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St. Arnold's on Jefferson is one of Washington DC.

1. St. Arnold's on Jefferson

8.6
1827 Jefferson Pl NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews
Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of Washington DC.

2. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips and reviews
M.E. Swing Co. is one of Washington DC.

3. M.E. Swing Co.

1702 G St NW (at 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 56 tips and reviews
Founding Farmers is one of Washington DC.

4. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews
9:30 Club is one of Washington DC.

5. 9:30 Club

9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews
Park Hyatt Washington D.C. is one of Washington DC.

6. Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

9.0
1201 24th St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Hotel · West End · 22 tips and reviews
Hank's Oyster Bar is one of Washington DC.

7. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.7
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews
Johnny's Half Shell is one of Washington DC.

8. Johnny's Half Shell

400 N Capitol St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews
Hot N Juicy Crawfish is one of Washington DC.

9. Hot N Juicy Crawfish

7.8
2651 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Calvert St & Woodley Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Woodley Park · 82 tips and reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of Washington DC.

10. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8.8
1612 14th St NW (at Corcoran Street), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 125 tips and reviews
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of Washington DC.

11. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.8
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 328 tips and reviews
Teaism is one of Washington DC.

12. Teaism

400 8th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Penn Quarter · 130 tips and reviews
Tryst is one of Washington DC.

13. Tryst

8.7
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 298 tips and reviews
Chinatown Coffee Company is one of Washington DC.

14. Chinatown Coffee Company

475 H St NW (btwn 4th & 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 135 tips and reviews
The Coffee Bar is one of Washington DC.

15. The Coffee Bar

9.0
1201 S St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 67 tips and reviews
Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar is one of Washington DC.

16. Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

1726 20th St NW (btwn R & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Northwest Washington · 124 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC is one of Washington DC.

17. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC

8.5
1150 22nd St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Resort · West End · 65 tips and reviews
Bourbon Coffee is one of Washington DC.

18. Bourbon Coffee

7.8
2101 L St NW (btwn 21st & 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 57 tips and reviews
Proof is one of Washington DC.

19. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: One of the area’s most interesting places to eat. The impressive wine program includes big-ticket Champagnes and Cali Cabs but also good choices for the value-minded.

Rasika West End is one of Washington DC.

20. Rasika West End

9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 116 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Gluckman: You MUST have the crispy fried spinach appetizer. It'll change the way you view leafy greens.

Eat The Rich is one of Washington DC.

21. Eat The Rich

1839 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · U-Street · 37 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An oyster-focused bar from Derek Brown of The Passenger.

Second Time Around is one of Washington DC.

22. Second Time Around

3289 M St NW (Potomac St NW), Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: They carry a great selection of gently used shoes and handbags. Keep an eye out for vintage Dooney and Bourke. [Essential DC Shops] Read more.

Southern Efficiency is one of Washington DC.

23. Southern Efficiency

1841 7th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: The best whiskey bar in the city. Don't be crazy. Come here.

Mockingbird Hill is one of Washington DC.

24. Mockingbird Hill

1843 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · U-Street · 29 tips and reviews

Craig H.Craig Hicks: Drink more Sherry!

Illy Coffee House is one of Washington DC.

25. Illy Coffee House

1143 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 39 tips and reviews
Teaism is one of Washington DC.

26. Teaism

8.5
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 85 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of Washington DC.

27. sweetgreen

8.6
1512 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Cir & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 62 tips and reviews
Raku is one of Washington DC.

28. Raku

1900 Q St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 55 tips and reviews

NancyNancy: love the bento box

Loews Madison Hotel is one of Washington DC.

29. Loews Madison Hotel

1177 15th Street NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Button: Post Script lounge is fantastic. Busy but elegantly quiet

American Ice Company is one of Washington DC.

30. American Ice Company

8.8
917 V St NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · U-Street · 105 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Isn't it enough to sit with 14 of your closest friends at a long counter and drink strange beers out of colorful cans? While enjoying house-made smoked meats and special, secret-recipe Slim Jims?

Satellite Room is one of Washington DC.

31. Satellite Room

2047 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Diner · U-Street · 71 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Satellite Room, the newest of the Hilton Bros. projects, serves up drinks in a chic diner atmosphere. Sip on boozy milkshakes, or grab a beer on tap.

Redeem is one of Washington DC.

32. Redeem

1810 14th St NW (btwn Swann St NW & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Boutique · U-Street · 7 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: With racks of sleeveless tunics, slit-knee cigarette trousers and a soundtrack blaring the latest from bands like Bombay Bicycle Club, you'll want to update your wardrobe and iPod simultaneously.

Georgetown Suites is one of Washington DC.

33. Georgetown Suites

5.8
1111 30th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 20 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: One bedroom suites are bigger than my NYC apartment! Separate kitchen, bedroom, lounge / dining area and bathroom with a bath & 2 sinks. Yes, 2 sinks! Ok price for location and space but dated

Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. is one of Washington DC.

34. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C.

9.3
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 29th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 40 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Conference facilities with access to canal and sun

Baked & Wired is one of Washington DC.

35. Baked & Wired

9.2
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Stumptown cappuccino 4 oz soy $3.75, scoop Hippie Crack granola overly sweet $1.85. Locals hang, large space. Vegan baked goods galore

Muleh is one of Washington DC.

36. Muleh

1831 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Furniture and Home Store · U-Street · 4 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: A weird hybrid that's worked for years, this showroom-esque space offers both sleek South Asian furniture and high-end contemporary wear from 3.1 Phillip Lim and Vivienne Westwood.

Hu's Shoes is one of Washington DC.

37. Hu's Shoes

3005 M St NW (30 Street), Washington, D.C.
Shoe Store · Georgetown · 4 tips and reviews
Clyde's of Georgetown is one of Washington DC.

38. Clyde's of Georgetown

8.7
3236 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin & Potomac Aves. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 148 tips and reviews

Brittany S.Brittany Smith: The duck is fabulous, get it while it lasts. And say hi to the lovely bartenders, I heart them :)

Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of Washington DC.

39. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.7
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews

Josei ==> @ShoesNFood w.Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.com: Great food! The menu is thoughtful & provocative. And the desserts are just plain sinful! Order dishes and share them :o)

Rose's Luxury is one of Washington DC.

40. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rose's Luxury is chef Aaron Silverman's white-hot local debut, serving dishes like popcorn soup and fennel-stuffed gnocchi. It all takes place in a cozy space on Barracks Row.

Ripple is one of Washington DC.

41. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: What to get:Pickled vegetables with cardamom-spiked yogurt; pistachio agnolotti; quinoa risotto with lobster mushrooms; rabbit two ways (rack and leg-meat confit); duck with crab-apple sabayon.

Seasonal Pantry is one of Washington DC.

42. Seasonal Pantry

1314 9th St NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Food and Beverage Retail · Logan Circle - Shaw · 14 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Chef O’Brien turns out one four-course menu each weekend—no substitutions—and announces it two weeks in advance. Hits have included slow-roasted salmon with parsnips & a “fig newton” with foie gras.

Hashi Sushi is one of Washington DC.

43. Hashi Sushi

1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Georgetown · 21 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Agedashi tofu $5 for 5 large cubes in tasty broth, seaweed salad $5 & flounder sashimi with ponzu app 5 pieces for $8.50. Bar seats best.

Mate is one of Washington DC.

44. Mate

3101 K St NW (at 31st St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Georgetown · 47 tips and reviews

Jennifer A.Jennifer Antelman: Great sushi! The lychee martini is amazing. The location is where 31st St hits K. Your gps may try to take you down the freeway.

Kafe Leopold is one of Washington DC.

45. Kafe Leopold

8.6
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
Cafe Dupont is one of Washington DC.

46. Cafe Dupont

1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Northwest Washington · 32 tips and reviews

Philip M.Philip Manion: Reasonably priced breakfast for a hotel restaurant. Menu, no eclectic, but international, and has many healthy offerings - even some radical vegans would like.

Peacock Cafe is one of Washington DC.

47. Peacock Cafe

8.4
3251 Prospect St NW (Wisconsin Ave), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 37 tips and reviews
Blue Duck Tavern is one of Washington DC.

48. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

DeeDee: One on DC's best Breakfast/Brunch Spots.. their open kitchen makes for unique indoor decor and ambiance... Amazing Eggs Florentine,the yummiest sticky bun 😍 complemented by a good cup of coffee ☕..

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is one of Washington DC.

49. ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

2805 M St NW (M Street), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Georgetown · 31 tips and reviews

Brett W.Brett W.: Double vegetables are worth it.

Fiola Mare is one of Washington DC.

50. Fiola Mare

9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Get the brodetto (like bouillabaisse). It has more seafood than appear in a season of SpongeBob SquarePants. Throw in some bread, a glass of chilled rosé, and you’re feasting in the Mediterranean. Read more.

Cusp is one of Washington DC.

51. Cusp

3030 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Clothing Store · Georgetown · 12 tips and reviews

Allison P.Allison P: Neiman's in boutique form. Perfect clothes for work and parties!

Barneys New York, Georgetown is one of Washington DC.

52. Barneys New York, Georgetown

3040 M St NW (btw 30th & 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Department Store · Georgetown · 8 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: [Essential DC Shops]The closest we have to a Barney's department store is this warehouse-sized destination for A.P.C., Fiorentini + Baker boots and menswear. Read more.

Hu's Wear is one of Washington DC.

53. Hu's Wear

2906 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Women's Store · Georgetown · 5 tips and reviews
Lincoln is one of Washington DC.

54. Lincoln

8.4
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Mini brioche loaf with scallions, Parmesan and sea salt crust served with maple butter comes as a starter. Beet salad and brussel sprouts average as was trout & scallop. PB Candy Bar is a must