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
Pho Viet USA (U STREET) - 1506 U STREET NW
1506 U STREET NW, Washington
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B23. Vietnamese Ham Banh Mi | $12.50 |
9-inch sub served with Vietnamese Pork Ham, butter, cucumbers, Vietnamese pickles, green peppers, soy sauce and a small bowl of soup (veggie of chicken) | |
A4. Spring rolls with Tofu (3 rolls) | $6.00 |
Fried rolls, shallots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, fried tofu, served with sweet and sour garlic fish sauce | |
A3. Spring rolls with Ground Pork (3 rolls) | $6.00 |
Fried rolls, shallots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, ground pork, served with sweet and sour garlic fish sauce |
FRENCH FRIES
JACKIE is a restaurant home to the James Beard nominated chef Jerome Grant.
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington
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Butternut Squash Soup | $12.00 |
vegetable broth, clove, cinnamon, labneh | |
Jackie Burger | $19.00 |
8oz custom blend patty, special sauce, pickles, crispy fries | |
Lobster & crab flan | $18.00 |
Maine lobster soup, brandy, lobster meat, crispy parsnips |
Aladdin House of Kabob & Gyros - 2132 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
2132 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Wings & Fries | $10.99 |
Spicy Chicken Kabob | $13.99 |
8" Steak and Cheese | $9.99 |
WRAPS • PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Muncheez - Georgetown
1071 Wisconsin ave NW, Washington DC
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Muncheez Cheesesteak | $12.45 |
Grilled Beef, mozzarella cheese, sumac onions & garlic mayo | |
Chicken and Cheese | $12.45 |
Grilled chicken, mozarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and garlic mayo | |
Beef Shawarma.. | $11.45 |
Tomatoes, Sumac Onions, Mint, Pickles & Tahini |
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) |
Basic Burger - Lenfant
490 L'Enfant PLZ SW STE 806, Washington
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Basic BACON Cheeseburger | $10.49 |
1/3lb certified angus beef patty grilled to perfection. Served with crispy bacon, crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced red onion, and our signature Basic sauce all on a toasted brioche bun. | |
Beyond Plant Based Burger | $10.99 |
Plant based burger made of peas, rice, and mung bean. Grilled and served with crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced red onion, and our signature Basic sauce all on a toasted brioche bun. Go bunless and no sauce for a gluten free Vegan option | |
Fountain Soda | $2.99 |
Not available for curbside or delivery |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
Duke's Grocery @ Foggy Bottom
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite # 122, Washington
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Taken With Liberty | $17.00 |
chopped ribeye/ swiss/ garlic aioli/ tomato/ red onion/ banana peppers/ arugula/ baguette | |
Proper Burger | $16.00 |
two creekstone farms angus patties/ gouda/ house pickles/charred red onion/ sweet chili sauce/ rockets/ aioli/ brioche | |
Chicken Tikka | $16.00 |
jasmine rice/ spiced curry |
Anju
1805 18th Street NW, Washington
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Bungeoppang | $12.00 |
fish shaped waffle stuffed with red bean, spiced chocolate dip | |
Saewoo Mandu | $18.00 |
shrimp dumplings, buchu butter sauce, sugar snap peas, zucchini | |
Jjajangbap | $28.00 |
fried rice, roasted black bean sauce, beef, shrimp, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, danmuji |
El Rinconcito Cafe Restaurant - 1129 11th Street Northwest
1129 11th Street Northwest, Washington
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Grilled Chicken Breat Burrito | $0.00 |
Flour Tortilla Wrap Filed With Tomato, Onions, Blackbeans, Mixed White Rice With Vegetables, Baked With Shredded Mozzarella And Monterrey Cheese And Red Tomato Sauce | |
Pup. De Queso | $3.65 |
Hand Made Corn Tortilla Stuffed With Your Choice Of Cheese, Chicken, Squash, Pork Or Both, Loroco And Cheese. It Can Also Be Stuffed With Salvadorean Refried Beans And Cheese; Served With Green Cabbage And Marinated With Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Onions, Carrots And Tomato Sauce On Top. | |
