Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Chef Andrew Markert is one of DC's most overlooked chefs. The menu at Beuchert's is always seasonal, fresh, creative and unique. Great wine and cocktail program, too. Burgers are $6 on Tuesdays.
56 locals recommend
Beuchert’s Saloon
623 Pennsylvania Ave. SEChef Andrew Markert is one of DC's most overlooked chefs. The menu at Beuchert's is always seasonal, fresh, creative and unique. Great wine and cocktail program, too. Burgers are $6 on Tuesdays.
Where to start with Rose's. I love this place so much that I hop in around the time the kitchen closes just to have a glass of wine and chat with the bartenders. I love dining there, as well, but it's become my elegant "Cheers". Amazing rotating selection of wines as well as fun, inventive cocktails. If you're going for dinner, my tip is to wait til after 8-9pm to try to get a table.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEWhere to start with Rose's. I love this place so much that I hop in around the time the kitchen closes just to have a glass of wine and chat with the bartenders. I love dining there, as well, but it's become my elegant "Cheers". Amazing rotating selection of wines as well as fun, inventive cocktails. If you're going for dinner, my tip is to wait til after 8-9pm to try to get a table.
Best wings in DC. Also a great wine, beer and cocktail selection. Friendly bartenders. More affordable than some other good places on the block.
12 locals recommend
Eatbar
415 8th St SEBest wings in DC. Also a great wine, beer and cocktail selection. Friendly bartenders. More affordable than some other good places on the block.
A little pricey for what it is but a fun atmosphere, attentive service, and good cocktails.
68 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastA little pricey for what it is but a fun atmosphere, attentive service, and good cocktails.
Best Italian restaurant outside of Fabbio Trabbochi's establishments (which will run you more $$ and also aren't walking distance from the house). House made pastas, large portions, beautiful view of the water. Good place to hear live music on Fridays in the summer if you sit on the patio.
55 locals recommend
Osteria Morini
301 Water St SEBest Italian restaurant outside of Fabbio Trabbochi's establishments (which will run you more $$ and also aren't walking distance from the house). House made pastas, large portions, beautiful view of the water. Good place to hear live music on Fridays in the summer if you sit on the patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SEopen later than anything else on this stretch of Penn
Capitol Lounge
229 Pennsylvania Ave. SEgood place to watch sports, affordable for dc, bar food