Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews

Stefanie S.Stefanie Spatola: Best dishes: tuna cheviche, brussels sprouts, camarones (shrimp), braised short ribs, chile en nogada (pablano stuffed pepper) and for dessert... de tres leches (amazing). Also get the fresh gauc.

Lauren R.Lauren Rosenberg: Shrimp amazing! Delicious margaritas.

Washington PostWashington Post: This Mexican playground from creator Jose Andres is a trailblazer. Thanks to recent expansion next door, it's also more comfortable than ever.

SPIN is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. SPIN

7.8
1332 F St NW (btwn 13th & 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · No tips or reviews
Bar Deco is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Bar Deco

717 6th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole M: Great place to grab a drink and apps...will come back to try entree or brunch. Nice rooftop bar and inside bar. Relaxing atmosphere with tvs to watch a game.

Rosie H.Rosie Henderson: Happy Hour lasts until 9PM!!!! I SAID 9PM!!!! Amazing rooftop. Multi level bars. Get the chicken biscuits and a happy hour drinks. Bartenders are on point.

Evans W.Evans Watson: Great cocktails and great staff. Ask for a Dark & Stormy or Kentucky Mule.

Occidental is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Occidental

7.6
1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 46 tips and reviews

Jill B.Jill Boyle: Delicious food. Superb service. Lots of history.

Jay B.Jay Burnham: Try the calamari...sweet!

Dr. NickDr. Nick: Table 142/1 is where John Sacali met Mr X. in 1962.

Café du Parc is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Café du Parc

7.5
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 52 tips and reviews

Loulwah M.Loulwah M: Every dish I tried was amazing! The onion soup, the truffle oil wild mushroom flat bread, the trout and the NY steak! Phenomenal!

TBDTBD: DC Wrapped Dates was not impressed. "I just did not find that it was up to the quality of food and service that its price and location and reputation merits." Read more.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: No matter where you sit, you’ll find well-executed pâtés and terrines, exquisite salads and soups, and main courses that are models of elegant simplicity. If only the service had the same polish.

Toro Toro is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Toro Toro

1300 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

Sophie W.Sophie Wolman: Best bottomless brunch I've had in DC

Lynn P.Lynn Pina: I went with a large party and we ordered every tapas on the menu! I loved the swordfish dip, seafood ceviche, seared scallops, cheese empanadas, lamb skewers and duck carnitas.

Rosie H.Rosie Henderson: Great brunch. Buffet of menu items and unlimited mimosas. Food is delicious but drinks are too sweet. Beautiful ambiance and decor. Great place for large groups. Very loud. Maybe hard to hear.

Ristorante Tosca is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Ristorante Tosca

7.7
1112 F STREET NW, (btwn 11th & 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

ColleenColleen: had their housemade whole wheat spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil sauce - delicious.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The high-end boardroom decor and hefty price tags signal an expense-account spot, but the house-made pastas and hearty ragus infuse the place with some soul.

Massimo F.Massimo Fabbri: Tortelli with porcini mushroom and robiola cheese

Dirty Habit is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Dirty Habit

7.4
555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 23 tips and reviews

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Great outdoor area and happy hour. Solid cocktails and decent beer list.

Ilona d.Ilona de Heusch: Great for drinks and socializing not so much for the food

Jen M.Jen Martin: Indoor bar comes with a side of fruit flies. 🤢

Brasserie Beck is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 125 tips and reviews

Katy T.Katy Thomas: Get the Wild Mushroom Mussels - they are fabulous! Charcuterie plate is great to start but go for the half portion - is plenty of food.

EaterEater: Brasserie Beck's bar is always buzzing with after-work crowds sampling its wide selection of Belgian brews and the menu, too, is a good starter for exploring Belgian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: This brasserie and beer hall is a multipurpose space—great for blowing off steam with coworkers, downing platters of oysters and pints of beer, enjoying a hearty meal or a leisurely weekend brunch.

Cure Bar & Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. Cure Bar & Bistro

7.2
10th & H Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews

Joan E.Joan Eisenstodt: Great roasted beet salad. Milk and honey for dessert is lovely and light.

ShannonRenee M.ShannonRenee Mouton Gray: Get the pate at the bar, it's scrumptious.

VincinatiVincinati: There is no free bubble tea when checking in.. False advertising..!

MXDC is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Short Ribs in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. MXDC

600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 45 tips and reviews

Heather d.Heather de la Riva: Phenomenal!! Try the seafood quesadilla and pork shoulder tacos!!!

Gregory N.Gregory Nelson: The three signature salsas are delicious. Great variety of spice and flavor

Sara M.Sara Miller: Try the restaurant week menu - nice way to sample some of their more popular dishes including lump crab guacamole. Loved the shredded pork tacos and jicama salad! Planning to return for HH soon.