Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

1. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

8.9
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 327 tips and reviews

Ankush S.Ankush Saxena: The National Zoo is home to many exotic animals. Great place to take the family!

Emma M.Emma McTague: There's a great, permanently uncrowded exhibit where you can walk around freely with exotic birds like peacocks and Ravens!

BC .BC 😎🎶: Expansive and hilly, get ready for a workout. Nice for family outing.

Cedar is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

2. Cedar

7.9
822 E St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

LaDesayuneriadeJoseLaDesayuneriadeJose: Great restaurant and very exotic food with healthy choices, I had the deviled chicken hash fried eggs, green garlic and mix greens and my Partner had the smoke salmon with potatoes cakes, poached eggs

RickyRicky: Very friendly staff, decent upscale setting. Crabs benedict w/bearnaise is a must!

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Ask your server what's fresh & local! The chef is great about sourcing from nearby farms and fishermen.

National Museum of Natural History is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

3. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 427 tips and reviews

DoraDora: If your kid goes crazy for the stuffed elephant in the entrance, head straight to the Hall of Mammals for more exotic creatures frozen in time. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Get an up-close look at stunningly colorful creatures as you stroll among butterflies & exotic plants in the enclosed Butterfly Pavilion. -- Green Guide Editor

Charla P.Charla Payne: The best lunch sandwich I've eaten in DC. Deserts looked wonderful but I let the temptation pass me by! And very clean-

Zabver is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

4. Zabver

8.2
3211 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 2 tips and reviews

Neri A.Neri A: I really enjoyed the wasabi and blue cheese rangoons.

Patricio P.Patricio Padua: So far, everything!

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

5. RPM Italian

9.1
650 K St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Great lunch salads. Brussel sprout great

DimaDima: the eggplant parmesan and meatballs are delicious

Brent G.Brent Gatewood: Meatballs are awesome! I had the brussel sprout salad for lunch, delicious - but strong. I'll be back for dinner some time soon.

Jaleo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

6. Jaleo

8.4
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 256 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Be sure to stop by on Wednesday nights when flamenco dancers transport you to Spain over plates of tiny tapas. Try the eggplant flan or eel with shallots for an exotic snack, and don't forget sangria.

Tony P.Tony Pimpinella: One of my favorites in DC! The drinks are incredible.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Tapas we’ve been loving for years include goat-cheese-stuffed red peppers, crusty bread rubbed with tomatoes & layered with thinly sliced Manchego, a textbook gazpacho, & warm dates wrapped in bacon.

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

7. Bluestone Lane

8.0
1100 23rd St NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · West End · 24 tips and reviews

AdamAdam: Good flat white. Delicious juices. Great avo smash. Feels like home.

Sean H.Sean Howell: The avocado mash is from frozen and artificial. This place is the mcdonalds of avocado toast

Jon M.Jon Moore: Hit and miss service, sparse food options, coffee just OK ☕️

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

8. Whole Foods Market

7.7
4530 40th St NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Tenleytown · 22 tips and reviews

NiquelleNiquelle: I love the salad bar for lunch. Lots of selections

Ashley G.Ashley Groves: They don't sell Half Foods here.

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Value Meals, offered in the deli section at all locations, are a great deal. For $6,8 or 10, choose a main dish of chicken or pasta + 2 non-protein sides for $6, vegan +2 for $8, meat/fish +2 for $10.

I-Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

9. I-Thai

7.8
3003 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Georgetown · 25 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Pugliese: This is my absolute FAVORITE Thai restaurant. It's super spicy, and the portions are generous. Get the Larb Gai & the green curry. Get them Thai hot & it'll really make your nose run (in a good way.)

Julie L.Julie Lee: Earth, the bartender, is awesome!

AndreaAndrea: The pineapple ... Is good and big

Moby Dick House of Kabob is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

10. Moby Dick House of Kabob

7.7
1300 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Persian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 26 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah H: The Thursday special - Zereshk Polo - is incredible. Try it!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Delicious food that's open late on the weekends making it a perfect after drinking spot. Go for the Moby's Combo I, kubideh (ground beef) and chenjeh (filet) kabob on top of aromatic saffron rice.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Ask for 'tahdeeg'- the crisp rice from the bottom of the pot!

El Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

11. El Centro

8.0
1218 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 54 tips and reviews

Alan Arturo D.Alan Arturo Day: I always have the cheese enchiladas. They're delicious *.* The guacamole is also very good, as are the margaritas.

Yuri B.Yuri B: Happy Hour margaritas will make you indeed happy: $4 and enaught spirit to get,tipsy any lightweight. Make sure to get $10 guacamole and chips side to share with your friend.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You can't beat the $35 bottomless brunch here. You get to try all the items on the menu and all the brunch drinks. Don't fill up before trying the Chilaquiles, they're fantastic!

Jyoti is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

12. Jyoti

7.6
2433 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 29 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Vegetarians - try the vegetable thali! I usually split it with someone and add garlic naan. Awesome.

James N.James Norton: awesome chicken masala

Prerna L.Prerna Lal: Great value. One of the underrated indian restaurants in DC.

Cafe Milano is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

13. Cafe Milano

8.0
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 80 tips and reviews

Lena L.Lena L: Perfect way to rescue from my so-so day: Artichoke flavored pasta with braised beef short ribs and truffle mushroom.

Washington PostWashington Post: For her 49th birthday on Jan. 17, the first lady had a special menu of fusilli with veal ragu, roasted tile fish with fennel and thyme puree and ricotta cheese mousse with carmelized pear. Read more.

Watson J.Watson Jones: definitely a "Who's Who" of DC. Sat next to Greg Monroe (former member Georgetown basketball, current Detroit Piston) twice and current Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. food and atmosphere are great

Tono Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

14. Tono Sushi

7.7
2605 Connecticut Ave NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Woodley Park · 45 tips and reviews

PennyPenny: The spicy crunchy tofu roll is one of the best tofu sushi options in the city!

Dan R.Dan Rapela: Was surprised they have a $1 sushi happy hour, even on weekends (in winter), with a good selection. Crunchy spicy tuna roll and tuna tartare were excellent! Read more.

Laura G A.Laura G Adams: A must there is there Rainbow Roll- so good! The Lobster Roll and either of their Dragon Rolls are fantastic too.

Regent Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in Washington.

15. Regent Thai

7.5
1910 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 37 tips and reviews

Tiffany C.Tiffany Chang: Very good Thai. And I've had a lot of Thai food. Try the panang curry- perfect amount of heat.

Elliott P.Elliott Plack: Super good drunken noodles

Nina W.Nina Walia: Spicey actually means spicey here.