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Georgetown's picturesque Victorian streetscapes make it D.C.'s most famous neighborhood, with five-star restaurants in historic row houses and casual cafés sandwiched between large national chain stores.
At its beginnings in the mid-1700s, Georgetown was a Maryland tobacco port. Today, the neighborhood is one of D.C.'s premier shopping districts, as well as a tourist and architectural attraction. And while recent additions to the neighborhood seem more apt to be chains, there are some standout local restaurants that cater to the budgets of college students, middle-income travelers, and D.C.'s well-heeled elite.
A delicious meal in a picture-ready place for under $20 is hard to come by in Washington, D.C., especially in Georgetown. Nevertheless, these gems still exist, like Oki Bowl, a lively ramen bar on Wisconsin Avenue. Colorful lamps and hanging flowers decorate the eclectic dining room, making it social media–ready. Beyond the unique styles of ramen like curry, kimchi, and tom-yum, you can also order rice bowls with veggies or Japanese fried chicken.
