Seafood restaurant · Dupont Circle
5
"The West End raw bar sends out the seasonal delicacy several ways as a special (when they can get them in). There’s a soft shell crab app with lemon, clam juice, and saffron ($25) and a softy-and-crab cake tower ($40)." - Tierney Plumb
Hotel · Waterfront
Chic quarters, some with river views, in a contemporary hotel offering a pool & a restaurant. Facing the Potomac River, this contemporary hotel in the Wharf district is 6 minutes’ walk from Waterfront metro station, a mile from the Washington Monument and 2 miles from the Lincoln Memorial. Sleek rooms have Wi-Fi, smart TVs and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add river views. Suites offer living and dining areas. Room service is available 24/7. There’s a Latin American restaurant, a lobby bar and a rooftop lounge, plus meeting and event space. Other amenities include a spa, a 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool with river views, in addition to breakfast and parking.
13 Postcards
Restaurant · Downtown
Dirty Habit, nestled in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, serves globally inspired cuisine with a lively atmosphere perfect for after-work drinks or date night, featuring craft cocktails and a stunning courtyard.
31 Postcards
Fine dining restaurant · Capitol Hill
At Pineapple and Pearls, expect an extravagant four-course culinary adventure served in a lively atmosphere with an attentive, engaging staff.
37 Postcards
Steak house · Downtown
Nestled across from the U.S. Capitol, this stylish steakhouse offers contemporary twists on classic favorites, complete with stunning views and upscale vibes.
21 Postcards
Bar · Waterfront
Tiki TNT is a vibrant, multi-story tiki bar on the Southwest Waterfront, serving up creative rum cocktails and Hawaiian-inspired bites with stunning river views.
30 Postcards
Sushi restaurant · Federal Triangle
Sushi Nakazawa offers an exquisite omakase experience in a cozy, elegant setting, where each beautifully crafted piece of sushi becomes a culinary masterpiece.
14 Postcards
Restaurant · Dupont Circle
Adjacent to sibling La Tomate, this day-to-night cafe serves espresso, pastries, salads & panini.
3 Postcards
Bagel shop · Park View
Call Your Mother in Park View is a beloved bagel spot serving creatively topped bagel sandwiches in a fun outdoor setting, always worth the wait.
Italian restaurant · Mount Vernon Triangle
RPM Italian, backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic, delivers a lively atmosphere and delectable dishes like butternut squash pasta and Wagyu beef carpaccio, perfect for memorable nights out.
At José Andrés' vibrant China Chilcano, indulge in a tantalizing mix of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine, all set against a colorful backdrop of creative decor.
20 Postcards