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Mezcalero is one of DC.

1. Mezcalero

8.8
3714 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Petworth · 18 tips and reviews
Tupelo Honey is one of DC.

2. Tupelo Honey

7.8
1616 N Troy St, Arlington, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Lavagna is one of DC.

3. Lavagna

7.8
539 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews
The Federalist is one of DC.

4. The Federalist

1177 15th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 11 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Check out the winter cocktail menu; the "A La Mode" is a perfect combo of warm apple butter, vanilla-kumquat whipped cream, and apple spiced rum. Read more.

D.C. VegFest is one of DC.

5. D.C. VegFest

1301 H St. NW (btwn 20th & 21st Streets), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · George Washington University · 2 tips and reviews
Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar is one of DC.

6. Filter Coffeehouse & Espresso Bar

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

7. ShopHouse Kitchen

1516 Connecticut Ave NW (at Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Will their banh mis, rice bowls and everything-but-the-kitchen-sink combos be better than those of your favorite hole in the wall? Read more.

So's Your Mom is one of DC.

8. So's Your Mom

8.1
1831 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Bagel Shop · Adams Morgan · 42 tips and reviews
Sweet Diablo is one of DC.

9. Sweet Diablo

1200 19th St NW, Ste 130 (M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 6 tips and reviews
Well-Dressed Burrito is one of DC.

10. Well-Dressed Burrito

7.6
1220 19th St NW (N Street NW - In the Alley), Washington, D.C.
Burrito Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 46 tips and reviews
Meze is one of DC.

11. Meze

7.8
2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 39 tips and reviews
Duplex Diner is one of DC.

12. Duplex Diner

2004 18th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Adams Morgan · 32 tips and reviews
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of DC.

13. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.8
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: If scotch isn’t your thing, you have plenty of non-scotch options to wet your whistle, including a well-curated selection of bourbons, rye whiskies, craft beer, and cocktails. Read more.

Crumbs and Coffee is one of DC.

14. Crumbs and Coffee

1737 Columbia Rd NW (at Ontario Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 6 tips and reviews
Steam Cafe & Lounge is one of DC.

15. Steam Cafe & Lounge

1700 17th St NW (at R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Northwest Washington · 29 tips and reviews
Level One is one of DC.

16. Level One

1639 R St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 50 tips and reviews
Vigilante Coffee is one of DC.

17. Vigilante Coffee

1017 7th St NW (Mount Vernon), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Mount Vernon Square · 11 tips and reviews
Tortilla Coast is one of DC.

18. Tortilla Coast

1460 P St NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 89 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of DC.

19. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews

20. Funxion

1309 F St NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 27 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: After a late night, grab a caramelized onion'd Bison Burger, and the organic vodka/carrot & orange juice/ginger syrup Clear Confusion, if only it would help clear up last night’s confusion. Read more.

21. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef

Burrito Brothers is one of DC.

22. Burrito Brothers

7.3
205 Pennsylvania Ave SE #1, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 23 tips and reviews
California Tortilla is one of DC.

23. California Tortilla

2450 Crystal Dr (23rd and Crystal Drive), Arlington, VA
Burrito Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

24. Bar Pilar

8.2
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The small plates menu changes often, but includes favorites likea chicken liver pate and a stinging nettle quiche. To drink, try the Ruffled Shirt or the boozy Cuba Libre float. [Eater 38 Member]

25. Birch & Barley

1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

26. Proof

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

EaterEater: Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]

27. Pho 75

8.8
1721 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St), Arlington, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Colonial Village · 131 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cash-only and cafeteria-style, Pho 75 is consistently lauded for the flavors of its beef broth. It's also a lunchtime favorite for nearby office workers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

28. Ren's Ramen

7.6
11403 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd W.), Wheaton, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The tiny quarters can be a wait, but it's worth your time to grab a bowl at Ren's Ramen. Don't feel like waiting? Ruan Thai in the same shopping center's a solid bet for Thai.[Eater 38 Member]

Mad Momos is one of DC.

29. Mad Momos

3605 14th St NW (btwn Spring Rd & Perry Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 32 tips and reviews

30. Barcode

6.2
1101 17th St NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 92 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: With its 45-foot-long bar, custom-cocktail list, and late-night DJs, Barcode sure looks like a lounge built for image-conscious night crawlers. Read more.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of DC.

31. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews
Rogue 24 is one of DC.

32. Rogue 24

922 N St NW, REAR, Washington, D.C.
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 10 tips and reviews

33. The Jefferson Hotel

8.4
1200 16th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 32 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Ornate crown molding and glossy black wood-herringbone floors add luxe notes—there are even velvet footstools for your handbag, while the firelit rear chamber feels like a cocoon of privacy.

Le Diplomate is one of DC.

34. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 315 tips and reviews
Screen on the Green is one of DC.

35. Screen on the Green

950 Independence Ave SW (btwn 7th & 12th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Arts and Entertainment · Southwest Washington · 21 tips and reviews
Kapnos is one of DC.

36. Kapnos

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 114 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. is one of DC.

37. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C.

9.1
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 29th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 40 tips and reviews
Izakaya Seki is one of DC.

38. Izakaya Seki

8.8
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews
United States National Arboretum is one of DC.

39. United States National Arboretum

8.9
3501 New York Ave NE (at Hickey Ln NE), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · National Arboretum · 60 tips and reviews
Co Co. Sala is one of DC.

40. Co Co. Sala

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

41. Agora

8.1
1527 17th St NW (btwn Corcoran & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Turkish Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 99 tips and reviews
555 Mass Rooftop Deck is one of DC.

42. 555 Mass Rooftop Deck

555 Massachusetts Ave NW (5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Roof Deck · Mount Vernon Square · No tips or reviews
Urbana is one of DC.

43. Urbana

2121 P St NW (at 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 78 tips and reviews
Cava Mezze is one of DC.

44. Cava Mezze

8.7
2940 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA
Greek Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 70 tips and reviews
Great Falls Park is one of DC.

45. Great Falls Park

9.4
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of DC.

46. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews
Thomas Point Lighthouse is one of DC.

47. Thomas Point Lighthouse

7.2
Maryland
Lighthouse · 2 tips and reviews
Kafe Leopold is one of DC.

48. Kafe Leopold

8.4
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of DC.

49. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Fiola is one of DC.

50. Fiola

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

51. Cusbah

1128 H St NE (at 12th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pakistani Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 27 tips and reviews
The Music Center at Strathmore is one of DC.

52. The Music Center at Strathmore

9.2
5301 Tuckerman Ln (at Rockville Pike), North Bethesda, MD
Concert Hall · 44 tips and reviews
The Park at 14th is one of DC.

53. The Park at 14th

7.9
920 14th St NW (btwn K & I St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 83 tips and reviews
Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is one of DC.

54. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

9.0
5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · 128 tips and reviews
Belga Cafe is one of DC.

55. Belga Cafe

7.9
514 8th St SE (at E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Town Hall is one of DC.

56. Town Hall

2340 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Glover Park · 48 tips and reviews
Rasoi Indian Kitchen is one of DC.

57. Rasoi Indian Kitchen

1810 K Street Northwest (18th), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews
All Souls Bar is one of DC.

58. All Souls Bar

9.0
725 T St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews
The Fainting Goat is one of DC.

59. The Fainting Goat

1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · U-Street · 61 tips and reviews
Baked & Wired is one of DC.

60. Baked & Wired

9.1
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Georgetown · 461 tips and reviews
Barcelona Wine Bar is one of DC.

61. Barcelona Wine Bar

9.2
1622 14th St NW (btwn Corcoran & R St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 136 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of DC.

62. barmini by José Andrés

8.9
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
The Observatory is one of DC.

63. The Observatory

1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bar · Georgetown · 4 tips and reviews
The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of DC.

64. The Graham Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.8
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Georgetown · 18 tips and reviews
The Source Theatre is one of DC.

65. The Source Theatre

8.4
1835 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Theater · U-Street · 12 tips and reviews
The House of the Temple is one of DC.

66. The House of the Temple

7.5
1733 16th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Temple · Northwest Washington · 11 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of DC.

67. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews
Le Grenier is one of DC.

68. Le Grenier

502 H St NE (at 5th St NE), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Near Northeast · 34 tips and reviews
Yale West Rooftop Pool is one of DC.

69. Yale West Rooftop Pool

443 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Swimming Pool · Mount Vernon Square · 2 tips and reviews