Pup. Pollo Con Queso | $3.65 |
Hand Made Corn Tortilla Stuffed With Your Choice Of Cheese, Chicken, Squash, Pork Or Both, Loroco And Cheese. It Can Also Be Stuffed With Salvadorean Refried Beans And Cheese; Served With Green Cabbage And Marinated With Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Onions, Carrots And Tomato Sauce On Top. |
Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SE, Washington
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Guacamole Traditional | $10.00 |
avocado, lime, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, onion | |
Empanada de Pollo | $8.00 |
chicken tinga, peppers, onions, garlic, garnished with pico de gallo | |
Pork Belly al Pastor Taco (1 Taco) | $5.25 |
crispy fried pork belly, candied habanero pineapple, guajillo pepper al pastor aioli |
Love, Makoto
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington
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Nagoya Tantanmen Ramen | $16.00 |
Pork, Chicken and Sesame Broth | Spicy Ground Beef and Pork | Seasoned Bean Sprouts | Spinach | Green Onion | Spice Bomb | Szechaun Oil | Housemade Noodles Contains: Allium • Dairy • Gluten • Pork • Sesame • Shellfish • Soy • Tree Nut | |
Spicy Tuna | $17.00 |
Tuna Tartare | Avocado | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Tokyo Green Onion | Nori | Cajun Spice | Tobanjan Aioli | Spicy Sauce | Sesame Seeds Contains: Allium • Egg • Sesame | |
Tuna Tataki | $18.50 |
Seared Yellowfin Tuna | Arugula | Spinach | Seven Grains Blend | Edamame | Carrot | Seaweed Salad | Avocado | Cucumber | Cherry Tomato | Red Onion | Shio Kombu | Crispy Shallot | Poke Sauce | Carrot-Asian Pear Dressing Contains: Allium • Gluten • Sesame • Soy |
SANDWICHES
Prost
919 5th St NW, Washington
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Schnitzel Sandwich | $14.00 |
Frankfurter Wurstchen | $14.00 |
Prost Sample Platter | $15.00 |
Taqueria Xochi
924 U st nw, Washington
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Beef Quesabirria | $16.50 |
Braised Beef cooked with Mexican chiles, Cheese, Side of Consome, Cilantro, Onions, Handmade tortilla ~~ 3 tacos per order. Complementary - limes, cucumbers, radishes, Salsa Verde and Salsa Morita | |
Esquites | $0.00 |
Corn with epazote and jalapeño topped with mayo, cotija cheese and chile piquin | |
Lamb Quesabirria | $18.50 |
Braised Lamb cooked with Mexican chiles, Cheese, Side of Consome, Cilantro, Onions, Handmade tortilla ~~ 3 tacos per order Complementary - limes, cucumbers, radishes, Salsa Verde and Salsa Morita |
Saya Saltena - 1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite GR07 Washington DC 20006
Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
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Pukacapa | $5.00 |
Spicy cheese empanada | |
3 Cunapes | $5.00 |
Glutten free cheese bread | |
Huminta | $5.00 |
Corn cheese cake in corn husk |
Abunai
1920 L Street Northwest, Washington
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Lomi Salmon | $6.00 |
Smoked and salted salmon mixed with tomatoes, onions, and scallions | |
Kalua Pig & Cabbage | $14.00 |
Shredded pork shoulder and braised red cabbage and onions topped with pineapple bbq sauce, pickled onions, and scallions over your choice of rice or greens and two sides. | |
Chicken Long Rice | $14.00 |
Locally sourced braised chicken, vermicelli noodles, soy sauce, ginger, garlic scallions, over rice or greens |
Exiles Bar
1610 U St. NW, Washington
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Wings | $14.25 |
Chicken wings, deep fried to perfection | |
Exiles Burger | $14.25 |
Provolone cheese, lettuce, house sauce, pickles | |
Pastrami Sandwich | $15.00 |
Pastrami, cheese, saurkraut, house sauce |
Carvings
2021 F Street NW, Washington
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Breakfast Burrito | $6.00 |
Egg, cheddar, choice of protein and choice of bread. | |
Iced Chai | $2.99 |
Bagel | $2.99 |
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
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Garlic Chives Gao | $10.00 |
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) | |
Chili Karaage | $12.00 |
