Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Peruvian fare like ceviche & seafood in a modern space with open kitchen, counter seating & patio.
15 locals recommend
Ocopa
1324 H St NEPeruvian fare like ceviche & seafood in a modern space with open kitchen, counter seating & patio.
Food and fashion marketplace featuring java, street food & fashion from DC-based businesses.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEFood and fashion marketplace featuring java, street food & fashion from DC-based businesses.
Relaxed, white-tiled bistro serving up a farm-to-table menu of creative New American small plates. Recently featured as one of the top five best new restaurants to try in DC.
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NERelaxed, white-tiled bistro serving up a farm-to-table menu of creative New American small plates. Recently featured as one of the top five best new restaurants to try in DC.
Historic spot attracts locals & celebrities for the spicy hot dogs, chili-cheese fries & milkshakes.
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEHistoric spot attracts locals & celebrities for the spicy hot dogs, chili-cheese fries & milkshakes.
If you are down near the Mall, this is a traditional DC favorite - "The Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington's oldest saloon, was founded in 1856."
152 locals recommend
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWIf you are down near the Mall, this is a traditional DC favorite - "The Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington's oldest saloon, was founded in 1856."
&pizza is a Washington, DC-based brand known for gourmet handmade pies and inventive flavor combinations.
210 locals recommend
&pizza
1118 H St NE&pizza is a Washington, DC-based brand known for gourmet handmade pies and inventive flavor combinations.
Popular but snug Asian-fusion eatery known for ramen noodle soups, dumplings, sake & cocktails. "Tiny Taiwanese-style restaurant serves ramen and dumplings with a heavy dose of cool." -Washington Post
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEPopular but snug Asian-fusion eatery known for ramen noodle soups, dumplings, sake & cocktails. "Tiny Taiwanese-style restaurant serves ramen and dumplings with a heavy dose of cool." -Washington Post
My favorite new restaurant in DC! Chef Jeremiah Langhorne serves Mid-Atlantic cuisine at this rustic spot set in a former row house.
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWMy favorite new restaurant in DC! Chef Jeremiah Langhorne serves Mid-Atlantic cuisine at this rustic spot set in a former row house.
My favorite coffeeshop! Trendy neighborhood coffeehouse offers house-roasted espresso in a sleek, industrial-chic interior.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWMy favorite coffeeshop! Trendy neighborhood coffeehouse offers house-roasted espresso in a sleek, industrial-chic interior.
Good low price lunch option near sightseeing. Teaism is three asian inspired tea houses and restaurant in Washington DC and and online teashop selling loose leaf teas, teaware and gift items
21 locals recommend
Teaism Penn Quarter
400 8th St NWGood low price lunch option near sightseeing. Teaism is three asian inspired tea houses and restaurant in Washington DC and and online teashop selling loose leaf teas, teaware and gift items
Famous local low price lunch spot near sightseeing. Small menu featuring Yucatán-style tacos, burritos & more from morning to night
122 locals recommend
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastFamous local low price lunch spot near sightseeing. Small menu featuring Yucatán-style tacos, burritos & more from morning to night
Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.
322 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWSpanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.
Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
14 locals recommend
FIG & OLIVE
934 Palmer Alley NWUpscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
French bistro with local riffs on Daniel Boulud's iconic dishes, plus a large beer & wine selection.
8 locals recommend
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
931 H St NWFrench bistro with local riffs on Daniel Boulud's iconic dishes, plus a large beer & wine selection.
Old-world gelato crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
72 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
1418 14th St NWOld-world gelato crafted with locally sourced ingredients.
A modern counter-serve spot for shawarma, falafel, fries & other Lebanese street food. Good for a quick/cheap bite.
19 locals recommend
Shawafel
1322 H Street NortheastA modern counter-serve spot for shawarma, falafel, fries & other Lebanese street food. Good for a quick/cheap bite.
The other, closer, version of my favorite coffee shop. My favorite drink is the Black and Tan without ice.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWThe other, closer, version of my favorite coffee shop. My favorite drink is the Black and Tan without ice.
Indian food, with many vegetarian options, served in cozy digs where customers write on the walls. Good-sized portions and quality food for a reasonable price.
148 locals recommend
Indigo
243 K St NEIndian food, with many vegetarian options, served in cozy digs where customers write on the walls. Good-sized portions and quality food for a reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wines by the glass & nibbles like charcuterie and custom grill cheeses in a rustic-chic space with a date-night vibe.
54 locals recommend
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street NortheastWines by the glass & nibbles like charcuterie and custom grill cheeses in a rustic-chic space with a date-night vibe.
Nice food or bar option near sightseeing. Hip bar & restaurant serving charcuterie, meat-centric American chow & drinks in brick-walled digs.
6 locals recommend
The Partisan
709 D St NWNice food or bar option near sightseeing. Hip bar & restaurant serving charcuterie, meat-centric American chow & drinks in brick-walled digs.
Mid-price food or bar option near sightseeing- large menu. Trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs.
75 locals recommend
The Hamilton
600 14th St NWMid-price food or bar option near sightseeing- large menu. Trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs.
Excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, near sightseeing. Co-op-owned American eatery dishing out market-driven comfort cuisine along with rustic-chic style.
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWExcellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, near sightseeing. Co-op-owned American eatery dishing out market-driven comfort cuisine along with rustic-chic style.
Romantic wine bar/bistro offering small plates & entrees. Outside, there's a patio with bocce court.
52 locals recommend
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWRomantic wine bar/bistro offering small plates & entrees. Outside, there's a patio with bocce court.
Hip hangout boasting a first floor British pub, second floor lounge & a large roof deck with 2 bars.
101 locals recommend
Brixton
901 U St NWHip hangout boasting a first floor British pub, second floor lounge & a large roof deck with 2 bars.
Sleek space with dark lighting offering up Prohibition-era cocktails & a charming outdoor patio.
103 locals recommend
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWSleek space with dark lighting offering up Prohibition-era cocktails & a charming outdoor patio.
Gourmet bar food like mussels & a diverse beer list served in a pocket-sized space.
169 locals recommend
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEGourmet bar food like mussels & a diverse beer list served in a pocket-sized space.
This moody throwback bar serves Prohibition-style cocktails, plus local beers & wines & snacks.
Brick & Mortar
918 F St NWThis moody throwback bar serves Prohibition-style cocktails, plus local beers & wines & snacks.
Stylish chain serving creative burgers & elevated pub grub, plus craft beers & bourbons.
9 locals recommend
b DC Penn Quarter
801 Pennsylvania Avenue NWStylish chain serving creative burgers & elevated pub grub, plus craft beers & bourbons.
Everything Else
Union Market
1309 5th St NEHistorical artisan market, great place for brunch and browsing.