David and Armando's guidebook

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David and Armando's guidebook

Where to Eat

Chic, lively, Balkan, unlimited brunch on weekends
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE
134 locals recommend
Chic, lively, Balkan, unlimited brunch on weekends
Vegan eats, baked goods, and more
52 locals recommend
Fare Well
406 H St NE
52 locals recommend
Vegan eats, baked goods, and more
Family restaurant, comfort foods
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE
425 locals recommend
Family restaurant, comfort foods
Elevated American cuisine
16 locals recommend
Lincoln
1110 Vermont Ave NW
16 locals recommend
Elevated American cuisine
Upscale southern comforts
23 locals recommend
SUCCOTASH
186 Waterfront St
23 locals recommend
Upscale southern comforts
DC is famous for its Ethiopian cuisine!
6 locals recommend
Enjera Restaurant
549 23rd St S
6 locals recommend
DC is famous for its Ethiopian cuisine!
Pricey and worth it
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE
303 locals recommend
Pricey and worth it
Upscale French
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
513 locals recommend
Upscale French
Huge menu
86 locals recommend
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street Northwest
86 locals recommend
Huge menu
Quick and delicious Thai.
25 locals recommend
Thaitanic Restaurant
1326 14th St NW
25 locals recommend
Quick and delicious Thai.
Upscale Indian, you must order the palak chat.
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NW
104 locals recommend
Upscale Indian, you must order the palak chat.
Our local go-to for tacos and margaritas.
12 locals recommend
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
12 locals recommend
Our local go-to for tacos and margaritas.
Japanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
22 locals recommend
O-Ku DC
1274 5th St NE
22 locals recommend
Japanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
Sandwiches, sushi and more. The bar is the best spot.
75 locals recommend
The Hamilton
600 14th St NW
75 locals recommend
Sandwiches, sushi and more. The bar is the best spot.
Quick, local and tasty.
8 locals recommend
Taco City DC
1102 8th St SE
8 locals recommend
Quick, local and tasty.
Brunch, seafood ... Can't miss.
137 locals recommend
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW
137 locals recommend
Brunch, seafood ... Can't miss.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Monuments at night

Walk, bike or scooter ... grab some cupcakes and enjoy on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!
Don't miss

Graverlly Point

Just north of the DCA Airport, as close as you can get to see planes coming and going. Requires car.
Don't miss

Escape Rooms

Several options in DC, puzzles to be solved in order to "escape" (no danger!).
Don't miss

Nightlife

U Street Corridor, H Street Corridor are always busy!
Book before you go

ALL MUSEUMS if there are Covid restrictions

This changes day by day, but review the Museum's website to see if tickets are needed for specified times.
Getting around

Public transit or ride share?

It's hit and miss due to pandemic rollbacks and ongoing construction. We'd recommend ride share services to get there quick.
Getting around

Is DC safe?

We have lived in DC for 11+ years and have never had an issue with break-ins, mugging, etc. Having said that, it is still a city and you should keep your wits about you. Keep phones and valuables in your pockets, do not walk anywhere alone, and be generally aware of your surroundings.