1. Daikaya
8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews
Lauren Yamagata: Head upstairs to the Izakaya and try the pork & brussel sprout skewers, miso braised cod, onigiri, chawanmushi and more! Delicious!
Kat L: Get chawanmushi, pork Brussels sprouts, pork miso rice ball. Edamame good for happy hour. Chicken thigh and beef tenderloin skewers were well cooked but disappointingly bland.
Charlene: Try the pork and Brussels sprouts skewers, okonomiyaki style, and the cod roe spaghetti!
2. China Chilcano
8.6
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 76 tips and reviews
Ryan: If you've been to a number of José Andres restaurants, this one stands out for being the most different. Peruvian street food skewers were most worth my $.
Stephanie Hellerman: Ceviche, crunchy tuna roll, chicken skewers (perfect for your pickier eaters), beef stew, noodle and tomato dish. Fun, loud, true fusion atmosphere!
JK: Try Chupe de camarón, with Pacific wild shrimp, fresh cheese, choclo, rice, potato, and poached egg & Pulpo al olivo rosita yimura and botija olive-mayo, plus avocado
3. Boqueria
8.8
777 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: Loved the bfast paella, the meat and cheese plate, cherry lime sangria, shishito peppers
D F: Take green beans and meatballs for kids. Consider patatas brevas as filler but since portions so big- no need
Joaco M: Service and their tapas are awesome!
4. Charlie Palmer Steak
8.7
101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 51 tips and reviews
Paula Buzzo: Center Cut Filet Mignon and NY Strip, as sides, creamed spinach and mac & cheese. Food is delicious, steak on point. Beautiful place and excellent attendance.
ᴡ Murray: Try the Chargrilled Ribeye - The special was a 7oz version. Awesome flavors with a cauliflower purée. #steak.
M Squared Real Estate: The views are fantastic. Don't worry if you don't like steak, as this is an all-around outstanding restaurant, with a variety of excellent American dishes.
5. Sushi Aoi
7.2
1100 New York Ave NW (btw 12th St & I St), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews
blitzy: Sushi at lunch and happy hour are good! Everything tastes fresh and staff is quick. Happy hour cocktails are affordable and strong. Easy for groups inside and outside.
Shawn Rahmani: Not bad prices on sushi at happy hour
Joris Evers: When I ate here on a Wednesday night all the other diners were single business travelers too. So, don't feel awkward walking in here by yourself if you happen to be solo in DC.
7. Zaytinya
9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Debanjan Dey: Get a reservation & be dazzled by a menagerie of Greek delicacies. Our waiter was very prompt as we worked our way through imam bayildi, lamb kleftico & snail kibbeh washed down with Limnio wine. Wow!
Kara Allan: Shrimp with Dill, Escargot, Crab Cakes and Scallops are the best!
Washingtonian Magazine: A mezzanine dining area puts you above the crowds, but sometimes it’s more fun to mix it up below, particularly at the long communal table.
8. Hilton Garden Inn
7.1
815 14th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews
Amy Priest: Clean rooms. Tasty food in restaurant. Great full service breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Tim: The staff here is by far the most professional and friendly I've ever experienced.
Linnea Cowell: I have been here 20 minutes and I'm blown away with how accommodating the staff is! Wow, they are fantastic! And I love the Bath and Body Works products in the bathroom.