Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lively and nationally acclaimed bars and restaurants offering anything you could think of from local seafood to Belgian cuisine to sushi. Personal favorites are the Chesapeake Room and Medium Rare!
133 residents recomanen
Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SELively and nationally acclaimed bars and restaurants offering anything you could think of from local seafood to Belgian cuisine to sushi. Personal favorites are the Chesapeake Room and Medium Rare!
Love this bright and airy restaurant that offers a lot more than just oysters (but the oysters are pretty delicious!)
68 residents recomanen
Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastLove this bright and airy restaurant that offers a lot more than just oysters (but the oysters are pretty delicious!)
The place to go for delicious small-plates based around their house-made cheeses. We love the wine flight cocktail hour during week nights.
14 residents recomanen
Sona Creamery and Wine Bar
660 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastThe place to go for delicious small-plates based around their house-made cheeses. We love the wine flight cocktail hour during week nights.
Voted Bon Apetit magazine's Best New Restaurant in the country, and it is no wonder why! The attention to detail makes this a stand out! Get there early though as they don't take reservations.
303 residents recomanen
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEVoted Bon Apetit magazine's Best New Restaurant in the country, and it is no wonder why! The attention to detail makes this a stand out! Get there early though as they don't take reservations.
If you pick up any of these uniquely flavored, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts, don't forget to bring some back for us!
50 residents recomanen
District Doughnut
749 8th St SEIf you pick up any of these uniquely flavored, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts, don't forget to bring some back for us!
This microbrewery & restaurants serves craft beers & American eats in a century-old former factory.
129 residents recomanen
Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEThis microbrewery & restaurants serves craft beers & American eats in a century-old former factory.
New Italian restaurant right on the waterfront and within steps of National's Park!
55 residents recomanen
Osteria Morini
301 Water St SENew Italian restaurant right on the waterfront and within steps of National's Park!
Enjoy delicious breakfast treats in the sister location to Rose's Luxury.
41 residents recomanen
Pineapple and Pearls
715 8th St SEEnjoy delicious breakfast treats in the sister location to Rose's Luxury.
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastBeautiful dishes and romantic setting!
Locally started organic salad restaurant. Good for when you just need a quick and healthy bite to eat.
23 residents recomanen
sweetgreen Capitol Hill
221 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastLocally started organic salad restaurant. Good for when you just need a quick and healthy bite to eat.
You are likely to run into the owner, DC native and Top Chef contender Spike Mendelsohn, at this hopping pizza shop. Come in for a slice or an entire pie!
76 residents recomanen
We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrYou are likely to run into the owner, DC native and Top Chef contender Spike Mendelsohn, at this hopping pizza shop. Come in for a slice or an entire pie!
Top Chef contender Spike Mendelsohn also owns Good Stuff Eatery, which has been visited by President Obama! Leave plenty of room after your burger for one of their delicious shakes!
110 residents recomanen
Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SETop Chef contender Spike Mendelsohn also owns Good Stuff Eatery, which has been visited by President Obama! Leave plenty of room after your burger for one of their delicious shakes!
District Winery is a glitzy new addition to Navy Yard, offering an extensive selection of wines and delicious entrees. Take advantage of the heated roof deck or the fire pits!
37 residents recomanen
District Winery
385 Water St SEDistrict Winery is a glitzy new addition to Navy Yard, offering an extensive selection of wines and delicious entrees. Take advantage of the heated roof deck or the fire pits!
Delicious seafood spot overlooking the water with a lively outdoor bar as well.
26 residents recomanen
The Salt Line
79 Potomac Ave SEDelicious seafood spot overlooking the water with a lively outdoor bar as well.
If you are looking for wild ice cream flavors like bacon maple, this locally owned ice cream shop is the place to be! They are even open most nights until 11!
52 residents recomanen
Ice Cream Jubilee
301 Water St SEIf you are looking for wild ice cream flavors like bacon maple, this locally owned ice cream shop is the place to be! They are even open most nights until 11!
Everything Else
4 block walk to the Eastern Market metro station on the Blue/Orange lines. You can also catch a clean and cheap DC Circulator bus to Union Station, Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.
216 residents recomanen
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE4 block walk to the Eastern Market metro station on the Blue/Orange lines. You can also catch a clean and cheap DC Circulator bus to Union Station, Foggy Bottom and Georgetown.
