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My Favorite Restaurants in the Area
Here is a short list of some of my favorite restaurants in the area. Let me know what you're looking for and I can provide a more specific recommendation!
The H street location of the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, a Washington, D.C. landmark for years. Also consider a visit to the original location on U Street. I recommend the Chili Cheese Fries and the Half Smoke.
84 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl
1001 H St NEThe H street location of the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, a Washington, D.C. landmark for years. Also consider a visit to the original location on U Street. I recommend the Chili Cheese Fries and the Half Smoke.
Gourmet Burgers and a good beer selection. You can choose from their crafted burgers or build your own!
94 locals recommend
Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NWGourmet Burgers and a good beer selection. You can choose from their crafted burgers or build your own!
Popular Peruvian chicken chain. While it is a chain it isn't very widespread and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
76 locals recommend
Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NEPopular Peruvian chicken chain. While it is a chain it isn't very widespread and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Intimate split level Chinese restaurant and bar. It can get fairly busy but worth it! They have a strong selection of craft cocktails as well.
161 locals recommend
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEIntimate split level Chinese restaurant and bar. It can get fairly busy but worth it! They have a strong selection of craft cocktails as well.
Great tacos, burritos, bowls, and quesadillas. Quick and easy fast casual with a bar upstairs.
37 locals recommend
Sol Mexican Grill
1251 H Street NortheastGreat tacos, burritos, bowls, and quesadillas. Quick and easy fast casual with a bar upstairs.
&pizza is a build your own/fast casual pizza chain in the DC area. Pretty straight forward with good selection.
37 locals recommend
&pizza
1400 K St NW&pizza is a build your own/fast casual pizza chain in the DC area. Pretty straight forward with good selection.
My Favorite Neighborhood Bars
Here are some of my favorite bars in the H street area.
Giant Jenga, skeet ball, mini-golf course, and more! Check out the rooftop and enjoy a margarita.
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastGiant Jenga, skeet ball, mini-golf course, and more! Check out the rooftop and enjoy a margarita.
Beer garden showcasing a wide selection of beer as well as a distinct back patio. Open year round.
142 locals recommend
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEBeer garden showcasing a wide selection of beer as well as a distinct back patio. Open year round.
Two level bar with a good rooftop and food selection! Definitely a good atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Ben's Upstairs
1001 H St NETwo level bar with a good rooftop and food selection! Definitely a good atmosphere.
H street can be a little bit more of a relaxed atmosphere. That is not true on the dance floor of Little Miss Wiskey's. Go there for a good time and dancing.
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NEH street can be a little bit more of a relaxed atmosphere. That is not true on the dance floor of Little Miss Wiskey's. Go there for a good time and dancing.
Taqueria with good food, atmosphere, and a killer margarita. Check out their patio as well!
29 locals recommend
Impala Cantina y Taqueria
1358 H St NETaqueria with good food, atmosphere, and a killer margarita. Check out their patio as well!
The Pug
1234 H St NEDive bar vibes.
Coconut Club
540 Penn St NEIsland food and drink.
Local Breakfast
Need a convenient morning pick me up? Check these out.
Killer breakfast sandwich and bagel selection in Union Market (worth a trip on its own for the food and shopping). They ship their water in from New York so I guess that makes it authentic, right?
Buffalo & Bergen
1309 5th St NEKiller breakfast sandwich and bagel selection in Union Market (worth a trip on its own for the food and shopping). They ship their water in from New York so I guess that makes it authentic, right?
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NEChain bagel joint.
Smith Commons
1116 H Street NortheastSit down brunch and mimosas.
Tony's Breakfast
1387 H St NEA little rough around the edges but good food!
Favorite Restaurants in D.C.
Here is a wider selection of my favorite DC eateries from the gritty to fancy.
Best jamaican food I've had in D.C. I recommend the Jerk or Brown Stew Chicken. Pro tip: call ahead!
22 locals recommend
Jam Doung Style
1724 North Capitol St NWBest jamaican food I've had in D.C. I recommend the Jerk or Brown Stew Chicken. Pro tip: call ahead!
Can D.C. do barbecue? Well if anyone in the city can it is DCity Smokehouse. Their brussel sprouts are grade A!
114 locals recommend
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWCan D.C. do barbecue? Well if anyone in the city can it is DCity Smokehouse. Their brussel sprouts are grade A!
Small plate balkan food with a bottomless food and drink option. Equally good for their bottomless food and drink brunch.
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SESmall plate balkan food with a bottomless food and drink option. Equally good for their bottomless food and drink brunch.
Small Italian restaurant in Dupont Circle. Ask for the table by the window. Buona sera!
Giovanni's Trattu
1823 Jefferson Pl NWSmall Italian restaurant in Dupont Circle. Ask for the table by the window. Buona sera!
Cozy restaurant bar with a constantly changing menu of food and drink.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestCozy restaurant bar with a constantly changing menu of food and drink.
Favorite DC Bars
Looking to go out on the town? Here are some popular bars across the city.
El Rey
919 U St NWMexican themed bar with food options. Nice outdoor patio year round.
Speakeasy off of U street. Nice craft cocktails to start off your night.
103 locals recommend
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWSpeakeasy off of U street. Nice craft cocktails to start off your night.
Don't be fooled by the deli store front. Head to the freezer for the party.
17 locals recommend
Capo Italian Deli
715A Florida Ave NWDon't be fooled by the deli store front. Head to the freezer for the party.
Check out this converted garage for drinks and some bomb chips and queso.
63 locals recommend
American Ice Company
917 V St NWCheck out this converted garage for drinks and some bomb chips and queso.
Calm upstairs with a dj downstairs in the basement. The best of both worlds.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWCalm upstairs with a dj downstairs in the basement. The best of both worlds.
El Centro
1819 14th St NWDance the night away and hopefully be back before the sun comes up.
My favorite bar in the city. Particularly for their back courtyard and bocci ball. Chill atmosphere.
52 locals recommend
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWMy favorite bar in the city. Particularly for their back courtyard and bocci ball. Chill atmosphere.
Whiskey bar with what might be the most extensive collection in D.C.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWWhiskey bar with what might be the most extensive collection in D.C.
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW