Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
A few feet from the house, Red Toque has delicious food including kebabs and Indian & Middle Eastern fare as curries & biryani.
They can sometimes be a tad slow, and note they do not serve alchohol.
23 locals recommend
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWA few feet from the house, Red Toque has delicious food including kebabs and Indian & Middle Eastern fare as curries & biryani.
They can sometimes be a tad slow, and note they do not serve alchohol.
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWGreat traditional thai food.
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWAn upscale restaurant perfect for date night.
Locally owned and deeply loved. The coffees are roasted at this location.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWLocally owned and deeply loved. The coffees are roasted at this location.
Uprising Muffin Company
Great coffee, out of this world muffins.
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NWGreat coffee shop by day, fancy Czech restaurant by night.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWFun spot, great food and drink
TAKODA
715 Florida Avenue NorthwestOne of the best new spots in town.
A neighborhood institution, every trip to DC should include a trip to Ben's
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA neighborhood institution, every trip to DC should include a trip to Ben's
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA DC institution
The best sandwiches in the neighborhood, worth traveling into an alley to get.
104 locals recommend
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWThe best sandwiches in the neighborhood, worth traveling into an alley to get.
Great spot to get a wonderful coffee drink and escape wifi.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWGreat spot to get a wonderful coffee drink and escape wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, but a better bar that often has live entertainment.
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEGood food, but a better bar that often has live entertainment.
Probably the hottest bar in town, get in early and enjoy the evening (weather permitting)
205 locals recommend
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWProbably the hottest bar in town, get in early and enjoy the evening (weather permitting)
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWThis is where bartenders go to drink.
Make a reservation and get the tasting menu, but for drinks. Its an expensive treat you will not regret.
62 locals recommend
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWMake a reservation and get the tasting menu, but for drinks. Its an expensive treat you will not regret.
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEGreat food and innovative beers.
Expensive drinks, but you are paying for the best public views in town. You can see the Mall, White House, and Treasury.
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWExpensive drinks, but you are paying for the best public views in town. You can see the Mall, White House, and Treasury.
9:30
815 V St NWSightseeing
The U.S. Capital is spectacular, and 100x better than the White House.
114 locals recommend
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastThe U.S. Capital is spectacular, and 100x better than the White House.
Home to most of the Smithsonian museams and national memorials, head to the mall and enjoy walking around.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Home to most of the Smithsonian museams and national memorials, head to the mall and enjoy walking around.
Arts & Culture
National Portrait Gallery
My favorite of the DC art museams
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWThe best free museam in town
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWAmerica's attic
The best Museum in town and worth the money. The Newseum is a monument to the first amendment and the best exploration of modern history. I would budget an entire day to see everything.
202 locals recommend
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe best Museum in town and worth the money. The Newseum is a monument to the first amendment and the best exploration of modern history. I would budget an entire day to see everything.
Parks & Nature
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWGo see the Pandas!
Shopping
Union Market
1309 5th St NEGreat food, drinks, and shops
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWA typical supermarket
Glen's Garden Market
1924 8th Street NorthwestUpscale grocery store with plenty of ready-to-eats
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW