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You sit, someone brings you food, and for a while, that's all you need to think about. Could be a quick bite or a long meal—depends on the day.
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Sami’s Hot Dog Cart
minibar by José Andrés
Acclaimed eclectic kitchen in sleek nook. Chef José Andrés' inventive kitchen offers luxe fixed-price menus in chic digs for just 12 guests.
Family Ethiopian Restaurant
Casual spot with veggie & meat offerings. Easygoing eatery presenting family-style veggie, meat & fish plates, plus Ethiopian beer & coffee.
dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval
Upscale Mexican cuisine in a chic setup. Elevated Mexican fare and wood-fired grilled specialties executed in a striking, rustic-chic venue.
Rose's Luxury
Snug spot for New American small plates. Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.
Gypsy Kitchen DC
Bohemian spot with global fare & brunch. International dishes, brunch & cocktails served in a laid-back, eclectic spot with a rooftop patio.
Filomena Ristorante
Handmade pasta in ornate Italian digs. Pasta made in-house plus hearty Italian classics in an upscale restaurant with over-the-top decor.
Compass Rose
Townhouse eatery with global flavors. International flavors infuse the eclectic cuisine at this townhouse eatery with brick walls.
Tail Up Goat
Stylish Mediterranean with relaxed vibe. A hip bistro serving creative Mediterranean fare & Caribbean-inspired drinks in modern surrounds.
Le Diplomate
Classic brasserie for French eats. Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating, serving familiar French fare, brunch staples, and drinks.
The Dabney
Rustic-modern spot for Mid-Atlantic fare. Chef Jeremiah Langhorne serves Mid-Atlantic cuisine at this rustic spot set in a former row house.
Apéro & La Bohème
Old Ebbitt Grill
Landmark tavern known for its oysters. Iconic tavern offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Massive space with upscale American fare. American surf 'n' turf restaurant serving upmarket fare & cocktails in a lavish space.
Ocean Prime
Upscale spot for steak & seafood. Upscale chain known for its sophisticated decor, long wine list & classic steak & seafood menu.
Fiola
Upscale Italian restaurant. High-end restaurant serving rustic Italian food & creative cocktails in a modern, upscale space.
Chez Billy Sud
Chic, intimate French wine bar. Brick walls, a copper-topped bar & a fireplace create a cozy ambiance for French wine & light fare.
Silver Diner
Retro diner with American comfort fare. Modeled after the classic American diner, this regional chain supplies comfort fare & jukebox tunes.
Bronze
Kinship
Creative American fare in elegant space. Unique New American cuisine emphasizing classic and indulgent dishes in chic surrounds.
The Capital Grille
Upscale chophouse chain with clubby look. Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
Johnnyz101 food Truck mediterranean cuisine in Washington DC
Arepa Zone
Casual stop for Venezuelan street food. Counter-serve cafe for Venezuelan fare, popularized at its Union Market kiosk and food truck.
Zaytinya by José Andrés
Mediterranean meze in bustling setting. Chef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.
Fiola Mare
High-end Italian seafood restaurant. Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views.
1789 Restaurant & Bar
Formal New American fare in a townhouse. A luxe, renovated Federal house sets the scene for refined seasonal American fare.
Blue Duck Tavern
Fine American dining in a classic space. New American preparations of locally sourced ingredients served amid handcrafted furnishings.
Iron Gate Restaurant
Tony Italian & Greek small-plates venue. Swanky spot offering Italian & Greek small plates, a tasting menu & more in courtyard-enhanced digs.
L'Ardente
Upscale Italian eatery with a pizza oven. Elegant Italian restaurant with chandeliers and a gold-plated pizza oven firing signature pies.
Floriana
Italian eatery with Victorian charm. Intimate white-tableclothed bistro offering lasagna & other Italian classics, with weekly specials.
Ted's Bulletin
All-day diner eats & shakes with a twist. Bustling eatery for breakfast any time & American fare, plus a large menu of boozy milkshakes.
BRESCA
Innovative bistro fare in jazzy space. Chef Ryan Ratino's avant-garde, French influenced cooking & modern cocktails in a playful bistro.
Unconventional Diner
Modern American comfort food and drink. Industrial-chic bistro and bar for upscale comfort fare, coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.
The Greenhouse
Posh hotel's breakfast, lunch & dinner venue. The Jefferson Hotel's destination for thoughtfully sourced, seasonal breakfast, lunch & dinner options, plus weekend brunch.
Takoda Navy Yard
Residents Cafe & Bar
Trendy locale for brunch & global fare. Hip spot featuring a global menu with brunch classics, burgers & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
The Red Hen
Rustic-cool Italian eatery & bar. Creative wood-fired Italian eats in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar.
Founding Farmers DC
Rustic American farm-to-table eatery. Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.
SALAZAR
THE BETSY
Stylish rooftop bar with gin cocktails. Rooftop haunt offering gin cocktails, bar bites & happy hour in a homey-chic, garden-style setting.
Primrose
Chic haunt for wine & French bistro fare. Parisian-feeling destination for wine guru Sebastian Zutant's selections & Gallic bistro classics.
