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
Duke's Grocery - Navy Yard - 1201 Half Street SE, Suite 115
1201 Half Street SE, Suite 115, Washington
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Fired Up Chicken | $16.00 |
hand battered chicken/ habanero/ pickles/ cabbage slaw/ buttermilk dressing/ brioche | |
Wagyu Burger | $20.00 |
two wagyu beef patties/ duke’s bacon jam/ cheddar cheese/ romaine/ garlic aioli/ brioche | |
Chicken Tikka | $16.00 |
jasmine rice/ spiced curry |
Ama Ami
3210 Grace Street Northwest, Washington
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Onigiri | $5.00 |
1 piece per order. Sushi rice ball stuffed with your choice of filling(s): -New Zealand King salmon, fully cooked in sweet miso -Freshwater Kabayaki Unagi -Veggie Options | |
Oshisushi | $22.00 |
Oshizushi is a type of traditional sushi from Osaka, a part of the Kansai region. It means "pressed sushi" or is also called "box sushi." This week's (Sept 5th-9th) OSHISUSHI is ANAGO "Sea Eel", pressed down on sushi rice and then dressed in our housemade Kabayaki sauce. 10 Pieces. Wasabi, ginger, soysauce included. *CONTAINS GLUTEN. | |
SAKURA MASU - JAPANESE "CHERRY" TROUT | $45.00 |
"Sakura-masu" Cherry sea trout from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. This special fish is in its peak of the season, and it's flesh has a subtle pink hue hence the name "Cherry Trout". Considered to be the best tasting Salmon/Trout of them all due to its refined taste and high fat content. "Sakura-masu" is cured in Okinawa sea salt and sake then cured once more in pickled cherry blossom leaves from Japan. Served in a large bowl with our signature blend sushi vinegar and "Hitomebore" rice from Miyagi Prefecture. Contains 8 Sashimi slices and house marinated Salmon Roe "Ikura". This chirashi looks similar to our Salmon Chirashi! Comes with Nori, Ginger, Wasabi. *May contain soy sauce braised shiitake mushrooms and other fresh or pickled vegetables. |
Tight Five Pub
2471 18th Street Northwest, Washington
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Fish Fingers and Chips | $16.00 |
Deep-fried Breaded Cod “Fingers” Served with Fries, Lemon Wedge, Malt Vinegar and Dill Remoulade | |
Wings | $0.00 |
Choice of Buffalo (mild or regular), BBQ or Terminator (Ghost Pepper) Sauce. Served with carrots, celery, and choice of ranch or blue cheese | |
Basket of Fries | $8.00 |
Served with Ketchup, Mayo or Malt Vinegar |
Bantam King
501 G Street NW, Washington
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Shoyu Paitan | $16.50 |
Ramen will not be hot, will require reheating (directions included) in order to maintain the quality of your order. An aromatic soy sauce based ramen with savory caramel tones. Topped with pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, sweet corn, and naruto. | |
Curry Snow Fried Chicken Plate | $16.00 |
Our fried chicken topped with a tangy-sweet onion sauce, Japanese curry powder, and fresh Vidalia onions. Served up with a dinner roll and a side of steamed rice topped w/ chicken drippings, tamari (soy sauce), & butter. HALAL FRIENDLY! (CHOICE OF WHITE OR DARK MEAT) | |
Gyoza | $6.50 |
Steamed chicken dumplings, chili oil, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Four pieces. **NOT HALAL** |
Cracked Eggery (Cleveland Park)
3420 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Loaded tots | $11.00 |
Cracked tots with Cracked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried egg, chives and Cracked Sauce. | |
The Mayor | $11.00 |
Cracked Bacon, scrambled egg, American & cheddar cheese, Cracked sauce. | |
The Animal | $14.00 |
Cracked Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Egg, Hash Brown Patty, American & Cheddar, Cracked Sauce. |
Los Cuates - Georgetown
1564 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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GUACAMOLE MOLCAJETE | $15.95 |
Our signature chunky fresh guacamole made of avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and cilantro. Served in a molcajete stone. | |
CARNE ASADA FAJITA | $24.95 |
A traditional Mexican dish. Served over a bed of sautéed Spanish onions, green peppers, celery and tomatoes. Served with Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, and Sour Cream, pico de gallo and fresh flour tortillas on the side. Garnished with cilantro and jalapeño. | |
QUESO CON CHILE | $10.95 |
Spicy white cheese dip. Served with corn chips on the side. |
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NW, Washington
