Dining Alone
Nov 6th, 2010, 08:07 PM
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Dining Alone
Traveling to DC for a few days. I'll be alone and was looking for great restaurants that welcome the single diner. I'm staying in Dupont Circle so I assume I can get anywhere easily. Thanks for the tips!
Nov 7th, 2010, 04:56 AM
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We stayed at Dupont Hotel in August and there are literally dozens and dozens of places to eat in Dupont Circle area and lots of them are cafe type places and I am sure you will find a plethora of spots to choose from.
Nov 7th, 2010, 12:22 PM
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There is certainly no shortage of nearby restaurants, and I agree with others that you'll be welcome in all. Also, fyi, the in your hotel, Urbana, is supposed to be quite good, with a good happy hour, I think, though I haven't been there myself. But that said, here are a few (very different) options that spring to mind off the top of my head:
"foodie" options:
Heritage India -- specializes in "small plates"- Indian street food with a fusion twist; there is a large comfortable bar area in addition to a large dining room
Al Tiramisu, which is on the street of your hotel, has quite wonderful Italian food -- fancier than the others I've mentioned above -- but the space is quite small -- you might want to poke your head in to see what kind of table is available. (Sometimes when eating alone I like to have a little bit of breathing room).
Also a bit of a further walk, but worthwhile, to Q and 17th streets: Hank's Oyster Bar -- small, neighborhood favorite with delicious fresh seafood
More casual:
Kramer Books and Afterwords (attached to a lively bookstore)
Luna Grill -- diner-like comfort food with lots of vegetarian options
Teaism -- order at the counter, nice for tea and/or light meals
Zorba's: super casual, order-at-the counter type place but with great hospitality and delicious Greek food
Pizza Paradiso (down the street from your hotel)
"foodie" options:
Heritage India -- specializes in "small plates"- Indian street food with a fusion twist; there is a large comfortable bar area in addition to a large dining room
Al Tiramisu, which is on the street of your hotel, has quite wonderful Italian food -- fancier than the others I've mentioned above -- but the space is quite small -- you might want to poke your head in to see what kind of table is available. (Sometimes when eating alone I like to have a little bit of breathing room).
Also a bit of a further walk, but worthwhile, to Q and 17th streets: Hank's Oyster Bar -- small, neighborhood favorite with delicious fresh seafood
More casual:
Kramer Books and Afterwords (attached to a lively bookstore)
Luna Grill -- diner-like comfort food with lots of vegetarian options
Teaism -- order at the counter, nice for tea and/or light meals
Zorba's: super casual, order-at-the counter type place but with great hospitality and delicious Greek food
Pizza Paradiso (down the street from your hotel)
Nov 7th, 2010, 08:21 PM
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Thanks. So tired on my first night I ended up with room service, which was surprisingly good.
Noticed Zorba's and Kramer as I wandered today;
Tomorrow I'm staying awake! Although after my exploring you never know. So much I want to do/see!
Noticed Zorba's and Kramer as I wandered today;
Tomorrow I'm staying awake! Although after my exploring you never know. So much I want to do/see!
Nov 8th, 2010, 08:45 AM
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After a thought, since you asked about single dining, I'll add this about Hank's. It's small, often packed to the gills with a line even on a weeknight and deservedly so. I am pretty sure they still don't take bookings. I'm great with solo dining but I wouldn't probably opt for Hank's if I had to wait for any length of time to get a table.
There are many great opportunities to dine well in DC. Have a great trip.
There are many great opportunities to dine well in DC. Have a great trip.
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