Masseria
Puglian fare in a country-chic setting. Nicholas Stefanelli's Puglian-inspired prix fixe menus served in an Italian country–chic setting.
Osteria Morini
Northern Italian food in a rustic space. Emilia-Romagna cuisine in a warm setting, plus cocktails & a robust Italian wine list.
Alta Strada - Washington, DC
Cool spot for pasta, entrees & cocktails. Sophisticated eatery serving housemade pasta dishes, garlic bread & other Italian classics.
Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen
Pies, craft beer & outdoor dining. Bustling pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, sangria & craft beer that's popular with happy-hour set.
Ted's Bulletin
All-day diner eats & shakes with a twist. Bustling eatery for breakfast any time & American fare, plus a large menu of boozy milkshakes.
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
Modern spot serving grilled cheese. Contemporary eatery dishing up grilled cheese sandwiches plus fried fare & charcuterie.
The Salt Line
Chefy seafood spot with waterfront patio. New England classics & Chesapeake dishes star at this nautical seafood house with riverside patio.
Mastro's Steakhouse
Sizzling chops & live music in chic digs. This upscale chain serves sizzling steaks on 400-degree platters & seafood plateaus in swanky digs.
RARE Steakhouse & Tavern
Steakhouse classics in elegant surrounds. A fancy steakhouse with an old-school vibe serving classy cuts & sides paired with fine wines.
Surfside Taco Stand
Variety of tacos & seaside shack fare. Tacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
Easy Company
Jaleo by José Andrés
Chef José Andrés' festive Spanish bistro. Buzzy Spanish spot from chef José Andrés serving tapas, paella & sangria in a striking, artsy space.
Calico
Casual backyard cookout themed American. Clever riffs on al fresco grill fare and easygoing drinks in a sceney patio & country-chic room.
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Family Dinette
Carmine's
Family-friendly Italian option. Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.
Founding Farmers & Distillers
Housemade vodka, amaro, and American fare. Distillery and eatery with wide-ranging international menu and drinks mixed with housemade spirits.
Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers
Eco-chic American dining with a view. Farm-inspired American fare, plus sushi & cocktails served in sleek, eco-chic digs with river views.
Logan Tavern
Modern setting for American fare. Casual American eatery with a modern tavern feel is known for pre-theater dining & Sunday brunch.
The Smith
Upbeat American brasserie and raw bar. NYC offshoot for upscale American eats, specialty drinks, and brunch in hip, upbeat surroundings.
Bobby Van's Grill
Classic American steak & seafood spot. Part of a small chain of chophouses serving steak, seafood & other classic fare in a clubby setting.
The Corn Factory
Trini Vybez Food Truck and Catering
GORDON RAMSAY HELL'S KITCHEN
Sequoia DC
Spectacular American with loungey patio. Dramatic river views & swanky design define this soaring, spacious American with a killer terrace.
Upstairs Rooftop at The Morrow
El Techo
Hip rooftop bar with Latin small plates. Hip rooftop restaurant & bar serving Latin tapas & craft cocktails above Rito Loco.
Firefly
New American eatery with big indoor tree. Restaurant built around a large indoor tree, serving seasonal, local New American comfort food.
Open City
Funky gourmet diner with a patio. Pizza, all-day breakfast & more gourmet diner fare in an airy, tin-ceilinged space with a patio.
The Rooftop at the Graham
Rooftop bar with city views & cocktails. Rooftop lounge in luxury boutique hotel offering panoramic views & specialty cocktails.
TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar
Classy pub & all-weather roof garden. Striking, industrial-modern hangout with upgraded bar fare & an all-season rooftop beer garden.
Hi-Lawn
Breezy rooftop eatery with a bar & games. Expansive venue on the Union Market roof, offering cocktails, seasonal American fare & lawn games.
Perch SW Rooftop Lounge
Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar & Bites
Hotel cocktail spot with stadium views. Hampton Inn watering hole featuring views of the Nationals Park baseball field & city monuments.
Rito Loco
Creative burritos & a roof deck. Funky counter-service joint with an upstairs patio offering inventive burritos, tacos & cocktails.
Dirty Habit
Sleek spot for eclectic plates and drinks. Globally inspired cuisine and craft cocktails served in an elegant hotel space with a courtyard.
Summit the Rooftop at Conrad
Lucha Rosa
Smoke & Mirrors
Ellipse Rooftop Bar
Modern hotel bar with rooftop scenery. Chic, lounge-style hotel bar featuring creative cocktails, plush seating & panoramic rooftop views.
Roof Terrace Restaurant
Refined American fare & penthouse views. Perched atop the Kennedy Center, this elegant New American restaurant caters to a pre-event crowd.
Treehouse Rooftop
Rooftop at the Thompson
Top of the Gate
Posh rooftop bar with panoramic views. Potomac riverside lounge atop Watergate Hotel with breathtaking view, cocktails & Italian bites.
CaliBurger
Shortnee Street Eatz
Refreshment Food Store
