DC
The Blaguard is one of DC.

1. The Blaguard

7.6
2003 18th St NW (at California St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Adams Morgan · 40 tips and reviews
Iron Gate is one of DC.

2. Iron Gate

8.8
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 60 tips and reviews
Little Serow is one of DC.

3. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
McClellan's Retreat is one of DC.

4. McClellan's Retreat

8.4
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of DC.

5. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.7
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews
Hank's Oyster Bar is one of DC.

6. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.5
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

7. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Cruise around the memorial and reflecting pool scoping as much tourist talent as humanly possible.

8. West Potomac Park

9.1
Constitution Ave (btwn Ohio Dr & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 13 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Park it at the tidal basin. Do you ever daydream of dropping water balloons all over those pedal-boating dummies? No? Just us?

JR Cigar is one of DC.

9. JR Cigar

1730 L St NW (Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Smoke Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 10 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Just the spot to pick up a few stogies.

Mintwood Place is one of DC.

10. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 93 tips and reviews

11. Perry's

7.9
1811 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 71 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Eat on the roof, they offer blankets if chilly

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of DC.

12. Ben's Chili Bowl

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

13. Izakaya Seki

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

14. Kapnos

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 114 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The restaurant has a fine selection of spreads, but the stars here are the roasted meats on a spit. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro is one of DC.

15. Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro

1940 11th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: An excellent place to brunch en masse and drink bottomless mimosas. If weather permits, don’t forget about the back "plaza" featuring an old-world fountain'd, brick-enclosed bocce court. Read more.

16. The Coffee Bar

9.0
1201 S St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 67 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: A go-to for a shot of espresso when you're looking for a caffeine fix.

El Centro D.F. is one of DC.

17. El Centro D.F.

1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 148 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The first floor houses the Taqueria, where sit-down or to-go options include tacos from the standardly mouth-watering (al pastor, carnitas) to the intriguing (beef tongue, grilled nopal cactus). Read more.

Garden District is one of DC.

18. Garden District

8.4
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This pork 'n beer stop's fronted by a picnic table-laden mini beer garden, and anchored by a small indoor bar pouring Bavarian liters. Read more.