The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017
Republic is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Republic

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Restaurante Americano · Takoma-DC · 35 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This Takoma Park restaurant from Jeff Black and Danny Wells has lots of oysters, a strong brunch menu and live music in the evenings. It's also a destination for creative vegetarian offerings. Leia mais.

Thip Khao is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Thip Khao

9.0
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Asiático · Columbia Heights · 50 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: D.C.'s Lao restaurant has made a splash with its spicy and unusual fare (yes, ant eggs have appeared on the menu). Try the jungle menu for the spiciest dishes the restaurant has to offer. Leia mais.

Bad Saint is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Bad Saint

3226 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Filipino · Columbia Heights · 37 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Perhaps the most representative restaurant of the growing Filipino food trend in D.C. over the past couple of years, Bad Saint has been drawing lines down the street since opening last September. Leia mais.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.4
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Uisqueria · Adams Morgan · 142 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Jack Rose was already the city's (maybe even the country's) top whiskey bar. Now, there's solid Southern food to match, courtesy of chef Russell Jones. Leia mais.

Lapis is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. Lapis

9.1
1847 Columbia Rd NW (at Mintwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Afegão · Adams Morgan · 40 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Feast on Afghan dumplings, pumpkin preparations, baked eggplant, and standout kebobs in many varieties. A recent recipient of Michelin's Bib Gourmand designation, vegetarians eat well here. Leia mais.

Tail Up Goat is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Tail Up Goat

9.3
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Mediterrâneo · Adams Morgan · 35 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The restaurant has become known for its pastas, breads, wines, and attentive and easygoing service. Lamb ribs are a sure bet, but don't ignore rotating dishes highlighting seasonal ingredients. Leia mais.

Izakaya Seki is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Izakaya Seki

8.7
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Japonês · U-Street · 62 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Under the direction of chef and co-owner Hiroshi Seki, the restaurant features adventurous dishes like beef tongue, classics like kara-age and a number of accompaniments to its fine sake selection. Leia mais.

Compass Rose is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Compass Rose

8.3
1346 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Neo-Americano · U-Street · 55 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The sheer diversity of this neighborhood restaurant's small menu is impressive, and the kitchen manages to excel at a number of different cuisines, ranging from South American to Georgian. Leia mais.

Convivial is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Convivial

8.4
801 O St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Francês · Logan Circle - Shaw · 32 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Cedric Maupillier has created a buzzing neighborhood spot in Shaw. Standout dishes range from a fried chicken-inspired spin on coq a vin to scallops prepared in the style of boudin blanc. Leia mais.

The Dabney is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. The Dabney

8.8
122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Americano · Logan Circle - Shaw · 35 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The Dabney, Jeremiah Langhorne's Washington debut, shows some of the most aggressive commitment to local sourcing and Mid-Atlantic cuisine in the region. As a result, the dishes change frequently. Leia mais.

Hazel is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Hazel

808 V St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Neo-Americano · U-Street · 17 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Here, Rob Rubba makes a name for himself with unique dishes with an Asian flair, and has a particular way with duck. Find a carefully-curated wine list and a festive dim sum brunch here, too. Leia mais.

The Royal is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. The Royal

8.8
501 Florida Ave NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · LeDroit Park · 36 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This versatile LeDroit Park restaurant has flourished as a neighborhood gathering place at all hours of the day, from breakfast to those between-lunch-and-dinner hours. Leia mais.

The Red Hen is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. The Red Hen

9.3
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Italiano · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The Red Hen is the whole package: food, design, service. Bloomingdale residents and destination diners turn here for offal, homemade pastas, and a carefully-curated wine list. Leia mais.

Le Diplomate is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Francês · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Stephen Starr's first entry into the D.C. market excels at classic dishes like steak frites and skate, as well as some interesting twists like foie gras mousse. The atmosphere is loud and bustling. Leia mais.

Estadio is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Espanhol · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The contemporary small plates menu boasts a strong selection of cheese and charcuterie, as well as pintxos, bocadillos and classic tapas dishes. Leia mais.

Little Serow is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Tailandês · Northwest Washington · 58 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Getting in can be a challenge — but the payoff is worth the wait. The chef prepares fiery, authentic Thai cuisine in a spare and stylish setting. Leia mais.

Iron Gate is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. Iron Gate

8.7
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Mediterrâneo · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: One of the most romantic restaurants in the city, Iron Gate features cooking from Vermilion veteran Anthony Chittum. There are both tasting menus and a la carte options at the restaurant. Leia mais.

The Bombay Club is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. The Bombay Club

8.1
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Indiano · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 66 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The restaurant serves up a stellar brunch buffet, properly made Manhattans and traditional Indian fare such as lamb roganjosh. The thali platters are a good way to sample a variety of dishes. Leia mais.

Del Campo is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Del Campo

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Sul-Americano · Chinatown · 36 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Victor Albisu's South American restaurant serves up a variety of grilled smoky meats, and menu items like arepas. There's even a cocktail list with edible, meaty garnishes available in the lounge. Leia mais.

