Guidebook for Washington
Entertainment & Activities
Trio Bistro
1537 17th St NWMediocre diner-type food.
Mediocre American "Italian" food with good prices. It is very popular.
I've lived in Italy; feel free to ignore my strong feelings about their food.
14 locals recommend
Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NWMediocre American "Italian" food with good prices. It is very popular.
I've lived in Italy; feel free to ignore my strong feelings about their food.
It's OK, some pizzas are good. I think they cook with a wood fire. Again, I'm particular about Italian food, so ignore opinion when appropriate!
6 locals recommend
Pizza No. 17
1523 17th St NWIt's OK, some pizzas are good. I think they cook with a wood fire. Again, I'm particular about Italian food, so ignore opinion when appropriate!
Café Luna
1633 P St NWDiner-type food. I haven't been in a long time, but I wasn't impressed.
Food Scene
Seafood, good and not cheap. I think they have happy hour oyster specials in evening and late night.
81 locals recommend
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestSeafood, good and not cheap. I think they have happy hour oyster specials in evening and late night.
Floriana
1602 17th St NWItalian is pretty good, nice outdoor seating
I haven't been in ages, but I remember it was good. Steak, brunch, lunch, dinner. Late night on weekends.
55 locals recommend
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestI haven't been in ages, but I remember it was good. Steak, brunch, lunch, dinner. Late night on weekends.
Agora
1527 17th St NWGood Turkish tapas. I know sounds weird, but good
Level One on 17th and R is mediocre, though their macaroni and cheese is fantastic. They have a very popular brunch.
Ground floor is Level One restaurant, 1st floor is a bar, 3rd floor is Cobalt club
7 locals recommend
Level One
1639 R St NWLevel One on 17th and R is mediocre, though their macaroni and cheese is fantastic. They have a very popular brunch.
Ground floor is Level One restaurant, 1st floor is a bar, 3rd floor is Cobalt club
Very good, expensive Japanese. They have a good lunch special that's reasonably priced.
67 locals recommend
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWVery good, expensive Japanese. They have a good lunch special that's reasonably priced.
The chef has won bunches of local and national awards. It is a fixed priced menu. Unfortunately, I think you need to make reservations months in advance.
33 locals recommend
Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NWThe chef has won bunches of local and national awards. It is a fixed priced menu. Unfortunately, I think you need to make reservations months in advance.
Very good fixed price Thai menu from Komi kitchen. Doesn't take reservations; people start lining up between 4-5.30. If you miss 1st seating, they take your #, call when ready. Can wait at apartment
55 locals recommend
Little Serow
1511 17th St NWVery good fixed price Thai menu from Komi kitchen. Doesn't take reservations; people start lining up between 4-5.30. If you miss 1st seating, they take your #, call when ready. Can wait at apartment
It's downstairs on R St. It's decent carryout Indian/Pakistani food.
10 locals recommend
Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps
1704 R St NWIt's downstairs on R St. It's decent carryout Indian/Pakistani food.
Bua Thai Restaurant And Bar
1635 P St NWIt's OK (I'm particular about Thai food)
Drinks & Nightlife
Gay bar/dance club. The building is three levels: ground floor is Level One restaurant, 1st floor is a bar, 2nd floor is the club Cobalt.
18 locals recommend
Cobalt
1639 R St NWGay bar/dance club. The building is three levels: ground floor is Level One restaurant, 1st floor is a bar, 2nd floor is the club Cobalt.