In this bright and beachy Adams Morgan bar where oysters rule, daring diners can opt for something less familiar: fried smelts with vinegar-soaked peppers and "Jersey sauce." Read more.
The cuisine (Southern cookout) and decor (barrels, barn doors) might seem a little rustic here, we can assure you that the attention to detail is anything but. Read more.
Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.
It would be easy just to drink dinner at this dashing attraction in Cleveland Park, where the sophisticated cocktails and carefully curated wine list elevate Ripple.
Great tacos, drinks, and desert. Try the Oaxaca Old Fashioned, lengua tacos, and orange/mescal popsicle.
Try the mezze rigatoni, house-made dry pasta, with fennel sausage ragu made with local pork, toasted fennel seed, pepper and floral fennel pollen. The popular dish is both familiar and unfussy. Read more.
This Palisades restaurant has its own fish market. And a happy hour from 4-7 pm Mon-Fri has amazing drink specials. So stop in for a drink and a pound of the freshest seafood in town.
Every neighborhood deserves an Et Voila!, a source of Belgian steamed mussels and beer-based beef stew that is priced for regular workdays.
What a unique place! It's a clothes store in front, restaurant in back. The food is incredibly well prepared and combines interesting flavors. The leek buns were my favorite!
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.
The small plates menu changes often, but includes favorites likea chicken liver pate and a stinging nettle quiche. To drink, try the Ruffled Shirt or the boozy Cuba Libre float. [Eater 38 Member]
The theme here is Street Foods from around the world in small plates to share, and they do a great job at execution! Now open for weekend Brunch as well!
A cozy French spot, perfect for date night. The wine list is extensive and high quality. The fried chicken coq au vin, leeks Dijonaise and arctice char are on our must-try list. Read more.
Wonderful addition to Historic Shaw and unique dining experience. All tables overlook the kitchen and chefs.The biscuit was unreal and we loved our porkey fish and rib eye. Menu changes daily.
True to its name, this Spanish retreat in Logan Circle can be noisy as a "stadium" at full tilt. But good small plates and sherry cocktails are worth any ruckus.
This pizza is super legit, and their atmosphere is wonderful. Try to come on a weeknight when it's not as busy and easier to get a table!
With its small plates and fresh fish, this serene Japanese restaurant, just 40 seats on two floors, attracts Japanese speakers in droves.
Mix and match to your heart's content. Everything was solid, but the highlights were the chicken (worth the wait), the shrimp boudin, the beets, and the chocolate chip cookie soufflés for desert.
Can’t make up your mind over which tequila to try? Get a tasting flight of three selections laid out on a wooden paddleboard with a shot of tangy sangrita. Via CityEats.com Read more.
If you feel like going to Brooklyn style avant garde restaurant in Washington Dc, this is the place. One of the most genuine menus I have ever seen. Very good wine selection!
The Sushi is the best downtown. And the District wings are the best chicken wings and Mumbo Sauce that money can buy. No need to ask them to fry them hard. They're fried to perfection
Very warm and cozy ambience and is great for a date. Every dish we had was interesting and delicious. Try to sit near the open kitchen.
If you don't want to way for hours to get a table, go on a weeknight when it's raining. They open at 5:30 so make sure to get there by 5:00 to get in line. 4:30 if it's a nice day or the weekend.
The Stamina Spicy Ramen will be the highlight of your excellent meal here. This fiery ramen is topped with sliced pork, scallion, garlic, ginger, and a poached egg in a delicious miso broth.
The Bitches say: A, for an awesome Mexican brunch with spectacular cocktails and chill vibes among the bright, Latin art and high ceilings. Order the French toast. Read more.
Nice view, perfect for a warm spring/summer day. Gets packed and they have limited space if you aren't getting food as well.
Head to Eat The Rich for a “locals only” happy hour. Here you’ll find $1 oysters and constantly changing drink specials. Usually, they offer highballs for $7, $11 classic cocktails, and $9 wine. Read more.
The Bitches say: A. Sally’s Middle Name is sunny H Street farm-to-table spot with a frequently-changing, inventive New American menu. Try it for casual dates and with very small groups of friends. Read more.
