Favorite Washington, DC restaurants
Apr 26th, 2013, 03:21 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 7,667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Favorite Washington, DC restaurants
What are your favorite restaurants in DC? What is it you like about it~ambiance, location, affordability, great food, great service?
One we tried on our last trip was Georgia Brown's~the pot roast and the fried chicken were excellent!! www.gbrowns.com/
I also love Old Ebbitt's Grill for the history and the ambiance. www.ebbitt.com
One we tried on our last trip was Georgia Brown's~the pot roast and the fried chicken were excellent!! www.gbrowns.com/
I also love Old Ebbitt's Grill for the history and the ambiance. www.ebbitt.com
Apr 26th, 2013, 05:32 PM
#5
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 26,243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh, you asked why. At Central, we loved most of the food. All the dishes were good and some were great. We liked the bistro ambiance (didn't like having to wait for our reservation however, but we know the restaurant is not always in control).
At Indique, we just loved the food. Some unusual dishes.
At Indique, we just loved the food. Some unusual dishes.
Apr 26th, 2013, 08:15 PM
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 7,667
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, sf........and starrs~Ben's is on our list to try!
There was a thread from last year where several locals gave recommendations, but I couldn't find it, so I thought I'd start a new one exclusively about restaurants.
There was a thread from last year where several locals gave recommendations, but I couldn't find it, so I thought I'd start a new one exclusively about restaurants.
Apr 26th, 2013, 10:25 PM
#8
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 23,112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's a good source for info on DC restaurants:
http://www.opentable.com/washington-dc-restaurants
http://www.opentable.com/washington-dc-restaurants
Apr 27th, 2013, 05:09 AM
#9
I love DC's restaurant scene. My current and ongoing batch of favorites:
Jaleo (moderate, Penn Qtr) - Spanish tapas, Jose Andres original restaurant, still wonderful after 20( (?) years. Boisterous and fun, some communal tables.
Zatinya (moderate, Penn Qtr) - Tapas again, only Greek & Mediterranean cuisine. Same chef, calmer atmosphere.
Birch and Barley (moderate, Logan Circle) - American-y comfort food. Hundreds of beers. I can't stop ordering the pork enchiladas. Our last visit we were seated at the bar facing the open kitchen. The host considered it "less than" seating but we thoroughly enjoyed watching the action.
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace (moderate, Logan Circle) - Not for the diet conscious. Oysters, fried chicken, fried catfish. Downside, no reservations. Worth the wait. Same for the other really good oyster place in DC, Hanks Oyster Bar (moderate, Dupont Circle).
West End Bistro (moderate, West End) - American bistro food originally prepared under a 3 Star Michelin chef, now under a chef formerly of the amazing Inn At LIttle Washington. Best fried oyster sandwich in the city. Pretty food.
Rasika (expensive, Penn Qtr & West End) - Indian cuisine, elegant and modern. The crispy spinach (Palat Chaak?) is one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Vidalia (expensive, Downtown) - Southern cuisine. If you enjoyed Georgia Brown's you will almost certainly Vidalia. It's companion restaurant is also excellent, Bistro Bis (moderate, Capitol Hill) but it's not a neighborhood I'm in as frequently.
Baked and Wired (cheap, Georgetown) - Indie bakery and coffee shop. Hands down, no lie, the best coffee (Stumptown) in the city. I love their goat cheese & caramelized onion biscuit. Deadly good cupcakes. I like the Unporked Elvis (no candied bacon for me).
Nando's (cheap, Dupont Circle, Penn Qtr) - Spicy peruvian chicken and fries. Originally a european chain.
Paul (cheap, Penn Qtr & elsewhere) - I think DC is the only US home of this french chain. Second best coffee in the city. Wonderful baguette sandwiches. Lovely pastries. Pleasant atmosphere inside but on a nice day, it's great people watching outside.
Jaleo (moderate, Penn Qtr) - Spanish tapas, Jose Andres original restaurant, still wonderful after 20( (?) years. Boisterous and fun, some communal tables.
Zatinya (moderate, Penn Qtr) - Tapas again, only Greek & Mediterranean cuisine. Same chef, calmer atmosphere.
Birch and Barley (moderate, Logan Circle) - American-y comfort food. Hundreds of beers. I can't stop ordering the pork enchiladas. Our last visit we were seated at the bar facing the open kitchen. The host considered it "less than" seating but we thoroughly enjoyed watching the action.
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace (moderate, Logan Circle) - Not for the diet conscious. Oysters, fried chicken, fried catfish. Downside, no reservations. Worth the wait. Same for the other really good oyster place in DC, Hanks Oyster Bar (moderate, Dupont Circle).
West End Bistro (moderate, West End) - American bistro food originally prepared under a 3 Star Michelin chef, now under a chef formerly of the amazing Inn At LIttle Washington. Best fried oyster sandwich in the city. Pretty food.
Rasika (expensive, Penn Qtr & West End) - Indian cuisine, elegant and modern. The crispy spinach (Palat Chaak?) is one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Vidalia (expensive, Downtown) - Southern cuisine. If you enjoyed Georgia Brown's you will almost certainly Vidalia. It's companion restaurant is also excellent, Bistro Bis (moderate, Capitol Hill) but it's not a neighborhood I'm in as frequently.
Baked and Wired (cheap, Georgetown) - Indie bakery and coffee shop. Hands down, no lie, the best coffee (Stumptown) in the city. I love their goat cheese & caramelized onion biscuit. Deadly good cupcakes. I like the Unporked Elvis (no candied bacon for me).
Nando's (cheap, Dupont Circle, Penn Qtr) - Spicy peruvian chicken and fries. Originally a european chain.
Paul (cheap, Penn Qtr & elsewhere) - I think DC is the only US home of this french chain. Second best coffee in the city. Wonderful baguette sandwiches. Lovely pastries. Pleasant atmosphere inside but on a nice day, it's great people watching outside.
Apr 27th, 2013, 11:17 AM
#11
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,661
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I haven't lived in DC for a long time, but I used to love people watching at Kramer Books and Afterwords.
obxgirl, when I lved there there were NO restaurants at Logan Circle. I'm so happy there are now.
I also think the Ethopian food in DC is so great. The one across from Ben's on U St. is excellent.
obxgirl, when I lved there there were NO restaurants at Logan Circle. I'm so happy there are now.
I also think the Ethopian food in DC is so great. The one across from Ben's on U St. is excellent.
Apr 28th, 2013, 07:49 AM
#14
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 608
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Zed's Ethiopian cuisine in Georgetown. You just don't find these kinds of ethnic eateries unless you're in a huge metropolis like this. very good food and fairly safe even if you don't like Indian food
Apr 28th, 2013, 08:46 AM
#15
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sf3707, I wish Swan Oyster Depot would open a branch on the East Coast. My sister just got back from a business tip o SF and has been torturing me!
Didn't the Buddha tell us that desire is at the root of unhappiness?
Didn't the Buddha tell us that desire is at the root of unhappiness?
Apr 28th, 2013, 10:06 AM
#16
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 17,801
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rasika is probably my current favorite, if I could only name one. Both locations are just stellar.
I wrote this trip report last winter after a Thanksgiving week trip:
http://fodors.com/community/united-s...-not-short.cfm
We ate so much and so often, everything was great, and yet there were still so many places we regretfully had to save for next year...DC is quite the food town these days! Enjoy...
I wrote this trip report last winter after a Thanksgiving week trip:
http://fodors.com/community/united-s...-not-short.cfm
We ate so much and so often, everything was great, and yet there were still so many places we regretfully had to save for next year...DC is quite the food town these days! Enjoy...
