Best Restaurants in Penn Quarter DC | Dining & Nightlife

Rice Bar Market Place

Cranes

Chic eatery for Spanish-Japanese cuisine. Modern restaurant with tapas, a tasting menu, and other Spanish and Japanese fare, plus a sake menu.

Fiola

Upscale Italian restaurant. High-end restaurant serving rustic Italian food & creative cocktails in a modern, upscale space.

Zaytinya by José Andrés

Mediterranean meze in bustling setting. Chef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.

Café Riggs

Chic eatery for New American cuisine. Sophisticated restaurant with a rooftop offering New American cuisine in an elegant setting.

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.

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

Creative, upscale Mexican restaurant. Lively, upscale spot with creative Mexican tapas & street food, plus a lengthy cocktail & wine menu.

Boqueria Penn Quarter

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.

Rasika

Modern Indian cuisine in a stylish space. Polished restaurant & lounge serving contemporary Indian food, wine & cocktails.

Penn Quarter Sports Tavern

Roomy sports pub with outdoor seating. Sports tavern near the Verizon Center offering 2 full bars, lots of sidewalk seating & multiple TVs.

Carmine's

Family-friendly Italian option. Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving a menu of homestyle Southern Italian meals.

The Smith

Upbeat American brasserie and raw bar. NYC offshoot for upscale American eats, specialty drinks, and brunch in hip, upbeat surroundings.

Urban Roast

Casual cafe with drinks and a global menu. Relaxed option for coffee, cocktails, and eclectic international fare, plus a patio.

Clyde's of Gallery Place

Classic American fare & cocktails. Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.

matchbox

Buzzy spot known for its wood-fired pies. High-energy New American chain with wood-fired pizzas & bistro fare served in industrial-chic digs.

Dirty Habit

Sleek spot for eclectic plates and drinks. Globally inspired cuisine and craft cocktails served in an elegant hotel space with a courtyard.