DC restaurant recs

[devonpow]

We will be there for 4 days in May doing college tours, staying in Georgetown. With both kids but they are older so don’t need super family friendly. We love good food/nicer restaurants. Any recs?

[mommyatty]

I love La Tomate in DuPont Circle. Also St Arnold’s Mussel Bar if you like mussels and frites.

[celeste]

Red Hen for excellent Italian
Maydan for creative Middle Eastern
Daru or Rasika (Penn Quarter) for Indian
Daikaya for ramen
Anju for Korean
Red Apron for burgers
Martha Dear for sourdough pizza

And now I’m hungry!

[isabel]

Highly recommend Rasika if you like Indian. So good.

[hbomdiggity]

Filomena (Georgetown)

Chez Billy Sud (Georgetown)

Guerra Steakhouse (Arlington)

Rare steakhouse (DC)

[notsopicky]

Lauriol Plaza in north Dupont (1 block south of the start of Adams Morgan, 18th & T, NW). Seriously so good Mexican.

[simpsongal]

www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/04/23/best-restaurants-dc-md-va-afghan-indian-italian/

www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/29/la-bonne-vache-restaurant-review/

The DC food scene changes so quickly, I won't even pretend I'm up on it since I'm out in the burbs. I think you can't go wrong w/Jose Andres restaurants (Zaytina was my fav' Jaleo is great too). Rasika is fantastic and closer to G town since it's foggy bottom area, and people still seem to love Le Diplomate. If you could get into Rose's Luxury, go for it

[wildrice]

I don't eat in DC much, but my H and I went to The Duck and the Peach for our anniversary this year and it was really good and the service was excellent too. It's near Eastern Market. Le Diplomat is a classic and is also very good. If you need something close to the mall, I've also had good experiences at Jaleo and Old Ebbit's Grill.

ETA: I totally skipped over the Georgetown part, unfortunately I'm not familiar with that area at all.

[mrshandy]

I've been to L'Avante Garde (French, a little pricey) and the Sovereign (Belgian, less pricey) recently both in Georgetown and they were both delicious!

Fiola Mare has pretty views and seafood, definitely pricey.

There are a couple of restaurants by the waterfront that are a little cheaper.

[gardengal]

If you need fast casual but want it to be non chain AND really like tea, Teaism is delightful. I love their chai tea. And I recently had lunch there (DuPont location) & it was just as delicious as I remembered

I also really like Ambar (Balkan small plates). Ditto Jose Andres restaurants

None of these are in Georgetown though but might be helpful if you’re exploring around. We did do a ghost tour that started in Georgetown a few years ago & it was fun if you’re interested in spooky & aren’t too tired at night

[sequins]

We love Founding Farmers!

[sdlaura]

I haven’t lived in DC in 17 years, but loved Lauriol Plaza and Zatinya when I did!

[basilosaurus]

Rasika
Oyamel
Jalisco Jaleo. Damn autocorrect

Or basically go wherever Jose Andres goes

[stinkyfeet]

Jaleo, Filomena, The Tombs (next to Georgetown), Bourbon Steak


ETA:  I can't believe I forgot 1789 in Georgetown - above the Tombs  Fantastic food and service (although it's been  awhile since I was there)

[rupertpenny]

I heartily agree with anything Jose Andres and Lauriol Plaza. I also like Bistrot du Coin in DuPont.

[minzy]

I am not a foodie by any stretch but Old Ebbitt Grill is one of my favorites as something quintessential DC. www.ebbitt.com/

[1confused1]

Another rec for Old Ebbit’s Grill.

[meowmaps]

I’m not in Georgetown a lot but we’ve been to Il Canale a few times. We go there for the Neapolitan pizza but it’s a restaurant with a full menu.

[basilosaurus]

I can't believe I forgot Fiola Mare. It's in georgetown, right on the river. So good!

Blue duck has great brunch.

[satsuma]

I think Old Ebbitt Grill ticks a lot of boxes. The food is solid and somewhat affordable compared to some of the other recommendations and very DC-vibe.