Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
The best lobster rolls in the US, maybe the world. Luke's has won every award under the sun.
Luke's Lobster Penn Quarter
624 E St NWThe best lobster rolls in the US, maybe the world. Luke's has won every award under the sun.
Another José Andrés spot, this one Peruvian Asian fusion, if you can imagine.
33 locals recommend
China Chilcano
418 7th St NWAnother José Andrés spot, this one Peruvian Asian fusion, if you can imagine.
One of José Andrés' main-stay restaurants; this one features seafood small plates.
82 locals recommend
Jaleo
480 7th St NWOne of José Andrés' main-stay restaurants; this one features seafood small plates.
Proof
775 G St. NWProbably the best wine bar/restaurant in the city, but you'll pay for it.
A great locals brunch spot and bar, but be ready to wait for a table.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA great locals brunch spot and bar, but be ready to wait for a table.
Frankly it's not the best Chipotle, but it's still Chipotle.
306 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWFrankly it's not the best Chipotle, but it's still Chipotle.
Locally sourced, high quality salads. I recommend the Guacamole Greens.
25 locals recommend
sweetgreen City Vista
1065 5th Street NorthwestLocally sourced, high quality salads. I recommend the Guacamole Greens.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWBest coffee in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
This former firehouse is a great restaurant and toned down bar. Theirs is the patio you see in my listing photos.
9 locals recommend
Sixth Engine
438 Massachusetts Ave NWThis former firehouse is a great restaurant and toned down bar. Theirs is the patio you see in my listing photos.
9:30
815 V St NWConsistently voted a Top-5 Mid-Sized concert venue.
Sightseeing
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWParks & Nature
National Mall