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Downtown DC Dining Guide
Kaz Sushi Bistro is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

1. Kaz Sushi Bistro

8.2
1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 72 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Everything here is delicious, especially the Ebi (shrimp), Hawaiian Walu and Japanese Tai Snapper with kinome.

Zentan is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

2. Zentan

6.9
1155 14th St NW (at Massachusetts Ave.), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: For lunch, get the delicious Pork Belly Bowl, it's made with braised pork belly, seasonal mushrooms, semi-poached egg and matsuda rice.

Lincoln is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

3. Lincoln

8.4
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Not so healthy, but delicious Southwest Chicken Cobb: blackened chicken, applewood-smoked bacon lardon, shredded jack cheese, sweet corn, roasted red peppers, avocado and chipotle lime vinaigrette.

Siroc is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

4. Siroc

7.1
915 15th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 24 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: If you're looking for something on the healthier side but still filling, get the Arrugola Salad, it's made with flank steak, Gorgonzola, beets, pine nuts and lemon-pepper vinaigrette.

Stoney's On L is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

5. Stoney's On L

2101 L St NW Ste 103 (at 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 19 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: 5 reasons to get the Texas Burger: cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, and cilantro lime slaw. Not to mention they'll cook it to a perfect medium-rare for you!

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

6. Bobby's Burger Palace

2121 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 141 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Dallas burger with beer-battered onion rings and a pistachio shake is a winning combo!

GRK Fresh Greek is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

7. GRK Fresh Greek

8.0
2121 H St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · George Washington University · 12 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They make a solid Greek salad full of all thr traditional ingredients tossed with extra virgin olive oil, kalamata vinegar and large chunks of Greek feta, get some chicken yeero to top it off!

Bolt Burgers is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

8. Bolt Burgers

1010 Massachusetts Ave NW (11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 23 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Mr. Truffleupagus Burger is a good choice: sea salt & fresh ground pepper, truffle pecorino cheese, roasted shallot & sweet garlic relish with grilled field mushrooms. Only drawback is overcooked beef

Anthem is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

9. Anthem

6.0
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Looking for a solid burger? Get the Hot Shoppe Classic - Mighty Mo Burger with two beef patties and mighty mo sauce on a sesame brioche with a side of onion rings.

Woodward Table is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

10. Woodward Table

1426 H St. NW (at 15th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 65 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Provençale sandwich at WTF is fantastic, it's packed with grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, basil, olive/sundried-tomato pesto and peppers on house-baked bread

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

11. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.8
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Fried Chicken BLT is a great sandwich balancing the savoriness of the fries chicken and bacon with the sweetness of the doughnut bun.

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

12. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must try the Good Burger with blue cheese, jalapeño onion marmalade, shredded lettuce with A-1 aioli and of course bacon on the side.

Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

13. Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

8.4
1916 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 42 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Want one of those cool flower designs on your latte? Then this is your place! The coffee is great too.

Bourbon Coffee is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

14. Bourbon Coffee

7.7
2101 L St NW (btwn 21st & 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 57 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great coffee shop where they source their coffee from Rawandan bourbon beans.

Naan & Beyond is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

15. Naan & Beyond

1710 L St NW (btwn 17th St NW & Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 27 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Stick with the savory, food coma-inducing Tandoori Lamb Tikka Naan Wrap with tender boneless pieces of marinated tandoori lamb with cabbage, tomatoes, and mayo.

Rural Society is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

16. Rural Society

1177 15th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Argentinian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 18 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Solid downtown lunch option. Get the delicious Pollo Asado sandwich made with wood-grilled chicken with merkén aïoli, lettuce, tomato, and pecorino with a side of housemade chips.

&pizza is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

17. &pizza

1400 K St Nw (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 47 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Kiss & Fire is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, it comes with spicy tomato, quattro formaggi blend, ricotta spread, meatballs, local mushroom blend and strawberry balsamic. Get it!

SKWR Kabobline is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

18. SKWR Kabobline

1400 K St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 8 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great lunch spot to feast on rice bowls loaded w/ eggplant, yogurt & cucumber, and olivieh spreads, topped with chicken and beef chunk kabob, and finished off with salata, peynir, & yogurt with mint.

Wicked Waffle is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

19. Wicked Waffle

1712 I (Eye) St. NW (btwn 17th & 18th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 54 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Peking Duck is a delicious combination of a crispy waffle, savory duck meat, and sweet hoisin sauce.

