Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
717 8th St. SE on Capitol Hill. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for parties of up to 6 people. https://www.rosesluxury.com/
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE717 8th St. SE on Capitol Hill. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for parties of up to 6 people. https://www.rosesluxury.com/
Medium Rare
515 8th St SEPre-fix menu of salad, steak and fries. Simplicity at its best!
Nooshi
524 8th St SEBest sushi in the area!
Modern Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and heritage with creativity and modern design.
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEModern Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and heritage with creativity and modern design.
Lavagna
539 8th St SEFarm to table Italian food, great ambiance!
The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEEasy in and out, amazing breakfast sliders and pretzels!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mainly a bar set up with terrific food and an amazing brunch. https://barreldc.com/
68 locals recommend
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SEMainly a bar set up with terrific food and an amazing brunch. https://barreldc.com/
the brig
1007 8th St SE Year round beer garden, great afternoon stop off!
The Ugly Mug
723 8th St SELocal Sports bar
Tune Inn
331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SELocal Dive bar, no frills
Hosts shows on the first floor, dance parties on the second, and rooftop dive bar patrons on the third. One of my favorite spots to start and end the night.
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEHosts shows on the first floor, dance parties on the second, and rooftop dive bar patrons on the third. One of my favorite spots to start and end the night.
9:30
815 V St NWOne of the best rock clubs in the country, check out a show!
Parks & Nature
Formerly known as Malcolm X Park. You can tell how long someone has lived here by what name they call it. Great for jogging, picnics and family time. Every Sunday there is a Drum Circle.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestFormerly known as Malcolm X Park. You can tell how long someone has lived here by what name they call it. Great for jogging, picnics and family time. Every Sunday there is a Drum Circle.
Shopping
Union Market is the epicenter of culinary creativity in DC with over 40 local vendors and many new ones popping up. There is a range of budget-friendly dining options -- everything from Korean tacos to fresh poke to sandwiches made with locally raised meats.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market is the epicenter of culinary creativity in DC with over 40 local vendors and many new ones popping up. There is a range of budget-friendly dining options -- everything from Korean tacos to fresh poke to sandwiches made with locally raised meats.
Entertainment & Activities
Adjacent to Nats Park the area provides an open air fish market with plenty of places to eat, drink, and make merry along the river's edge
158 locals recommend
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWAdjacent to Nats Park the area provides an open air fish market with plenty of places to eat, drink, and make merry along the river's edge
Home of the Washington Nationals baseball team. The energy, food and great service during a game is amazing! Turn left down 11th Street SE, walk to the water and follow the Anacostia Riverwalk trail to the ballpark
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SEHome of the Washington Nationals baseball team. The energy, food and great service during a game is amazing! Turn left down 11th Street SE, walk to the water and follow the Anacostia Riverwalk trail to the ballpark
Getting Around
Potomac Ave Station
700 14th St SEClosest Metro station. On the Orange line
Arts & Culture
A must see! Open air market with vendors every Saturday and Sunday afternoon
216 locals recommend
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEA must see! Open air market with vendors every Saturday and Sunday afternoon