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Iconic D.C. Tastes
Marvin is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

1. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews

Nushy S.Nushy SC: Several floors with great food downstairs, dancing, mingling and a great rooftop deck with a nice selection of beers. Interesting mix of people.

Mellow Mushroom is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

2. Mellow Mushroom

2436 18th St NW (btwn Belmont & Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Adams Morgan · 94 tips and reviews

Felix R.Felix Rrd: Make sure to go a bit early if you want a spot on the amazing rooftop, you'll be put on a waiting list and notified by text message.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

3. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.6
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: An enormous whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from the owners of Bourbon, Jack Rose features an expansive rooftop deck and a dining room/bar offering more than 700 kinds of Scotch and bourbon. Read more.

Surfside is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

4. Surfside

2444 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Glover Park · 74 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Bouknight: Note: Large, accommodating rooftop with a full bar. Quick and excellent tex-mex food including tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Acapulco is worth a trip

Zengo is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

5. Zengo

781 7th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim McClure: Bottomless brunch for $40 on weekends comes with unlimited drinks (mimosas, BMs, sangria) and unlimited small plates 😮

El Centro D.F. is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

6. El Centro D.F.

1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 148 tips and reviews

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: Bottomless brunch on the roof! Egg & cheese taco + churros = 👌 brunch

Medium Rare is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

7. Medium Rare

8.4
3500 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Cleveland Park · 96 tips and reviews

Lindsay D.Lindsay D.: Bottomless Sunday brunch for $25, need I say more? The steak and eggs is wonderful! Be sure to make a reservation, this is a very popular place!

Lavagna is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

8. Lavagna

7.8
539 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Maccarone-Reed: Great unlimited mimosa brunch spot.

9. Ted's Bulletin

8.8
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Shifman: delicious and varied breakfast food. Try the White Russian milkshake! it's as strong as regular cocktail

The Diner is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

10. The Diner

7.5
2453 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Adams Morgan · 188 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex G: The adult milkshakes are boozily delicious.

Burger, Tap & Shake is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

11. Burger, Tap & Shake

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · George Washington University · 167 tips and reviews

Derek J.Derek Jones: The best meal is a Big Daddy burger, sweet potato fries, and an adult milkshake of your choosing.

Satellite Room is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

12. Satellite Room

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Diner · U-Street · 71 tips and reviews

Josh H.Josh Higgins: Great boozy milkshakes and large portions.

Keren Restaurant is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

13. Keren Restaurant

1780 Florida Ave NW (18th & U Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 51 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: So cheap, so filling. Keren special with beef easily feeds two. Be prepared to wait if you go at peak hours, the place is tiny and popular.

Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

14. Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant

7.5
1114 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Vegetarian platter with 16 items serves 3-4 easily. I actively crave injera so this is heaven. Don't be a noob and eat with a knife & fork. Eat with your hands!

Ethiopic is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

15. Ethiopic

7.9
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

CaraCara: Great place for Ethiopian outside the U St. area. A little fancier/pricier than most Ethiopian places, but always fantastic. Both vegetarian & meat dishes are equally delicious.

Zenebech Injera is one of Iconic D.C. Tastes.

16. Zenebech Injera

608 T St NW (at Florida Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 39 tips and reviews

Annie M.Annie MD: Wonderful spice, great portions and the owner told us when he thought we were ordering more than we could eat and spending too much money! I love honest places.