3. Founding Farmers
8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews
Matthew Anthony: Chicken and waffles and stuffed cinnamon maple syrup French toast were superb. Really. Great service.
Mary Matlack: They use real maple syrup and it really makes all the difference.
Roly Torres: Overshadowed by all the other amazing starter, but for $3, the BBQ spiced peanuts are incredible!
5. McClellan's Retreat
8.8
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews
Melody: Lovely, cozy atmosphere. Cocktails are tasty; particularly loved their Old Fashioned and Pepperbox.
Behrad Eats: Cashew nuts with rosemary are a great nar snack that pair well with the whiskey cocktails here.
Behrad Eats: Love the ingredients they put in the Barren Hill cocktail: rye, sweet vermouth, Laphroaig, pistachio syrup, and saffron tincture.
7. The Hamilton
8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews
Tasting Table: Order the plate-size pancakes made with oatmeal batter and served with fried apples, a coating of maple syrup and whipped butter: Read more.
Hal Mackins: Super solid food, even more impressive given that this is DC's largest restaurant. Loved the PB&J donuts and the fried chicken sandwich. Kisha was a great server, too.
Lisa Amore: The Hamilton Burger (topped w/ fried egg, cheddar & a thick slice of bacon) is delicious!!!
Emily Schwartz: The smoked BLT w/ avocado on everything bagel is spectacular. The smoked salmon salad (in the display window) is also super flavorful. Can't go wrong w/ lox, cream cheese, capers, & red onion.
Johanna: Lox bagel + avocado is money. Oh, and get a side of bacon. Their bacon is what bacon should be.
Michael Moffett: Get the bacon, tomato, red onion and cream cheese on multigrain bagel. It was life changing.
9. Cuba Libre
7.7
801 9th St NW, Suite A (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 154 tips and reviews
Sheila Thomson: The panqueques with mango butter and maple syrup are heavenly.
Franco Fernandez: Great ambiance, food, and service. The Bacan is one of the smartest veg dishes in the DC, the Cafe Cubano is legit and the bay leaf in my frijoles blew my mind! They got so many things right!
Bryan Walton: Take a look at the new Rum list! Over 60 Rums!
12. The Grill Room
7.9
1050 31st St NW (C&O Canal), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews
Washington Post: Soup bowls tend to return to the kitchen licked clean. Smoked tomato soup arrives w/ a slender crouton, dappled with a vivid red pepper puree. Pureed cauliflower whispers of garlic, fennel and bacon. Read more.
Alex O.: Great terrace for breakfast, lunch & dinner...
Alex O.: Great a la carte Brunch every Saturday & Sunday
15. 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.