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 Restaurants Washington

Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant Description: Cheery place for traditional eats. Classic Caribbean fare, including vegan entrees, doled out in bright, compact quarters. Address: 5329 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States Phone Number: +1 202-291-2949 Website: http://www.iamsunrise.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 12-8PM | Wednesday: 12-8PM | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: …

Hitching Post Restaurant Description: Homestyle Southern soul food. Friendly, upbeat institution with a bar for homestyle, traditional Southern soul food. Address: 200 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States Phone Number: +1 202-726-1511 Website: http://thehpostrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9PM | Monday: 3-10PM | Tuesday: 3-10PM | Wednesday: 3-10PM | Thursday: 3-10PM | Friday: 12-11PM …

Andrene’s Description: Casual neighborhood counter-serve spot. Relaxed neighborhood counter-serve spot for soul food & Caribbean dishes, including coco bread. Address: 308 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States Phone Number: +1 202-291-7007 Website: https://www.andrenescafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | …

Oohh’s & Aahh’s Description: Soulful Southern cooking in a storefront. Hearty down-home soul food such as fried chicken & collard greens presented in a no-frills setting. Address: 1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-667-7142 Website: https://www.oohhsnaahhs.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10PM | Monday: 12-10PM | Tuesday: 12-10PM | Wednesday: 12-10PM …

Solomon Seafood Description: Neighborhood joint for seafood & drinks. Homey seafood spot dispensing a wide range of fish, dips & comfort eats, plus rotating draft beers. Address: 222 Hall Ave, Washington, PA 15301, United States Phone Number: +1 724-222-0898 Website: http://www.solomonseafood.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | …

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 3200 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States Phone Number: +1 202-640-2104 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/dc/washington/3200-bladensburg-rd-ne?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10:30PM …

Sharks Fish & Chicken Description: . Address: 4049 Minnesota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, United States Phone Number: +1 202-398-1150 Website: https://www.sharksfishchickenwashington.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-12AM | Monday: 10AM-12AM | Tuesday: 10AM-12AM | Wednesday: 10AM-12AM | Thursday: 10AM-12AM | Friday: 10AM-2AM | Saturday: 10AM-2AM

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 4020 Minnesota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, United States Phone Number: +1 202-398-1113 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/dc/washington/4020-minnesota-avenue?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM …

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 601 Malcolm X Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, United States Phone Number: +1 202-450-6488 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/dc/washington/601-malcolm-x-ave-se?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10:30AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-11PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-11PM | Friday: …

St. Anselm Description: Modern steakhouse with a rustic vibe. Premium steaks & sides, plus cocktails & brunch, are served amid a warm, hunting-lodge atmosphere. Address: 1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States Phone Number: +1 202-864-2199 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 5-10PM | Tuesday: 5-10PM | Wednesday: 5-10PM | Thursday: …

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 1226 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States Phone Number: +1 202-396-3661 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/dc/washington/1226-h-st-ne?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-11PM …

Ossobuco Ristorante Description: . Address: 3418 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States Phone Number: +1 202-975-1694 Website: https://www.ossobucoristorantewashingtondc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-11PM | Saturday: 11AM-11PM

Al Volo Osteria Description: Casual Italian for fresh pasta & more. Housemade pasta & gelato draw locals to this rustic Italian that also offers antipasti, wine & beer. Address: 1790 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States Phone Number: +1 202-758-0759 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 5-9PM | Monday: 5-10PM | Tuesday: 5-10PM | …

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar Description: . Address: 1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States Phone Number: +1 202-559-3726 Website: https://piscoynazca.com/washington-dc Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-10PM | Monday: 11:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-10PM | Friday: 11:30AM-11PM | Saturday: 11AM-11PM

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Description: Classic American chophouse fare. Part of a small chain of upscale chophouses serving steaks & other classic fare in a clubby setting. Address: Southern Building, 809 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States Phone Number: +1 202-589-0060 Website: Bobbyvans home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-10PM …

Estuary Description: Sophisticated seafood restaurant. Elegant, chef-driven restaurant featuring contemporary seafood dishes & stylish decor. Address: 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States Phone Number: +1 202-844-5895 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-10PM | Monday: 11:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-10PM | Friday: 12-10PM | Saturday: 12-10PM

Salt Water Seafood Description: Open-air seafood market & restaurant. Market & eatery offering steamed crabs, lobster & a raw bar at the Washington, DC, fish market. Address: 1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States Phone Number: Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-9PM | Monday: 7AM-9PM | Tuesday: 7AM-9PM | Wednesday: 7AM-9PM | Thursday: 7AM-9PM …

Ivy City Smokehouse Description: American tavern for house-smoked seafood. Buzzy watering hole for smoked fish, seafood, local spirits & entertainment with rooftop & patio. Address: 1356 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States Phone Number: +1 202-529-3300 Website: https://tavern.ivycitysmokehouse.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10PM | Monday: 12-10PM | Tuesday: 12-10PM | Wednesday: 12-10PM | Thursday: …