Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Right across the street. Closest Starbucks, but sometimes they do not open as early as listed.
1250 U St NW
1250 U Street NorthwestRight across the street. Closest Starbucks, but sometimes they do not open as early as listed.
Excellent tapas. For romantic dinner, take the three flights of stairs to the enclosed rooftop patio.
Tabaq Bistro
1336 U St NWExcellent tapas. For romantic dinner, take the three flights of stairs to the enclosed rooftop patio.
Average Thai food, but you can also get sushi here. They have live Jazz on the weekends.
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sala Thai Restaurant
1301 U St NWAverage Thai food, but you can also get sushi here. They have live Jazz on the weekends.
Great for brunch or meals at anytime. Family friendly.
569 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGreat for brunch or meals at anytime. Family friendly.
Southern Cuisine - love the fried green tomatoes and jambalaya,
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mulebone
Southern Cuisine - love the fried green tomatoes and jambalaya,
Cozy french bistro. Excellent mussels and duck breast.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bistro La Bonne
2436 14th Street NorthwestCozy french bistro. Excellent mussels and duck breast.
Entertainment & Activities
Ulah Bistro
1214 U Street NorthwestGood american fare. Family friendly.
Famous Ben's Chili Bowl. Definitely get chili cheese dog and fries. Expect a long line most of the time.
288 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWFamous Ben's Chili Bowl. Definitely get chili cheese dog and fries. Expect a long line most of the time.
1923 14th St NW
1923 14th Street NorthwestBest hamburgers in the area!
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEGourmet deli sandwiches.
1017 U St NW
1017 U Street NorthwestGet frozen yogurt by the ounce. Choose your own toppings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine bar and restaurant. Seasonal menu and they have outdoor patio with bocce ball. Brunch on the front patio is also great on the weekends.
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWGreat wine bar and restaurant. Seasonal menu and they have outdoor patio with bocce ball. Brunch on the front patio is also great on the weekends.
Chic restaurant and bar. Surprisingly good steak there.
58 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lost Society
2001 14th St NWChic restaurant and bar. Surprisingly good steak there.
Good restaurant and outdoor bar upstairs. Food favorites: mussels, steak frites, and fried chick and waffles.
116 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Marvin
2007 14th St NWGood restaurant and outdoor bar upstairs. Food favorites: mussels, steak frites, and fried chick and waffles.
1393 S St NW
The only beer garden in the area!
Touchdown
1334 U St NWLocal Sports Bar
Shopping
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWIf need a pharmacy and other convenience store items.
Essentials
1508 U St NW
1508 U Street NorthwestLocal grocery store. Fresh produce and meat.
Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWOrganic grocery store
Arts & Culture
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWMusic venue to listen to live indie/rock bands.
Bohemian Caverns
2001 11th Street NorthwestLegendary Jazz Club located in the basement.