So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Washington and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Brunch Restaurants Washington
Teddy & The Bully Bar Description: American eatery salutes Teddy Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt-inspired American fare like game, steak, oysters & drinks served in classy digs. Address: 1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States Phone Number: +1 202-872-8700 Website: https://teddyandthebullybar.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-4PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 4AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-3PM, 4:30-8:30PM …
The Market Lunch Description: Lively lunch spot with a communal table. Busy counter-serve spot for hearty American breakfasts & lunches with a large communal table. Address: 225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States Phone Number: +1 202-547-8444 Website: http://marketlunchdc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-2:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 8AM-2:15PM | Wednesday: 8AM-2:15PM | …
Kellari Taverna Description: Refined & lively Greek bistro. Grilled whole fish stars on a classic Greek menu at this elegant restaurant with a long wine list. Address: 1700 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States Phone Number: +1 202-535-5274 Website: http://www.kellaridc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM …
Fiola Mare Description: High-end Italian seafood restaurant. Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views. Address: 3100 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States Phone Number: +1 202-525-1402 Website: http://www.fiolamaredc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | …
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace Description: Boardwalk-themed seafood spot. Popular spot for seafood dishes with boardwalk decor & a lively upstairs bar & bocce court. Address: 1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-319-1612 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 4-10PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 4-10PM | Thursday: …
Clyde’s of Gallery Place Description: Classic American fare & cocktails. Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting. Address: 707 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-349-3700 Website: http://www.clydes.com/gallery-place Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-1AM | Monday: 11:30AM-1AM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-1AM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-1AM | Thursday: 11:30AM-1AM …
Founding Farmers DC Description: Farm-to-table comfort-food spot. Co-op-owned American eatery dishing out market-driven comfort cuisine along with rustic-chic style. Address: 1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States Phone Number: +1 202-822-8783 Website: https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/location/dc/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-10PM | Monday: 7:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 7:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 7:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 7:30AM-10PM | Friday: 7:30AM-11PM | …
Farmers & Distillers Description: Housemade vodka, amaro & global fare. Distillery & eatery with wide-ranging international menu & drinks mixed with housemade spirits. Address: 600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-464-3001 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-9PM | Monday: 8AM-9PM | Tuesday: 8AM-10PM | Wednesday: 8AM-10PM | Thursday: 8AM-10PM …
BlackSalt Description: Refined seafood house & fish market. Creative preparations of sustainable seafood served in an upscale tavern with take-out fish market. Address: 4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States Phone Number: +1 202-342-9101 Website: http://www.blacksaltrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-8:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-8:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-8:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-8:30PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-8:30PM | …
Perry’s Restaurant Description: Chic hangout for Japanese fare & drinks. Sleek multi-level eatery serving Japanese fare, sushi & speciality cocktails, with a rooftop bar. Address: 1811 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-234-6218 Website: http://perrysam.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 4-9PM | Monday: 4-9PM | Tuesday: 4-9PM | Wednesday: 4-9PM | Thursday: …
Lupo Verde Description: Southern Italian cuisine & cocktails. Rustic backdrop for Southern Italian dishes & specialty cocktails, plus a market for meat & cheese. Address: 1401 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-827-4752 Website: http://www.lupoverdedc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-12AM | Monday: 5PM-12AM | Tuesday: 11AM-12AM | Wednesday: 11AM-12AM | Thursday: …
Sette Osteria Description: Stylish spot for pizzas & Italian fare. Milano-mod eatery with wood-fired pizzas & handmade pastas, plus a wide array of wine & cocktails. Address: 1634 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-290-1178 Website: Authentic Italian Restaurant Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 12-9PM | Tuesday: 12-9PM | …
Little Coco’s Description: Hip haunt for fried pizza, pasta & amaro. Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles & trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden. Address: 3907 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States Phone Number: +1 202-853-9889 Website: http://www.littlecocos.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 5-9PM | Tuesday: 5-9PM | …
