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
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) |
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 |
Mi Vida Wharf
98 District Square SW, Washington
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Esquites | $6.25 |
Roasted Corn, Chile De Árbol Mayo, Cotija | |
Platanos Fritos | $6.25 |
Fried Plantains, Crema, Cotija | |
Enchiladas Suizas | $17.50 |
Braised Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese |
YASMINE
1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington
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SHISH TAOUK | $13.00 |
Chicken, french fries, pickles, toum. This item is halal. | |
MUHAMMARA | $10.00 |
Red pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses | |
FALAFEL SANDWICH | $12.50 |
Tahina, sahawiq, pickles, salata. |
90 Second Pizza - U Street - 1408 U St NW
1408 U St NW, Washington
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Pepperoni | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Pizza Bianca (White) | $10.99 |
Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, mushroom, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Sausage and Peppers | $10.99 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, bell peppers, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. |
PLANTA Queen - West End
1200 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington
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KIMCHI EGG FRIED RICE | $18.75 |
scallions, pea, sesame doubanjiang sauce | |
THAI LETTUCE WRAPS | $20.25 |
shiitake mushrooms, tofu, lemongrass, crispy rice noodles, cilantro, nuoc cham | |
UDON NOODLES | $25.50 |
truffle mushroom cream (allergies: coconut, gluten, celiac, soy, onion, garlic, mushroom, legume) |
Colada Shop - Dupont
1900 N Street Northwest, Washington
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CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order | |
GOOD FOR YOU MOJITO | $8.95 |
mint, spinach, lime juice, coconut water | |
MOJO PORK BREAKFAST SANDWICH | $9.85 |
mojo pork, scrambled eggs, swiss cheese, cilantro aioli, roll |
Khin's Sushi
202 M St SE, Washington DC
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Crunchy Roll | $9.99 |
Imitation Crab, Cucumber, Avocado | |
Masago | $2.25 |
2 pieces minimum | |
Red Crunchy Dragon Roll | $12.99 |
Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Spicy Mayo, Garlic Sauce, Siracha, Crsipy Crunchies |
DUMPLINGS • SOUPS • RAMEN • NOODLES
Toki Underground - 1234 H ST NE
1234 H St Ne, Washington
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Half Chicken Steam Bun (2pc) | $9.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, seasonal pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 2 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Full Chicken Steam Bun (4pc) | $15.00 |
Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, pickles, cilantro, thai basil, with 4 buns Allergies: dairy, wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, chili, soy | |
Kids Bowl | $12.00 |
tonkotsu broth, noodles, chashu pork and soft egg Allergies: wheat, garlic, onion, sesame, msg, soy, fish powder, mushroom |
Call Your Mother Deli - PARK VIEW LOCATION
3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC
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Latte | $4.50 |
Espresso, steamed Milk and a touch of foam. | |
The Bacon Sun City | $10.50 |
Liberty Delight Farm Bacon, Bodega-Style Local Eggs, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey, on an Everything bagel. | |
The Mountain View | $10.00 |
Bodega-style Egg, Latke, American + Cheddar Cheese, Mashed Avocado on a Plain bagel. |
City Tap House
901 9th St NW, Washington
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Nashville Hot Cauliflower | $14.00 |
crispy fried, city tap hot sauce, ranch. | |
City Tap Prime Burger | $20.00 |
brioche bun, American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, red onion, pickles. | |
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | $19.00 |
pickles, lettuce, hand cut fries |
Gatsby
1205 Half Street Southeast, Washington
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RUTHIE'S RUEBEN | $11.99 |
Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Grilled Marble Rye | |
HERBERT'S FAVE | $11.99 |
Pastrami, Lettuce, Tomato, Russian Dressing, Marble Rye | |
UNCLE BOBBY | $11.99 |
Chicken Salad, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Challah |
J&J Pizza at Crooked Run's Union Market Taproom
550 Morse Street Northeast, Washington
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Hot Hawaiian | $24.00 |
Fresh pineapple, fresh jalapenos, sriracha bacon | |
12 Wings | $19.50 |
Big, crispy wings served with celery and your choice of ranch or blue cheese. | |
Mozzarella Sticks | $9.25 |
Fresh mozzarella cheese, extra crispy and gluten free! Served with marinara. |
New Heights Restaurant - 2317 Calvert Street NW
2317 Calvert Street NW, Washington
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Pan SearedHalibut | $38.00 |
Jasmine Rice, Coconut Broth, Broccolini | |
Shrimp Fettucini | $30.00 |
Creamy Creole Shrimp Fettuccini Garlic, Onion, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Parmesan cheese | |
Truffle Fries | $12.00 |
Truffle Fries with Jalapeno and Truffle Aioli |
SOUPS • SALADS
Dacha Navy Yard- the best beer garden in Washington, DC...
