20 Best Restaurants in Washington
1. AMBAR CAPITOL HILL
Ambar Capitol Hill is the first restaurant on this list and very recommended to visit while coming to Washington DC.
Ambar Capitol Hill is located at 538 8th Street SE, open daily from around 12.00 until 9.00 PM on weekdays and from 10.00 AM until 9.00 PM on weekends, and offers all the guests high-quality food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere.
If you come here for dinner, Ambar Capitol Hill has a dinner menu with amazing food selections such as Kajmak, Ajvar, Garlic Beans, Beet Tzatziki, Beef Prosciutto, Lamb Lasagna, Braised Steak & Frites, Fried Chicken, Steak Tartar, Cevapi Balkan Kebab, Pork Neck, Chicken Skewers, Meatballs, Smoked Sausage, Baked Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Beef Short Rib Goulash, Slow Roasted Lamb, Stuffed Pepper, Salmon, Drunken Mussels, Grilled Shrimp, and Fish of the Day.
Ambar Capitol Hill
2. BISTRO ARACOSIA
Bistro Aracosia is an Afghani restaurant that serves traditional Afghani fares such as grilled kebabs, slices of bread, and beef. Bistro Aracosia is located at 5100 MacArthur Blvd and it opens daily from 12.00 until 9.00 PM, so you can visit this eatery every day with your family or friends.
Then, you have these food options while coming to Bistro Aracosia such as Aracosian Lamb Platter, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Breast Kabob, Ground Beef Kabob, Salmon, Beef Bistro Burger, Braised Lamb Shank with Greens, Leek and Scallion Dumplings, Qabuli Palou, Spicy Beef Dumplings, and Pumpkin Dumplings Entree.
Bistro Aracosia
3. JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB WASHINGTON, DC
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of the famous American eateries in Washington DC and offers good service, delicious food, and a perfect place to enjoy your meal. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is situated at 750 15th Street NW and starts open from 11.30 AM until 10.00 PM every day.
For the food options, you can have Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Colossal Lump Crab Cake, Fried Oysters, Steak Tartare, Crab Bisque, Medium Stone Crab, Seared Sea Scallops, Jumbo Alaskan King Crab Legs, Grilled Mahi Tacos, Dry Aged Rib Eye Sandwich, Alaskan King Crab Roll, and many more.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
4. KINSHIP
Kinship is a new American restaurant that serves unique new American cuisines with great food, nice decor, and excellent service. Kinship starts open from 5.00 PM until 10.00 PM on Tuesday to Sunday and it's located at 1015 7th Street NW.
Then, you have several tasty foods available here such as Ricotta Dumpling Fricassee, Slow Baked Cured Salmon, Roasted Lamb Crepinette, Bluefin Tuna Pissaladiere, Roasted Moulard Duck Breast, Royal Milk Tea Tapioca, Chilled Asparagus Salad, Bluefin Chutoro, Grilled Australian Wagyu, Kinship Roast Chicken Sauteed Filet of Atlantic Halibut, Grilled Beef Ribeye, and Passion Fruit Mousse Cake.
Kinship Restaurant
5. KEREN CAFE & RESTAURANT
If you are looking for a unique restaurant in Washington DC, Keren Cafe & Restaurant might be the cool place for you since it's an Eritrean restaurant that offers East African cuisines with great service and tasty dishes.
You can go to 1780 Florida Ave NW to visit this eatery and it opens daily from 10.00 AM until 9.00 PM every day, so you can come to Keren Cafe & Restaurant every day.
For the menu, you can have Keren Special, Veggie Combo with Enjera, Special Tibsi, Ful Regular, Special Shiro with Enjera, Ful with 1 Egg, Fish Dulet, Fatta Silsi, Egg Sandwich, Tuna Silsi with Enjera or French Bread, and Kicha Fitfit Tesmi.
Keren Cafe & Restaurant
6. COMMISSARY
Commissary is a popular coffeehouse/bar in Washington DC and offers all the guests great food, friendly service, and yummy foods. Commissary is located at 1443 P Street NW and it starts open from around 8.00 AM until 9.30 PM every day.
This famous eatery has some delicious fares that you can order while coming here. You can order these kinds of tasty foods which include, Sesame-Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Pulled Chicken Quesadilla, Asian Glazed Pork Belly, Mambo Wings, Nashville Hot Chicken, Roasted Half Chicken, Grilled New York Strip, Crispy Skin Salmon, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Grilled Pork Chop, Chicken Milanese, and Shrimp Scampi.
Commissary
7. TORTINO RESTAURANT
Tortino Restaurant is the first Italian restaurant on this list and if you love Italian fares, then you have visited this eatery. Open every day from 5.00 until 9.00 PM, Tortino Restaurant has several tasty dishes available that you can order and try.
