Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWCoffee, pastries, and limited other food
Uprising Muffin Company
Casual breakfast
Dine-in, casual breakfast, lunch, dinner.
There is a farmers' market across the street on Sundays, 9am-1pm from May 10-Nov 22.
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWDine-in, casual breakfast, lunch, dinner.
There is a farmers' market across the street on Sundays, 9am-1pm from May 10-Nov 22.
Casual, dine-in breakfast lunch and dinner. Kid friendly.
569 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWCasual, dine-in breakfast lunch and dinner. Kid friendly.
Casual, dine-in breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWCasual, dine-in breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails.
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWCasual, carry away sandwiches.
Creative wood-fired Italian-influenced American restaurant in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar. Reservations recommended.
359 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWCreative wood-fired Italian-influenced American restaurant in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar. Reservations recommended.
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestDelicious ramen noodle soup
Convivial
801 O St NWFantastic fine dining.
All food sourced from Mid-Atlantic farms. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a wood-burning hearth.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWAll food sourced from Mid-Atlantic farms. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a wood-burning hearth.
Brewery and fancy pub fare.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEBrewery and fancy pub fare.
Casual sandwich shop. Great for breakfast!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoked & Stacked
1239 9th St NWCasual sandwich shop. Great for breakfast!
Fabulous outdoor patio.
Great for dim sum Sunday brunch.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hazel
808 V St NWFabulous outdoor patio.
Great for dim sum Sunday brunch.
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWGreat pizza.
Compass Rose
1346 T St NW
Kyirisan
1924 8th St NWChinese-French dining
Spanish tapas and house made ciders, in the style of the Basque region. Great food and atmosphere. Outdoor patio.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestSpanish tapas and house made ciders, in the style of the Basque region. Great food and atmosphere. Outdoor patio.
Great take out BBQ. they also have a small bar and dine-in area.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat take out BBQ. they also have a small bar and dine-in area.
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWAwesome middle eastern food
Modern twist on traditional diner and comfort food.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWModern twist on traditional diner and comfort food.
Seylou Bakery
926 N St NWAwesome fresh made bread and pastries.
Fabulous outdoor patio great for sipping on cocktails and a light meal.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calico
50 Blagden Alley NWFabulous outdoor patio great for sipping on cocktails and a light meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor beer garden is a great place to unwind and grab a casual dinner. Dog friendly.
Attached to the beer garden is a market that offers bagels, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches to go.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWOutdoor beer garden is a great place to unwind and grab a casual dinner. Dog friendly.
Attached to the beer garden is a market that offers bagels, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches to go.
Great local dive/sports bar, especially for Chicago and Detroit fans.
They also serve brunch.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NWGreat local dive/sports bar, especially for Chicago and Detroit fans.
They also serve brunch.
Left Door
1345 S St NWFancy cocktails.
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWLow key cocktail bar.
Great for laid back atmosphere and craft cocktails. They also have a limited menu (great burger!)
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWGreat for laid back atmosphere and craft cocktails. They also have a limited menu (great burger!)
Essentials
Prepared foods, beer, wine, fresh produce, specialty foods.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen's Garden Market
1924 8th Street NorthwestPrepared foods, beer, wine, fresh produce, specialty foods.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLarge grocery store
Arts & Culture
Newly re-opened. The "Wonder" exhibit is wonderful.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería Renwick del Museo de Arte Americano Smithsonian
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWNewly re-opened. The "Wonder" exhibit is wonderful.
Everything Else
Warehouse-like food market with a wide variety of prepared and specialty food items and food-related souvenirs.
906 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
1309 5th St NEWarehouse-like food market with a wide variety of prepared and specialty food items and food-related souvenirs.
Great local gym. If you'd like to work out during your stay, we can offer you free passes.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balance Gym
1111 Green Ct NWGreat local gym. If you'd like to work out during your stay, we can offer you free passes.
Sightseeing
Great alternative for seeing the cherry blossoms. Great location for a picnic.
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arboretum
Great alternative for seeing the cherry blossoms. Great location for a picnic.
Great permanent and rotating exhibits. Very kid-friendly.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de la Construcción
401 F St NWGreat permanent and rotating exhibits. Very kid-friendly.
Take in the sites from the Potomac!
Canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat.
http://www.boatingindc.com/key-bridge-boathouse#.VpxClsYrLIU
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWTake in the sites from the Potomac!
Canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat.
http://www.boatingindc.com/key-bridge-boathouse#.VpxClsYrLIU
Take in a baseball game during your stay!
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SETake in a baseball game during your stay!
Fascinating museum and gardens. Also right next to rock creek park to follow up with a hike or outdoor picnic.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWFascinating museum and gardens. Also right next to rock creek park to follow up with a hike or outdoor picnic.
Monasterio Franciscano de la Tierra Santa
1400 Quincy St NEParks & Nature
Short drive from DC, stunning views and several hikes with varying levels of difficulty.
Kid-friendly
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdShort drive from DC, stunning views and several hikes with varying levels of difficulty.
Kid-friendly
Playground across the street from our house. Has separate areas for under 5 and over 5. Also has a water park.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th St NWPlayground across the street from our house. Has separate areas for under 5 and over 5. Also has a water park.