Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEMussels and Belgian beer!
A unique place that combines restaurant, bar, cafe, and retail in one communal space.
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEA unique place that combines restaurant, bar, cafe, and retail in one communal space.
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NE Ethiopian coffee shop
Great coffee shop located near the Whole Foods on H Street - also serves drinks in the evening.
57 locals recommend
The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NEGreat coffee shop located near the Whole Foods on H Street - also serves drinks in the evening.
Amazing Ramen. They don't take reservations so the wait during peak hours can be lengthy. Try visiting for lunch during the week.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NE Amazing Ramen. They don't take reservations so the wait during peak hours can be lengthy. Try visiting for lunch during the week.
Great local place to go for coffee and pastries in the morning, and pizzas, sandwiches, and other options for take-out. Small market carries some essentials - including beer and wine.
17 locals recommend
Old City Market and Oven
522 K St NE Great local place to go for coffee and pastries in the morning, and pizzas, sandwiches, and other options for take-out. Small market carries some essentials - including beer and wine.
Far East Taco Grille
635 Florida Ave NEThe best French restaurant in DC, our favorite place to go for special occasions. Dinners and brunch are both excellent. Make a reservation a few weeks in advance unless you want to wait up to an hour for a table!
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWThe best French restaurant in DC, our favorite place to go for special occasions. Dinners and brunch are both excellent. Make a reservation a few weeks in advance unless you want to wait up to an hour for a table!
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEBritish pub, great for a meal, or drinks.
Small place for burritos, tacos, and margaritas! Outdoor seating only, family friendly.
29 locals recommend
Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria
822 H St NESmall place for burritos, tacos, and margaritas! Outdoor seating only, family friendly.
Alta Strada
465 K St NWItalian restaurant - amazing pasta made in-house, plus pizzas & great drinks.
Balkan restaurant, great for brunch or dinner. Quick ride on the 90 or 92 bus to get there.
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEBalkan restaurant, great for brunch or dinner. Quick ride on the 90 or 92 bus to get there.
Indigo
243 K St NEOutstanding pizzeria and salumeria, you'll feel like you were transported to Naples.
131 locals recommend
Menomale
2711 12th St NEOutstanding pizzeria and salumeria, you'll feel like you were transported to Naples.
High end Italian restaurant in the Union Market area. You'll need a reservation. Fine dining experience that is worth the price!
48 locals recommend
Masseria
1340 4th St NEHigh end Italian restaurant in the Union Market area. You'll need a reservation. Fine dining experience that is worth the price!
Steak house located in the Union Market area. I'm told the cauliflower is not to be missed, so good my friend Instagramed it...
57 locals recommend
St. Anselm
1250 5th St NESteak house located in the Union Market area. I'm told the cauliflower is not to be missed, so good my friend Instagramed it...
Daikaya, my favorite Ramen spot in DC. No reservations, so you may wait at lunch time, but they seat everyone efficiently at communal tables. The ramen is downstairs, but upstairs the Izakaya offers a huge variety of small plates that are outstanding, in what feels like an authentically Japanese atmosphere.
82 locals recommend
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestDaikaya, my favorite Ramen spot in DC. No reservations, so you may wait at lunch time, but they seat everyone efficiently at communal tables. The ramen is downstairs, but upstairs the Izakaya offers a huge variety of small plates that are outstanding, in what feels like an authentically Japanese atmosphere.
Swiss-American restaurant, you'll feel like you're in an Alpine village.
28 locals recommend
Stable DC
1324 H St NESwiss-American restaurant, you'll feel like you're in an Alpine village.
Laos in Town
250 K St NETry this spot just a few blocks down K street for Laotian food!
La Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastA Latin American market place, food, drinks, and shopping.
An Italian market with an impressive selection, and an impressive deli counter - amazing sandwiches and cannolis.
45 locals recommend
A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEAn Italian market with an impressive selection, and an impressive deli counter - amazing sandwiches and cannolis.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Haymaker Bar
1015 H St NEFun outdoor beer garden, and it's family friendly, they have a play area set up for kids!
40 locals recommend
Wunder Garten
1101 First St NE Fun outdoor beer garden, and it's family friendly, they have a play area set up for kids!
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street NortheastEssentials
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NECVS
645 H St NEGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWHarris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastParks & Nature
A long walk or a short taxi ride will get you to the spectacular National Arboretum. Check out the bonsai tree collection, and original columns displaced from the U.S. Capitol.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
A long walk or a short taxi ride will get you to the spectacular National Arboretum. Check out the bonsai tree collection, and original columns displaced from the U.S. Capitol.
Arts & Culture
Check the Atlas' schedule to see what performances will be taking place during your visit. They frequently have children's events as well.
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NECheck the Atlas' schedule to see what performances will be taking place during your visit. They frequently have children's events as well.
Shopping
Union Market
1309 5th St NEEastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGetting Around
Red line metro station, if you're walking, this is the closest metro to our house.
182 locals recommend
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NERed line metro station, if you're walking, this is the closest metro to our house.