25 Favorite DC Hotspots
2 Amys is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

1. 2 Amys

8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restoran Piza · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 168 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Hands down the best authentic Italian D.O.C. pizza south of Jersey and one of the only restaurants to serve "suppli" -- a fried-cheesy-ricey delight tasting like its directly from the "Old Country."

Graffiato is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

2. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Italia · Chinatown · 189 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: White truffle brick oven pizza with quail egg. Done and done.

Cheesetique is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

3. Cheesetique

8.3
4056 Campbell Ave (S Randolph Street), Arlington, VA
Toko Keju · Fairlington - Shirlington · 41 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: The perfect combination of cheeses and fine wines in a quaint little neighborhood restaurant.

The Italian Store is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

4. The Italian Store

8.9
3123 Lee Hwy (at Spout Run Pkwy), Arlington, VA
Toko Kelontong · Lyon Village · 107 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Everything about this store is "squisito."

Black & Orange is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

5. Black & Orange

1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Kedai Burger · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 52 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Best after hours burger joint in the District.

Breadsoda is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

6. Breadsoda

8.1
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Observatory Ln NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Glover Park · 46 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: A local haunt that shall forever stay dear to my heart.

Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

7. Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli

8.4
1236 36th St NW (at Prospect St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Georgetown · 27 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Chicken Madness. 'Nuff said.

Zaytinya is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

8. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Mediterania · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: One of the only places where I consider the bread and accompanying "dip" a decadent delight...and that's not even touching on the fantastic tapas plates! Service is spotty though.

James Hoban's Irish Restaurant & Bar is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

9. James Hoban's Irish Restaurant & Bar

1 DuPont Cir NW (at New Hampshire Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub Irlandia · Northwest Washington · 52 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Named after the White House architect -- an Irish immigrant who planned the first White House design AND the second after it was burned down in 1813 during the War of 1812.

Town Hall is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

10. Town Hall

2340 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Glover Park · 49 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: After a new renovation this bar still delivers as a fun working professional hang out despite the yuppies that file in the door

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

11. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Amerika · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: It was President Grant's favorite Saloon. You can't argue with that.

T.J. Stone's is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

12. T.J. Stone's

8.2
608 Montgomery St (at N Washington St), Alexandria, VA
Restoran Amerika Baru · Old Town North · 51 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: A fun local pub in Alexandria with the best, friendliest staff at a bar I've seen inside the beltway.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

13. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Rumah Makan Hot Dog · U-Street · 386 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Another Half Smoke, please?

Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

14. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Launs · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: The quaint former row house set-up and upstairs late night jazz jam sessions balances out the overpriced drinks and super-yuppy crowd

Mr. Smith's of Georgetown is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

15. Mr. Smith's of Georgetown

6.0
3205 K St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Georgetown · 63 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: If you don't mind crowds and love to sing at the top of your lungs, get some loose cash, park yourself in a spot, and enjoy 'till close

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

16. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

8.1
713 King St (btwn N Columbus & N Washington St), Alexandria, VA
Pub Irlandia · Old Town · 173 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Alexandria's best restaurant and bar. period.

Sette Osteria is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

17. Sette Osteria

6.6
1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Restoran Italia · Northwest Washington · 63 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Though the brick oven pizza is second to 2 Amy's, the establishment still offers its own niche in Italian food -- such as a superior antipasti spread and delicious pastas -- that the former does not.

Bourbon is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

18. Bourbon

2348 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Calvert St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar Whisky · Glover Park · 53 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: If you don't stay for the late night drinks, you'll be back for the bitchin' brunch.

Fado Irish Pub is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

19. Fado Irish Pub

808 7th St. NW (btwn H & I Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub Irlandia · Chinatown · 97 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: "Gaelic Pub" is probably a better title for this establishment as it is a higher caliber and arguably more "Irish" pub than any other Irish bar in DC sporting the genre. A fantastic, euro-feel place

Surfside is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

20. Surfside

2444 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Meksiko · Glover Park · 74 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Best fish tacos in the District. Fun little rooftop bar and eating section too. Great neighborhood place.

Cactus Cantina is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

21. Cactus Cantina

7.6
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Macomb St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Meksiko · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 116 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Delicious, fun Mexican restaurant and bar. The frozen margarita swirls are delish...no homo.

Sequoia is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

22. Sequoia

7.5
3000 K St NW (at 30th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Hidangan Laut · Georgetown · 129 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Awesome outdoor bar with a beautiful view to the Georgetown Waterfront. A must for all visiting or living in DC. Make sure to get the ice bucket of Coronas in the Summer

Chef Geoff's is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

23. Chef Geoff's

8.0
3201 New Mexico Ave NW (at Lowell St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Amerika · Cathedral Heights · 69 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Burgers, burgers, burgers.

Veritas Wine Bar is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

24. Veritas Wine Bar

2031 Florida Ave NW (at Connecticut Ave. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar Anggur · Northwest Washington · 19 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: After a couple flights of delicious wine in a cozy, brick-surrounded speak-easy, you'll find that the truth will flow

Busboys and Poets is one of 25 Favorite DC Hotspots.

25. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Restoran Amerika · U-Street · 357 tips dan ulasan

JohnJohn: Forget the hippy ambiance and ultra overdose of liberal paraphernalia, you'll keep going back for one of the best brunches DC has to offer. Can we say Eggs Benedict with Maryland crab? Yes.