1. Blue Duck Tavern
8.7
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews
Our Man On The Ground: Blue Duck Tavern has an amazing reputation in DC – a real home cooking experience – everything is delicious – do try the Crabcakes & the Apple Pie! Read more.
Annie Jeng: Best homemade honey vanilla ice cream in the world!!!!! Honey after-taste is deliciously strong...highly recommend!!!! Pumpkin creme brûlée and apple pie are delicious too!!!
Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Roasted bone marrow; roasted quail; suckling pig; seared scallops; farro salad; roasted cauliflower; grits with Gouda; sugar cookies; apple pie; seasonal ice creams.
2. Thip Khao
9.0
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 50 tips and reviews
Erin LG: Fantastic flavors. Sour, tangy, spicy, savory. The fish in banana leaf was delicious, and the pork sausage was fresh and juicy. Loved the sticky rice appetizer.
Johanna: Don't miss the Pak nam: crispy watercress with shrimp, tamarind sauce, mango, green apples and cashews.
Ben R: Real Lao food. Be adventurous, it's worth it. Can't miss: naem khao (crispy rice), any grilled meat (ping), sai oua (sour sausage), than mak hong (Lao papaya salad, funkiness at its best).
7. Eastern Market
9.1
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews
Bri Jones: The lemonade guy is the best! He can add strawberries, raspberries and all sorts of other fruit --so good! He's way in the back of the flea market section, don't miss him!
leah don: the blueberry pancakes are sooo good :)
Leila Ali: Apples, veggies, fresh salsa, nuts, oh my!!! 😍😍😍
Beth Mcadam: You have to try the banana bread beer ampersand peanut chicken stir fry
Nubian7: Try out the Coconut Maui Mahi- very good dish!
Lahaina Mae Mondoñedo: The butternut squash ravioli and cheesecakes are what I always come back for. Also, if you can get a table, try the brunch. You can't go wrong with the berry, berry pancakes!
10. Lauriol Plaza
8.3
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews
Melanie Batenchuk: Frozen margaritas, nachos & salsa - perfect summer hot spot. Fun for groups, too. Read more.
Ama Kyekye: Strawberry mango swirl margaritas are theeee bomb!
Morgan Thomas: Seafood enchiladas are my favorite and the frozen margaritas are really tasty (and popular). This place is great for groups, and the staff is very accommodating.
11. Busboys and Poets
8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews
Rita Lassiter: Rita's must haves: shrimp and grits, white chocolate banana pudding :-).
Tr3Greg: The white chocolate banana bread pudding... you MUST try it.
Nicole Goetz: Got the burger with mushrooms and gorgonzola. It was as big as my face. Loved that you had a choice of sides (fries, chips, fruit, or a salad). Great if you are on a diet. Something for everyone.
12. Rose's Luxury
9.0
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Washington Post: One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.
olivier PEYRE: "small, sharable plates categorized into cold, warm & grill, pasta. Among the best seasonal items are thick, fat bucatini topped with a tangy sungold tomato sauce, and fresh, creamy peaches" FR
Eater: National Eater 38 member: Crumbled pork sausage blanketed with lychees, coconut cream, red onion spears, and herbs dazzled in the spring with its floral, tropical flavors. Read more.
Cheri Spiegel: The flatbread PB, Banana and granola is surprisingly tasty!!!
Dusk Dargent: Want something different? Try the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch. PB, Banana, Granola and Honey on a flatbread. It's delicious!
Bill James: Get the Peanut Butter & Banana Crunch. Yummy good.