Charley - 1825 18th St NW
1825 18th St NW, Washington
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Faroe Island Salmon | $31.00 |
sauteed filet beans, tomato coulis, black olive tapenade | |
Charley Burger | $18.00 |
8oz Creekstone Beef Patty, Aged White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Bibb lettuce, Pickle Chips, Truffle Aioli | |
Catalan Fries | $11.00 |
romesco, chimichurri, manchego & an egg |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
All Day by Kramers - Dupont Circle
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington
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All Day Burger | $18.00 |
2 smashed 4oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce | |
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) |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NW, Washington
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Buffalo Cauliflower (v) | $11.00 |
buffalo sauce, chives | |
Double Smash Burger | $17.00 |
bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, brioche | |
Wings | $14.00 |
buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese dressing |
STEAKS
The Grill
99 Market Square SW, Washington
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BBQ Pork Ribs | $29.75 |
Grilled Kale & Risotto Stuffed Baby Chicken | |
Caesar Salad | $16.50 |
parmesan / anchovies / big crumbs / garlic dressing |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé | |
Kid's Cheese Pizza | $9.00 |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Cajun Chicken Pasta | $18.00 |
A comforting Louisiana style dish with Cajun seasoned grilled chicken, penne, tomato, onion, carrot, and pesto tossed in a white wine garlic sauce. Comes with Garlic Bread. |
SANDWICHES
Nina May
1337 11th St NW, Washington
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Chef’s Choice | $55.00 |
Daily menus posted on ninamaydc.com. This dinner is designed to be shared, so we ask for a minimum of two people to participate. |
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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