There are Marinated Portobello Mushroom, Pan Seared Scallops, Beef Carpaccio, Prosciutto Di ParmaImported Burrata, Spinach Salad, Roasted Beet Salad, Fettucine Alla Bolognese, Braised Lamb Ravioli, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Pork Chop, Pan-Seared Duck Breast, New York Strip, Roasted Veal Tenderloin, and Lamb Shank.
Tortino Restaurant
8. RASIKA WEST END
Rasika West End is an Indian restaurant with modern and traditional Indian cuisines with spectacular service, a good ambiance, and top-quality foods. This restaurant is located at 1190 New Hampshire Ave NW and it opens every day from 11.30 AM.
Rasika West End has an Entrees menu which contains tasty Indian fares such as Halibut Kerala Curry, Red Snapper Rechad, Shrimp Caldine, Lobster Sarson, Black Cod, Andhra Chicken Curry, Murg Tariwala, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Lamb Chops, Lamb Biryani, Lamb Do Pyaza, and Salmon Tandoori.
Rasika West End
9. ZAYTINYA
Zaytinya is a Mediterranean restaurant located at 701 9th Street NW, open every day from 11.00 AM until 9.30 PM, and offers all the guests great customer service, a perfect location to enjoy meals and yummy dishes.
For the food options, you can have Hommus, Baba Ghannouge, Halloumi Pide, Cheese Pide, Charred Eggplant Pide, Olive Orektika, Fattoush, Smoked Beet Salata, Crispy Brussels Afelia, Falafel, Octopus Santorini, Garides Me Anitho, Chicken Youvetsi, Adana Kebab, Kofte Kebab, Beef Soutzoukakia, Lamb Baharat, and Lebanese Chicken and Rice.
Zaytinya Restaurant
10. THE DABNEY
The Dabney is located at 122 Blagden Alley NW, starts open from 5.00 PM until 9.30 PM on Wednesday to Sunday, and has fantastic service, great staff, and perfect foods. On the restaurant menu, you can try Pork Rinds, Fireside Farm Radishes, Smoked Catfish Dip, Scallop Crudo, Charred Bok Choy, Hearth Roasted Vegetables, Autumn Olive Farm Pork, Grilled Black Bass, Seven Hills Beef, Rhubarb Streusel Cake, and Baked Virginia.
The Dabney
11. OLD EBBITT GRILL
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of the famous American restaurants in Washington DC that offers American meals. Located in Metropolitan Square, Old Ebbitt Grill is located at 675 15th Street NW and offers great service, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere.
Then, you have a lot of food selections such as Maine Blue Mussels, Fried Calamari, Grilled Artichoke, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Grilled Steak Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Fried Chicken Rice Bowl, Chicken Fettuccine, Spicy Sausage Gargenelli, Shrimp Spaghettini, Bacon-Horseradish Glazed Meatloaf, Asparagus Campanelle, and many more.
Old Ebbitt Grill
12. BISTRO CACAO
Bistro Cacao is a French eatery with antique decor, amazing service, delicious food, and a romantic atmosphere surrounding. You can go to 316 Massachusetts Ave NE to reach Bistro Cacao and it starts open every day from around 11.30 AM until 10.00 PM.
Then, you have Ravioli aux Champignon, Filet Mignon Grillé, Bouillabaisse, Carré d'Agneau, Magret de Canard, Bifteck Frites, Poulet aux Tagliatelle, Saumon Grillé, Pan Seared Scallops, Moules Marinière, Escargots au Beurre d'Ail, Crevette Provençal Escaoutoun, and Bifteck Tartare on the menu and very reccomended to order. Bon Appétit~
Bistro Cacao
13. BLT PRIME BY DAVID BURKE
BLT Prime by David Burke is a top restaurant in Washington DC that serves steaks, plates of seafood, and other delicious food available.
Located in Trump International Hotel Washington DC, BLT Prime by David Burke starts open from 5.30 until 10.30 PM on Tuesday to Saturday and offers delicious Thanksgiving meal, great service, and flavorful food.
For the food selections, you have Wagyu Beef Burger & Draft, Oysters Rockefeller & Bubbles, Tuna Tartare, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Lobster Cobb Salad, Classic Wedge, NY Strip, Cowboy 22oz, Filet Mignon 10oz, Porterhouse 36oz, and sauce (red wine, steak sauce).
BLT Prime by David Burke
14. GCDC GRILLED CHEESE BAR
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is a high-end American restaurant with an American menu, an open terrace, and themed dining rooms. You can go to 2007 18th Street NW to reach up this eatery and Jack Rose Dining Saloon starts open from 4.00 PM until 12.00 AM on Wednesday to Sunday.
You have some menu selections that you can order in this restaurant such as Southern Chopped Salad, Burrata, Classic Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Manchester Farms Quail, Steak Tartare, Roasted Green Circle Chicken, Flat Iron, Scallop Risotto, Big Jack Burger, Crispy Chicken Skins, Lamb Merguez Sliders, Crawfish Deviled Eggs, and some desserts like Strawberry Rhubarb Fry Pie, Bourbon Pecan Tart, and Housemade Ice Cream.
