Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Spyros K. • January 9, 2019Delicious and healthy bowl to go or to stay and watch people pass by! More signature bowls for 12-15$.

Kaisa I. • June 10, 2018great service! and the sorbets are vegan + they have plant-milks for coffees!

Gina • June 1, 2023Brilliant coffee, flaky pastries, gorgeous tarts. And that's not even getting to the rest of the menu. Love them wherever they are.

Marwan M. • June 2, 2019This is one of the few i will visit anywhere in the world. Helpful staff, quality of coffee, verity of bakery selection and amazing decoration. Keep it up

John K. • June 26, 2019Happy Hour at the Oyster Bar is the best! Huge shrimp 1/2price...dames for sliders! Shrimp & Grits was on the $ and my buddy’s pork chop was great!

Michelle W. • August 11, 2022Pictured - vongole pasta with breadcrumbs 🤤. My faves - paparadelle pasta, roast cabbage app, and bread pudding dessert

Mai-Tai • October 30, 2014Must try Ginger limenade & crispy spinach appetizer. Great presentation on tasteful chicken biryani.

Maggie J. • April 26, 2013Drinks are all fantastic! Tried the Stoli Doli, Arnold Palmer, and Ruby Red - all delicious

Lynn M. • March 20, 2011Try the mezze desserts - delicious, tiny desserts!

Shannon P. • July 23, 2013Bartenders are awesome. Crab bisque is amazing. Salads are all good. Anything seafood. SUSHI!

Michael H. • November 9, 2018Great hidden gem in the heart of DCs Chinatown. Cleverly named, spirit forward, cocktails and flavorful grilled cheese. Definitely a must visit

Christopher F. • June 12, 2015Made to order flat pizza in the heart of DC!!! See for yourself!!!

Stephanie D. • August 26, 2017Salted air Margs, table side guac, mole fries, tapas galore. Be sure to come hungry - another great job by Jose Andrés

Adam • November 17, 2012Great slices (all of them); Boylan sodas on fountain (super awesome); gracious and friendly owner

Thaís S. • August 15, 2019Best arepas in DC! The pabellón arepa with avocado is my favorite, simply delicious!

Tamara K. • September 10, 2011Great salad bar, excellent meat. A bit expensive but it is worth it. Costs about $55 per person.

Zoë P. • March 10, 2020Tasty espresso! Cool vintage fit out of the store too

John H. • July 29, 2013Been there twice and have not had anything less than amazing. Pretty pricey but worth it.

Elizabeth B. • April 8, 2019Loved the bfast paella, the meat and cheese plate, cherry lime sangria, shishito peppers

Mary-Stuart G. • October 18, 2013My favorite place in the city, decor is weird but food it the best tapas. Try the sangria!!

Katie R. • March 2, 2018Great coffe, super nice folks behind the bar!

Paige C. • September 20, 2014The best ramen I have ever had. Also try their amazing potstickers. My brother used to be a chef here and I will always love this place!

Saeed • June 20, 2021riggs burger was great 👍🏻 with medium cook and make sure to ask your waiter for ranch sauce 🤤🤤🤤

Venu • August 30, 2014Excellent cocktails and incredible bar bites. Get the Buffalo chicken skins.

Rosie H. • January 31, 2017Great happy hour and dinner service. Food and wine are delicious. Great crowd and vibe. Half bottle of wines on Sunday.

Cam • July 5, 2011The Fall classic is AMAZING at any time of the year! Cider viniagrette is on point.

Brooke H. • October 23, 2019Great place to get a cappuccino and a bag of beans for your coworkers!

Lydia B. • May 18, 2013The stuffes shrimp is to die for! Make sure you get a Baked Alaska, best dessert I've ever had! They light it on fire! Its a moist chocolate cake topped with strawberry ice cream and meringue!