Eating out with kids
 

I will be taking 12 girl scouts and 8 adults on a holiday tour of the White House and was wondering if anyone could suggest a good option for lunch after the tour. It needs to be kid friendly, large enough to get 20 people in for lunch, and accessable by metro. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I suggest Luigi's. Every kind of pizza for the girl scouts (click on "famous pizza") as well as all the other Italian standards (click on "menu". I've eaten there with very large groups before. Great value. The closest Metro is the 18th st. exit of Farragut North but it's a very short walk from the White House (on 19th just north of L st - if you click on "map", the White House is at the bottom of Lafayette Park). Of course you need to reserve for 20 people, but they will be able to put all of you at the same table. Here's more info:

http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WAS.../19/index.html

Click on "private events" to see the upstairs dining area.

I just looked at Luigi's link above. The actual "menu" is much larger, of course. The Washington Post weblink (Luigi's doesn't have it's own web page) doesn't show all of their pizzas, appetizers, drinks, dessets, etc.

How about lunch at the Hard Rock or ESPN Zone? The Zone has games and different things to do as well....

I think you should just ask George if you can stay for lunch! :-d

Another website you can try is:

http://cityguide.aol.com/washington/

You might want to try the Old Ebbitt. It's right on 15th Street across from the Treasury. Reservations will be essential, but if you call early enough they might be able to set a group this large.

I suggest you go to the food court at Union Station. It's a subway stop and everyone can find something they like. There is plenty of seating, it's all self service. And afterwards you can take a tour of Union Station.

With a bunch of 12 yr olds, I'd suggest food courts at Reagan Building or the Old Postal Pavilion - both walking distance from the White House. At Postal Pavilion, you can take the free tour of the Clock Tower, for one of the better views of DC. The restaurants at the Reagan Building are more "national chain" offerings, while Postal Pavilion are more local businesses.

I would suggest the Union Station also. With that many people and kids, it will be a lot easier than getting a restaurant to seat 20 people.

Try Reeves Coffee Shop, It is an institution in D.C. and is near the Metro Center stop. Call ahead and they will set aside tables for your party.

I would also suggest a food court, like Union Station (my preference) or the Post Office or anywhere. Why waste money on lunch for 12 kids and problems with reservations, worrying if a place takes large groups, being "kid friendly", etc. Also, it will probably be a big favor to others.

I think Union Station in interesting to see in itself, so is also a destination. It really depends where you want to go afterwards, though. The Post Office pavilion is fine, also, although I don't think is as nice in many ways.

I don't much like food courts at all. I do agree that the Union Station food court does seem to offer more variety, and is brighter than the Postal Pavilion.

But if the kids are hungry, the walk to either Reagan Building or Postal Pavilion will take less time than the Metro ride to Union Station. BTW, Reagan Building probably has the largest, brightest food court of the three. One more thing: don't confuse the Postal Pavilion (On Pennslyvania & 12th) with the Postal Museum (next door to Union Station at Massachusetts & 1st) and also worth a visit).

http://www.stationmasters.com/System.../fedtrian.html
http://www.stationmasters.com/System.../unionsta.html

For kids, I agree with Bardo, Luigi's at 19th Street is ideal. There is also a few Bertuccis, one at 2000 Pennsylvania and the other just up Connecticut Avenue from the White House. Also, there is a California Pizza Kitchen on lower Connecticut Ave.