Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great late-night burgers and fries. A historic venue with a unique history, this place has been around since the 1950s. President Barack Obama ate here!
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWGreat late-night burgers and fries. A historic venue with a unique history, this place has been around since the 1950s. President Barack Obama ate here!
Creative Latin-Asian fusion. Tapas that burst with flavor! Great deals for Happy Hour ($4 cocktails). If you are looking for a good brunch spot, this is it. They serve $35 unlimited tapas.
78 locals recommend
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWCreative Latin-Asian fusion. Tapas that burst with flavor! Great deals for Happy Hour ($4 cocktails). If you are looking for a good brunch spot, this is it. They serve $35 unlimited tapas.
Ethiopian restaurant. Delicious meat and vegetarian options.
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWEthiopian restaurant. Delicious meat and vegetarian options.
This delicious sandwich shop may be DC's best kept secret. Hidden inside of a gas station (yes, truly!) this place serves amazing American and Argentinian food. Giant portions and excellent value!
30 locals recommend
Fast Gourmet
This delicious sandwich shop may be DC's best kept secret. Hidden inside of a gas station (yes, truly!) this place serves amazing American and Argentinian food. Giant portions and excellent value!
Hanoi House
2005 14th St NWVietnamese with a romantic atmosphere. Amazing pho!
Amazing pho in a trendy and hipster restaurant. Lots of young people eating noodle soup and sipping Vietnamese ice coffee. Delicious.
119 locals recommend
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWAmazing pho in a trendy and hipster restaurant. Lots of young people eating noodle soup and sipping Vietnamese ice coffee. Delicious.
Delicious soul food at this historic breakfast spot. Vegetarian and meat-friendly too!
27 locals recommend
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWDelicious soul food at this historic breakfast spot. Vegetarian and meat-friendly too!
Domino's Pizza
9450 Georgia AveCarry out pizza.
Mac and cheese, Eggs Benedict, seared tuna, brick over pizza are all on the tasty menu at this rustic-chic bi-level U Street American bistro. Easy-going crowd, a "low-key" vibe and friendly staff.
11 locals recommend
Ulah Bistro
1214 U Street NorthwestMac and cheese, Eggs Benedict, seared tuna, brick over pizza are all on the tasty menu at this rustic-chic bi-level U Street American bistro. Easy-going crowd, a "low-key" vibe and friendly staff.
Delicious, hearty, eco-friendly restaurant. Well seasoned organic chicken and a hipster vibe. Go here for healthy, natural, affordable, quick, latin-flavored meals in a casual environment.
10 locals recommend
Chix
2019 11th Street NorthwestDelicious, hearty, eco-friendly restaurant. Well seasoned organic chicken and a hipster vibe. Go here for healthy, natural, affordable, quick, latin-flavored meals in a casual environment.
chicken souvlaki platter·fast delivery·steak & cheese·the gyro platter·orzo pasta. Authentic Greek cuisine. It is a quaint, family-owned restaurant and a local favorite.
13 locals recommend
The Greek Spot
2017 11th St NWchicken souvlaki platter·fast delivery·steak & cheese·the gyro platter·orzo pasta. Authentic Greek cuisine. It is a quaint, family-owned restaurant and a local favorite.
Gourmet salads with healthy and locally sourced toppings. Frozen yogurt and salads of the week. Perfect for lunch and open late for dinner!
1325 W St NW
Gourmet salads with healthy and locally sourced toppings. Frozen yogurt and salads of the week. Perfect for lunch and open late for dinner!
Fantastic Ethiopian food in a great, authentic environment. A neighborhood favorite. Try this place out if you're feeling up for an adventurous night of sharing!
15 locals recommend
Etete
1942 9th St NWFantastic Ethiopian food in a great, authentic environment. A neighborhood favorite. Try this place out if you're feeling up for an adventurous night of sharing!
Bohemian Caverns is a fresh and unique neighborhood bar and lounge nestled in the heart of U Street. Amazing happy hour specials for $1! Brunch is also amazing with $7 bottomless mimosas.
the Tap & Parlour
2001 11th St NWBohemian Caverns is a fresh and unique neighborhood bar and lounge nestled in the heart of U Street. Amazing happy hour specials for $1! Brunch is also amazing with $7 bottomless mimosas.
Excellent coffee, amazing pastries, delicious sandwiches and the BEST tomato soup you've ever had? You will find it all at this amazing neighborhood cafe.
606 Florida Ave NW
606 Florida Avenue NorthwestExcellent coffee, amazing pastries, delicious sandwiches and the BEST tomato soup you've ever had? You will find it all at this amazing neighborhood cafe.
