Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
DC has an explosive restaurant scene with new restaurants popping up all the time. This is a list of our personal favorites within the immediate neighborhood and beyond.
If you are a real foodie, I recommend you check out Eater 38’s guide to the DC restaurant scene.
Lupo Verde is a personal favorite - whether you're lucky enough to snag a table on the patio or a seat at the bar, you'll be glad you chose Lupo Verde. Service is impeccable and the food delicious!
80 locals recommend
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWLupo Verde is a personal favorite - whether you're lucky enough to snag a table on the patio or a seat at the bar, you'll be glad you chose Lupo Verde. Service is impeccable and the food delicious!
A neighborhood hot spot rated one of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America.
65 locals recommend
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWA neighborhood hot spot rated one of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America.
Another of our favorites! Le Dip is a superb spot serving up excellent Parisian fare with outstanding service.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWAnother of our favorites! Le Dip is a superb spot serving up excellent Parisian fare with outstanding service.
The Royal is a fantastic cozy coffee shop whether you're grabbing a cup to go or looking to hangout a bit for breakfast or lunch.
92 locals recommend
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWThe Royal is a fantastic cozy coffee shop whether you're grabbing a cup to go or looking to hangout a bit for breakfast or lunch.
It’s worth all the hype! Creatively delicious bites just a short walk from the house.
9 locals recommend
Rooster & Owl
2436 14th St NWIt’s worth all the hype! Creatively delicious bites just a short walk from the house.
Personally, I think this place (and their sister restaurant Two Amy's) has the best pizza crust in all of DC. Their side dishes are quite interesting and there’s a great outdoor patio!
57 locals recommend
Etto
1541 14th St NWPersonally, I think this place (and their sister restaurant Two Amy's) has the best pizza crust in all of DC. Their side dishes are quite interesting and there’s a great outdoor patio!
Amazonia/Causa is the most talked about new restaurant in D.C. right now. Causa has a tasting menu downstairs and is nominated for a Michelin star. Amazonia is a la carte. The pair share the same roof and chef, Carlos Delgado, who serves up delightful Peruvian food. Not only does the rooftop restaurant offer a colorful, jungle-themed ambiance but the best selection of Pisco cocktails to pair with a delicious meal.
Causa/ Amazonia
Amazonia/Causa is the most talked about new restaurant in D.C. right now. Causa has a tasting menu downstairs and is nominated for a Michelin star. Amazonia is a la carte. The pair share the same roof and chef, Carlos Delgado, who serves up delightful Peruvian food. Not only does the rooftop restaurant offer a colorful, jungle-themed ambiance but the best selection of Pisco cocktails to pair with a delicious meal.
ilili Restaurant
A fantastic, and gorgeous spot, for Lebanese on the waterfront in SW!
Shaw's Tavern
Fun, casual spot with great cocktails, nightly specials and tasty bar food!
This gem of a restaurant serves up amazing latin food that will leave you talking for weeks! It's delicious and the restaurant is gorgeous too.
13 locals recommend
Seven Reasons
931 14th St NWThis gem of a restaurant serves up amazing latin food that will leave you talking for weeks! It's delicious and the restaurant is gorgeous too.
AMAZING! Bar Spero has menu full of “flavors of the hearth” that will have you thinking of Spain. It's lovely.
Bar Spero
AMAZING! Bar Spero has menu full of “flavors of the hearth” that will have you thinking of Spain. It's lovely.
This is one of our family's favorite pizza places service up tasty New York-style pizza by the slice or pie. A short 3-5minute, 2 block walk from the house, Andy's is right across from the legendary 9:30 Club and around the corner from Atlantis concert venue.
Andy's Pizza
808 9th St NWThis is one of our family's favorite pizza places service up tasty New York-style pizza by the slice or pie. A short 3-5minute, 2 block walk from the house, Andy's is right across from the legendary 9:30 Club and around the corner from Atlantis concert venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Left Door
1345 S St NWAmazing cocktails in an intimate setting.
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWA neighborhood favorite!
This fun corner bar, in the heart of Shaw, serves up tasty craft beers, interesting wines and excellent cocktails.
57 locals recommend
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWThis fun corner bar, in the heart of Shaw, serves up tasty craft beers, interesting wines and excellent cocktails.
The Dirty Goose
913 U St NWOur favorite LBGT spot for casual drinks with friends!
Fantastic cocktails with an upscale twist that’s casual enough for a Tuesday and classy enough for something more special.
7 locals recommend
Jane Jane
1705 14th Street NorthwestFantastic cocktails with an upscale twist that’s casual enough for a Tuesday and classy enough for something more special.
New in 2023, the LGP is a fantastic addition to the cocktail scene. This sophisticated and quirky, over the top pub is for everyone.
The Little Gay Pub
New in 2023, the LGP is a fantastic addition to the cocktail scene. This sophisticated and quirky, over the top pub is for everyone.
A new and fantastic spot for hand-crafted cocktails just a short walk from the house. Located in Blagden alley, this is the company's first outpost in DC. And, it's a hit!
Death & Co. D.C.
A new and fantastic spot for hand-crafted cocktails just a short walk from the house. Located in Blagden alley, this is the company's first outpost in DC. And, it's a hit!
From cocktails to drag queens, DC's newest gay bar has hit the scene hard and captured locals' hearts. this neighborhood spot hits it all in a fantastic, light-filled space with room for a crowd!
Shakers
From cocktails to drag queens, DC's newest gay bar has hit the scene hard and captured locals' hearts. this neighborhood spot hits it all in a fantastic, light-filled space with room for a crowd!
Whitlow's is a super fun, neighborhood bar and grill with live music and a great rooftop
Whitlow's DC
Whitlow's is a super fun, neighborhood bar and grill with live music and a great rooftop
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWDon't let the checkout lines intimidate you...they move fast!
Everything you could need to grab a bite, make a meal, or stock the kitchen. And…just a quick 5minute walk from the house.
Whole Foods Market
Everything you could need to grab a bite, make a meal, or stock the kitchen. And…just a quick 5minute walk from the house.
Live Music & Entertainment
Named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, the 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue is a quick two-block walk from house!
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NWNamed one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, the 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue is a quick two-block walk from house!
The Atlantis is a music venue in designed to evoke the original 9:30 Club. It's a fantastic, intimate space to catch a live show!
The Atlantis
The Atlantis is a music venue in designed to evoke the original 9:30 Club. It's a fantastic, intimate space to catch a live show!