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
SEAFOOD • POKE • CHICKEN
Poke Papa - Chinatown
806 H St NW, Washington
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Spicy Volcano Spam® Musubi | $3.50 |
A classic Hawaiian snack! Grilled Spam® marinated in a sweet teriyaki sauce then wrapped with sushi rice, scallions, fried onions, Sriracha aioli and seaweed. | |
NEW! Beef Bowl (Gyu-don) | $16.99 |
Thinly sliced soy-marinated beef cooked with sweet onions. Served with white rice, English cucumbers, carrots, pickled ginger and topped with sesame seeds and scallions. Can be customized to your liking. | |
NEW! Khing Chicken | $16.99 |
Thinly sliced soy-marinated beef cooked with sweet onions. Served with white rice, English cucumbers, carrots, pickled ginger and topped with sesame seeds and scallions. Can be customized to your liking. |
Sticky Fingers Bakery - 314 Carroll St NW
314 Carroll St NW, Washington
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Brownie | $4.00 |
Dark chocolate, chocolate chips, cocoa and hints of coffee. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy lecithin | |
Blondie | $4.00 |
No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy | |
Chipwich Sandwich Cookie | $4.50 |
Chocolate chip cookies, vanilla buttercream. No substitutions. Allergens: wheat, soy |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
La Piquette
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington
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Steak + Frites | $32.00 |
Steak + Frites, Pan Seared Beef Sirloin, Red Wine - Shallot Reduction | |
Frites | $12.00 |
Thin French fries | |
Skate Wing | $36.00 |
Pan Seared Skate Wing, Lemon, Capers, Spinach, Shallots, Pomme Purée (Frites during Lunch or Brunch) |
SALADS
Colada Shop - Wharf
10 Pearl St SW, Washington
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BREAKFAST EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with bacon, egg & cheese - 1 per order | |
PICADILLO (beef) EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with beef - 1 per order | |
CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
Perry's
1811 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington
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Salmon Avocado Maki | $11.00 |
cucumber | |
Garlic Fried Rice | $17.00 |
garlic, scallion, egg | |
Sake (Salmon) | $9.00 |
salmon |
Chez Lily Cafe - DC - Mount Vernon DC
425 I St NW, Washington
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Breakfast Sandwich | $6.50 |
Bacon, whole or white egg patty, cheddar, & spinach on ciabatta bread or a bagel. | |
Tomato, Mozzarella, & Pesto Sandwich | $6.00 |
On a Ciabatta Bread | |
Bagel from Bethesda Bagel | $1.95 |
The Runaway
3523 12th St NE, Washington
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The Runaway Burger | $14.00 |
Served with iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoe, pickles, American cheese, bacon, and Runaway sauce on a local black brioche bun. | |
Runaway Nuggs | $11.00 |
House-made buttermilk chicken nuggets served with your choice of sauce: Ancho Honey, Hot Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ, Orange Sesame, or Thai Peanut. | |
Spinach & Artichoke Dip | $10.00 |
Served with flat bread or baguette |
Tatte Bakery - Capitol Crossing
250 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington
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Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg) | |
Chicken Pita | $11.85 |
Roasted chicken breast, tomato, red onion, parsley, baby lettuce, and green herb dressing on pita. (480 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy) | |
Turkey BLAT | $11.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) |
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 |
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON
Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse Street N.E., Washington
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Cacio & Pepe Pasta | $18.00 |
Homemade tonnarelli, cacio di Roma, pecorino Romano, toasted black pepper | |
Basilico alla Genovese | $18.00 |
Genovese basil pesto, mozzarella, zucchini, sundried tomato pesto, fresh mint, pistachio | |
Paccheri all’Avellinese | $19.00 |
Homemade paccheri pasta, beef and veal Ragu’, parmesan cheese |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NW, Washington
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SUSHI JO | $45.00 |
chef's favorite cuts of 8 kinds of nigiri & your choice of 1 tuna roll | |
MISO SOUP | $7.00 |
veggies change daily / gluten (miso paste) | |
NEED UTENSILS & SOY | $0.00 |
New order from DC Gov, starting January 2022, utensils no longer come automatically with take-out order. You have to request it. Part of reducing waste act. |
PIZZA
RedRocks - Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd, Washington
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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. |
Qui Qui DC
1539 7th Street NW Second Floor, Washinngton
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Shrimp Ajillo | $13.00 |
Shrimp in garlic sauce served with tostones. | |
Pernil | $19.00 |
Slow roasted pork butt, shredded, and served with rice and beans. | |
Pastelon | $19.00 |
Seasoned ground beef layered with sweet plantains and cheese. Served with white rice. |
Tiki Taco
2010 P St NW, Washington
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Jerk chicken taco | $4.75 |
Cabbage, Mango Salsa, Cilantro Lime Crema | |
Malukas Guacamole & Chips | $10.50 |
Served With A Blend Of House Spiced Corn And Flour Tortilla Chips | |
Wings | $12.95 |
Your choice of Sauce |
Melange
1819 7th Street NW , Washington
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Le Royale | $9.50 |
Our signature burger. Colby Jack Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Butter Chive Dijonnaise. | |
