Et Voila! is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

1. Et Voila!

8.2
5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Palisades · 27 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Every neighborhood deserves an Et Voila!, a source of Belgian steamed mussels and beer-based beef stew that is priced for regular workdays.

R B.R B: It is the best steak frites in the city, if you appreciate real Belgium steak frites. And the owner and all staff are awesome. And the scene is vibrant and warm. Very European. Don't miss it.

Washington PostWashington Post: *** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011 ("As rich as the savory stuff is, forge on to dessert," Tom writes.) http://wapo.st/mZmDTV

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

2. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.3
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Nicole B.Nicole Bobik: Got raw and fried oysters, lobster roll, steamed mussels & mac and cheese. Everything was awesome, my boyfriend (an avid oyster hater) has officially changed his mind.

Rina A.Rina Annisa: Their Steamed Mussels with Tomato broth is phenomenal.

Mikael W.Mikael Wagner: We ate like it was the last supper. Started with a dozen is oysters then ordered another half dozen and also the friend oysters plate - delicious. Delicious broccoli and pea pods came too. Get Nicole

St. Arnold's on Jefferson is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

3. St. Arnold's on Jefferson

8.5
1827 Jefferson Pl NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

Danielle D.Danielle DaSilva: Best mussels in DC! Very chill, excellent Belgian beer selection. Dessert? Bread pudding, but you can't go wrong with a Belgian waffle.

ThrillistThrillist: Do yourself a favor and get the house-special, aka beer-sauced"Mussels St. Arnold’s" with caramelized shallots and duck fat. Read more.

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Not to pile on, but the Mussels St Arnold w caramelized shallots & duck fat is the way to go.

Bistro Cacao is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

4. Bistro Cacao

8.2
320 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 40 tips and reviews

DC Photographer Marty KatzDC Photographer Marty Katz: This is a very romantic DC French restaurant with a fine patio for dinner or brunch with a date.

WomplyWomply: Bistro Cacao has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Juan Felipe R.Juan Felipe Rincon: It's nice to go to a French restaurant that believes delicious food doesn't have to be pretentious and fussy.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

5. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.1
1201 F St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews

Matyas E.Matyas Eorsi: Excellent food, great service, high prices: this is the best America can offer. Enjoy!

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!

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

6. Whole Foods Market

7.8
4530 40th St NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Tenleytown · 22 tips and reviews

Anastasia D.Anastasia Dellaccio: The Dolci Gelati gelato is local, artisan and incredibly delicious!

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.

Meze is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

7. Meze

7.7
2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 39 tips and reviews

Meze R.Meze Restaurant: Best Kebaps in Washinton DC !!! Experience Istanbul in DC ...

WomplyWomply: Meze has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Meze R.Meze Restaurant: Try the basil-ginger Mojito! It's awesome....

Il Canale is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

8. Il Canale

8.2
1065 31st St (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 96 tips and reviews

Ally T.Ally T: The Regina Pizza is absolutely delicious!!! And the Caprese is the best you'll ever have because of their amazingly fresh and flavorful mozzarella🍕🍕🍕

ChrisChris: Absolutely phenomenal pizza, one of only 60 restaurants in the US to have official VPN certification, meaning completely authentic Neapolitan pizza. You'll taste the difference.

Aimee 🦁Aimee 🦁: Dinner in the terrace upstairs. Had linguini & clams, delicious. Kids @ husband had pizzas, everything well prepared. Desserts were amazing. Thanks for taking care of us!

Cafe 8 is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

9. Cafe 8

7.3
424 8th St SE (at E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 17 tips and reviews

InJefffWeTrustInJefffWeTrust: Great lunch spot. My partner had the swordfish sandwich and I had the sliced lamb sandwich. It was amazing.

Katy P.Katy Pearce: Happy hour is great. 3-6pm half off beer and pizzas and wine $5/glass.

Katie P.Katie Poedtke: Awesome waitstaff -- When I forgot my cell phone, our server chased the bus we were on for at least 4 blocks until he got my attention!

Mai Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

10. Mai Thai

7.7
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Georgetown · 26 tips and reviews

Babybeartree L.Babybeartree L: Red Curry Jae is superb! Wonderful taste and it's veggie!!

Enrique G.Enrique Granados: Be sure to get the pad thai it's great ! Also be sure to try the thai iced tea it terrific.

Steven A.Steven Androphy: Definitely a respectable Thai restaurant. The larb chicken was delicious, the crispy duck was flavorful, and the service was friendly.

Haad Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

11. Haad Thai

7.3
1100 New York Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Lani P.Lani Prunés: Curry, the noodle soups, Thai teas, all quick and delicious.

ShayLoShayLo: Pad Thai is really great from here!

ShaniShani: Save 5% when you pay in cash!

Bistrot Du Coin is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

12. Bistrot Du Coin

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

Dustin F.Dustin Fanzo: The mussels with lobster bisque are mind blowing. And they serve food until midnight on week nights. Leffe Bruin (dark) on draft. Mini ravioli with ham and pesto are amazing as well.

EaterEater: It's a go-to in the Dupont Circle area, open all the time, w/ a large menu of French classics, cassoulet, tartiflette savoyarde, steak served with bearnaise sauce & killer fries. [Eater 38 Member]

Emily Y.Emily Yeskel: Hope you get the fries!

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

13. Regent Thai

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

Ylan M.Ylan McClintock: Best Thai restaurant in DC, hands down. Get the seafood pad gra prao and be sure to chat with the bartender, Dan!

Elliott P.Elliott Plack: Super good drunken noodles

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

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

14. Maggiano's Little Italy

7.5
5333 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 52 tips and reviews

Nicolette M.Nicolette Mitchell: The family style is wonderful!!! Try it if you're going with 4 or more people.

Laura G A.Laura G Adams: A must have is the four cheese ravioli- best thing on the menu!

Desi D.Desi Des: I like how the special is buy one classic pasta and get one to-go free even though that's how it's advertised in the menu. Smh what a rip off

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Steamed Mussels in Washington.

15. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

7.7
3116 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Georgetown · 78 tips and reviews

CollegeFashionistaCollegeFashionista: I love Bodega for a GNO. The deep red and black ambiance and a variety of sangrias gives off a chic and sultry vibe before you hit the bars and clubs. Not to mention the tapas are out of this world.

Allison P.Allison P: Have a glass of their amazing white sangria, made the authentic way with cava (not white wine as in certain other DC establishments)

Jayme B.Jayme Birgy: The white sangria is just delightful!