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Fried Chicken Sandwich | $18.00 |
breaded chicken thigh, pickled fresno chilies, grilled cabbage, jalapeño aioli, **contains spice** | |
Cold Brew w/ Salted Vanilla Cream | $6.00 |
Counter Culture Coffee, La Golondrina- Colombian single origin Cold Brew, salted vanilla cream float | |
Citrus Kale Salad | $15.00 |
red kale, grilled cabbage, avocado, mango, quinoa, citrus peanut vinaigrette |
Tall Boy
1239 9th St. NW, Washington
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8 Wings | $16.00 |
24 hour marinated wings, smoked overnight, then served to you in all home made sauces. | |
Boneless Wings | $14.00 |
8 crispy fried boneless wings | |
Mozzarella Sticks | $8.00 |
CHEESESTEAKS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • GRILL
Bar Charley - 1825 18th St NW
1825 18th St NW, Washington
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Catalan Fries | $11.00 |
romesco, chimichurri, manchego & an egg | |
Charley Burger | $18.00 |
8oz Creekstone Beef Patty, Aged White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Bibb lettuce, Pickle Chips, Truffle Aioli | |
Salmon Benedict | $23.00 |
Ivy city smoked salmon, english muffin, poached farm eggs, hollandaise |
D Light Cafe - 2475 18th St. NW
2475 18th St. NW, Washington
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French Toast with cream mousse and raspberry jam | $15.99 |
Snickerdoodle Latte Iced | $5.80 |
Cappuccino | $0.00 |
Ellington Park Bistro
2033 M Street Northwest, Washington
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BREAKFAST SANDWICH | $17.00 |
medium egg, maple sage sausage patty, aged cheddar,mustard, english muffin, petite salade | |
WAGYU “SMASHBURGER” | $22.00 |
gruyère, gem lettuce, pickles, tomato, frites | |
Triple espresso | $0.00 |
Los Molcajetes
2307 18th st nw, Washington
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Tacos Vegetales | $14.95 |
Cilantro, onions | |
Mexican Salads | $10.95 |
Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, onions, and carrot (with house dressing) | |
Enchiladas rojas | $13.95 |
Mexican style stuffed rolled corn tortillas with chicken. Topped with shredded cheese, cream. Served with side of rice and beans |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Buffalo & Bergen
240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Egg & Cheese | $6.25 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese on a... | |
Build Your Own Bagel Sandwich | $2.00 |
If it's really good, we might steal it! | |
The Original | $12.50 |
cream cheese, capers, red onions & fresh lox |
FRENCH FRIES
CHIKO - Capitol Hill
423 8th St SE, Washington
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Cumin Lamb Stir Fry | $19.00 |
Wheat Flour Noodles, Caramelized Shallots | |
Orange-ish Chicken | $19.00 |
Candied Mandarins, Crispy Garlic, CHIKO Salt Blend, Steamed Rice. | |
Wok Blistered Green Beans | $10.00 |
Toasted sesame oil, crispy garlic, roasted garlic ssamjang. |
HILO TOKU DC Poke$Sushi
2439 18th St NW, Washington
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Mixed Sashimi | $16.50 |
Tuna, White fish and salmon (2 pcs of each) | |
SaKe(Salmon) Nigiri | $3.00 |
Fresh Salmon | |
Crab Meat California Roll | $11.20 |
Avocado and Crab Meat |
Chaia Tacos - Chinatown
615 I Street NW, Washington
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Green Rice | $4.95 |
brown rice with feta & herb pesto | |
Chips & Habanero Pepita Dip | $4.95 |
100% natural corn chips with habanero pepita dip | |
Taco TRIO | $13.45 |
choose three of your favorite tacos |
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NW, Washington
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Linguini w/ Bolognese | $16.00 |
Garlic Bread Bruschetta | $10.00 |
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo | $21.00 |
Plantish
1 M St SE, Washington
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Plantish Protein Bowl | $17.00 |
Seasonal Vegetables, Rice, Chicken, Pickled Radishes, Sweet Potato, Chickpeas, Piquillo Vinaigrette | |
Kale Hash | $13.00 |
Kale, Sweet Potato, Brussels, Onions, Peppers, Fresno Vinaigrette, Chimichurri + Chicken, Beef, Sausage, Egg $ | |
Warm Brussel Salad | $13.00 |
Brussel Sprouts, Cherry Jam, Bacon, Walnut, Pecorino |
Coco Lezzone
915 15th Street Northwest, Washington
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SHISH KABOB (BEEF) | $26.00 |
(SERVED WITH HOMMUS, TABBOULEH, TZATZIKI, TARATOR, RICE & VEGETABLES, CORNICHONS, GREEK OLIVE MIX, HOUSE INSALATA) | |