The New Shroom | $13.50 |
Smoked Cheddar, Mushroom Duxelle Patty, Iceberg Lettuce,Tomato, Roasted Garlic Aioli. | |
The McDowell | $9.50 |
American Cheese, Diced Onions, Shredded Lettuce, Pickles, special Sauce. |
Sura
2016 P. Street NW Unit #C1, Washington
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CHICKEN HIMAPAN | $17.00 |
BKK CHINATOWN STYLE CASHEW SHRIMP GINGKO NUTS, DRIED CHILI, ONION, SWEET PEPPER | |
BONELESS DUCK LAAP | $19.00 |
SPICY DUCK & fRESH HERBS TOSSED W/ LIME TOASTED RICE POWDER, SHALLOTS & DRIED CHILI | |
SPICY BELLY RICE | $19.00 |
pork belly wok fried w/chef's chili , garlic & herb sauce. substitute tofu for VEGAN | shrimps +3 | add fried egg+2 |
TACOS
El Chucho - 3313 11th St NW
3313 11th St NW, Washington
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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
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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 |
PIZZA • PASTA • SALADS
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Friendship Heights
4940 Wisconsin Ave, Washington
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14” Margherita: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, basil, extra virgin olive oil | $24.75 |
LG. Crispy Goat Cheese: herb greens, candied pecans, dried currants, house-made shallot vinaigrette | $13.50 |
14" Original Cheese | $17.50 |
Seasons at Sidley Austin
1501 K Street Northwest, Washington
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MYO Sandwich | $5.50 |
choose your bread, protein and toppings. choose up to 6 toppings including protein. | |
Can Soda | $0.95 |
choose your flavor. | |
MYO Salad | $6.50 |
choose your own lettuce, protein, toppings, and dressing. Choose up to 6 toppings. |
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 |
Tatte Bakery - Foggy Bottom
2129 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Croissant Breakfast Sandwich | $11.25 |
Egg your style, Vermont cheddar, sliced tomato, avocado, and baby arugula on housemade croissant. (680 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg) | |
Crunchy Halloumi Salad | $14.50 |
Mixed baby lettuces, seared halloumi cheese, roasted carrots with sesame, raisins, radish, apples, and crunchy almonds in a tahini vinaigrette. (1180 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Sesame, Tree Nut (Almond)) | |
Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains: Dairy |
Call Your Mother Deli - West End
1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC
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The Pastrami Sun City | $10.50 |
Pastrami, Bodega-style Local Eggs, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey on an Everything bagel. | |
The No-Meat Sun City | $7.00 |
Bodega-Style Local Eggs, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey, on an Everything bagel. | |
CYOB Sandwich | $2.50 |
Create your own toasted bagel sandwich, choose your bagel and schmear! |
Guapo's Restaurant - Georgetown
3050 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Chimichanga | $0.00 |
A large flour tortilla lightly fried and rolled with your preference. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. | |
Carne Asada | $31.95 |
Our fajitas are served sizzling on a hot platter, alongside sauteed green peppers, celery, and Spanish onions. Each order comes with Mexican rice, a la Charra beans, lettuce, guacamole, Pico de gallo, sour cream, and homemade flour tortillas on the side, so you can customize your fajita just the way you like it. | |
Burrito | $0.00 |
Nama Ko - Japanese-Inspired Restaurant & Craft Cocktail Bar
1926 14th Street NW, Washington
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Miso Soup | $10.00 |
Home made miso soup, fresh silken tofu, shiitake mushroom, wakame, scallion. | |
Sake | $5.00 |
Ora king salmon | |
Sake Toro | $8.00 |
Ora king salmon belly |
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 |
SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HOT DOGS • FROZEN YOGURT • CHILI • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street
1213 U St NW, Washington
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Spicy Half-Smoke | $7.99 |
The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce. | |
Junior Dog | $5.29 |
Enjoy our Classic Junior Chili Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our spicy homemade chili sauce. | |
Jumbo Turkey Dog | $7.99 |
Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs 1/4 pound of meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili |
DCCK Cafe at THEARC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington
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Bagel | $1.36 |
available toasted, optional cream cheese | |
Egg and Cheese Sandwich | $2.75 |
Served hot on your choice of bread | |
Coffee 12oz | $2.95 |
Tatte Bakery - West End
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington
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Turkey BLAT | $11.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. Contains: Dairy | |
Chicken Pita | $11.85 |
Roasted chicken breast, tomato, red onion, parsley, baby lettuce, and green herb dressing on pita. (480 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy) |
TACOS
Tequila & Mezcal
3475 14th St NW, Washington
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House Margarita | $12.00 |
Silver tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, served on the rocks | |
Chicken Rancheras Enchiladas | $12.00 |
Salsa ranchera, rice and beans with melted chihuahua cheese. Everything is much better with enchiladas, get yours now! | |
Pupusas | $12.00 |
Become a Professional Pupusa taster with our new flavors. Corn thick griddle cake, Chihuahua cheese with a side of cabbage, home-made sauce, and your protein of choice. |