Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Rosemary's Thyme Bistro
1801 18th St NWGreat food, nice people, outdoor dining!
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestGreat Korean food.
Bookstore and cafe. Great book selection, wonderful food, outdoor dining. A must-see.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWBookstore and cafe. Great book selection, wonderful food, outdoor dining. A must-see.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2231 Crystal DrGreat Happy Hour weekdays from 4:30 - 7pm.
Regent Thai Cuisine
1910 18th St NWExcellent Thai food.
Very popular Mexican food. Wonderful outdoor dining and great margaritas!
135 locals recommend
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWVery popular Mexican food. Wonderful outdoor dining and great margaritas!
Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWYummy bakery and coffee shop.
CIRCA at Dupont
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestFun bar, restaurant and outdoor seating!
Wonderful farmers market every Sunday morning from 9 or 10 until 1 pm. Don't miss it!
27 locals recommend
FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWWonderful farmers market every Sunday morning from 9 or 10 until 1 pm. Don't miss it!
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWGreat spot! Great food!
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWExcellent French food. Make a reservation!
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestAwesome seafood.
Agora
1527 17th St NWCreative tapas in Greek / Turkish style.
Great local steakhouse...open 24 hours on the weekends.
55 locals recommend
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestGreat local steakhouse...open 24 hours on the weekends.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWSome of the best pizza around!
Al Tiramisu
2014 P St NWWonderful Northern Italian restaurant. One of our favorites.
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestAmazing organic food.
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWFun French Bistro. Great mussels and steak frites.
La Tomate
1701 Connecticut Ave NWNice bar, great Italian food.
Jolt 'N Bolt Coffee & Tea House
1918 18th St NWGrab a cup of jo and a muffin.
Essentials
Very convenient dry cleaners. June, the owner, does a wonderful job.
6 locals recommend
Dupont Court Cleaners
1761 S St NWVery convenient dry cleaners. June, the owner, does a wonderful job.
United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWConvenient.
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWLarge pharmacy that sells lots of other things!
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWGourmet market and coffee bar.
Dupont Market
1807 18th St NWGood for quick pick-up items, coffee, small wine selection.
CVS
645 H St NEChain pharmacy.
Great organic grocery store. You can get a bite to eat there, too.
581 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWGreat organic grocery store. You can get a bite to eat there, too.
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdVery convenient
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWNice neighborhood bar, rear outdoor patio.
Rebellion
1836 18th St NWGreat local bar.
Intimate place of dinner and live jazz. Some of the greatest jazz musicians have played here. Need reservations.
59 locals recommend
Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWIntimate place of dinner and live jazz. Some of the greatest jazz musicians have played here. Need reservations.
A DC staple because of the great live performances they offer in such an uncommon environment. The music is great... the food is average. I'd recommend checking out a show while having a few drinks. Need reservations.
23 locals recommend
Bohemian Caverns
2001 11th Street NorthwestA DC staple because of the great live performances they offer in such an uncommon environment. The music is great... the food is average. I'd recommend checking out a show while having a few drinks. Need reservations.
Everything Else
Kim's Watchmakers & Jewelers
1813 18th St NWWatch repair.
The George Washington University School of Business
2201 G St NWWorld class university.
Getting Around
Capital Bikeshare 17th & Corcoran St NW
Share bikes!
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWOur safe and clean Metro will take you to all the sites.
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe President of the United States lives here!
Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWAll the Smithsonian Museums are FREE!
The best zoo!!! Make sure you see the panda bears!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe best zoo!!! Make sure you see the panda bears!
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastWhere it all happens.
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWNational Landmark.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWEveryone should see this museum.
Washington National Cathedral
A treasure of a church.
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWNational Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWReported to be fabulous.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastThe seat of our government.
Fabulous display of aircraft and space vehicles. Great Imax theater.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWFabulous display of aircraft and space vehicles. Great Imax theater.
Arts & Culture
AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWMovies, movies, movies.
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWMovies, movies, movies.
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWSports events, concerts, big venue.
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWGreat exhibits.