79 Potomac Avenue SE, Washington
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Veggie Burger | $19.00 |
poblano pepper, avocado, pepper jack cheese, creole mustard, fried onions, kalbi sauce | |
Hickory Bacon Burger | $22.00 |
double patty, hickory BBQ sauce, bacon, American cheese, LTO, pickles, fries | |
Hennepin Saison | Ommegang | $6.00 |
7.7% ABV | Artfully spiced with coriander, ginger, orange peel and grains of paradise, its champagne-like effervescence leads to a crisp, dry finish, delighting discerning drinkers everywhere. |
Hanks Oyster Bar--Dupont Circle
1624 Q St NW Suite 100, Washington
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Eastern Shore Crab Dip | $17.00 |
Served with Tortilla Chips | |
Fried Oyster Dinner | $26.00 |
Fried oysters served with tartar sauce, Old Bay fries and coleslaw. | |
Fried Oysters | $17.00 |
9 Golden Fried Oysters Served with Tartar Sauce. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
French Fries | $7.00 |
twice fried and served with house made ketchup | |
Honey Hot Chicken | $12.50 |
Our famous fried Honey-Hot chicken sandwich with bleu cheese dressing, shredded lettuce, and pickles. |
Sushi Ogawa
2100 Connecticut Ave NW #100, Washington
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Take Sushi Assortment | $48.00 |
Matsu Sushi Assortment | $60.00 |
Tuna Maki Roll (Tekka) | $10.00 |
Moruss Seafood and Crab House
2902 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington
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Mo's Garlic Butter Blue Crab Tray | $42.00 |
1 dozen steamed crabs topped with Mo's house garlic butter sauce | |
#1 - Mo's Crab Fries | $15.99 |
Crispy French Fries topped with Maryland crab meat, gooey cheese whiz, Mo's house crab sauce, & old bay seasoning. Oven toasted for cheesy goodness that warms the soul | |
Crab Sauce | |
8 ounces of Mo's Famous Crab Dipping Sauce. Can dip with anything! (Seafood & Chicken) |
EMMY SQUARED: Shaw (DC)
1924 8th Street Northwest, Washington
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Brussels Sprouts Salad | $12.00 |
serves 2-3. pickled red onion, cashew, blue cheese, dried cherries, miso dressing | |
Le Big Matt | $18.19 |
1/2 lb double-stack beef patties, American cheese, Sammy Sauce, greens & pickles on a pretzel bun! | |
Seoul Mate | $0.00 |
vegan spicy kimchi, sausage, peppers, mushrooms |
Chopsmith - Noma
300 M St NE, Washington
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Classic Burger | $13.00 |
6 oz beef patty (served medium) on a brioche bun, house-made burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, caramelized onion, pickles, cheddar & american cheese | |
Chopsmith Sandwich | $11.00 |
toasted multigrain bread, two fried eggs, bacon, spinach, roasted tomato, swiss cheese | |
Buddha | $15.00 |
quinoa, spinach, seasonal vegetable, sweet potato, avocado, cauliflower salad, pumpkin seeds, lemon tahini dressing |
SANDWICHES
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW, Washington
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Chive & Goat Cheese Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. | |
NC Country Ham | $10.00 |
Thick salty NC ham, 2 organic eggs, cheddar cheese and mayo on a bolillo roll. Substitute ham for tomato (vegetarian) or for bacon. | |
Sausage & Cheddar Biscuit Sammie | $7.00 |
Savory buttermilk biscuit with ingredients baked right in. Served with an organic fried egg & mayo. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy
2036 G St NW, Washington
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Bison Tots | $15.00 |
Tonic's Tater Tots topped with grilled chicken, Bernie's spicy wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, diced tomatoes, and chives | |
