Food & Drink in Washington

Shake Shack F Street

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

Elephant & Castle

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

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill

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

Martin's Tavern

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

The Smith

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

The Dubliner Restaurant

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

Boqueria Dupont

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

Chef Geoff's West End

Busboys and Poets

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

Barcelona Wine Bar

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

Yard House

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

OLIO E PIÙ

Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant

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

Capital Doner

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

The Capital Burger

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

Stan's DC Restaurant

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

il Canale

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

SUCCOTASH

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

Shaw's Tavern

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

Clyde's of Gallery Place

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