The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington | Adams Morgan

1. • Tail Up Goat 78

   • Intimate Caribbean Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Nominee

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #5

   
   

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   • 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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2. • Reveler's Hour 70

   • Cozy Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

   
   

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   • 1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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3. • Perry's Restaurant 70

   • Acclaimed Japanese-American Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Masako Morishita | Winner

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   3. 
      Eater Washington DC

   
   

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   • 1811 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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4. • Lapis Afghan Bistro 68

   • Modern Afghan Bistro
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

   3. Time Out
      Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #15

   
   

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   • 1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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5. • Cana 48

   • Retro-Modern Brazilian Caipirinha Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best New Bar | Semifinalist

   2. Eater Washington DC
      Best Night Out

   
   

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   • 2412 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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6. • The Green Zone 45

   • High-End Middle Eastern Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Best Bar of the Year | Finalist

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The Best Cocktail Bars in D.C.

   
   

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   • 2226 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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7. • Ceibo 41

   • Unique Uruguayan Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Washington Post
      The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   
   

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   • 2106 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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8. • Tsehay Restaurant And Bar 23

   • Casual Ethiopian Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 2429 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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9. • Andy's Pizza 23

   • Fast-Casual Neighborhood Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 2465 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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10. • Sharbat 21

    • Authentic Azerbaijani Bakery/Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The Best Bakeries Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 2473 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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11. • Soleluna 21

    • Delicious Pastry Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 1787 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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12. • Legacy HiFi 21

    • Nostalgic HiFi Bar
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 2471 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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13. • Jack Rose Dining Saloon 21

    • World-Renowned American Dining Saloon
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The Best Cocktail Bars in D.C.

    
    

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    • 2007 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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14. • Tryst 21

    • Iconic Coffee House/Bar
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 2459 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
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15. • Namak 18

    • Upscale-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #52

    
    

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    • 1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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