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Rating
 
American13/20
 
4340 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-537-1040
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 Small, sophisticated eatery for the nearby college crowd and neighborhood. Read GAYOT's Acacia Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex12/20
 
750 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-3776
  
 Regardless of which Austin Grill you select, you’ll find the food uncompromisingly funky. Read GAYOT's Austin Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Southern/
Soul Food
12/20
 
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-6188
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 Splendid Southern fare creates a magnet for powerbrokers at lunch. Read GAYOT's B. Smith's Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese/
Sushi
12/20
 
5101 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-364-3088
  
 Sleek and upscale Asian eatery. Read GAYOT's Bambu Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai12/20
 
Washington Harbour Complex
3000 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-4422
  
 High-flying Thai stars dumplings and noodles. Read GAYOT's Bangkok Joe's Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai11/20
 
1411 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-393-6277
  
 The central downtown location makes this an easy go-to lunch and happy hour spot. Read GAYOT's Bangkok One Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Mexican
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Hotel Rouge
1315 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-232-8000
  
 Relax on oversize armchairs, groove to the DJ's beats, and enjoy the happy hour margaritas and quesadillas. Read GAYOT's Bar Rouge Restaurant Review

 
 
Southern/
Cajun/
Creole
12/20
 
2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-223-6941
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 Big Easy eats and music in this casual restaurant. Read GAYOT's Bayou on Penn Restaurant Review

 
 
French13/20
 
1738 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-234-6969
  
 Funky Dupont Circle crowds like this noisy place. Read GAYOT's Bistrot du Coin Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai12/20
 
1635 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-0828
  
 One of DC’s first contemporary Thai restaurants. Read GAYOT's Bua Thai Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers12/20
 
410 First St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-543-5005
  
 Casual Capitol Hill hangout; keep your ears open for the latest dirt. Read GAYOT's Bullfeathers of Capitol Hill Restaurant Review

 
 
Burmese12/20
 
740 Sixth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-1280
  
 One of the original Burmese eateries in town carries on. Read GAYOT's Burma Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex13/20
 
3300 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-686-7222
  
 Always crowded Tex-Mex eatery known for its oversize portions. Read GAYOT's Cactus Cantina Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
3228 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-686-2233
  
 The first of a local group of family-friendly restaurants with consistently solid American fare. Read GAYOT's Cafe Deluxe Restaurant Review

 
 
French11/20
 
1039 31st St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-965-2684
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 A G’town old-timer that has a devoted following. Read GAYOT's Cafe La Ruche Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Tapas/
Small Plates
13/20
 
4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-244-1330
  
 This neighborhood eatery is ideal for drop-in eats with the gang. Read GAYOT's Cafe Ole Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
1847 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-265-7839
  
 An ideal setting for a casual meal, Café Saint-Ex is for the young, hungry, hip, and anyone else. Read GAYOT's Cafe Saint-Ex Restaurant Review

 
 
Nuevo Latino13/20
 
1712 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-588-5286
  
 Contemporary Latino food served up in a jazzy setting. Read GAYOT's Cafe Salsa Restaurant Review

 
 
Cajun12/20
 
1825 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-670-4416
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 A full-blown Cajun experience, from the décor to the po’ boys. Read GAYOT's The Cajun Experience Restaurant Review

 
 
BarbecueQuick Bite
 
707 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-347-8396
  
 DC’s hot barbecue place attracts Chinatown and Penn Quarter/Verizon crowds. Read GAYOT's Capital Q Restaurant Review

 
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