Occidental is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. 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

AskMenAskMen: Barrel-Aged Cocktails At Occidental Grill - Try a Darkening Storm (Orinoco, Zacapa & Karaken rums with red chili, fresh ginger & Jamaican allspice simple syrup). Read more.

Washington PostWashington Post: Order the house-made pasta, and out come long, tender noodles tossed with braised rabbit ragu and chanterelles, diced carrots and pear tomatoes; a sauce promotes the dish from fine to first-rate. Read more.

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

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.3
1201 F St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark Cooper: Get the crab cakes, they are different and great. Also the Alpine Bay oysters won our taste test.

Amor P.Amor Pinky: Make sure to get Gene as your bartender. He makes amazing cocktails and is very knowledgeable on the menu.

Michael P.Michael Pelham: AuGratin pot are the best!

Penn Commons is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Penn Commons

700 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 27 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Pulled Pork Hand Pies with Carolina Sauce are a great bar snack to accompany the great beer selection.

Washington PostWashington Post: Get the pulled-pork hand pies with Carolina barbeque sauce. The crispy, meaty pies are big enough that you could order them with a side and call it a meal. Read more.

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Fine for a beer..

Proof is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Proof

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

Rachael K.Rachael King: Great vino lunch. Read more.

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

AndaJDAndaJD: Cool place

Mango Tree is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Mango Tree

929 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The bottomless option for mimosas is a great deal. You can choose from a fun variety of fresh juices, including lychee, pineapple and pomegranate. But the lychee mojito is the best! Read more.

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches Say: A-. With reasonable prices, an interesting brunch menu and beautiful decor, it’s a great spot for large groups, brunch dates, and those looking for vegetarian and gluten-free options. Read more.

Natasha R.Natasha Rishi-Bohra: The fried tofu and vegetable spring rolls are amazing! The spring rolls are especially delicious and not over fried.

Rasika is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 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

Line S.Line Storgaard-Conley: You have to try the Palak Chaat. Crispy spinach / sweet yoghurt / tamarind / date chutney.

+ abs ++ abs +: Palak Chaat: crispy spinach

Woodward Table is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Woodward Table

1426 H St. NW (at 15th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 66 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Taylor: Great experience! Bone marrow and ribs were fantastic. Cocktails were interesting, approachable, and satisfyingly memorable. Service was top-notch. Be adventurous and check it out.

Houston R.Houston Ruck: The underside of the bar is equipped with coat hooks and electrical outlets. Genius!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Provençale sandwich at WTF is fantastic, it's packed with grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, basil, olive/sundried-tomato pesto and peppers on house-baked bread

Pi Pizzeria is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Pi Pizzeria

910 F St NW (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 225 tips and reviews

Justin T.Justin Thorp: Grab a deep dish. While you wait get the fresh moz as an app. Their beer list is solid too. Lots of great stuff on tap.

ThrillistThrillist: Their deep dish “The Kirkwood” cops ingredients like mozzarella, Italian meatballs, and red peppers, presumably named for what Shatner gets every time he hears someone mention deep dish pizza. Read more.

Chris F.Chris Ford: If you can recite the first 30 digits of pi, 3.14 etc, you get a free pizza...not really, but they should do that

Merzi is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Merzi

415 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 53 tips and reviews

Phil E.Phil Evans: This is one of the greatest fast food concepts around. I love the fresh Chipotle style, but the Indian fusion cuisine is refreshing and extremely tasty. This is one of my favorites.

Jamila C.Jamila C: The Mango Fantango is delicious!

Andrew W.Andrew White: I've had better Microwave meals. Seriously. Very poor 'Indian-style'.

Bibiana is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. Bibiana

1100 New York Ave NW (at 12th & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews

Allyson R.Allyson Rudolph: $15 bar lunch during the week: Wine or Italian soda, pasta, and sorbet.

Leslie Y.Leslie Young: Black spaghetti w/lump crab meat

Elianne R.Elianne Ramos: Had a fab 'Principessa' ... But only because they didn't have a 'Dea' cocktail. Hint, hint for next time... definitely a great HH spot!

Fado Irish Pub is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. Fado Irish Pub

808 7th St. NW (btwn H & I Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Irish Pub · Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Jesyca A.Jesyca Alenton: Ordered the shepherd's pie which was delicious! Mom and I ordered a rhubarb pie for dessert and it was mouth-watering! Definitely coming back

ErnieErnie: Play Pub Quiz! (Monday Nights @ 8pm)

U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer: With a robust soccer offering, Fado Irish Pubs provide fans with an authentic U.S. Soccer experience with the flair of a traditional Irish Pub.