Good places to eat in D.C.?

greyford1979
greyford1979 Posts: 749
edited May 2011 in The Clubhouse
I'm gonna be in D.C. on June 8th and was just wondering what are some good places to eat. I'm not looking for some expensive fancy restaurants or anything like that, just maybe some delis, diners, etc..I will only be there for a day so I want the best places:tongue: Thanks!:biggrin:
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited May 2011
    What part of DC?

    I love the Jose Andres restaurants. I mostly like Zaytinya (Middle Eastern) and Oyamel (Mexican), but I hear they are all good (though some of the others are more expensive/fancy). Since he did just win the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef, it seems like an appropriate meal if you are only in DC for a day.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2011
    One landmark eatery is Ben's Chili Bowl !I have never been there myself but someday, maybe on a museum day.:smile:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben's_Chili_Bowl
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited May 2011
    ....For a quick snack while touring ....try the Old Post Office. Its right downtown and a great landmark. Not the best food but great for quick snack.

    http://www.oldpostofficedc.com/

    ...here is a list of 100 best in area.....for dining. Can pick by area and price range etc.

    http://www.washingtonian.com/sections/restaurants/100best/index.html
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited May 2011
    In Morgan Adams or near Dupont Circle, Avenue P, there's a Thai place on the second floor, I can't remember the name (sorry :redface:), dirt cheap, awesome food, their crying tiger steak is fiercely yummy. ask around the area, I bet folks know where it is exacty, lot's of locals on my visit.

    Have a great time in DC, beautiful city :smile:
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited May 2011
    I think the Thai place you are thinking of is on northeast corner of P and 17 St NW (Bangkok Thai). I work half a block from it (the only time I ate their was when I interviewed for the job). There are plenty of very good Thai places in DC.

    Ben's Chili Bowl is definitely a DC institution and half-smokes are probably the only real DC food. I am not a big fan of hot dogs or chili, so I can not say much about the food.

    If you like good burgers, Ray's Hell Burger just across the river in Arlington is well on its way to becoming a DC institution. Speaking of burgers, if you like Five Guys and have a car, you can go the original Five Guys in Bailey's Crossroads.

    If you are going to museums, a surprisingly good place to eat is the cafe at the Museum of the American Indian. If I am on the Mall for any reason, I often end up there.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2011
    Hell, if yer going into VA., try Red Hot & Blue for a pulled pork sammich!:eek:

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited May 2011
    Capitol Grill, Morton's, Ritz Carlton there are many excellent places for a big expensive meal. Look for the more funky joints in Georgetown. More reasonable priced, a lot of variety and atmosphere! Enjoy!
    Carl

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,496
    edited May 2011
    There's only a couple of thousand good places to eat in DC.
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited May 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    There's only a couple of thousand good places to eat in DC.

    Dohhh! I guess I won't get to all of them in one day:tongue:
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited May 2011
    greyford1979 wrote: »
    I'm gonna be in D.C. on June 8th and was just wondering what are some good places to eat. I'm not looking for some expensive fancy restaurants or anything like that, just maybe some delis, diners, etc..I will only be there for a day so I want the best places:tongue: Thanks!:biggrin:[/QUO

    What part of DC will you be in? NW,SW,NE or I hope not SE. Like Jesse said there are so many places to eat.If you are down on the mall ,someone already suggested the Indian Museum Cafe. It is the best place in the museum row. Now let's talk expensive. Most good sit down restaurants in DC will be pricey unless you are from LA,NY or ect. Ben's chili bowl is good eats but is off the beaten path near 14th and U ST NW. Metro stop is less than a block a way on the green line. My rec is to ask a local for a nice non chain owned restaurant. I love the PRIME RIB on K St. Reasonable lunch specials less than $30 a person without counting cocktails.

    Jim
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited May 2011
    ....If into seafood.....go down to Maine Avenue for a treat. Locals know it. Get to see the wholesale seafood market and eat if you choose. Once there .....there are a group of great restraints on the river. Not necessarily the best....but great location.

    ....Interesting to know how many members live or work in DC>???
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2011
    Hey Dee, did you ever eat at Hogates or the Flagship? I have fond memories of both places.:smile:
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