Rakuya is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

1. Rakuya

8.2
1900 Q St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 15 tips and reviews

Marc F.Marc Farra: Redesigned recently. Sashimi is really fresh. The seared tuna pizza is a great appetizer.

Ilona d.Ilona de Heusch: Sushi in dupont. Great appetizers

Christopher C.Christopher Craig: All of the sushi, warm sake, ramen. Try the fish and chips roll!

Floriana is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

2. Floriana

7.7
1602 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 60 tips and reviews

Dannie D.Dannie D2: Make sure to try the Lobster Bruschetta Mussels appetizers

Ann B.Ann Brough: Black gnocchi appetizer is delightfully spicy and filet mignon tortellini decadent and delicious.

David A.David Allen: Get the black gnocchi as an appetizer and the Gay Wedding as a cocktail. Fantastic. Everything, including the service, was tremendous - great way to end a long week.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.1
750 15th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 85 tips and reviews

NoraNora: Fried oysters for appetizers, crab bisque best soup ever, king crabs and lobster tail for mains, and finally key lime pie and banana cream pie for heavenly dessert

Camilo A.Camilo Angel: Similar but not quite the same as the Miami version. Great stone crab and soft shell crab appetizer is a must.

TJ V.TJ Varghese: Madagascar Shrimp hands down ! Just wow!

Pisco y Nazca is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

4. Pisco y Nazca

8.8
1823 L St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 15 tips and reviews

Hamid A.Hamid Alan9ary: Me encanta este restaurante 🥰Love this restaurant 😁Everything was amazing from appetizers to main course.fav1. Chef’s signature ceviche (prepared mild per our request)2. Jalea

Ai K.Ai K: Nikkei ceviche, tuna tartar, the Parmesan special... mmmm. Everything is super fresh and tasty! And did I mention happy hour is 50% off for drinks and bottles?!

Antonello L.Antonello Loddo: Ceviche and octopus. Good wine & cocktail list

Tabard Inn is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

5. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Amsterdam FalafelshopAmsterdam Falafelshop: Not to be missed: the amazing taco appetizer that changes frequently and is always delicious!

Tim O.Tim O'Reilly: Softshell crab at first seemed too spicy but I came to adore it. Delicious and satisfying. Grilled calamari and octopus appetizer was also great!

Jeffery B.Jeffery Bialek: Never a bad meal at Tabard Inn...explore the ever changing menu and the impressive wine list - you will not be disappointed. Just make sure to save room for amazing dessert menu!

Kellari Taverna is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

6. Kellari Taverna

7.5
1700 K St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 31 tips and reviews

Blake B.Blake Bowyer: The appetizers are diverse and delicious. Order from the fresh fish menu like few you'll ever see. Greek coffee wasn't too tasty, but everything else was. Greek salad and saganaki were standouts. Read more.

Jon G.Jon Gosier: Holy cow, the crab cake appetizer is insane!!!!

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Variety of tasty light lunch options. Try the lamb salad (thinly sliced roasted lamb with baby spinach, melitzanosalata, goat cheese). Daily fish special also excellent option. Service is impeccable.

Bistrot Du Coin is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

7. Bistrot Du Coin

8.3
1738 Connecticut Ave NW (at S St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bistro · Northwest Washington · 137 tips and reviews

Mya M.Mya Martin-Glenn: Extremely tasty food! Order the appetizer portion so you won't feel guilty about dessert.

Leigh M.Leigh M.: All of the mussels are delicious. Sweetbreads appetizer is great as well!

Mifa R.Mifa Randolph: Love love love this bistrot. Steak ER frittes and Moules Catalane!!! Yummy!

Boqueria is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

8. Boqueria

8.7
1837 M Street, NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 129 tips and reviews

Liz C.Liz Caselli-Mechael: Great house red wine and I love the manchego appetizer

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The squid ink vermicelli paella is a fantastic dish, if you're lucky enough to be there on a night they have it, its a must order item!

ThrillistThrillist: Try the fried quail's egg and chorizo on toast, shoulder of young lamb with plums and yogurt, and braised rabbit in squid ink. Read more.

City Tap House Dupont is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

9. City Tap House Dupont

7.3
1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 10 tips and reviews

Cesar C.Cesar Calderon: A wide array of draft beers. Solid grub -from salads to flatbreads. Delicious appetizers

Sean M.Sean McMahon: Good oisters but we wont back after finding a dead bug in a drink

Amy C.Amy Cummings: $5 beers and $6 wines and mixed drinks during happy hour.

Mai Thai is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

10. Mai Thai

7.2
1200 19th St NW (at M St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 37 tips and reviews

Lauren K.Lauren Karasek: One of the best happy hours in the neighborhood--$5 cocktails (I recommend the Thai Tiger, but beware, it bites) and very reasonably priced appetizers (e.g. $3 spring rolls). Also try the pama mimosa

AlexisAlexis: Try the golden bags (appetizer). Very yummy!

Tim U.Tim Unger: The food is great. The pad thai is sweet and spicy. The panang curry is is creamy and nearly perfect. Sit nearbtge bar to keep the attention of the servers; we got neglected a bit.

Firefly is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Dupont Circle, Washington.

11. Firefly

8.0
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW (in Kimpton Hotel Madera), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 107 tips and reviews

Alexis M.Alexis Moch: The mussels are amazing -- probably the best appetizer!

trillateezytrillateezy: A very cute place for brunch. Great French toast and a good, strong cup of coffee.

HerHer: And a tree runs through it. Total visual happiness ;)