My family and I will be staying near Columbia Rd NW and 18th St NW. I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on what restaurants would be good. My kids don't like exotic, looking for something reasonably priced.

Thanks

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Hmm. Adams-Morgan is known for its wide variety of ethnic restaurants. Do your kids consider ethnic the same as exotic? If so, you may have to find the McDonald's for them. You and your wife, on the other hand, could have a great time choosing from the wonderful restaurant selection!

Here's some restaurants from the Washingtonian reviews. Maybe "The Diner" will fit your needs, but I doubt it could be considered the "Best restaurant in Adams Morgan area." Cashion's, however, is top-rated, but a bit expensive. Have a good trip!

Adams Morgan

ADDIS ABABA Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-232-6092

AL-KHARTOUM Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-986-5031

ARBOR RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR Modern American, Adams Morgan, 202-667-1200

CASHION'S EAT PLACE American/Modern American, Adams Morgan, 202-797-1819

CHURRERIA MADRID Spanish, Adams Morgan, 202-483-4441

CITIES Mediterranean, Adams Morgan, 202-328-7194

DINER, THE American/Diner, Adams Morgan, 202-232-8800

FASIKA'S Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-797-7673

GRILL FROM IPANEMA Latin American/South American, Adams Morgan, 202-986-0757

JULIA'S EMPANADAS Latin American/South American, Adams Morgan, 202-328-6232

KEREN Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-265-5764

KUNA Italian, Adams Morgan, 202-797-7908

LA FOURCHETTE French, Adams Morgan, 202-232-3077

LAS PLACITAS Central American/Latin American/Mexican/Salvadoran, Adams Morgan, 202-745-3751

LITTLE FOUNTAIN CAFE Modern American, Adams Morgan, 202-462-8100

MAMA AYESHA'S Lebanese/Middle Eastern, Adams Morgan, 202-232-5431

MESKEREM Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-462-4100

MEZE Middle Eastern/tapas/Turkish, Adams Morgan, 202-797-0017

MIXTEC Mexican, Adams Morgan, 202-332-1011

PASTA MIA Italian, Adams Morgan, 202-328-9114

PERRY'S Modern American, Adams Morgan, 202-234-6218

RED SEA Ethiopian, Adams Morgan, 202-483-5000

ROCKY'S CAFE Caribbean, Adams Morgan, 202-387-2580

SAIGONNAIS Asian/Vegetarian/Vietnamese, Adams Morgan, 202-232-5300

SAN MARCO Italian, Adams Morgan, 202-483-9300

THE DINER American/Diner, Adams Morgan, 202-232-8800

Might want to check on chowhound.com for some additional reviews and opinions, as well.

There is a McDonalds right on the very intersection you are staying at. In fact, you chose one of the liveliest cross-spots in DC. Other places your kids may like are The Diner (which serves exactly what it says) and Tryst coffeehouse. Both are on 18th just a few storefronts south of that intersection.

But this hip area would be a great opportunity to introduce your kids to ethnic fare that is fun and affordable! Julia's Empanadas, also on 18th, serves pastries stuffed with different fillings like chorizo sausage, potatoes, and eggs. Good stuff. I believe Tom Tom (on 18th and California) serves up great pizzas.

You chose a great location. You won't have to walk far to have a good time, and the Metro stop is just a quick walk to Connecticut across the bridge.

I would agree with the Diner if the kids aren't adventurous. While it is a diner, it is a "yuppie" diner so we are talking meatloaf and chardonnay, not greasy spoon.

Can you lure the kids into something very exotic but fun (they get to eat with their hands????). If so, you should try Ethopian food, which DC is probably the best place in the U.S. to dine.

I agree with the general theme of the above posts: it would be a real shame to stay in Adams-Morgan and avoid all the ethnic restaurants, because they are what that area is known and loved for! You've gotten a great list and some good ideas; I would add that you should check out the restaurant guide at washingtonpost.com. You can plug in neighborhood, price range, and cuisine to get a list of recommendations. Have fun!