Food & Drink in Washington

Shake Shack F Street

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

Yard House

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

Oohh's & Aahh's

Hearty down-home soul food such as fried chicken & collard greens presented in a no-frills setting.

Busboys and Poets

Lively neighborhood haunt serving as a bookstore, coffee shop & restaurant focused on global fare.

The Dubliner Restaurant

Guinness flows at this traditional pub with a menu of Irish & American grub, plus live music.

The Smith

NYC offshoot for upscale American eats, specialty drinks, and brunch in hip, upbeat surroundings.

Chef Geoff's West End

Barcelona Wine Bar

Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.

Boqueria Dupont

Marc Vidal's light, wood-paneled Spanish tapas destination, with lots of wines for pairing.

Elephant & Castle

Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.

Martin's Tavern

Popular tavern serving American eats in both a cozy interior with wooden booths & outdoors.

The Capital Burger

Steakhouse branded venue for burgers and fried chicken, plus boozy shakes, wine, beer, and happy hour deals.

Capital Doner

Cheery counter serve with outdoor tables, for classic doner kebab wraps, plates & sandwiches.

Shaw's Tavern

The New American menu changes with the seasons at this gastropub with exposed-brick decor & patio.

Stan's DC Restaurant

Low-key, basement-level Downtown spot offers signature wings with "mumbo" sauce & strong drinks.

Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant

Turkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.

SUCCOTASH

Chef Edward Lee's classy eatery melds Dixie & Asian flavors in an inventive menu.

il Canale

Thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven plus pasta & antipasti in a cozy exposed-brick dining room.

Clyde's of Gallery Place

Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.