Ambar is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

1. Ambar

8.6
523 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Chelsea S.Chelsea Stephens: unlimited brunch is fantastic!! the cinnamon sweet sourdough fritters with Nutella...to die for!!

Milton H.Milton Hernandez: Try our famous deserts

Washington PostWashington Post: A tribute to the former Yugoslavia and a style of cooking influenced by Greece, Turkey, Austria and Hungary. A bread basket ($6) introduces diners to recurring accents in the Serbian repertoire. Read more.

Grillfish is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

2. Grillfish

1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · West End · 62 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Great option here... Skip the mains and get a bunch of appetizers. Oysters, coconut curry clams, cucumber and feta salad. Great service. Try the Rosemary lemonade.

Mario Trejo R.Mario Trejo Romero: Check out the trout and seafood chowder

The P.The Professor: Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm Sat- Sun 5pm - 7pm

The Pinch is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

3. The Pinch

3548 14th St NW (at Parkwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Columbia Heights · 31 tips and reviews

SophieSophie: With its garlic wings, parmesan fries, juicy burgers, and delectable desserts -- not to mention wonderful staff and excellent musical selection -- this place promises to win your stomach.

ThrillistThrillist: The Mac 'n' Quack aka mac and cheese with duck bacon is only available on Mondays so hurry! Also, free JELL-O shots! Read more.

Daniel S.Daniel S: Somebody pinch me. The burgers are succulent and big, bursting with flavor. The fries are dressed in parmesan and the beer is served ice cold.

Cafe Divan is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

4. Cafe Divan

7.0
1834 Wisconsin Ave NW (at 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Turkish Restaurant · Georgetown · 28 tips and reviews

Andrea N.Andrea Newland: Donner Sandwhich, Cucumber Sandwhich... Yogurt Tahini sauce...great middle eastern food! Nice atmosphere and they deliver!

Summer W.Summer Whitford: This is probably the best Turkish resto in town. Luv it!

DeeDee: One of the best turkish restaurants in DC. Try they mezze platter and their manti if you are willing to explore. If you are not willing to try something different then stick to Doner or kebabs:)

La Tasca DC is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

5. La Tasca DC

722 7th St NW (btwn G & H Sts NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Chinatown · 124 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Lunch special offers two tapas for $14, and the plates are big. Try the paella and shrimp skewers.

Yulia A.Yulia A: Delicious!!!! Try Ensalada de Tomates and Salmon a la Plancha. Their lunch special: 2 tapas for $13 and 3 tapas for $19, unlimited tapas for $25.

Kirt F.Kirt Floyd: The tapas and Paella....everytime...

Sakana is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

6. Sakana

7.1
2026 P St NW (20th and P), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 30 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Swagger: If you're looking for a quiet mid afternoon lunch - Yum! This place has both atmosphere, pleasant staff, and great sushi!

Jenn E.Jenn Ettinger: Go to Sakana and get the grilled eel.

Jeffery B.Jeffery Bialek: Best sushi in DC - take thet trip downstairs and enjoy!

Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

7. Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC

7.2
999 E St NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theme Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 105 tips and reviews

Steven L.Steven Limitone: Another Pilsner for the collection. Always a great atmosphere. Try the Mac n Cheese

triplib.triplib.: A typical American kitchen and good food. Read more.

Dylan S.Dylan Swirkowski: Guest wifi password is hardrock

Pho 14 is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

8. Pho 14

1769 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 26 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Simcox: The banh mi platter is a lot of food for the price and really good ($10). The chicken spring rolls and beef broth I received with the banh mi were delicious.

CaraCara: Love love love the bánh mì, but for pho Pho Viet in Columbia Heights puts Pho 14 to shame.

Home Owner Solution Network I.Home Owner Solution Network Inc: pho sho you should go!

FIG & OLIVE is one of The 9 Best Places for Shrimp Skewers in Washington.

9. FIG & OLIVE

8.2
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Faridih B.Faridih Bolognini: Happy hour with crostini enjoyed in comfy couches. Bronzino with fig & balsamic was tasty too.

Io A.Io As Soon: It's a very good restaurant. Wine and food are tasty. You have a dj at the night and the place around is beautiful. Then Staff is very kind

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: A. We had a delightful, delicious experience at the posh Fig & Olive. Once it’s cleared for Salmonella-free business again, we’d take our chances and go back again. Read more.