This high-end restaurant serves delicious spit-roasted meats, spreads, gourmet breads, vegetables, and small plates, with a menu inspired by the celebrity chef's time in Northern Greece.
58 locals recommend
Kapnos
2201 14th St NWThis high-end restaurant serves delicious spit-roasted meats, spreads, gourmet breads, vegetables, and small plates, with a menu inspired by the celebrity chef's time in Northern Greece.
Everything Else
CVS
645 H St NECVS is here for all your toiletries and convenience needs.
A beautiful park within close walking distance. Fun for a nice stroll through the gardens, or to stop by for a jog or picnic. From here, Adams Morgan is just 4 blocks away.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestA beautiful park within close walking distance. Fun for a nice stroll through the gardens, or to stop by for a jog or picnic. From here, Adams Morgan is just 4 blocks away.
Awesome reggae bands and DJs transport you to Jamaica at this "jammin'" two-story U Street joint with a dancehall upstairs and a patty restaurant below. Grab your island beers!
6 locals recommend
Patty Boom Boom
2007 14th Street NorthwestAwesome reggae bands and DJs transport you to Jamaica at this "jammin'" two-story U Street joint with a dancehall upstairs and a patty restaurant below. Grab your island beers!
Sandwich shop by day and tasting menu by night. This is the place to come if you need a quick bite - tasty Italian sandwiches, gourmet paninis, and fresh and healthy ingredients.
2201 14th St NW
2201 14th Street NorthwestSandwich shop by day and tasting menu by night. This is the place to come if you need a quick bite - tasty Italian sandwiches, gourmet paninis, and fresh and healthy ingredients.
Delicious coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, and handmade liquid nitrogen icecream! What's not to love about this nearby community cafe?
2420 14th St NW
2420 14th Street NorthwestDelicious coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, and handmade liquid nitrogen icecream! What's not to love about this nearby community cafe?
Essentials
Organic grocery store has fantastic supplies with fresh produce, snacks and cooking supplies.
70 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWOrganic grocery store has fantastic supplies with fresh produce, snacks and cooking supplies.
Giant Pharmacy
1345 Park Rd NWIf you're looking for groceries, this spot has it all!
Trader Joe's is the awesome unique grocery store. Products include gourmet, organic, vegetarian, frozen, and imported food at amazingly cheap prices.
7 locals recommend
1912 14th St NW
1912 14th Street NorthwestTrader Joe's is the awesome unique grocery store. Products include gourmet, organic, vegetarian, frozen, and imported food at amazingly cheap prices.
Arts & Culture
This night club/music venue showcases the best of local, national and international independent and alternative music in its main concert space.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThis night club/music venue showcases the best of local, national and international independent and alternative music in its main concert space.
The popular 9:30 club! Great evening spot for dancing and music. Check band dates to see who is playing that evening.
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NWThe popular 9:30 club! Great evening spot for dancing and music. Check band dates to see who is playing that evening.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar + restaurant with a hip modern vibe. Serves amazing breakfast scones. Stop by for dinner and sit outside to enjoy the cafe scene.
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWCozy bar + restaurant with a hip modern vibe. Serves amazing breakfast scones. Stop by for dinner and sit outside to enjoy the cafe scene.
Marvin is a classic bistro and bar serving delicious Belgian - American Soul food. Amazing roof top bar and great happy hours.
116 locals recommend
Marvin
2007 14th St NWMarvin is a classic bistro and bar serving delicious Belgian - American Soul food. Amazing roof top bar and great happy hours.
Restaurant by day, club by night. A genuine Mid-City neighborhood restaurant named after Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the famous French author of “The Little Prince". Great cocktails and outdoor seating.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWRestaurant by day, club by night. A genuine Mid-City neighborhood restaurant named after Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the famous French author of “The Little Prince". Great cocktails and outdoor seating.
Popular sports bar. Drinks and happy hours. Loud music. Rooftop deck. Sweet plantains.
107 locals recommend
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWPopular sports bar. Drinks and happy hours. Loud music. Rooftop deck. Sweet plantains.
Brixton is a British-style restaurant & pub offering delicious food, drink and atmoshpere. Sit down for a full-course meal in the restaurant with young, cosmopolitan types hobnob and enjoy a beer.
101 locals recommend
Brixton
901 U St NWBrixton is a British-style restaurant & pub offering delicious food, drink and atmoshpere. Sit down for a full-course meal in the restaurant with young, cosmopolitan types hobnob and enjoy a beer.