Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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]
Strictly no-frills, Ray's the Steaks has one focus and that is steak. So what the dining room is lacking in visual interest, it makes up for in red meat, cooked to perfection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Grab a number and wait upstairs in the restaurant's sister bar Black Jack, slurping oysters and sampling the cocktail list. [Eater 38 Member]
Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]
An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Everything about Room 11 is tiny, from its menu of small plates to its physical space. But the menu and strong mixology program to match is what draws the neighbors in each night. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This downtown establishment doesn't seem all that warm and inviting from the outside, but the handmade pastas and other Italian classics say otherwise. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It can be to get into the airy dining room at 2 Amys, as the Cleveland Park restaurant has a reputation for its authentic Neapolitan pies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Buben's Southern-inspired menu has a classic take on shrimp and grits, options like sweetbreads and waffles, & macaroni and cheese dish made with cheddar, goat cheese and smoked ham. [Eater 38 Member]
Beyond the handmade pastas and artisanal pizzas, Graffiato has a ham bar, prosecco on tap and, of course, that famous pepperoni sauce from his stint on Top Chef: All Stars. [Eater 38 Member]
Trabocchi brought back some of his old restaurant Maestro's most popular dishes, such as the lobster ravioli & a thin-layered lasagna. New items keep diners coming back for more. [Eater 38 Member]
The most accessible in chef Michel Richard's local restaurant empire, Central offers the French chef's spin of classic American comfort food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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.
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]
All-American is both the culinary and the design emphasis here, and they've got a raw bar, 99 bottles of beer and charcuterie served on pig-shaped boards. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Dennis Friedman offers an intriguing menu with Asian hints and other twists here and there — such as duck confit nachos, Kobe wontons and a lobster tempura surf and turf dish. [Eater 38 Member]
Oysters, blue shell mussels, fried Ipswich clams and more join entrees like bouillabaisse, skate wing and smoked toro dashi to pretty much cover the gamut of seafood. [Eater 38 Member]
Bar Pilar is one part restaurant — with a seasonal menu that veers from classic fried chicken to the more intriguing pan-fried calves brains — and one part watering hole. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
On Georgetown's M Street, Pizzeria Paradiso is a best bet for its Neapolitan-style pie plus dedication to beer in the form of the 16-tap basement birreria. [Eater 38 Member]
Stick with wine and charcuterie in the lounge or peer into the open kitchen from the dining room over a meal of fried sweetbreads, muscovy duck, and 12-hour roasted suckling pigs. [Eater 38 Member]
The brunch menu has some hits such as the "hangover special", where a hamburger, several cheeses, hot peppers, bacon, and a fried egg all come together in harmony. [Eater 38 Member]
Though it's outside of DC's own "Little Ethiopia", Ethiopic has established itself as the place to go for traditional Ethiopian fare in a trendy and friendly atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member]
New York restaurateur Michael White's first foray into the D.C. market. The restaurant boasts waterfront views, homemade pastas and elegant Italian dishes, as well as a selection of amari drinks.
Bryan Voltaggio's latest project is a restaurant within a restaurant. Aggio serves up Italian and Italian-American leaning fare within the back room of Range. Read more.