Zaytinya is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Mediterrâneo · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 412 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The buzzy restaurant has delicious brussels sprouts, flatbread and octopus small plates, and a number of fun festivals throughout the year, celebrating events like Greek Easter. Leia mais.

Daikaya is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Daikaya

8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante de Ramen · Chinatown · 284 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: On the ground floor: Sapporo-style ramen in a bustling setting. Upstairs, an izakaya specializing in Japanese bar food, whiskeys, shochu and Japanese beer. Leia mais.

Wiseguy NY Pizza is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Wiseguy NY Pizza

8.7
300 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 4th & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzaria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 100 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Wiseguy is one of the few places in D.C. to find authentic New York-style pizza. The restaurant also offers some New York standards like garlic knots and chicken rolls. Leia mais.

Bantam King is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Bantam King

8.1
501 G St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante de Ramen · Chinatown · 37 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: From the team behind Daikaya and Haikan, Bantam King is D.C.'s first restaurant entirely dedicated to chicken ramen. Find fried chicken and killler dumplings here, too, but the soup is the main star. Leia mais.

Jaleo is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Jaleo

8.4
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Casa de Tapas · Penn Quarter · 256 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Complement a glass of sangria with Ibérico ham, patatas bravas, croquetas served in a shoe and, of course, a variety of paellas served in pans that feed six people or more. Leia mais.

The Partisan is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Neo-Americano · Penn Quarter · 45 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: he wide-ranging wine list (with plenty of sherry and Lambrusco) helps balance the meaty fare. New winter menu additions include must-try seafood options, too, like ahi tuna sliders. Leia mais.

Rasika is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Rasika

9.1
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Indiano · Penn Quarter · 192 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Chef Vikram Sunderam mans the kitchen at the Penn Quarter restaurant, where he takes a modern look at traditional Indian fare with favorites like the crispy palak chaat, flavorful curries and more. Leia mais.

The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Asiático · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: There is more of a Chinese influence to the menu now, and that shows in its dan dan dumplings, wok-fried noodles, and tableside wonton soup. Leia mais.

Masseria is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Masseria

8.7
1340 4th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Italiano · Ivy City · 18 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Masseria has one of the more affordable tasting menus in the city. Diners can also go the bar snack route to lounge in one of the city's most transporting restaurant design settings. Leia mais.

Maketto is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Maketto

9.1
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Asiático · Capitol Hill · 65 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The unique design, combining indoor/outdoor spaces and restaurant with retail, provides a home for an addictive dim sum brunch and beloved dishes like Taiwanese fried chicken. Leia mais.

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Hank's Oyster Bar

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
Frutos do Mar · Capitol Hill · 43 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: All locations of Hank's Oyster Bar are great neighborhood hangouts, but Hank's on the Hill gets a nod this time around for its festive vibe and the ever-changing cocktails to be found at its Eddy Bar. Leia mais.

Rose's Luxury is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. Rose's Luxury

9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Neo-Americano · Capitol Hill · 134 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Aaron Silverman's experimental restaurant plays with dishes like a pork lychee salad, Vietnamese pate and bigger, family-style plates like schnitzel or brisket. Warning: lines here tend to be epic. Leia mais.

Osteria Morini is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Osteria Morini

8.8
301 Water St SE Ste 109, Washington, D.C.
Restaurante Italiano · Navy Yard · 48 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Pastry chef Alex Levin has established the Navy Yard Italian haunt as the place to go for dessert. Charcuterie dishes and Italian cocktails are also worth exploring here. Leia mais.

Bourbon Steak is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. Bourbon Steak

8.6
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 95 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: The newly revamped lounge is the most affordable — and really, the best — way to experience this restaurant. Enjoy superior cocktails, excellent burgers, and a swank feel. Leia mais.

Kapnos Taverna is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Kapnos Taverna

4000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Restaurante Grego · Ballston - Virginia Square · 21 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Mike Isabella's second restaurant in the Kapnos empire puts the emphasis on seafood, with dishes like a lobster salad flatbread. Leia mais.

SER is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. SER

7.4
1110 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA
Restaurante Espanhol · Ballston - Virginia Square · 10 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: This homey Ballston restaurant has a flair for dramatic Spanish dishes and drinks. Head here for roast pig, paella, and a variety of seafood dishes (including barnacles). Leia mais.

2941 Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. 2941 Restaurant

8.0
2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA
Restaurante Neo-Americano · 36 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Bertrand Chemel's skills are evident in dishes like paella soup and broccoli raviolini with smoked pioppini mushroom. Diners can have a snack at the bar, an a la carte meal, or a full tasting menu. Leia mais.

Requin is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Requin

8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA
Restaurante Mediterrâneo · 4 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Jennifer Carroll puts her own spin on French classics like moules frites and French onion soup, while still getting creative with additional Mediterranean fare. Leia mais.

Hai Duong Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential D.C. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Hai Duong Restaurant

7.5
6795 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA
Restaurante Vietnamita · 25 dicas e avaliações

EaterEater: Hai Duong is a restaurant where diners can find everything from expertly-made banh xeo (savory crepes) to fine rice and noodle dishes (and yes, that pho is pretty terrific, too). Leia mais.