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This is the perfect place if you love seafood and oysters. We love spending afternoons at their patio enjoying their Fried Oysters and a few drinks! We also enjoy walking around the neighborhood of Dupont Circle and observing their beautiful row houses.
Hank's Oyster Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestThis is the perfect place if you love seafood and oysters. We love spending afternoons at their patio enjoying their Fried Oysters and a few drinks! We also enjoy walking around the neighborhood of Dupont Circle and observing their beautiful row houses.
Casual, hands-on joint for Cajun crawfish, shrimp & lobster with a choice of seasonings & spices.
What we order: Shrimp by the pound with sausages and corn in lemon pepper sauce on mild spicy level
15 locals recommend
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
2651 Connecticut Ave NWCasual, hands-on joint for Cajun crawfish, shrimp & lobster with a choice of seasonings & spices.
What we order: Shrimp by the pound with sausages and corn in lemon pepper sauce on mild spicy level
Iconic restaurant offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
What we order: Oysters and alcoholic drinks! Then we warm up our stomach with clam chowder.
152 locals recommend
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWIconic restaurant offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs.
What we order: Oysters and alcoholic drinks! Then we warm up our stomach with clam chowder.
El Sol mexican grill, is a family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina.
What we order: Camarones El Diabla and Mezoteca Margarita
20 locals recommend
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWEl Sol mexican grill, is a family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina.
What we order: Camarones El Diabla and Mezoteca Margarita
Serving classic Spanish tapas and wine – all within a short walk from CityCenter.
What we order: Sangria, Papas Bravas, Calamares, Croquettas
34 locals recommend
Boqueria
1837 M St NWServing classic Spanish tapas and wine – all within a short walk from CityCenter.
What we order: Sangria, Papas Bravas, Calamares, Croquettas
Ben's Chili Bowl is a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C., located at 1213 U Street, next to Lincoln Theatre, in the U Street Corridor of northwest D.C. It is known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and has been an integral part of the neighborhood's history since its founding in 1958.
289 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWBen's Chili Bowl is a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C., located at 1213 U Street, next to Lincoln Theatre, in the U Street Corridor of northwest D.C. It is known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and has been an integral part of the neighborhood's history since its founding in 1958.
We personally enjoy walking from our house going to this neighborhood gem. We enjoy their brunch and sometimes when we want to unwind, we just want to sit at their patio, order Blackened Salmon and have a few drinks. The vibe of this place is amazing.
251 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWWe personally enjoy walking from our house going to this neighborhood gem. We enjoy their brunch and sometimes when we want to unwind, we just want to sit at their patio, order Blackened Salmon and have a few drinks. The vibe of this place is amazing.
We absolutely love this place. We would always bring guests to this amazing restaurant and have a few drinks at their patio. We order foie gras for appetizer, lobster risotto and duck! Don’t forget to call ahead of time as they are always booked.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWWe absolutely love this place. We would always bring guests to this amazing restaurant and have a few drinks at their patio. We order foie gras for appetizer, lobster risotto and duck! Don’t forget to call ahead of time as they are always booked.
My husband and I has this habit of being active and we used to go to this spot after completing our 10,000 steps. We try different variety of their wine and pasta. This spot is perfect for unwinding and having a good time.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWMy husband and I has this habit of being active and we used to go to this spot after completing our 10,000 steps. We try different variety of their wine and pasta. This spot is perfect for unwinding and having a good time.
We love this place. We enjoy sitting down trying out different wines paired with their grilled branzino!!
79 locals recommend
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestWe love this place. We enjoy sitting down trying out different wines paired with their grilled branzino!!
Great smoked meats classics and signature Mac & Jack Cheese. DCity has great brews on draft & bottles along with a full bar to go with your Half Smoke or DCity Pit Smoked Wings!
114 locals recommend
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat smoked meats classics and signature Mac & Jack Cheese. DCity has great brews on draft & bottles along with a full bar to go with your Half Smoke or DCity Pit Smoked Wings!
Sightseeing
National Mall
Bike around National Mall and enjoy the free museums!
Washington National Cathedral
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestHirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestLibrary of Congress
101 Independence Ave SERenwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWPOV Rooftop
515 15th St NWCity advice
Getting around
Using the metro is the most convenient way to get around
Our location is only 3 minutes away from the Fort Totten metro station where you can access the Red, Green and Yellow line.
Book before you go
DC locals are addicted to eating out
Make sure to call the restaurants if they accept reservations or if they are on first come first served basis