DC
Etete Ethiopian Cuisine is one of DC.

1. Etete Ethiopian Cuisine

1942 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 41 tips and reviews
Georgia Brown's is one of DC.

2. Georgia Brown's

8.4
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews
Local 16 is one of DC.

3. Local 16

1602 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 86 tips and reviews
Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of DC.

4. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips and reviews

5. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Toki Underground is one of DC.

6. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 180 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's worth the wait for a bowl of the Taiwanese-style ramen that includes varieties like curry chicken and kimchi. Dumplings here are also well worth a try. [Eater 38 Member]

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

7. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

8. Room 11

3234 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Columbia Heights · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Despite a major expansion, Room 11 still remains intimate, but now that they've taken over the former Jeans N Things space next door, Room 11 has an entire bar focused on aperitifs and digestifs.

9. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews

10. Pho 75

8.8
1721 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St), Arlington, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Colonial Village · 131 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cash-only and cafeteria-style, Pho 75 is consistently lauded for the flavors of its beef broth. It's also a lunchtime favorite for nearby office workers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Cork is one of DC.

11. Cork

1720 14th St NW (btw R & S), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 59 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The restaurant is known for its wine list, and the rotating, curated flights are a good opportunity to sample some of the more usual selections from it. [Eater 38 Member]

Jaleo is one of DC.

12. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 253 tips and reviews
Izakaya Seki is one of DC.

13. Izakaya Seki

8.7
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews
Daikaya is one of DC.

14. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews
Ripple is one of DC.

15. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ripple is known for its impressive wine list, thoughtful cocktails and small but impressive menu. Marjorie Meek-Bradley has continued the restaurant's focus on local ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]

Rose's Luxury is one of DC.

16. Rose's Luxury

9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

EaterEater: National Eater 38 member: Crumbled pork sausage blanketed with lychees, coconut cream, red onion spears, and herbs dazzled in the spring with its floral, tropical flavors. Read more.

17. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]

Sushiko is one of DC.

18. Sushiko

8.7
5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
DCity Smokehouse is one of DC.

19. DCity Smokehouse

8.7
203 Florida Ave NW (2nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · LeDroit Park · 58 tips and reviews
Hank's Oyster Bar is one of DC.

20. Hank's Oyster Bar

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 43 tips and reviews
Illy Coffee House is one of DC.

21. Illy Coffee House

1143 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 39 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of DC.

22. Blue Duck Tavern

8.7
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 200 tips and reviews
Westend Bistro is one of DC.

23. Westend Bistro

1190 22nd Street, N.W. (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · West End · 27 tips and reviews