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Restaurant List

Some favorites of the NABH staff:

Outstanding restaurants are available throughout the DC area. Check with the hotel concierge for ideas. To get you started, here are some of our staff favorites.

On or near Capitol Hill:

Bistro Bis, George Hotel, 15 E Street, NW (202-661-2700).
Stylish contemporary French bistro.
Business casual or casual attire.  www.bistrobis.com

Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Avenue, NW (202-547-8100).
Yes, it is from Chicago and overlooks the mall.  Business casual.  (Closed Sunday)  www.charliepalmersteak.com/locations/washington-dc

The Monocle, 107 D Street, NE (202-546-4488). 
The menu offers everything from burgers to steaks to fish, all top-quality. www.themonocle.com

Good Stuff Eatery, 303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (202-543.8222).
Gourmet burgers and milkshakes in a casual environment.  goodstuffeatery.com/

Bullfeathers, 410 First St SE (202-484-0228).
Casual DC institution, named for a popular euphemism of Teddy Roosevelt’s, serving beer and pub food.

A cab ride away in downtown DC:

BLT Steak Bistro, 1625 Eye Street, NW, (202-689-8999).
BLT Steak integrates traditional elements of a cozy French bistro with those of a stylish, urbane boite.  Business casual. www.bltsteak.com

Bobby Van’s Steak House, 809 15th St., NW (202-589-0060).
Chophouse serving steak, seafood and other classic fare. (Closed Sunday and Monday until 5:00 pm) bobbyvans15thdc.com

The Capital Grille, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, (202-737-6200).
Elegant setting serving a variety of entrees including lobster and steaks.  thecapitalgrille.com

Central Michel Richard, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (202-626-0015).  
American cuisine, both modern and classic, with a French accent.  Casual attire. centralmichelrichard.com

Clyde’s, 707 7th Street, NW, (202-349-3700).
Classic American recipes.  www.clydes.com

Equinox, 900 19th Street, NW, (202-331-8118).
Sophisticated, pure American cuisine. equinoxrestaurant.com/

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab, 750 15th St NW, (202-489-0140).
Does not open until after 4:00pm. joes.net/dc

Matchbox Pizza, 750 E Street, NW, (202-289-4441).
Vintage pizza bistro.  Casual attire.  matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter

MXDC, 600 14th Street, NW, (202) 393-1900
Cocina Mexicana by Todd English offers classic Mexican cuisine with a modern touch. www.mxdcrestaurant.com

Oceanaire, 1201 F Street, NW, (202-347-2277).
Ultra-fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world. theoceanaire.com

Old Ebbitt Grill, 15th Street, NW, (202-347-4800).
A casual, moderately priced setting. ebbitt.com

Rasika, 633 D Street, NW, (202-637-1222).
Asian, Indian, small plates, casual elegant. rasikarestaurant.com

Sfoglina Pasta House, 1099 New York Avenue, NW, (202-525-1402).
Italian, Contemporary Italian. sfoglinapasta.com/

District Wharf (a shuttle ride away and on the water):

Del Mar, 791 Wharf Street, SW, (202-525-1402).
A beautiful Spanish villa-like setting with waterfront views backdrops, Basque tapas, grills & wine. delmardc.com

The Grill, 99 Market Square, SW, (202-916-5996).
An American Restaurant at The Wharf featuring California-inspired fare, a gin-centric cocktail menu, and a wood-burning fire. thegrilldc.com/

Hanks Oyster Bar, 701 Wharf Street SW, (202-817.3055).
Coastal seafood favorites and New England beach fare classics. hanksoysterbar.com/the-wharf/

Kaliwa, 751 Wharf Street SW, (202-516.4739).
Southeast Asian upscale casual dining, fusion of the Philippines, Korea and Thailand. kaliwadc.com/

Lupo Marino, 40 Pearl St SW, (202-506-1306).
Intimate, rustic-chic spot for southern Italian small plates, pasta, pizza, cocktails & wine. www.lupomarinomenu.com

Officina at The Wharf, 1120 Maine Ave., SW (202) 747-5222). Multilevel venue featuring a bright, modern Italian trattoria, a specialty market & a rooftop bar. officinadc.com/