The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington | DC

1. • El Secreto de Rosita 21

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

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

   
   

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   • 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC | DC

2. • Cameo 21

   • Curated Coffee Shop
   
   

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

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

   
   

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   • 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC | DC
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3. • Bread Alley 21

   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

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

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #83

   
   

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   • 1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC | DC

4. • Sfoglina Pasta House 21

   
   

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   • 4445 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

5. • Kirwan's On The Wharf 21

   • Irish Pub
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

   
   

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   • 749 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC | DC

6. • Raw Omakase 21

   
   

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   • 1326 14th St NW, FL 3, Washington, DC | DC

7. • Filter Coffeehouse 21

   • Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      Best Coffee Shops in DC

   
   

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   • 1916 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

8. • Shouk 21

   • Middle Eastern
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

   
   

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   • 655 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

9. • Rumi’s Kitchen 21

   
   

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   • 640 L St NW, Washington, DC | DC

10. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2003 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

11. • Lulu’s 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1940 11th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

12. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 4850 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

13. • Fish Shop 21

    
    

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    • 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC | DC

14. • Elizabeth's 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1341 L St NW, Unit 1, Washington, DC | DC

15. • Quadrant Bar & Lounge 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Cocktail Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC | DC

16. • Sequoia 21

    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       Design of the Year

    2. The Rammys
       Best Brunch of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

17. • New Heights 21

    
    

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    • 2317 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC | DC

18. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Press Club 21

    • Vinyl Bar
    
    

    1. The Pinnacle Guide
       2 Pins

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    3. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | Another Great Vegetarian Version

    
    

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    • 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

20. • Jetties 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1609 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC

21. • Central Michel Richard 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | The Vegetarian Version

    
    

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    • 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

22. • The Dubliner 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 4 F St NW, Washington, DC | DC

23. • Fresh Baguette 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1737 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

24. • Dolcezza 21

    • Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 1704 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

25. • Seylou Bakery 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 926 N St NW, Unit A, Washington, DC | DC

26. • Bar Chinois 21

    • Chinese
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 455 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

27. • Grazie Nonna 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Michelin Guide
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    • 1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

28. • Colada Shop 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1900 N St NW, Washington, DC | DC

29. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Souk 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 705 Eighth St SE, Washington, DC | DC

31. • Nabiha Palestina 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

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

    
    

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    • 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC | DC

32. • Italian Bar 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5008 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste B, Washington, DC | DC

33. • L'Annexe 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2917 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

34. • La Chaumiere 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | The Soup-and-Fire Combo

    
    

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    • 2813 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

35. • TallBoy 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1239 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

36. • Estuary 21

    
    

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    • 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

37. • Bar Chinois 21

    
    

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    • 455 Eye St, Washington, DC | DC

38. • Ottoman Taverna 21

    
    

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

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

    3. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #82

    
    

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    • 425 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

39. • Show of Hands 21

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

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

    2. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC | DC

40. • Jetties 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3708 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC | DC

41. • Beloved BBQ 21

    
    

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    • 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Ste 150, Washington, DC | DC

42. • Mandu 21

    
    

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    • 453 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

43. • Slipstream 21

    • Casual Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1333 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

44. • Sonny's Pizza 21

    • Neighborhood Pizza Joint
    
    

    1. Time Out
       Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #19

    
    

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    • 3120 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

45. • Timber Pizza Company 21

    
    

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    • 809 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC | DC

46. • Chang Chang 21

    
    

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    • 1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

47. • Open City at the National Cathedral 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

48. • 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
    • Website
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49. • Opal 21

    
    

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    • 5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

50. • Hank's Oyster Bar 21

    
    

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    • 1624 Q St NW, Washington, DC | DC

51. • The Pembroke 21

    
    

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    • 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

52. • BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant 21

    
    

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    • 4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC | DC

53. • Shilling Canning Company 21

    
    

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    • 360 Water Street SE Washington, DC | DC

54. • Phoxotic 21

    
    

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       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 103 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

55. • St. James Modern Caribbean 21

    
    

    1. Time Out
       Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #4

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #17

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

    
    

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    • 2017 14th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

56. • The Saga 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1190 22nd St NW, Washington, DC | DC

57. • Elfegne 21

    
    

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    • 2420 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

58. • Little Blackbird Wine Bar 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3309 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

59. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3282 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

60. • Colada Shop 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1405 T St NW, Washington, DC | DC

61. • Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab 21

    • Steakhouse
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Service Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 750 15th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

62. • CherCher Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Ethiopian
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1334 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

63. • Medina 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Cocktail Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

64. • Jaleo 21

    • Spanish
    
    

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    • 480 Seventh St NW, Washington, DC | DC

65. • Red Bear Brewing Co. 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 209 M St NE, Washington, DC | DC

66. • Irish Channel 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 500 H St NW, Washington, DC | DC

67. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • Boulangerie Christophe 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1422 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC | DC

69. • Dew Drop Inn 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Favorite Gathering Place of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2801 Eighth St NE, Washington, DC | DC

70. • Three Fifty Bakery & Coffee Bar 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1641 R St NW Unit B Washington, DC | DC

71. • Planta Queen 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

72. • Das Ethiopian 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1201 28th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

73. • DC Vegan 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1633 P St NW Washington, DC | DC

74. • La Bonne Vache 21

    • French Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #18

    
    

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    • 3265 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC | DC

75. • Wine & Butter Cafe and Market 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1023 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC | DC

76. • Atlas Brew Works 21

    
    

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

    2. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1201 Half St SE, Washington, DC | DC

77. • Jetties 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1921 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

78. • Atlas Brew Works 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2052 West Virginia Ave NE, Washington, DC | DC

79. • Little Sesame 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1828 L St NW, Washington, DC | DC

80. • Osteria Mozza 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 3276 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

81. • Baked & Wired 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC | DC

82. • McClellan's Retreat 21

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

83. • Café Riggs 21

    
    

    1. The Pinnacle Guide
       2 Pins

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

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

    
    

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    • 900 F St NW, Washington, DC | DC

84. • Michele’s 21

    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team | Winner

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Winner

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       U.S. Bartender of the Year, Kapri Robinson | Winner

    
    

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    • 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

85. • Fiola Mare 21

    
    

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    • 3050 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

86. • Karizma 21

    • Modern Indian
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

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

    3. Eater Washington DC
       The Best Tasting Menus in D.C. Right Now

    
    

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    • 611 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

87. • San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1316 9th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

88. • Karravaan 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 325 Morse St NE, Washington, DC | DC

89. • Family Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1414 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

90. • Chaplin's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 1501 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

91. • La Bise 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
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    • 800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

92. • Ebenezers Coffeehouse 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 201 F St NE, Washington, DC | DC

93. • Ethiopic Restaurant 21

    • Traditional Ethiopian
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 401 H St NE, Washington, DC | DC

94. • Jetties 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 5632 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

95. • Takara 14 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 1326 14th St NW, Floor 2, Washington, DC | DC

96. • Onkei 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

97. • Qui Qui 20

    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       9 of the best restaurants in Shaw

    
    

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    • 1539 Seventh St NW, FL 2, Washington, DC | DC

98. • Kaz Sushi Bistro 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 1915 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

99. • Tabard Inn 20

    • Charming French/Southern Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1739 N St NW, Washington, DC | DC

100. • SHIA 20

     
     

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

     
     

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     • 1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC | DC