Sette Osteria Description: Pizza & people-watching at Italian cafe. Popular Italian cafe is known for its pizza & people-watching from outdoor seating. Address: 1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-483-3070 Website: Authentic Italian Restaurant Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 12-9PM | Tuesday: 12-9PM | Wednesday: 12-9PM | Thursday: …
Floriana Description: Italian eatery with Victorian charm. Intimate white-tableclothed bistro offering lasagna & other Italian classics, with weekly specials. Address: 1602 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-667-5937 Website: Floriana Restaurant Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10:30PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10:30PM | Thursday: …
Peacock Café Description: Trendy American institution with a patio. American dishes (brunch too) & a varied wine selection in a sleek space with outdoor seating. Address: 3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States Phone Number: +1 202-625-2740 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-9:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9:30PM | …
Punjab Grill Description: Intricately-designed Punjabi restaurant. Royal-inspired Punjabi restaurant with an intricate interior, bar & mirror-clad private dining room. Address: 427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States Phone Number: +1 202-813-3004 Website: http://www.punjabgrilldc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 5-9PM | Thursday: 5-9PM | Friday: 5-9PM …
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería Description: Mexican cuisine in stylish surrounds. Rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal flights. Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States Phone Number: +1 202-544-4368 Website: http://www.paraisotaqueria.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Monday: 12-9:30PM | Tuesday: 12-9:30PM | Wednesday: 12-9:30PM | Thursday: 12-10:30PM …
Mission Dupont Circle Description: Stylish Mexican eatery with a patio. This hacienda-style Mexican with an outdoor patio offers traditional tacos & lots of tequila. Address: 1606 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-525-2010 Website: http://missiondupont.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 4-11PM | Tuesday: 4-11PM | Wednesday: 4-11PM | Thursday: …
El Chucho – Cocina Superior Description: Spot for tequila & a taqueria menu. Creative takes on taqueria fare & margaritas on tap make this tri-level venue a popular stop. Address: 3313 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States Phone Number: +1 202-290-3313 Website: https://www.elchuchodc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-11PM | Monday: 4-11PM | Tuesday: 4-11PM …
Espita Description: Hip Mexican for mezcal & regional fare. Stylish, industrial-modern cantina for Southern Mexican dining & drinking, focused on mezcal & mole. Address: 1250 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-621-9695 Website: http://espitadc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 4-10PM | Tuesday: 4-10PM | Wednesday: 4-10PM | Thursday: 4-10PM …
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria Description: Hub for artisanal Mexican fare & tequila. Chef-driven Mexican brings full-flavored traditional dishes & some 60 tequilas to a simple setting. Address: 1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-815-4789 Website: http://www.elsol-dc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11:30PM | Monday: 10AM-11:30PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11:30PM | Wednesday: …
Guapo’s Restaurant Tenlytown Description: Festive Tex-Mex joint with margaritas. A feel-good attitude accompanies sizable burritos & other classic eats plus margarita pitchers. Address: 4515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States Phone Number: +1 202-686-3588 Website: http://www.guaposrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | …
QDOBA Mexican Eats Description: Counter-serve Mexican chain. Mexican chain for counter-serve, custom burritos, tacos & more, including health-oriented options. Address: 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States Phone Number: +1 202-347-8477 Website: https://locations.qdoba.com/us/dc/washington/555-11th-st-nw.html Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-8PM | Monday: 7:30AM-8PM | Tuesday: 7:30AM-8PM | Wednesday: 7:30AM-8PM | Thursday: 7:30AM-8PM | Friday: 7:30AM-8PM | …
Guapo’s Restaurant Tenlytown Description: Festive Tex-Mex joint with margaritas. A feel-good attitude accompanies sizable burritos & other classic eats plus margarita pitchers. Address: 4515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States Phone Number: +1 202-686-3588 Website: http://www.guaposrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | …
Little Red Fox Description: American cafe & a locally sourced market. Cafe with coffee & homestyle American eats plus a market with housemade & locally sourced products. Address: 5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States Phone Number: +1 202-248-6346 Website: https://www.littleredfoxdc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7:30AM-5PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 7:30AM-5PM | Wednesday: …
Roof Terrace Restaurant Description: Refined American fare & penthouse views. Perched atop the Kennedy Center, this elegant New American restaurant caters to a pre-event crowd. Address: 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, United States Phone Number: +1 202-416-8555 Website: http://roofterracedc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2PM, 5-8PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 5-8PM | Wednesday: 5-8PM …