Dining

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

Maryland Avenue Food Trucks

Pedestrian Global Street Food

FlĀve - Food Truck Hub