Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWIt's a block away, and has fantastic coffee, drinks, and food.
One of the best rated restaurants in the city. Can't go wrong--the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious!
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWOne of the best rated restaurants in the city. Can't go wrong--the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious!
One of the best pizzerias in the city! Bonus: great patio. (Also great for take-out)
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWOne of the best pizzerias in the city! Bonus: great patio. (Also great for take-out)
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat BBQ for a night hanging out in the yard!
Great, simple food (for any time of day) and a fun casual hangout at night. Nice patio.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestGreat, simple food (for any time of day) and a fun casual hangout at night. Nice patio.
Best coffee in the city. Hands-down. Owned and run by 2 Marines who are just awesome.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWBest coffee in the city. Hands-down. Owned and run by 2 Marines who are just awesome.
Great Ethiopian food. If you're visiting DC, you have to try at least one of the Ethiopian spots!
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWGreat Ethiopian food. If you're visiting DC, you have to try at least one of the Ethiopian spots!
Great Ethiopian food. They also sell delicious injera that you can bring home.
23 locals recommend
Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
1334 9th St NWGreat Ethiopian food. They also sell delicious injera that you can bring home.
Delicious ramen, and AMAZING happy hour (like seriously amazing happy hour... the drinks are tasty, cheap, and strong--don't say you haven't been warned.)
113 locals recommend
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestDelicious ramen, and AMAZING happy hour (like seriously amazing happy hour... the drinks are tasty, cheap, and strong--don't say you haven't been warned.)
Wonderful French restaurant. Though I do think the best dish on the menu is the burger (yes, seriously).
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWWonderful French restaurant. Though I do think the best dish on the menu is the burger (yes, seriously).
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWGreat thai food. Can't go wrong, the entire menu is delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little Basque bar that specializes in cider and Spanish tapas.
78 locals recommend
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestGreat little Basque bar that specializes in cider and Spanish tapas.
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWGreat bar. Simple--great space, good food, good drinks!
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWTrader Joe's
1914 14th St NWEverything Else
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWGreat thai food. Can't go wrong, the entire menu is delicious.
Getting Around
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NERed line
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWYellow + Green line