Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lovely atmosphere, great beer collection, and some very interesting and tasty food. The staff is very friendly and you'll get some of the best service in DC here. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boundary Road
414 H Street NortheastLovely atmosphere, great beer collection, and some very interesting and tasty food. The staff is very friendly and you'll get some of the best service in DC here. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the city. Not cheap, but portions are generous and the food is delicious. Friendly staff but service can be slow. It gets loud so take out is a good option.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the city. Not cheap, but portions are generous and the food is delicious. Friendly staff but service can be slow. It gets loud so take out is a good option.
The owners are very nice. They LOVE children. The coffee is ok.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NEThe owners are very nice. They LOVE children. The coffee is ok.
Very good burgers, not too expensive. They have a silly gimmick that adjusts the prices of the beer based on demand. I find the atmosphere only ok, but it's a decent place for a burger.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NWVery good burgers, not too expensive. They have a silly gimmick that adjusts the prices of the beer based on demand. I find the atmosphere only ok, but it's a decent place for a burger.
One of the best restaurants in DC. It's a splurge, but worth it if you can afford it. Very interesting takes on the best seasonal foods. Very friendly staff.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Atlas Room
1015 H Street NortheastOne of the best restaurants in DC. It's a splurge, but worth it if you can afford it. Very interesting takes on the best seasonal foods. Very friendly staff.
Really good Philly-style subs and hoagies. Kid friendly. Good salads too. Not the cheapest sandwich ever, but a good value.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEReally good Philly-style subs and hoagies. Kid friendly. Good salads too. Not the cheapest sandwich ever, but a good value.
Belgian style restaurant, specializing in mussels and fries. Fantastic beer selection. I recommend the bison burger. Outstanding brunch. One of my favorites places in DC.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEBelgian style restaurant, specializing in mussels and fries. Fantastic beer selection. I recommend the bison burger. Outstanding brunch. One of my favorites places in DC.
This used to be more of a bar and now it's more of a restaurant. The food is only ok and a bit overpriced for the quality. I think you can still sit at the bar upstairs.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Argonaut
1433 H Street NortheastThis used to be more of a bar and now it's more of a restaurant. The food is only ok and a bit overpriced for the quality. I think you can still sit at the bar upstairs.
Le Grenier
502 H St NEA decent French restaurant.
Good "make your own" pizza place. You don't make it, just get to choose from all of the toppings for a set price. One size only. Very popular and often a line. Tasty!
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
&pizza
1118 H St NEGood "make your own" pizza place. You don't make it, just get to choose from all of the toppings for a set price. One size only. Very popular and often a line. Tasty!
One of the best places to get coffee in DC. Three locations--this is the closest. It's in the upscale Union Market, which is also worth a visit.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOne of the best places to get coffee in DC. Three locations--this is the closest. It's in the upscale Union Market, which is also worth a visit.
An upscale market in the old wholesale farmer's market building. Interesting take-out counters and "free" seating. A couple of sit down places. Go early on the weekend to avoid the crowds.
906 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
1309 5th St NEAn upscale market in the old wholesale farmer's market building. Interesting take-out counters and "free" seating. A couple of sit down places. Go early on the weekend to avoid the crowds.
One of my favorite places on H St. A combination retail store, restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Fine great coffee upstairs. Excellent pan-Asian style food. And also sneakers.
284 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maketto
1351 H St NEOne of my favorite places on H St. A combination retail store, restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Fine great coffee upstairs. Excellent pan-Asian style food. And also sneakers.
A good alternative to Boundary Road if it's busy. Some good cocktails and decent food.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Driftwood Kitchen
400 H Street NortheastA good alternative to Boundary Road if it's busy. Some good cocktails and decent food.
Offers coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch. Small space, friendly staff, and tasty food. They are supposed to be adding alcohol and later service soon (late 2016 perhaps).
Uni Bistro
403 H St NEOffers coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch. Small space, friendly staff, and tasty food. They are supposed to be adding alcohol and later service soon (late 2016 perhaps).
Essentials
If you need pet supplies, this is the place. Owners are very friendly. Make sure to meet the store cat, Romeo; he's famous.
Metro Mutts Pet Services
If you need pet supplies, this is the place. Owners are very friendly. Make sure to meet the store cat, Romeo; he's famous.
After the new Giant (at 3rd & H), the closest full-service grocery store in the area. It's 3/4 of a mile from my place.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastAfter the new Giant (at 3rd & H), the closest full-service grocery store in the area. It's 3/4 of a mile from my place.
A brand new grocery store only two blocks away! This Giant has everything--large produce section, aisle of organic food, frozen everything, full deli counter, and a pharmacy.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
300 H St NE
300 H Street NortheastA brand new grocery store only two blocks away! This Giant has everything--large produce section, aisle of organic food, frozen everything, full deli counter, and a pharmacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good place to see a show. Upstairs bar is funky and usually no cover. Have a drink and observe the local scene. Service is adequate.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEGood place to see a show. Upstairs bar is funky and usually no cover. Have a drink and observe the local scene. Service is adequate.
Great spot for a beer. Decent food options. Friendly bartenders. If you like soccer, this is the place to watch.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEGreat spot for a beer. Decent food options. Friendly bartenders. If you like soccer, this is the place to watch.
Shopping
A brand new CVS (drug store) in the neighborhood. Better selection and cleaner than the Rite Aid.
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
645 H St NEA brand new CVS (drug store) in the neighborhood. Better selection and cleaner than the Rite Aid.
Everything Else
If you have a minor medical emergency, this is a good alternative to the hospital.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metro Immediate and Primary Care: Capitol Hill
220 L Street NortheastIf you have a minor medical emergency, this is a good alternative to the hospital.