DC Cheap Eats

1. Shake Shack

8.0

1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Shackburger.

Green Pig Bistro is one of DC Cheap Eats.

2. Green Pig Bistro

8.5

2900 Wilson Blvd (at 11th St N), Arlington, VA

Bistro · Clarendon - Courthouse · 72 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the bacon cheeseburger.

3. Silver Diner

8.5

12276 Rockville Pike (at Rollins Ave), Rockville, MD

Diner · Central Rockville · 100 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the bison burger with pesto.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of DC Cheap Eats.

4. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the mini-burgers.

Food Wine & Co. is one of DC Cheap Eats.

5. Food Wine & Co.

7272 Wisconsin Ave (at Elm St), Bethesda, MD

American Restaurant · Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda, Maryland · 47 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the prime Angus truffle burger.

6. Holy Cow

8.0

2312 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

Burger Joint · Del Ray · 57 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Sacré Bleu burger.

7. Le Diplomate

9.2

1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.

French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 314 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Burger Américain.

8. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.

New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 93 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the bacon cheeseburger.

9. The Counter

7.6

11922 Democracy Drive (at Library St.), Reston, VA

Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recomments the Baja turkey burger.

10. Bourbon Steak

8.8

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the lamb burger and trio of fries.

Mussel Bar & Grille is one of DC Cheap Eats.

11. Mussel Bar & Grille

8.2

800 N Glebe Rd (Wilson Blvd), Arlington, VA

American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the sweet potato fries.

12. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the shrimp burger.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of DC Cheap Eats.

13. Good Stuff Eatery

8.4

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Prez Obama Burger.

Central Michel Richard is one of DC Cheap Eats.

14. Central Michel Richard

8.6

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the lobster burger.

Poste Moderne Brasserie is one of DC Cheap Eats.

15. Poste Moderne Brasserie

555 8th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St Nw), Washington, D.C.

French Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 97 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the onion-soup burger.

16. Westend Bistro

1190 22nd Street, N.W. (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · West End · 27 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the fish burger.

Bidwell Restaurant is one of DC Cheap Eats.

17. Bidwell Restaurant

6.1

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · Ivy City · 24 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the patty melt.

Haute Dogs & Fries Restaurant is one of DC Cheap Eats.

18. Haute Dogs & Fries Restaurant

8.2

610 Montgomery St (btwn N. Washington & N. St. Asaph), Alexandria, VA

Hot Dog Joint · Old Town North · 42 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Duck, Duck, Dog.

Red Apron Butchery is one of DC Cheap Eats.

19. Red Apron Butchery

709 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Deli · Penn Quarter · 32 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Original burger.

2941 Restaurant is one of DC Cheap Eats.

20. 2941 Restaurant

7.9

2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA

New American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Daffy.

21. Duke's Grocery

9.0

1513 17th St NW (btwn Church St & P St NW), Washington, D.C.

Gastropub · Northwest Washington · 132 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Proper Burger.

22. Jaleo

8.7

480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.

Tapas Restaurant · 255 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the mini hamburgers, sangria, tomato bread, and croquetas.

BGR - The Burger Joint is one of DC Cheap Eats.

23. BGR - The Burger Joint

1514 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Q St. & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Wellington burger.

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of DC Cheap Eats.

24. Bobby's Burger Palace

2121 K St NW, Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 141 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the New Mexico burger.

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar is one of DC Cheap Eats.

25. Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

7.9

331 Pennsylvania Ave SE (4th St), Washington, D.C.

Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the deep-fried burger.

26. Ted's Bulletin

8.8

1818 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · U-Street · 203 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends Drew's Peanut Butter Bacon Burger.

27. Vin909

8.9

909 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD

Wine Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the charcuterie pizza.

28. Mia's Pizzas

4926 Cordell Ave (at Old Georgetown Rd), Bethesda, MD

Pizzeria · 16 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the salsiccia pizza.

29. 2 Amys

8.8

3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the cockle pizza.

30. Il Canale

8.2

1065 31st St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.

Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 96 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends La Regina pizza.

Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is one of DC Cheap Eats.

31. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

9.0

5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA

Pizzeria · 128 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the chorizo and red-pepper pizza.

32. Pizzeria Orso

8.1

400 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA

Pizzeria · 65 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pepperoni pizza.

Pete's New Haven Style Pizza is one of DC Cheap Eats.

33. Pete's New Haven Style Pizza

8.2

4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW (at Fessenden St. NW), Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Friendship Heights · 68 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Boola Boola pizza.

Menomalé Pizza Napoletana is one of DC Cheap Eats.

34. Menomalé Pizza Napoletana

8.6

2711 12th St NE (at Evarts St NE), Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Brookland · 55 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the prosciutto, arugula, cherry tomato pizza.

35. Ledo Pizza

7.6

5890 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, VA

Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the green olive and bacon pizza.

36. We, The Pizza

8.2

305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Greek pizza.

37. Spice 6

8.5

5501 Baltimore Ave Ste 107 (at Jefferson St), Hyattsville, MD

Indian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Naan pizza.

38. Mia's Pizzas

4926 Cordell Ave (at Old Georgetown Rd), Bethesda, MD

Pizzeria · 16 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Alsace pizza.

Fire Works Pizza is one of DC Cheap Eats.

39. Fire Works Pizza

8.1

2350 Clarendon Blvd (at N Adams St), Arlington, VA

Pizzeria · Clarendon - Courthouse · 113 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Barcelona pizza.

40. Franklin's

8.4

5121 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD

American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Thai pizza, crab dip, and salt-roasted mussels.

Wiseguy NY Pizza is one of DC Cheap Eats.

41. Wiseguy NY Pizza

8.7

300 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 4th & H St NW), Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Margherita pizza.

42. Daikaya

8.7

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the crab croquettes, sake-grilled oysters, grilled skewers, and fried chicken with Kewpie mayo-chili sauce.

43. Bar Pilar

7.9

1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.

Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pizzas, mac and cheese, and half-smoke.

44. Black Jack

7.8

1612 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.

Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 57 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the duck nachos and chili dogs, and the Paloma cocktail.

45. EatBar

2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA

Gastropub · Lyon Park · 46 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pupusa and chili-lime wings.

Gringos & Mariachis is one of DC Cheap Eats.

46. Gringos & Mariachis

8.7

4928 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD

Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the ginger-hibiscus margaritas and crispy fish tacos with Sriracha cream.

47. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Sazeracs and banh mi sliders.

Right Proper Brewing Company is one of DC Cheap Eats.

48. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.5

624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Brewery · U-Street · 95 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pork rinds with pimiento cheese, fried chicken sandwich, and mac and cheese.

Mockingbird Hill is one of DC Cheap Eats.

49. Mockingbird Hill

1843 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Wine Bar · U-Street · 29 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Mangalitsa ham, smoked-trout-and-potato salad, and sherry.

50. Rustico

4075 Wilson Blvd (btwn Randolph & Quincy St), Arlington, VA

American Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 121 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Buffalo wing dip, pork-belly sliders, and Caesar salad.

KBQ Real Barbeque is one of DC Cheap Eats.

51. KBQ Real Barbeque

9101 Woodmore Center Dr, Lanham, MD

BBQ Joint · 13 tips and reviews

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of DC Cheap Eats.

52. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.7

410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.

BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 271 tips and reviews

Red Hot & Blue - Barbecue, Burgers & Blues is one of DC Cheap Eats.

53. Red Hot & Blue - Barbecue, Burgers & Blues

7.8

677 Main St (at 7th St), Laurel, MD

BBQ Joint · 40 tips and reviews

Kogiya Korean BBQ is one of DC Cheap Eats.

54. Kogiya Korean BBQ

9.0

4220-A Annandale Rd, Annandale, VA

Korean Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is one of DC Cheap Eats.

55. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

8.7

1515 N Courthouse Rd (15th St), Arlington, VA

Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the biscuits with pepper jelly.

56. Pho 88

6.8

232 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA

Vietnamese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Thai Taste by Kob is one of DC Cheap Eats.