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar
15. TED'S BULLETIN
Ted's Bulletin is a family restaurant that you have to visit while coming to Washington DC and a perfect eatery to enjoy your meal with your family. Ted's Bulletin is located at 1818 14th Street NW, open every day from around 7.00 AM until 10.00 PM, and offers excellent service and delicious food with a nice ambiance.
Then, you have some delicious fares available such as Blue Crab Rangoon, Warm Pretzels, Fried Cauliflower, Popcorn Shrimp, Loaded Tots, Avocado Hummus, Chicken Tenders, Ted's Tomato Soup, Chicken Parmesan, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Piccata, Filet Mignon, Pork Cutlet, BBQ Chicken, Crab Cakes, All-American Burger, and more.
Ted's Bulletin Washington, DC
16. FILOMENA RISTORANTE
Filomena Ristorante is another restaurant which very reccomended to go to when you go to Washington DC. Filomena Ristorante is situated at 1063 Wisconsin Ave NW and it opens daily from 11.30 AM until 11.00 PM, so you can visit this restaurant every day with family and friends.
For the the Italian food selections, you can order Funghi Di Spinaci, Polpette Classico, Salsiccia Di Cassa, Bruschetta, Agnolotti Alla Carbonara, Gnocchi Della Mamma, Broccoli Con Gnocchi, Tortelloni Di Michele, Lasagna Alla Bolognese, Chicken Alla Marsala, Vitello Alla Marsala, Eggplant Lasagna, Risotto Agli Scampi, and Mama Mia Shrimp.
Filomena Ristorante
17. GRILLFISH
Grillfish is one of the famous seafood restaurants in Washington DC and you can visit it especially if you are a seafood lover. Start open from 11.30 AM until 10.00 PM, Grillfish has high-quality services and delicious foods, a little bit pricy but worth it with the tasty and service.
Grillfish has some tasty dishes that you have to try such as Classic Fried Calamari, Crab Cake, Oysters on Half Shell, Grilled Shrimp Scampi, Fried Buffalo Shrimp, Fried Risotto Fritters, Kale Caesar, Asparagus Salad, Grilled Octopus, Shishito Peppers, Crab Avocado Toast, Crab Melt, Hot Chicken Sandwich, Squid Ink Risotto, Seared Scallops, Fried Fish Platter, Surf & Turf, and Salmon Cobb.
Grillfish Washingston, DC
18. JACK ROSE DINING SALOON
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is a high-end American restaurant with an American menu, an open terrace, and themed dining rooms. You can go to 2007 18th Street NW to reach up this eatery and Jack Rose Dining Saloon starts open from 4.00 PM until 12.00 AM on Wednesday to Sunday.
You have some menu selections that you can order in this restaurant such as Southern Chopped Salad, Burrata, Classic Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Manchester Farms Quail, Steak Tartare, Roasted Green Circle Chicken, Flat Iron, Scallop Risotto, Big Jack Burger, Crispy Chicken Skins, Lamb Merguez Sliders, Crawfish Deviled Eggs, and some desserts like Strawberry Rhubarb Fry Pie, Bourbon Pecan Tart, and Housemade Ice Cream.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
19. BLACKSALT
BlackSalt is a seafood restaurant that you have to visit while coming to Washington, DC. BlackSalt is located at 4883 MacArthur Blvd NW and it opens daily from 11.30 AM until 8.30 PM, so you can visit this restaurant every day with friends or family.
There are two types of appetizers menu, cold appetizers, and hot appetizers. For the cold appetizers, you can try Boutique Oysters on the Half Shell, Premium Oysters on the Half Shell, Seasonal Vegetable Salad, Ora King Salmon Poke, Japanese Shima Aji Sashimi, Asparagus Salad, and Burrata Salad.
Then, you have Wood Grilled Octopus, BlackSalt Oysters Rockefeller, Day Boat Scallops, Maine Lobster 'Pot au Feu', Wood-Grilled Calamari, New England Clam Chowder, Fried Ipswich Clams, House Made Fettuccine, Crispy Rhode Island Calamari, and Spicy Thai Coconut Milk & Chicken Soup on hot appetizers menu.
BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
20. UNCONVENTIONAL DINER
Unconventional Diner is the last restaurant on this list and it offers amazing decor, fantastic service, and yummy dishes. Located in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Unconventional Diner is open daily from 11.00 AM until 9.00 PM on weekdays and from 9.00 AM until 9.00 PM on weekends.
For the food selections, you have Shitake Spring Rolls, Fish Sticks, French Fries, Kale Nachos, Avocado Toast, Roasted Cauliflower Salad, Stir-Fried Okra & Broccolini, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Par, Chickpea Stew, Miso Salmon, Meatloaf, Wagyu Double Cheeseburger, Crab Linguini, Croque Monsieur Mac 'N' Cheese, Kale Lasagna, Fried Chicken, Pork Shoulder, and Michel Richard's Short Ribs.
Unconventional Diner
