04-13-2010, 18:38
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Recommendations for DC Restaurants
I will be spending about 3 nights in Washington D.C. next month and would like to request recommendations from those who know the area.
Primary limitation is seafood is a no go for my purpose.
Searched through Gourmet Guerrilla and the rest of the site- other cities were mentioned but not D.C.
Thanks!
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04-13-2010, 18:42
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Chinatown work for you?
Wok n Roll on I between 7th and 6th, Just around the corner on 6th is a tiny chinese place that makes awesome dumplings by hand.
Mezzeluna if you do middle eastern, its up in the Adams Morgan area.
Am sure others know more than me.. those are my favorites.
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04-14-2010, 05:34
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Bobby Van's Steakhouse in NW DC. I believe it's on the corner of New York Ave and 12th St. We went there following Col. Howard's funeral back in Feb. Very impressive place and the food was excellent!
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04-14-2010, 06:15
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Originally Posted by lonewolf726
Bobby Van's Steakhouse in NW DC. I believe it's on the corner of New York Ave and 12th St. We went there following Col. Howard's funeral back in Feb. Very impressive place and the food was excellent!
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Bobby Van's is a good choice (for more reasons than one)...also convenient to Metro if you are without wheels (Metro Center Metro is about 1-1/2 blocks south) Website with menu here
M&S Grill is also a good spot for steak also (600 13th St NW)
If you are interested in German/Austrian then Cafe Motzart...1331 H St NW. Don't be put off when you walk through the door...you have to pass through the deli to the restaurant in the back. Occasional live music and good German food and beverages here in the District. I try to get in any time I find myself in town late or on the weekends.
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04-14-2010, 07:30
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If you want the best steakhouse around (and not as expensive as bobby' van's, yet much better in my opinion) - Ray's the Steaks. It's in Arlington, but it's metro accessible and well worth it I assure you.
Ask any DC local that's been there and they will tell you it's phenominal.
Enjoy your stay.
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04-14-2010, 07:53
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Not a fancy place, but no visit to the area would be complete without a stop at Hard Times Cafe in Alexandria, about a block east of the King St Metro. Best Chili around!
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04-14-2010, 08:19
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Originally Posted by mffjm8509
Not a fancy place, but no visit to the area would be complete without a stop at Hard Times Cafe in Alexandria, about a block east of the King St Metro. Best Chili around!
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There is also a Hard Times Cafe right across the street from the Clarendon Metro Station.
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04-14-2010, 08:20
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It is "fast food" but it is the best Chicken I have ever had.
El Pollo Rico
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2541 Ennalls Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
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04-14-2010, 09:09
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Ray's Hell Burger
+1 on Ray's the Steaks.
Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington. fSame owner as Ray's the Steaks...Great place and great burgers. Just don't order any French Fries, they don't make them. Obama made that mistake.
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04-14-2010, 16:02
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Many thanks for the suggestions- will be using this list and love the variety from great steak to fast food.
Follow Up Culture question-
When in Baltimore I (out of habit) would order 'unsweet tea' (when placing a non-grown up drink) and always got strange looks. In the "North" SA is NOT specifying unsweet. Should I presume that being close to Baltimore, D.C. will be the same?
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04-14-2010, 16:12
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90% of the time they will ask if you want sweetened or unsweetened. I always ask for unsweetened. Not sure how the southerners drink that sugary stuff  .
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04-14-2010, 16:13
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http://www.jaleo.com/
Go here breakfast/lunch/dinner if they let you. Spanish tapas bar which can run you about $100.00 for two. If you like Spanish/mediterranean food there is no equal.
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04-14-2010, 17:52
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I'll second the recommendation for El Pollo Rico, and any of the Ray's spots. Haven't tried the other spots recommended.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Ben's Chili Bowl. Sure, TotUS made a scene about going there, but it is good. Another good place downtown is Tony Leung's, right next to the Chinatown gate. (Upstairs is a seafood restaurant, which you've already nixed, but downstairs is a Mongolian grill.)
The food is nothing special, but the Brickskeller sure has plenty of beers to choose from. Over a thousand on the list, and a Guinness entry to show for it (the book, not the beer, which I'm sure they have).
Will you be in DC proper, or the DC metro area? I've got all sorts of recommendations for northern Virginia, which may be inconvenient for a three-day in the middle of the city.
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04-14-2010, 18:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pinhead
Will you be in DC proper, or the DC metro area? I've got all sorts of recommendations for northern Virginia, which may be inconvenient for a three-day in the middle of the city.
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04-14-2010, 18:45
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DC Eats
If you like Irish Pubs, James Hoban is one of the best www.jameshobansdc.com
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