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Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC)
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

1. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.

The Round Robin Bar is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

2. The Round Robin Bar

8.0
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews

Library L.Library Lady: “You adopt the universal habit of the place and call for a mint-julep, a whiskey-skin, a gin-cocktail...for the conviviality of Washington sets in at an early hour,” wrote Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1862

3. Pupuseria San Miguel

5.8
3110 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 5 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: Pupusas Revueltas

Teaism is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

4. Teaism

682 N Saint Asaph St, Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · 19 tips and reviews

Greg G.Greg Greene: Salty oat cookie + a chai shake. You can't go wrong.

2 Amys is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

5. 2 Amys

8.9
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Get the Pizza Margherita D.O.C. -- probably the best in the city.

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

6. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The simple falafel is experiencing a heyday, and this tiny shop is a clear indication why. Experiment with toppings: turmeric-tinged cabbage and jalapeño-fueled herb sauce are delicious options.

Graffiato is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

7. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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]

Jaleo is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

8. Jaleo

2250 Crystal Dr Ste A (at 23rd St.), Arlington, VA
Tapas Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

DJ S.DJ Spin: Definitely try their Paella!

Fast Gourmet is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

9. Fast Gourmet

1400 W St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

10. Ray's Hell Burger

1713 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St.), Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · Colonial Village · 129 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: Dog Catcher

11. Rasika

8.9
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews

+ abs ++ abs +: Palak Chaat: crispy spinach

12. Mangialardo & Sons

8.4
1317 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 13th & 14th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Capitol Hill · 36 tips and reviews

MahoganieJade B.MahoganieJade Browne: Been going here for lunch since I was a kid. Love this place. GMan sub is delish

13. ChurchKey

8.9
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Its new Sunday Tailgate Menu with homemade soft pretzels, brisket chili on cornbread &, best of all, the Luther sandwich, which is perhaps the greatest culinary invention ever. See you Sunday 12-8PM. Read more.

14. Palena

3529 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 51 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Brown: The roast chicken really -- really -- is the best deal in town.

15. The Market Lunch

8.0
225 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Capitol Hill · 44 tips and reviews

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: Hello buckwheat pancakes with blueberries!

16. Restaurant Eve

110 S Pitt St (King St), Alexandria, VA
New American Restaurant · Old Town · 53 tips and reviews

Christina S.Christina S.: Try the bar for their more reasonably priced lunch - choose from lots of good options, including wine & the famous birthday cake!

17. Horace & Dickie's Seafood

809 12th St NE (btwn H & Wylie St NE), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: As seen on Man v Food! Adam Richman loved the jumbo fish sandwich.

Central Michel Richard is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

18. Central Michel Richard

8.5
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews
Dukem is one of Eater's 20 Most Iconic Dishes (WDC).

19. Dukem

7.5
1114 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Dion H.Dion H: Try the Goden Tibs with the greens and spicy lentils. It's such an outstanding meal.

20. Taylor Gourmet

1116 H St NE (btwn 11th & 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Capitol Hill · 60 tips and reviews

Travis R.Travis Richardson: Mmmm!! Pattinson ave!!