Arts & Culture
Historic Eastern Market is a bustling weekend destination for fresh produce from local farmers, hand made items at the flea market and delicious treats from the awesome food stands. Try the crepes!
699 residents recomanen
Mercat de l'Est
225 7th St SEHistoric Eastern Market is a bustling weekend destination for fresh produce from local farmers, hand made items at the flea market and delicious treats from the awesome food stands. Try the crepes!
If you are in town for long enough, try and catch a Nationals Baseball game at the beautiful new stadium. You might get lucky and see Teddy win one, finally!
455 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SEIf you are in town for long enough, try and catch a Nationals Baseball game at the beautiful new stadium. You might get lucky and see Teddy win one, finally!
Often overlooked as it is right next to the Supreme Court and across the street from the Capitol Building, but this is truly one of the most beautiful buildings in DC and the backdrop to numerous movies and tv shows!
314 residents recomanen
Biblioteca del Congrés
101 Independence Ave SEOften overlooked as it is right next to the Supreme Court and across the street from the Capitol Building, but this is truly one of the most beautiful buildings in DC and the backdrop to numerous movies and tv shows!
Eastern Market is the place to be on the weekends! Rows and rows of local craftsmen and artisans selling everything from gourmet coffee to handwoven Turkish towels. There are also abundant food stalls (we recommend the crepe stand!) where you can grab a bite and then do some shopping and people watching while listening to live music.
45 residents recomanen
The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastEastern Market is the place to be on the weekends! Rows and rows of local craftsmen and artisans selling everything from gourmet coffee to handwoven Turkish towels. There are also abundant food stalls (we recommend the crepe stand!) where you can grab a bite and then do some shopping and people watching while listening to live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Be on the look-out for a stray Congressperson at this Capitol Hill mainstay!
10 residents recomanen
Bullfeathers
410 First St SEBe on the look-out for a stray Congressperson at this Capitol Hill mainstay!
H St NE, also known as the Atlas District, is brimming with unique new bars and restaurants. Maketto is a favorite for a trendy shopping and dining experience, as is Boundary Road for delicious cocktails. Rock and Roll Hotel also hosts bands every weekend and is a fun place to see an up and coming music group. H St spans nearly a mile and begins a few blocks east of Union Station. It is also a quick cab or bike share ride from the house.
171 residents recomanen
H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastH St NE, also known as the Atlas District, is brimming with unique new bars and restaurants. Maketto is a favorite for a trendy shopping and dining experience, as is Boundary Road for delicious cocktails. Rock and Roll Hotel also hosts bands every weekend and is a fun place to see an up and coming music group. H St spans nearly a mile and begins a few blocks east of Union Station. It is also a quick cab or bike share ride from the house.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrThis is within walking distance of the house.
This is right across from the metro center and carries all manner of organic food and beauty items. Slightly pricier than Harris Teeter, but a little more conveniently located.
85 residents recomanen
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEThis is right across from the metro center and carries all manner of organic food and beauty items. Slightly pricier than Harris Teeter, but a little more conveniently located.
CVS
645 H St NEA quaint Sephora just set up shop at Eastern Market in case you have left any beauty essentials at home!
SEPHORA Capitol Hill
380 7th St SEA quaint Sephora just set up shop at Eastern Market in case you have left any beauty essentials at home!
The new Trader Joe's located a few blocks from the house is brimming with all of your grocery needs. You can easily walk there, and there is also free parking within the building.
192 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThe new Trader Joe's located a few blocks from the house is brimming with all of your grocery needs. You can easily walk there, and there is also free parking within the building.
Shopping
Steadfast Supply offers a space for independent brands and designers from around the country to share their goods and their stories. You can pick up one-of-a-kind home items and clothing!
Steadfast Supply
Water Street SoutheastSteadfast Supply offers a space for independent brands and designers from around the country to share their goods and their stories. You can pick up one-of-a-kind home items and clothing!
Entertainment & Activities
DC United's new stadium is within walking distance and hosts a plethora of great dining options. Get ready to shout with La Barra Brava fans!
54 residents recomanen
Audi Field
100 Potomac Ave SWDC United's new stadium is within walking distance and hosts a plethora of great dining options. Get ready to shout with La Barra Brava fans!