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Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV
Grace's Mandarin is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

1. Grace's Mandarin

8.1
188 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Happy hour sushi 3p-6p is great! Terrific views of the Potomac and marvelous ambiance. Nice bathrooms too:)

Fogo de Chao is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

2. Fogo de Chao

8.8
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 118 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: A carnivore's paradise.

BlackSalt is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

3. BlackSalt

8.9
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Fabulous service. Excellent menu. Mos def a place to impress a client, business partner...or date.

Five Guys is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

4. Five Guys

1335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 27 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Feeling decadent? Those hand-cut ((coma inducing)) fries and that fresh burger are to die for. Don't eat too many -- or you will, lolz.

Thaiphoon is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

5. Thaiphoon

2011 S St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 44 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Thai one of my faves, and this spot never disappoints:)

Busara is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

6. Busara

7.2
8142 Watson St (at International Dr.), McLean, VA
Thai Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Awesome Thai! Love the drunken noodle!

The Capital Grille is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

7. The Capital Grille

8.8
1861 International Dr, McLean, VA
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Classic DC power joint. Menu and ambiance reflects that. Good steaks. Love the wine list and the desserts.

The Palm Restaurant is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

8. The Palm Restaurant

8.1
1225 19th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 47 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Classic DC power joint. Two words. The lobster.

The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

9. The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

8.0
2401 M St NW (24th St. btwn M St. NW & N St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · West End · 52 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The Colonnade. Best Sunday brunch in town. Book early especially on those special holidays like Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.....or you'll never get in.

AT&T is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

10. AT&T

6.4
1001 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD
Mobile Phone Store · Southeastern Baltimore · 3 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: For that mile high "piled high" authentic NYC corned-beef/pastrami sandwich. Long lines (out the door), so watch which day/time you go on.

Horace & Dickie's Seafood is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

11. Horace & Dickie's Seafood

809 12th St NE (btwn H & Wylie St NE), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Hole in the wall neighborhood joint.....but maaaaaan....they will make you some kinda GIGANTIC fish sammich, lolz. Whiting, hot sauce (optional), and have the cole slaw on that thang too. Trust me.

Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

12. Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

8.7
2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · West End · 34 tips and reviews
Michel Richard Citronelle is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

13. Michel Richard Citronelle

3000 M St NW (at M St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Georgetown · 23 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

14. BGR - The Burger Joint

1514 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Q St. & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The next level...when you want something a lil nicer than FIVE GUYS...which is awesome in it's own right:)

Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

15. Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar

413 N Charles St (btwn Mulberry and Franklin), Baltimore, MD
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Baltimore · 19 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Awesome sushi, mellow ambiance. Try the fried shrimp heads and the Dragon Slayer sake (mellow and slightly sweet). The Annapolis location has a MUCH bigger menu than B-More, and my tips are 4 there.

Sizzling Express is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

16. Sizzling Express

600 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 6th St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: I'm not a buffet kinda guy. The sushi is excellent here. That's why I come here.

17. Johnny Rockets

3131 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 33 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Real milkshakes w/real ice cream. Good fries.....and a pretty good burger.

City Lights Of China is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

18. City Lights Of China

1731 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 15 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The Lamb and Scallions or the Peking Duck!

Georgetown Bagelry is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

19. Georgetown Bagelry

7.5
5227 River Rd (Kenwood Shopping Center), Bethesda, MD
Bagel Shop · 45 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Fresh sandwiches, bagels...and even fresh squeezed orange juice. Terrific ambiance and a cool location. Who could ask for more?

Hunter's Bar and Grill is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

20. Hunter's Bar and Grill

6.7
10123 River Rd, Potomac, MD
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The bar pizza is really good (thin crispy crust, lotsa cheese), as it the chicken wrap and a great deal of the rest of the menu.

Old Angler's Inn is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

21. Old Angler's Inn

7.1
10801 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The calamari. Perfectly prepared.

Las Placitas is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

22. Las Placitas

517 8th St SE (at G St SE), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Wonderful Mexican food here. The shrimp fajitas are really good!

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

23. Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

8.0
4870 Bethesda Ave (at Arlington Rd.), Bethesda, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Good guacamole!

Guajillo is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

24. Guajillo

7.5
1727 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Colonial Village · 67 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: They have a tasty taco sampler her which includes a lamb taco. Excellent.

The Hay-Adams is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

25. The Hay-Adams

9.3
800 16th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 41 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Best brunch in the city (along with The Colonnade) . $75/head.....impeccable service!

Duke House Of Kabob is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

26. Duke House Of Kabob

6301 Little River Tpke, Alexandria, VA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Much better than Moby Dick and similar kabob joints. Pita bread is lighter....meat better tasting.... and they have a spicy (kinda pesto-like) side sauce that works well with the lamb.