You're a Peach Pizza! | $15.50 |
homemade pizza dough topped with grilled peaches, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, red onions, fresh basil | |
Double Trouble Burger | $16.00 |
beef & chorizo burger patty, cotija cheese, grilled pineapple, ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomato. Cooked well done |
Doro Soul Food
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes | $5.00 |
Drizzled with timiz peppercorn gravy | |
Collard Greens | $5.00 |
Braised with smoked turkey & Ethiopian spice blend | |
Fried Doro Plate - 3 pc | $13.00 |
Mix of white & dark meat. Buttermilk marinade with traditional fried chicken and Ethiopian spices. Served with a black cumin qibe-drenched cornbread. |
Mecho's Dominican Kitchen
2450 Market St. NE, Washington DC
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Mofongo Chicharron Cerdo | $15.50 |
Fried & mashed green plantain, with garlic sauce. Served with Pork Belly | |
Sancocho Grande | $0.00 |
Try a hearty bowl of the classic Dominican soup, featuring Beef, Chicken, Plantains, Potatoes, Carrots, Yuca & Yautia (Taro/Malanga). With Arroz Blanco (White Rice) | |
Chicharron de Pollo | $15.75 |
(Fried Chicken with Tostones) - (not Gluten Free). |
Judy Restaurant
2212 14th St NW, Washington
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Pupusa | $0.00 |
Priced by quantity of pupusas | |
Queso Dip | $9.00 |
Bag of Chips included. | |
Pollo Saltado | $17.00 |
Makers Union - Cathedral Commons
3701 Newark Street Northwest, Washington
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Makers Burger | $18.00 |
chargrilled 8oz creekstone angus burger (or impossible burger +$2), bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles on warm brioche with choice of cheese and french fries | |
Fried Calamari | $16.00 |
semolina breaded and crispy fried, charred lemon aioli | |
Makers Meat Flatbread | $16.00 |
crushed tomatoes, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, buffalo mozzarella |
Call Your Mother - Georgetown
3428 O St NW, Washington
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The No-Meat Sun City | $7.00 |
Bodega-Style Egg, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey, on an Everything bagel. | |
The Mountain View | $10.00 |
Bodega-style Egg, Latke, American + Cheddar Cheese, Mashed Avocado on a Plain bagel. | |
CYM Schmearz | $0.00 |
1/2 pints. We recommend at least two 1/2 pints per baker’s dozen. |
Motown Square - POS - 1819 7th St NW
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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OG (8) | $26.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, crushed tomatoes, basil. (VG) | |
Pepperoni (8) | $28.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, crushed tomatoes. | |
Motor City (8) | $30.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, sliced spicy sausage, ricotta, hot honey, crushed tomatoes, parsley. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1311 F St NW, Washington
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Shawarma Squash & Feta Bowl | $11.95 |
Shawarma Butternut Squash (NEW!), Saffron Rice, Purple Cabbage, Lemony Brussels Sprouts (NEW!), Pickled Onions, Spicy Feta, Red S'hug Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Roti Spice | |
Chicken Fattoush Salad | $11.95 |
Chicken Roti, Romaine, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pita Chips, Olives, Pomegranate Vinaigrette (NEW!), Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
Build Your Own Pita | $11.95 |
Choice of Pita, Choice of Double Main, Choice of Sides/Toppings/Spreads, Choice of Sauces, and Roti Spice |