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Washington DC Dining Suggestions

Posted on 12/29/15 at 6:33 pm
Posted by BeeFense5
Kenner
Member since Jul 2010
41291 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 6:33 pm
Heading to DC in February for 5 days and staying downtown. Any recommendations?

Interested in going to a steakhouse one night, Italian another night and then open the rest of the time. Lunch suggestions are welcome also.
Posted by hobotiger
Asbury Park, NJ
Member since Nov 2007
5192 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 8:28 pm to
Toki Underground
Posted by tokenasian37
Member since Aug 2007
942 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 9:22 pm to
Do you have access to a car or will you be using the Metro to get to places? It's been a while since I've been to D.C. but I would recommend Ray's The Steak in Arlington for steaks and Kabab Palace or Ravi Kabob House for Afgan/Pakistan food.
Posted by reb13
Member since May 2010
10905 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 9:43 pm to
I went to the dabney when I was there a few weeks ago. Pretty solid with a good atmosphere. I have heard founding farmers is really good as well. For brunch the diplomat is great. I would try and hit up momofuku ccdc too.
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
40925 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:05 pm to
Founding farmers for brunch.

Bistro Italiano

Matchbox

We the pizza
Posted by Turbeauxdog
Member since Aug 2004
23139 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:29 pm to
Bring a mock bomb to an elementary school and Obama will invite you to the White House for dinner.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81183 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:55 pm to
Yes, Rays in Arlington was a lot of fun. Greasy burgers with tons of stuff on them.


Eta: I'm thinking Rays Hell Burger
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 10:57 pm
Posted by tokenasian37
Member since Aug 2007
942 posts
Posted on 12/29/15 at 11:50 pm to
quote:

Eta: I'm thinking Rays Hell Burger


From google's street view, Ben's Chilli Bowl now occupy where Ray's Steak used to be. Looks like Ray's now has a steakhouse and a burger joint not too far way from each other.

For some drunken food; Mario's Pizza House for a Steak & Cheese sub.
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35473 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 10:09 am to
quote:

We the Pizza


And Good Stuff Eatery right next door has fantastic burgers.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32368 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 11:24 am to
Zaytinya is a really good Mediterranean tapas spot (Jose Andres place).

I also second Matchbox.
Posted by L Boogie
Texas
Member since Jul 2009
5045 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 1:32 pm to
Founding Farmers was great when I was there. Good food, cool vibe and really solid cocktails.
Posted by Sisyphus
Member since Feb 2014
1821 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 3:23 pm to
I really enjoyed 1789 Restaurant.

Also, get drinks at the Jack Rose Saloon. It may be the best bar I've ever been to.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12252 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 9:52 pm to
For the Italian I would recommend Tosca. The Blue Duck Tavern in the Park Hyatt hotel was very good. The ethnic food in DC is good. We enjoyed the Indian food at Rasika and the Mediterranean food at Zaytinia. Michel Richard's Central is very good. We were there this year for the big Mardi Gras jazz dinner held the day after Ash Wednesday because a snowstorm forced them to close Mardi Gras night. The Old Ebbit Grill, the oldest restaurant in town, is an historic place with good food and a nice bar.
Posted by Tiger Attorney
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
19653 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 10:09 pm to
Rasika
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120165 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 10:39 pm to
Minibar

Old Ebbits Grill has incredible oysters, Chesapeake Bay oysters >>>>>GoM oysters
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
21363 posts
Posted on 12/30/15 at 10:52 pm to
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Cosmo


Have you ever been to the Cosmos Club? They treat you like a gentleman. It's a bucket list sort of establishment.

I have a friend whose father is a member. We were treated very well.
Posted by Emteein
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
3886 posts
Posted on 12/31/15 at 7:35 am to
go to jack rose saloon. The most extensive whiskey selection I have seen.

Whiskey is the most important meal of the day anyway. The rest is just filler.
Posted by brbandit
Houston, TX
Member since Jul 2004
222 posts
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:15 am to
For seafood, visit Fiola Mare in Georgetown at Washington Harbor. The recommendation of Tosca is spot on, amazing Italian.

Also on U street, check our Pearl Dive, a cool, laid back but quality place to grab a bite.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
115394 posts
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:20 am to
Rose's Luxury
Posted by SCndaBR
BR
Member since Dec 2015
517 posts
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:27 am to
Nando's Peri Peri! Flame grilled Portuguese chicken. Best chicken I've ever had. It's my go to place when ever I go to DC.
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