Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

1. Busboys and Poets

8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

EdreaEdrea: Great food and ambiance any time of the day! Awesome vegetarian options too! Try the tempeh sandwich with avocado and sweet potato fries! LEGIT! :)

Mari M.Mari Moore: The French toast is great !! And the sweet potato fries are a must have ... Great ambience great food

Heather C.Heather Carlson: Supports local artists, great atmosphere, plenty of vegan deliciousness. Try the coconut tofu bites & a vegan tuna sandwich with some sweet potato fries...mmm.

Thunder Burger & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

2. Thunder Burger & Bar

7.5
3056 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Georgetown · 102 tips and reviews

FranciscoFrancisco: This may be the best burger in DC, but the sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had.

Tobias N.Tobias Negele: We had the rib appetizer and an amazing burger with sweet potato fries. A great bar with really nice staff. The best burger I had in D.C.

Autty C.Autty Crosby: Burgers but fancier. I seriously love this place. The service is awesome, drinks amaze balls, and get you a buffalo burger and always get the sweet potato fries.

HipCityVeg is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

3. HipCityVeg

7.8
712 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Leemor Y.Leemor Yuravlivker: Good chickn nuggets and sweet potato fries with stomachs aioli. Banana whip not worth it

iron d.iron daher: Great salad, burger and sweet potato fries

Cupcakes CarlynnCupcakes Carlynn: Friendly, informative staff. Delicious cupcakes. Try the spicy Asian wrap!!

The Hamilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

4. The Hamilton

8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews

Blair M.Blair M: Music venue rocks as does the sweet potato fries, sliders and ample bar space. Love it.

HB C.HB C: Sweet potato fries are great!!!

Adrian G.Adrian Gore: Lobster roll and sweet potato fries

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

5. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.3
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews

Toni S.Toni Syncon: Its all about the mac 'n cheese and yams. Though I'm not a fan of their BBQ wings.

Cryssy D.Cryssy D: Bbq'd wings just ok..but those yams...my gawd....delish

Mary D.Mary Doan: Fried chicken. Yams. Mac and cheese

Siam House is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

6. Siam House

8.1
3520 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 27 tips and reviews

Nanther T.Nanther Thangarajah: Try the Tom Yam Noodle Soup -

Jeff S.Jeff Simon: My favorite Thai place in DC. Yellow curry is simple but excellent.

CozmikCozmik: Easily my favorite Thai spot in our 'hood. Owner is so sweet, dishes are great, delivery is super fast, service is fab and I love that it's a cozy little place with a few key patio tables. Love.

Georgia Brown's is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

7. Georgia Brown's

7.7
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen August: Wow stick a fork in me I'm done! Salmon green beans yams deviled shrimp crab cakes oh and pinot noir. All good.

CC T.CC T: Had the catfish, macaroni, and yams - amazing!

Paul L.Paul Larson: Shrimp grits is awesome, Sangria rocks! Super meal.

Senbeb Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

8. Senbeb Cafe

7.4
6224 3rd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Brightwood - Manor Park · 7 tips and reviews

Tanya H.Tanya Hutchins: Always fresh and there is a natural grocery store right next door. I get the veggie combo with four choices. Collards, Kale, Yams & Plantains are great!

Mrs. A. A. A. B.Mrs. A. A. A. Bacon: Brunch is scrumptious! They will be serving it again on March 24, 2013. Orange ginger chicken is good. I love the avocado sandwich. Soups are always on point. Nori rolls are delicious.MoP

DorisDoris: Nice place. If ur rushing it helps to call ahead

Fish In The Hood is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

9. Fish In The Hood

7.4
3601 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 13 tips and reviews

Sasha C.Sasha Cooper-Morrison: Fried catfish, candied yams, greens, mac and cheese, potato salad all BOMB...

Ashley H.Ashley Hood: The fried fish is fantastic. My go to is the catfish. The broiled salmon is also phenomenal! Don’t forget to get some Cajun hot-sauce!

Chuq Y.Chuq Yang: Check out the sweet hammerhead shark on the right when you walk in!

Purple Patch is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

10. Purple Patch

8.1
3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Filipino Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 21 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Shu: Halo halo was incredible! Ube (purple yam) ice cream with shaved ice and durian/jackfruit. Best dessert I’ve had yet!

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Amazing Filipino food. Went for brunch and loved the adobo bowl with garlic rice. Get the ube pancakes if you are craving sweet breakfast.

AntipologirlAntipologirl: The sisig is close to what you'll get back home.

Landmark's E Street Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

11. Landmark's E Street Cinema

9.1
555 11th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

Crystal U.Crystal U.: This place has Crabcakes, Wine, Sweet Potatoe Fries, Beer, Pretzels, & Caramel Popcorn! Totally Awesome ....

Vesper A.Vesper A: Great theater and not overwhelmingly large, and a wonderful selection of smaller films. It has parking and metro access as well as food and alcohol selection.

Detroit On TapDetroit On Tap: Grab a beer here cause they serve!

Red Derby is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

12. Red Derby

7.8
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews

Brightest Young ThingsBrightest Young Things: Schlitz and a shot and sweet potato fries. Go on Tuesdays for half-priced tacos or at 2am for espresso shots on Saturday because why wouldn't you?

Kevin A.Kevin Arts: One of my favorite dive bars in DC. Beer. Fried mac and cheese. Grilled cheese and sweet potato fries.

Vashti J.Vashti J: Great brunch. Great staff. Great prices. Love this neighborhood spot

Hot N Juicy Crawfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

13. Hot N Juicy Crawfish

7.7
2651 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Calvert St & Woodley Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Woodley Park · 82 tips and reviews

Phil D.Phil Doughty: Crawfish was excellent, I went with the Hot N Juicy seasoning, spicy 😋 Sweet potato fries were mushy =/

Amber W.Amber Wyrick: Amazing crab!!!! The hot n juicy signature sauce is amazing!!

Cameron T.Cameron Thomas-Shah: Get the drool with extra potato and an extra cluster if crab legs

The Big Board is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

14. The Big Board

7.3
421 H St NE (at 5th St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Near Northeast · 59 tips and reviews

Bill G.Bill Greene: Catfish Bites are a fresh and tasty app! Sweet potato fries complement everything!

Dave S.Dave Stroup: The Great Chicago Fire is one of the best burgers in DC. It's got a lot of kick -- so be careful with the Habenero sauce. Pair it with Old Bay or Sweet Potato fries.

Shawn C.Shawn Cook: Cool hip spot. Love the vegan burger. The fries are great as well.

Thai Orchid's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Washington.

15. Thai Orchid's Kitchen

8.7
2314 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Anacostia · 13 tips and reviews

Karissa L.Karissa Leake: I love their Crispy Chicken, Drunken Noodles w/ Shrimp and their Sticky Rice. The food is great!

Raevyn W.Raevyn W.: EVERYTHING IS AMAZING. Especially the drunken noodles.

jtjt: Ordered the Thai iced tea & sipped the deliciousness while I waited...then got topped off before I left!