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Top bars & lounges in Washington, DC
Looking to wind down in DC? There are a wide variety of bars and lounges to choose from. Just take a trip to Stimson Center or the Downtown area and you’ll find everything from wine to old fashions. There are pubs that serve food and cocktails and exciting dance clubs with the best mixologists in the city. No matter how you want to spend the evening, there is a perfect spot in DC for you.
Enjoy a relaxing evening over craft beer with your co-workers or gather all your besties for a night of glitz and glam. Whether you’re searching for a quiet spot to catch up or a bar with a live DJ, both are available here. Casual wine bars, breweries, and stylish nightclubs are sprinkled throughout the city ensuring you’ll have plenty of options.
If you find yourself hungry after a night out, many pubs, taverns, and grills are open late to serve up crispy french fries, burgers, sandwiches, and more. No matter what kind of night you’re enjoying, whether it’s a date or an adventure with the squad, food, fun and trendy drinks are all on the menu in Washington, DC.
Must-try bars & lounges in Washington
PIZZA • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The Parthenon Restaurant Inc.
5510 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Emissary - 2032 P ST NW
2032 P ST NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Coffee | $5.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection | |
| Avocado Hummus Sandwich | $17.35 |
cucumber, avocado, basil, arugula, red onion, homemade green goddess dressing, on whole wheat bread | |
| Drip Coffee | $4.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection |
SALADS
FIG & OLIVE - DC
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| FIG & OLIVE Salad | $21.00 |
Kale & Red Cabbage, Figs, Sun-Dried Tomato, Shaved Pear, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Pecans. |
CR NoMa
140 M Street, NE, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Classic Cigars | $11.00 |
fried spring roll wrapper with Moroccan spiced house ground brisket, 6 per order. served with lemon honey pequin dipping sauce. |
Rocklands BBQ DC
2418 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Baby Back Ribs Whole Rack | $38.99 |
Whole Rack of Baby Back Ribs. (11-13 small Bones) One of our most popular and tender rib options. *Customer Favorite | |
| Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | $20.49 |
Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs. (5-7 small bones). One of our most popular and tender rib options. *Customer Favorite | |
| BBQ Baked Beans | $0.00 |
All-Purpose - Shaw
1250 9th Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Buona | $22.00 |
tomato, mozz, pepperoni, Calabrian chili honey, basil | |
| Sedgewick | $22.00 |
whipped ricotta, mozz, taleggio, parm, truffle honey, chives. Add a bottle of rose for a perfect pairing. | |
| Tripper | $22.00 |
tomato, beef meatballs, ricotta, Sicilian hot sauce, fresh oregano *meatballs contain gluten and dairy |
SALADS
Colada Shop - Wharf
10 Pearl St SW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BREAKFAST EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with bacon, egg & cheese - 1 per order | |
| COLADA SHOP CUBAN | $14.25 |
ham, slow-roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, cilantro aioli, cuban bread | |
| CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
PIZZA
RedRocks - Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Funghi Pizza | $19.00 |
Cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions, garlic, parsley. | |
| Classic Pepperoni Pizza | $17.00 |
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni. | |
| Margherita Pizza | $14.00 |
Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella di bufala. |
TACOS
El Chucho - 3313 11th St NW
3313 11th St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| ELOTE CALLEJERO | $4.75 |
Corn on the cob "Mexican Street Style" | |
| CAMERONES (2 TACOS) | $12.00 |
Adobo fried shrimp, mango jicama salad, roasted jalapeno aioli | |
| GUACAMOLE CON TODO | $11.50 |
Guacamole "con todo" (Avocado, onion, jalapeno, tomato, and jicama) served with chips and house salsa |
BBQ
The Commodore DC
1636 17th St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Persian Plants & Peas | $16.00 |
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice. |
Elle
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Grilled Broccoli | $18.00 |
whipped feta, spicy honey, bbq pecan | |
| BBQ Tempeh Burger | $20.00 |
