A solid neighborhood standby, Palena offers both your typical upscale dining room experience plus a more casual cafe where the cheeseburger has a national following. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Everything about Room 11 is tiny, from its menu of small plates to its physical space. But the menu and strong mixology program to match is what draws the neighbors in each night. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Brasserie Beck's bar is always buzzing with after-work crowds sampling its wide selection of Belgian brews and the menu, too, is a good starter for exploring Belgian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It can be to get into the airy dining room at 2 Amys, as the Cleveland Park restaurant has a reputation for its authentic Neapolitan pies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
One of Washington's top spots for power dining given its proximity to the White House. The Italian-influenced seasonal American menu is also beloved by the president. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked away in Glover Park, Sushiko is Washington's oldest Japanese restaurant and still a go-to favorite for sushi in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]
Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]
Oysters, blue shell mussels, fried Ipswich clams and more join entrees like bouillabaisse, skate wing and smoked toro dashi to pretty much cover the gamut of seafood. [Eater 38 Member]
Beyond the handmade pastas and artisanal pizzas, Graffiato has a ham bar, prosecco on tap and, of course, that famous pepperoni sauce from his stint on Top Chef: All Stars. [Eater 38 Member]
All-American is both the culinary and the design emphasis here, and they've got a raw bar, 99 bottles of beer and charcuterie served on pig-shaped boards. [Eater 38 Member]
Grab a number and wait upstairs in the restaurant's sister bar Black Jack, slurping oysters and sampling the cocktail list. [Eater 38 Member]
Buben's Southern-inspired menu has a classic take on shrimp and grits, options like sweetbreads and waffles, & macaroni and cheese dish made with cheddar, goat cheese and smoked ham. [Eater 38 Member]
It's a go-to in the Dupont Circle area, open all the time, w/ a large menu of French classics, cassoulet, tartiflette savoyarde, steak served with bearnaise sauce & killer fries. [Eater 38 Member]
Try the French onion soup, soft pretzels & any of the sausages, perhaps w/ a side of spaetzle. The beer menu features a lot of Belgians, plus four different beer flight options. [Eater 38 Member]