Chinois style fried chicken, spicy chili & garlic sauce, shaoxing wine, toasted sesame seeds, arugula (gluten free - not celiac friendly due to cross contamination of fry oil) | |
Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
Joia Burger - 3213 Mt Pleasant Street
3213 Mt Pleasant Street, Washington
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Tito Al’s Chicharrones medium | $4.00 |
truffle aïoli | $1.00 |
DOUBLE Patty Wagyu Burger | $17.00 |
Eat Brgz
250 7th St. SE, Washington
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $5.00 |
Fried brussel sprouts served with your choice of seasoning | |
Plain Burger | $10.50 |
Traditional burger. | |
Plain Cheeseburger | $10.50 |
Traditional burger with aged cheddar cheese (mixed in) |
PIZZA • PASTA
Lupo Pizzeria
1908 14th Street NW, Washington
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Tiramisù | $10.00 |
Lady Fingers, Mascarpone | |
Tartufata Vegana | $18.00 |
Mozzarella vegana, mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley | |
Pepperoni | $19.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Toscana. |
The Greene Turtle - Washington, DC
1237 First Street, SE, Washington DC
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Tenders Basket | $13.99 |
All-natural chicken, choice of dipping sauce: Honey Mustard, Smoky Sweet BBQ, Chipotle Honey Mustard or Thai Chili | |
Cajun Shrimp Pasta | $19.99 |
Penne, blackened shrimp, cajun alfredo sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, parmesan, pretzel stick | |
Soda | $2.99 |
Daru
1451 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington
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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 |
Stan's Restaurant - Downtown NW
1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC
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Potato Skin | $13.95 |
served with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream | |
Stan's Famous Hamburger | $14.95 |
1/2lb freshly ground beef, grilled and served with french fries | |
Iced Tea | $3.25 |
Guapo's Restaurant - Tenleytown
4515 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington
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Fiesta Salad | $11.95 |
Chicken or Steak Fajitas smothered with barbecue sauce over a bed of Romaine lettuce, Monterrey Jack cheese, flour tortilla chips, red onions, and tomatoes. Tossed in honey mustard. | |
Chile con Queso | $10.95 |
Yellow cheese dip. Served with large corn tortilla chips. | |
Chocolate Tres Leches | $9.95 |
Our classic tres leches with a Chocolate twist. |
Busboys and Poets - 14th & V
2021 14th St 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. |
FRENCH FRIES
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
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Chicken Adobo | $18.00 |
braised chicken thighs in soy sauce, vinegar, black peppercorns, garlic & bay leaves, served with potatoes, bok choy & a side of jasmine rice | |
Pancit Mahal | $35.00 |
flour noodles & rice noodles sautéed with soy sauce, chicken adobo, lechon kawali, shrimp, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, celery & onions (serves 2-3) | |
Fried Spicy Chicken Adobo Wings | $14.00 |
spicy adobo wings served with garlic aioli (8) |
Garden District
1801 14th Street NW, Washington
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fried pickles | $6.00 |
kosher deli pickle spears, breaded and fried. served with a side of our creamy house burger sauce. | |
onion rings | $6.00 |
not your everyday onion rings! light and crispy breading without the heavy greasiness of diner-style onion rings. | |
pickled veggies | $6.00 |
a tangy medley of cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, celery, fennel and onion, pickled in our house brine along with some bread and butter pickles. |
Your Only Friend
1114 9th Street Northwest, Washington
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Caramelized Shallot Dip | $10.00 |
Caramelized shallots, various creams, chives, everything bagel spice, Zapp's Potato chips | |
The RPG | $16.00 |
Char siu roast pork, garlic Duke’s Mayo, Cantonese-style bok choy, hot duck sauce, soft roll | |
The Sub Club | $16.00 |
Smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss, Duke's Mayo, shreddy letty, shaved onions, parm, dill pickles, soft roll |