fried onion, kimchi bbq sauce, bread & butter pickles, potato roll | |
| Side Pickles | $1.75 |
3 oz, bread and butter pickles |
Baan Siam
425 Eye St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Shrimp-Chili-Paste Fried Rice with Crispy Pork Belly | $19.00 |
Fried rice, shrimp chili paste, egg, green and red peppers, green beans, Thai basil, crispy pork belly. Spicy | |
| Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp | $20.00 |
Shrimp, rice, egg, lemongrass, tomatoes, chili, onion, cilantro, tom yum chili paste (Medium Spicy) | |
| Thai Vermicelli Noodles | $19.00 |
Thai thin rice noodles, coconut milk, peanuts, ground chicken, ground shrimp, red onions, garlic, tempura vegetable, chili powder. Medium spicy |
DIM SUM
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
PIZZA • PASTA
Lupo Pizzeria
1908 14th Street NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pepperoni | $19.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Toscana. | |
| Tartufata Vegana | $18.00 |
Mozzarella vegana, mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley | |
| Tiramisù | $10.00 |
Lady Fingers, Mascarpone |
Daru
1451 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
| French Fries | $7.00 |
twice fried and served with house made ketchup | |
| Beer Battered Fish n Chips | $19.50 |
Bush Light beer battered Alaskan Cod with house cut fries and house made tartar sauce. |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
| Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé | |
| Kid's Cheese Pizza | $9.00 |
Alta Strada Italian Restaurant & Nama Sushi Bar
465 K Street NW, Washington DC
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Parm | $29.00 |
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Broccoli | |
| Spaghetti AOP | $24.00 |
Garlic, EVOO, San Marzano Tomato | |
| Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll | $12.00 |
salmon, jalapenos, crispy rice pearls |
Pisco y Nazca - DC
1823 L Street NW, WASHINGTON
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pork Tostones | $13.00 |
Pulled pork, fried plantains, sliced avocado, salsa criolla, aji amarillo mojo. | |
| Arroz con Pollo | $18.00 |
Peruvian style chicken and rice, huancaina sauce, salsa criolla | |
| Vegetales Salteados | $6.00 |
Stir-fried vegetables, soy and oyster sauce |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Breadsoda Bar, Deli and Billiards
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese BLT | $11.95 |
Our grilled cheese and applewood smoked bacon + lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise | |
| BLT | $9.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread | |
| Frito Pie | $7.95 |
Fritos, beef chili, sour cream, chives, shredded cheddar and chopped onions |
PIZZA • SALADS
Little Cocos - 3907 14th St NW
3907 14th St NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Burrata Salad | $15.00 |
roasted beet & baby carrot, candied walnut, arugula, walnut vinagrette | |
| Gem Lettuce Caesar | $13.00 |
classic caesar dressing, ciabatta crouton, parmesan **please note the dressing contains anchovy** | |
| Coco's Meatballs | $14.50 |
beef & pork, tomato sauce, pine nut, creamy polenta, parmesan |
PIZZA
Tonari
707 6th St. NW, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 2 ONIGIRI DEAL | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
| Two Onigiri Deal | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
| Egg Yolk & Bottarga Onigiri | $7.00 |
Japanese rice ball with cured egg yolk and dried fish roe |
CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Supra
1205 11th St. NW Supra LLC, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| YOGURT MURABIT | $10.00 |
Black walnut and cherry preserves, candied sunflower seeds, basil & mint | |
| KALAKURI KHINKALI (6) | $22.00 |
pork & beef soup dumplings, fresh herbs | |
| ROASTED POTATOES | $13.00 |
Roasted Potatoes (GF) roasted golds, grilled scallions, feta, purple basil, green tkemali |
SANDWICHES
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.00 |
| Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
Colada Shop - 14th & T Str.
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CHEESE EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with blended cheeses -- 1 per order | |
| COLADA SHOP CUBAN | $14.25 |
ham, slow-roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, cilantro aioli, cuban bread | |
| Caramelized Onion & Yucca Croqueta | $2.00 |
mashed yucca, caramelized onions, swiss cheese and bechamel. Panko breaded and deep fried until golden brown - 1 per order |
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