1. Founding Farmers
8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews
Matt Bernstein: Chicken and waffles and Ahi Tuna Salad are two of my favorites here
Pedro: Amazing place. Great cocktails, food, and dessert. I had the Land and Sea, which was an 8oz filet perfectly cooked with a delicious crabcake. For dessert I had the carrot cake with ice cream, amazing.
Robb L: Get the Farmer's Salad and the outstanding Shrimp and Grits!
2. Blue Duck Tavern
8.9
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews
Plwm Bwm: Short Rib Beef with side of Blue Cheese Polenta could be the nicest thing I've ever eaten. Crab Cakes also very good.
Our Man On The Ground: Blue Duck Tavern has an amazing reputation in DC – a real home cooking experience – everything is delicious – do try the Crabcakes & the Apple Pie! Read more.
Zintiha G, Loya, REALTOR: Their hanger steak and crab cakes are amazing!! Must try!!
4. Rasika
9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 115 tips and reviews
Iván Ch: Fried spinach and the curry halibut was amazing. If you want to start with a nice cocktail try the Rasika, delicious.
Hoff: Start with the Bronzino and crispy spinach and follow with the lamb with tomatoes, onions and apricots and the black cod. Life changing!
Pam R.: Upscale Indian that's amazing. Get the cauliflower if you like spicy. Fish dishes are great too - cod or grouper are best. And the chicken tikka masala is perfect.
7. Tatte Bakery
9.2
1200 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · West End · 11 tips and reviews
Eric Andersen: The salmon, avocado, and scrambled eggs sandwich is quite filling! Seemed light on salmon flavor but great avocado taste!
Sogol Tavakoli: Amazing lamb hash and smoked salmon sandwich!!
Julia Loni Turner: Great place to do work, have coffee, and eat lunch. Very communal and welcoming space.
9. Kingbird
8.5
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Foggy Bottom · 5 tips and reviews
Raakin Roll: The Milkshake (consisting of vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter) and the salmon is best done here
Amber Shi: The duck breast is very impressive. Get it in medium. The cocktail called Strawberry is good too if you like gin.
Maggie MacG: The burger here is sooo good (comes with fries) and is very shareable. The service here is excellent, much much better than the Top of the Gate.
10. Bindaas
8.6
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · George Washington University · 10 tips and reviews
Pat Russo: The bacon cheese chili naan is unlike anything I've ever tasted. The chili salmon and lamb kathi roll were two of my favorite dishes with incredible flavors. The chicken curry was also on point.
Kewal Pasad: We ate pav bhaji which was amazing Mumbai style and finally ragada patis which was yummy. Limited options for vegetarians but still one of the best Indian food around DC.
Scott Mc Kiernan: Seat at Bar area, smells are intoxicating as off open kitchen. Supreme Indian street food to die for, blocks from White House, great staff and eclectic customers.
Jason Leone: Great crab cakes, best I've had.
Alyssa King: Blue Duck Tavern is the most decadent brunch in DC. Pricey but worth it.
Travel + Leisure: Enter the lobby of this Tony Chi–designed retreat, and you’ll see photographs of cherry trees printed onto 10-foot-tall glass panels. Upstairs, rooms are decorated with American folk art.
13. Trader Joe's
8.4
1101 25th Street NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · West End · 104 tips and reviews
Matt Silverman: Tasty items: frozen New York cheesecake, cinnamon coffee cake, frozen coconut shrimp
David Derrick: Not the best fresh meat, fish, veggies, or fruit. But, the absolute tastiest frozen food section! Very reasonable prices on wine and beer selections.
Ben Sack: My favorite grocery store in town - great value, good selection, always samples!