57. Thai Taste by Kob

6.9

11315 Fern St Rear, Wheaton, MD

Thai Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 14 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the fried rice.

58. Nava Thai

11301 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD

Thai Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pad thai.

Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa is one of DC Cheap Eats.

59. Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

9.1

10433 Baltimore Ave (Sunnyside Ave), Beltsville, MD

South American Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Peruvian chicken.

60. Guardado's

7.1

4918 Del Ray Ave, Bethesda, MD

Spanish Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the pupusas.

61. Trapezaria

11 N Washington St (E. Middle Lane), Rockville, MD

Greek Restaurant · Central Rockville · 11 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the avoglemono soup.

62. Plaka Grill

8.8

110 Lawyers Rd NW, Vienna, VA

Greek Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the gyro.

Bonchon Chicken is one of DC Cheap Eats.

63. Bonchon Chicken

8.5

2209 N Pershing Dr Ste E, Arlington, VA

Korean Restaurant · Lyon Park · 50 tips and reviews

64. Pollo Campero

6.9

3229 14th St (at Park Rd. NW), Washington, D.C.

Latin American Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 6 tips and reviews

65. A&J Restaurant

7.8

1319 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

Dim Sum Restaurant · Central Rockville · 47 tips and reviews

2 Birds 1 Stone is one of DC Cheap Eats.

66. 2 Birds 1 Stone

1800 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.

Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 30 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the lemongrass-and-coconut wings.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of DC Cheap Eats.

67. 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

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the Sriracha wings.

Cava Mezze - DC is one of DC Cheap Eats.

68. Cava Mezze - DC

527 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.

Greek Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 93 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the lollipop drumsticks.

69. Ethiopic

7.9

401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.

Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the doro wat.

Sichuan Jin River is one of DC Cheap Eats.

70. Sichuan Jin River

7.0

410 Hungerford Dr (at Beall Ave), Rockville, MD

Chinese Restaurant · Central Rockville · 22 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the mapo tofu.

71. Bayou

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 25th & 26th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West End · 55 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the po' boys.

72. Donburi

2438 18th St NW (at Columbia Rd NW), Washington, D.C.

Japanese Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 69 tips and reviews

Full Key Restaurant is one of DC Cheap Eats.

73. Full Key Restaurant

7.6

2227 University Blvd W (at Amherst Ave.), Wheaton, MD

Chinese Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 32 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the shrimp-dumpling soup.

74. Bub and Pop's

8.9

1815 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 59 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the brisket sandwich.

DGS Delicatessen is one of DC Cheap Eats.

75. DGS Delicatessen

1317 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Jewish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 74 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the falafel.

76. Mama Chuy DC

2620 Georgia Ave NW (at Euclid St NW), Washington, D.C.

Mexican Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 15 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the carnitas sopes.

77. Taco Bamba

9.1

2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA

Taco Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the carnitas sopes.

Toki Underground is one of DC Cheap Eats.

78. Toki Underground

8.5

1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.

Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

The District Fishwife is one of DC Cheap Eats.

79. The District Fishwife

7.4

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C.

Fish Market · Ivy City · 6 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the fish and chips.

Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper is one of DC Cheap Eats.

80. Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper

728 King St (Columbus St), Alexandria, VA

Fish and Chips Shop · Old Town · 47 tips and reviews

81. Stoney's

6.9

1433 P St NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 124 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the grilled cheese.

82. Cheesetique

4056 Campbell Ave (S Randolph Street), Arlington, VA

Cheese Store · Fairlington - Shirlington · 41 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the grilled cheese.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC Cheap Eats.

83. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3

1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.

Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

G by Mike Isabella is one of DC Cheap Eats.

84. G by Mike Isabella

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.

Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 52 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the meatball sub.

85. Fish Taco

8.4

7945 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD

Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

86. Ruan Thai

8.7

11407 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd), Silver Spring, MD

Thai Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the red curry.

87. Huong Viet

7.4

6785 Wilson Blvd (at Arlington Blvd.), Falls Church, VA

Vietnamese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the vietnamese noodle bowl ("bun").

88. Jewel of India

8.8

10151 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Indian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian recommends the chicken korma.