The District

1. Bayou

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 25th & 26th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West End · 55 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: TB's hawking everything from po' boys to "St. Charles Fried Oysters", and live-tuning light jazz Thurs-Saturday evenings. Go for both. Read more.

2. Busboys and Poets

1025 5th St NW (at K St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 298 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: Named after the poet Langston Hughes, this restaurant/bookstore/fair-trade market is a favorite hangout among NPR staffers.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of The District.

3. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
9:30 Club is one of The District.

4. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

6. The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

601 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Chinatown · 64 tips and reviews

Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins: Redskins fans wear your jerseys. Rumor has it that people in other jerseys may receive a longer wait..

Baby Wale is one of The District.

7. Baby Wale

1124 9th St NW (btw L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 33 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Sietsema: Every $7 bowl of soup is a score. Chicken for two is roasted to order (requires 45 mins). Brined in garlic, thyme, black peppercorns and lemon peel, the three-pounder makes fabulous eating. Read more.

ChurchKey is one of The District.

8. ChurchKey

8.6
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews
Ted's Bulletin is one of The District.

9. Ted's Bulletin

8.9
1818 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 202 tips and reviews