Taylor Gourmet is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

20. Taylor Gourmet

1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Dixon Street Sandwich is just delicious: Roast pork, peppered ham, hot capicola, hoagie spread and sweet provolone

BLT Steak is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

21. BLT Steak

1625 I Street NW (btwn 16th & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 81 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Wagyu Hamburger is killer! Prepared with a fried egg, pastrami, and cheddar cheese!

Cafe Mozart is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

22. Cafe Mozart

1331 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
German Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 60 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The delicious and massive Fried Pig Knuckle on top of sauerkraut and potatoes is a must order item but it's only available during Oktoberfest.

Sax is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

23. Sax

7.2
734 11th St NW (at H St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Go there on Mondays for Burlesque Mondays, $39 prix fixe menu. Totally worth it.

Noodles On 11 is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

24. Noodles On 11

6.9
1100 New York Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The pho is pretty good here, very large portions. I recommend the combination pho.

RareSweets is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

25. RareSweets

963 Palmer Alley NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great new bakery/dessert shop in CityCenter serving delicious La Colombe coffee and some delectable sweets. Coconut macaroon and chocolate chip cookies are a must try!

Milk Bar is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

26. Milk Bar

1090 I St NW (at New York Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 54 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Need a cure for a case of the Mondays? Grab a latte with the addictive Bagel Bomb and Egg & Cheddar Bomb!

PoppaBox is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

27. PoppaBox

6.9
1928 I St. NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Poppa Bear waffle sandwich doesn't mess around! Loaded with fried chicken breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, provolone, and topped with chipotle sauce. Go get it!

Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

28. Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar

513 13th Street NW (The Warner Theatre Building), Washington, D.C.
Pub · 16 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Start your meal off with Pot Pie Fritters: ​chicken, carrots, onions, celery, panko, sage sausage gravy, and petit herbs.

The Prime Rib is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

29. The Prime Rib

7.7
2020 K St NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 25 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must order the namesake dish. A perfect 22 oz. full cut prime rib, prepared rare.

GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

30. GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar

6.4
1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Fast Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 30 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Can't go wrong with the delicious Kim-Cheese-Steak.

Sichuan Pavilion is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

31. Sichuan Pavilion

7.9
1814 K St NW (at 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 50 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Twice-Cooked Pork should be called twice ordered pork it is so good!

Loeb's New York Deli is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

32. Loeb's New York Deli

7.6
1712 I St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Among other great things, this DC institution makes a great Italian sub!

Veloce is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

33. Veloce

1828 L St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 3 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Delicious quick-fire pizza by the people behind Pizzeria Paradiso. Make your own pizza like we did topped with bacon, eggs, sweet potatoes & mushrooms.

Bozzelli's Italian Deli is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

34. Bozzelli's Italian Deli

6.1
1025 Vermont Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Opt for the tasty and colorful Italian Sub, you will not be disappointed!

Woodward Takeout Food is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

35. Woodward Takeout Food

1426 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Chick Chick is a great sandwich made with crispy fried chicken breast, bread & butter pickles, bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise, and a cranberry relish which gives it a delicious & unique flavor.

Rice Bar is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

36. Rice Bar

7.8
1015 15th St NW (btwn K & L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Order the colorful and equally tasty Kalbi Bibimbap, don't forget to throw in some extra kimchi for even more flavor!

Edgar Bar & Kitchen is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

37. Edgar Bar & Kitchen

6.4
1127 Connecticut Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This place knocks it out of the park with a perfectly seasoned and prepared roasted chicken with asparagus, roasted carrots, & a divine salsa verde.

Yafa Grille is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

38. Yafa Grille

6.5
1400 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the tender Steak Shawarma marinated in traditional spices & herbs then roasted and topped with cabbage salad, sumac onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, tzatziki, red hot pepper mix, and spicy cilantro.

Modern Market is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

39. Modern Market

6.1
1010 Vermont Ave NW Ste 102, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 2 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Diablo Sandwich has got a nice kick to it! Made with grilled steak, roasted cabbage jalapeno slaw, gochujang aioli, & fresh lime on ciabatta.

Pennsylvania 6 DC is one of Downtown DC Dining Guide.

40. Pennsylvania 6 DC

1350 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 18 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Opt for the tender and succulent Red Wine Braised Short Rib at served with snap peas, fava beans, arugula pesto, & veal jus.