Sarku Japan is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

27. Sarku Japan

7.4
11110 Mall Cir, Waldorf, MD
Japanese Restaurant · St. Charles · 1 tip

Mike R.Mike Reid: Nice sushi! The lobster, shrimp and filet mignon stir fried rice is delicious also!

Carolina Kitchen is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

28. Carolina Kitchen

7.7
800 Shoppers Way, Largo, MD
Southern Food Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Yummy cornbread.

Fiola is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

29. Fiola

8.7
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: One of the hottest and best restos in DC right now. Weekend reservations are hard to come by, so book early or walk in during the week for lunch. The food is truly amazing.

Sweet Mango Café is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

30. Sweet Mango Café

3701 New Hampshire Ave NW (at Rock Creek Church Rd. NW), Washington, D.C.
Caribbean Restaurant · Petworth · 47 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Eaten from this place years ago and as recall it being really good/authentic. They closed up for a while. Need to get back in there and re-examine now that it appears they are back.

MoCo's Founding Farmers is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

31. MoCo's Founding Farmers

9.0
12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD
American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: I was wondering what a $15 Reuben would taste like, since that's double the price most restos charge. I now know. Awesome sandwich! (More than) ample corned beef and HUGE flavor.

Dunns River Cafe is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

32. Dunns River Cafe

11116 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD
Caribbean Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The jerk wings! Woot!

Acadiana is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

33. Acadiana

901 New York Ave NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews
Co Co. Sala is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

34. Co Co. Sala

929 F St NW (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Sexy people....sexy ambiance.....sexy food.

The Warehouse is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

35. The Warehouse

7.6
214 King St (at N Royal St.), Alexandria, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Old Town · 35 tips and reviews
Ulah Bistro is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

36. Ulah Bistro

1214 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 84 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Excellent calamari.

Ozio is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

37. Ozio

6.1
1813 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 49 tips and reviews
Olde Towne Inn is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

38. Olde Towne Inn

7.8
14745 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: The salmon club sandwich is on point.

Shane's Rib Shack is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

39. Shane's Rib Shack

7698B Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
BBQ Joint · 11 tips and reviews
Cafe Milano is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

40. Cafe Milano

8.1
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 81 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: More for the people watching power brokering than the food.

Marathon Deli is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

41. Marathon Deli

7.5
4429 Lehigh Rd (Route 1/Baltimore Avenue), College Park, MD
Greek Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Excellent Greek cuisine. The gyro is nicely done and the fries are well seasoned.

Zengo is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

42. Zengo

781 7th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: Everything here is good. Everything.

The Hamilton is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

43. The Hamilton

9.0
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 264 tips and reviews
Barcode is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

44. Barcode

6.2
1101 17th St NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 92 tips and reviews
Bobby Van's Steakhouse is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

45. Bobby Van's Steakhouse

6.8
809 15th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · 43 tips and reviews
The Classics is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

46. The Classics

8606 Colesville Rd (at Georgia Ave.), Silver Spring, MD
Steakhouse · 36 tips and reviews
Zaytinya is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

47. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews
Teak Wood is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

48. Teak Wood

1323 14th St Nw (Rhode Island Ave.), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews
Delhi Club is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

49. Delhi Club

1135 N Highland St, Arlington, VA
Indian Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 33 tips and reviews
Black & Orange is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

50. Black & Orange

1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 52 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Reid: One of the better burgers in the city. Good quality beef. Very juicy. Nice bun too. I had the "No Burger, No Cry" jerk seasoned burger with red onion and habanero, Delish. More sweet than spicy.

Little Spice is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

51. Little Spice

8.0
1350 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD
Asian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Ted's Bulletin is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

52. Ted's Bulletin

8.9
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews
Etete Ethiopian Cuisine is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

53. Etete Ethiopian Cuisine

1942 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 41 tips and reviews
The Jefferson Hotel is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

54. The Jefferson Hotel

8.2
1200 16th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 32 tips and reviews
Adour is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

55. Adour

923 16th and K Streets, N.W. (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews
Bistro Bis is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

56. Bistro Bis

7.0
15 E St NW (at North Capitol St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews
Moby Dick House Of Kabob is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

57. Moby Dick House Of Kabob

6.1
5900 Kingstowne Towne Ctr (next to movie theater), Kingstowne, VA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Ray's The Steaks is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

58. Ray's The Steaks

2300 Wilson Blvd (at Clarendon Blvd & N Wayne St), Arlington, VA
Steakhouse · Clarendon - Courthouse · 125 tips and reviews
Bourbon Steak is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

59. Bourbon Steak

8.8
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews
Mike's American Grill is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

60. Mike's American Grill

9.0
6210 Backlick Rd (at Commerce St), Springfield, VA
American Restaurant · 168 tips and reviews
Le Diplomate is one of Mike's Favorite Restaurants in DMV.

61. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 315 tips and reviews