Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Really nice bistro-style French restaurant with a great, family-friendly brunch as well as a great grownup-friendly wine and cocktail list.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWReally nice bistro-style French restaurant with a great, family-friendly brunch as well as a great grownup-friendly wine and cocktail list.
Izakaya Seki
1117 V St NWUpscale, innovative Japanese food in an out-of-the-way location.
Estadio
1520 14th St NWFantastic Spanish restaurant
A good spot for a casual meal — lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Don't miss the fries.
125 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWA good spot for a casual meal — lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Don't miss the fries.
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFun, kitschy diner-style restaurant that's great for kids.
Great, local coffee shop on a quiet street. A real neighborhood kind of place.
69 locals recommend
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWGreat, local coffee shop on a quiet street. A real neighborhood kind of place.
Tico
1926 14th St NWInnovative, Mexican-influenced restaurant plus great cocktails.
Modern, forward-thinking Southeast Asian (mostly Vietnamese) food in a cool setting. Probably my personal favorite place to eat.
60 locals recommend
Doi Moi
1800 14th St NWModern, forward-thinking Southeast Asian (mostly Vietnamese) food in a cool setting. Probably my personal favorite place to eat.