Where to Eat
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEChic, lively, Balkan, unlimited brunch on weekends
Fare Well
406 H St NEVegan eats, baked goods, and more
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFamily restaurant, comfort foods
Lincoln
1110 Vermont Ave NWElevated American cuisine
SUCCOTASH
186 Waterfront StUpscale southern comforts
Enjera Restaurant
549 23rd St SDC is famous for its Ethiopian cuisine!
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEPricey and worth it
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWUpscale French
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestHuge menu
Thaitanic Restaurant
1326 14th St NWQuick and delicious Thai.
Rasika
633 D St NWUpscale Indian, you must order the palak chat.
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOur local go-to for tacos and margaritas.
Japanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
22 locals recommend
O-Ku DC
1274 5th St NEJapanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
The Hamilton
600 14th St NWSandwiches, sushi and more. The bar is the best spot.
Taco City DC
1102 8th St SEQuick, local and tasty.
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWBrunch, seafood ... Can't miss.
City advice
Don't miss
Monuments at night
Walk, bike or scooter ... grab some cupcakes and enjoy on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!
Don't miss
Graverlly Point
Just north of the DCA Airport, as close as you can get to see planes coming and going. Requires car.
Don't miss
Escape Rooms
Several options in DC, puzzles to be solved in order to "escape" (no danger!).
Don't miss
Nightlife
U Street Corridor, H Street Corridor are always busy!
Book before you go
ALL MUSEUMS if there are Covid restrictions
This changes day by day, but review the Museum's website to see if tickets are needed for specified times.
Getting around
Public transit or ride share?
It's hit and miss due to pandemic rollbacks and ongoing construction. We'd recommend ride share services to get there quick.
Getting around
Is DC safe?
We have lived in DC for 11+ years and have never had an issue with break-ins, mugging, etc. Having said that, it is still a city and you should keep your wits about you. Keep phones and valuables in your pockets, do not walk anywhere alone, and be generally aware of your surroundings.