BELLY DANCER | $18.00 |
MIXED GREENS, FALAFEL, AVOCADO, FETA, ROMA TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, BEETS, PISTACHIOS, RED ONIONS, CUCUMBERS, FRIED PITA CHIPS, TSATZIKI, HOMMUS | |
SOUVLAKI | $19.00 |
CHICKEN, FETA, GRILLED ONIONS, ROMAINE, PICKLED TURNIIPS, CUCUMBERS, ROMA TOMATOES, TSATZIKI, TARATOR |
SUSHI
Sushi Hachi - Washington DC
735 8th St SE, Washington
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Alaska 4PCS | $8.00 |
Salmon/ Shrimp Tempura/ Avocado /Eel sauce/ Onion Sauce | |
Salmon Avocado 6pcs | $8.00 |
Salmon, Avocado | |
Crunch Shrimp 6pcs(Eel Sauce) | $8.00 |
Tempura Shrimp, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Crunch |
Butter Chicken #3
601 2nd street NE, WASHINGTON
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Butter Chicken | $15.00 |
Extra Rice | $3.00 |
Chicken Tika Masala | $15.00 |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • STEAKS
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Raviolis aux Champignons | $29.00 |
Mushroom Ravioli, Sauteed Forest Mushrooms, Parmesan Cream Sauce , Truffle Essence | |
ALC Onion Soup | $15.00 |
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese | |
Roasted Sunchokes | $9.00 |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
All Day by Kramers - Dupont Circle
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington
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Cubano | $17.00 |
house smoked pork, shaved ham, gouda, pickled jalapeños | |
All Day Burger | $18.00 |
2 smashed 4oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce | |
Cali Dagwood | $15.00 |
goat cheese, avocado, bibb lettuce, cucumber, cherry pepper relish, lemon buttermilk dressing (v) |
Hill East Burger
1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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the Savannah | $15.00 |
Grit & black eyed pea patty, tomato relish, arugula, pickled onion | |
Salad | $5.00 |
Arugula, cherry tomato & pickled onions. Dressed with a chili vinaigrette. | |
the Tomball, TX | $15.00 |
Buttermilk brined & fried chicken thigh, country gravy, pickled Jalapeno |
Agora - DC
1527 17th St NW, Washington DC
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Ali Nazik Kebap | $20.00 |
Sauteed cubed beef, smoked eggplant, yogurt, garlic, butter | |
Htipiti | $9.50 |
Roasted red pepper, feta, thyme, olive oil | |
Lamb Chops | $22.00 |
Two grilled New Zealand lamb chops, salt and pepper, broccolini |
Booeymonger -
5252 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Miami Bagel | $11.99 |
Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, lettuce, lemon wedge | |
Chalet | $10.99 |
Turkey breast, melted swiss, cole slaw, salad veggies, russian dressing on baguette | |
Chicken Little | $7.50 |
Scrambled eggs bacon, AM cheese on toasted buttered bagel |
Sticky Finger's Streets Market - 51 M St NE
51 M St NE, Washington
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Cowvin | $4.50 |
Oatmeal cookies, vanilla buttercream. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy | |
Brownie | $4.00 |
Dark chocolate, chocolate chips, cocoa and hints of coffee. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy lecithin | |
Sweet & Salty Cookie | $3.00 |
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with salt. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy |
Cinco Soles - 3418 11th Street NW
3418 11th Street NW, Washington
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Guacamole | $12.00 |
Avocados, onions, lime, cilantro, served with crispy chicharron. | |
Charred Kale | $11.00 |
Brussel Sprouts | $11.00 |
Sampannee Thai Food
2122 P St Nw, Washington
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Tom Yum🔥🔥 | $9.00 |
Lemongrass galangal soup with fresh lime juice, roasted chili jam, fish sauce, mushroom, kaffir lime leaves, and tomato topped with green onion, & fresh cilantro | |
Pad See Ew~ | $16.00 |
Wok-fried fresh rice noodles with chinese broccoli, egg, with sweet soy sauce | |
Fried Tofu | $9.00 |
Crispy tofu served with sweet and sour sauce and crushed peanuts |
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Young American Style | $11.00 |
American Cheese, Diced Tomato, Bacon | |
Truffle Herb Style | $11.00 |
Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Truffle Herb Aioli | |
Carolina BBQ | $12.00 |
White Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Mac & Cheese, Roast Pork, Jalapeños, BBQ Sauce |