Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great coffee shop with pastries, prepared foods and wine. Illy coffee. Right next to Eastern Market so you can sit outside and watch the people over the weekend.
17 locals recommend
Radici
303 7th St SEGreat coffee shop with pastries, prepared foods and wine. Illy coffee. Right next to Eastern Market so you can sit outside and watch the people over the weekend.
Part of the Old Hospital. Eclectic interior with outdoor space. Lots of families and dogs - New Orleans Fare. Good brunch, lunch or dinner but very relaxed. You order at the counter.
17 locals recommend
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
901 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastPart of the Old Hospital. Eclectic interior with outdoor space. Lots of families and dogs - New Orleans Fare. Good brunch, lunch or dinner but very relaxed. You order at the counter.
This is the coffee shop of the Michelin starred restaurant. Wonderful coffee (they even have hazelnut milk) and breakfast fare. Not alot of seating but tables outside.
41 locals recommend
Pineapple and Pearls
715 8th St SEThis is the coffee shop of the Michelin starred restaurant. Wonderful coffee (they even have hazelnut milk) and breakfast fare. Not alot of seating but tables outside.
Great Spanish restaurant with Tapas. A bit pricey but worth it. Great interior - love the Sangria. You can go and sit at the bar. Unusual food so probably not good for picky eaters!
27 locals recommend
Joselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat Spanish restaurant with Tapas. A bit pricey but worth it. Great interior - love the Sangria. You can go and sit at the bar. Unusual food so probably not good for picky eaters!
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. They have a wonderful brunch / lunch or dinner. Great menu. I prefer to sit outside if I can. It is nice to sometimes go to the bar and eat too.
84 locals recommend
Acqua Al 2
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. They have a wonderful brunch / lunch or dinner. Great menu. I prefer to sit outside if I can. It is nice to sometimes go to the bar and eat too.
One of Washingtonians top 100 restaurants in the area. Great food and ambiance. Also has seating outside. Gets very crowded! Has a nice bar where you can eat.
6 locals recommend
Garrison
524 8th St SEOne of Washingtonians top 100 restaurants in the area. Great food and ambiance. Also has seating outside. Gets very crowded! Has a nice bar where you can eat.
One of Washingtonians top restaurants. You can't tell from the outside, but good vibe inside. Juke box. Interesting food! Good for teenaged kids if they are a bit adventurous with food.
12 locals recommend
Eatbar
415 8th St SEOne of Washingtonians top restaurants. You can't tell from the outside, but good vibe inside. Juke box. Interesting food! Good for teenaged kids if they are a bit adventurous with food.
Great casual pizza place with great reviews. Unique pizza slices. No table service.
76 locals recommend
We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrGreat casual pizza place with great reviews. Unique pizza slices. No table service.
This is a great market with different food vendors. Great for brunch, lunch or early dinner. In a developing part of town, so not much around. Summer, there are tables outside. Really cool place to go and experience.
69 locals recommend
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWThis is a great market with different food vendors. Great for brunch, lunch or early dinner. In a developing part of town, so not much around. Summer, there are tables outside. Really cool place to go and experience.
Great Mexican Restaurant for the family. You need reservations.
66 locals recommend
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWGreat Mexican Restaurant for the family. You need reservations.
Essentials
CVS
645 H St NESells toiletries and other supplies
This market (open 9-5) sells all fresh produce, meat, seafood, bread.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEThis market (open 9-5) sells all fresh produce, meat, seafood, bread.
Organic grocery store. Can buy everything there including wine. Please note that the map is INCORRECt. The market is actually at 410 8th Street so make sure you look up the address if you want to go.
85 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEOrganic grocery store. Can buy everything there including wine. Please note that the map is INCORRECt. The market is actually at 410 8th Street so make sure you look up the address if you want to go.
Getting Around
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEMetro station 4 blocks away.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar and nightclub with the best views of the city. If you don't want a nightclub scene, I recommend you go early. It is on the top of the hotel.
55 locals recommend
W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NWThis is a bar and nightclub with the best views of the city. If you don't want a nightclub scene, I recommend you go early. It is on the top of the hotel.
Top of the Watergate bar. Beautiful views to the water and city.
14 locals recommend
The Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Ave NWTop of the Watergate bar. Beautiful views to the water and city.
Shopping
Great to go here and walk around M street and down by the river. There are lots of shops - lululemon, Zara, Restoration Hardward, CB2 and more.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Great to go here and walk around M street and down by the river. There are lots of shops - lululemon, Zara, Restoration Hardward, CB2 and more.
Sightseeing
One of the countries most romantic towns. Cobblestone streets, houses dating back to the 1700s. Church George Washington attended. Old Torpedo Factory. Lots of good restaurants on King Street.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
One of the countries most romantic towns. Cobblestone streets, houses dating back to the 1700s. Church George Washington attended. Old Torpedo Factory. Lots of good restaurants on King Street.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyOne of my favorite places in the city. You can access during the day underneath the steps. My favorite is the collection of Jeffersons books he donated. Not a museum but worth the visit.
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOne of my favorite places in the city. You can access during the day underneath the steps. My favorite is the collection of Jeffersons books he donated. Not a museum but worth the visit.
One of my favorite places to go in the city. Beautiful outdoor and indoor gardens with many species of plants.
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWOne of my favorite places to go in the city. Beautiful outdoor and indoor gardens with many species of plants.