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The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black Broadway

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern in Washington

375 Washington restaurants you can book on OpenTable. Pick a cuisine.

  1. Persian · Middle Eastern$$$Rumi's Kitchen - DC 4.8 · 3,332 diner reviews640 L St NW, 20001-3615Book a table →
  2. Middle Eastern · North African$$$$Maydān 4.8 · 755 diner reviews1346 Florida Ave NW, 20009Book a table →
  3. Turkish · Middle Eastern$$$$My Little Chamomile 4.9 · 240 diner reviews3210 Grace St NW, 20007Book a table →
  4. Middle Eastern · Vegetarian / Vegan$$Lebanese Taverna - Washington DC 4.7 · 1,335 diner reviews2641 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008Book a table →
  5. Mediterranean · Middle Eastern$$$$Alhambra 4.7 · 811 diner reviews923 16th Street N.W., 20006Book a table →
  6. Mediterranean$$Zaytinya - DC 4.6 · 20,633 diner reviews701 9th St NW, 20001Book a table →
  7. Mediterranean · Italian$$$$Iron Gate 4.6 · 3,330 diner reviews1734 N Street NW, 20036Book a table →
  8. Mediterranean · Latin American$$$$Imperfecto 4.7 · 256 diner reviews1124 23rd St NW, 20037-1423Book a table →
  9. Mediterranean · Turkish$$Alara 4.6 · 386 diner reviews1303 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20007-3311Book a table →
  10. Persian$$$Darvish Kitchen 4.7 · 165 diner reviews1141 Connecticut Ave NW, 20036-4302Book a table →
  11. Mediterranean · Contemporary European$$$Casamara 4.7 · 118 diner reviews1337 Connecticut Ave NW, 20036-1864Book a table →
  12. Mediterranean · Greek$$$Limani - DC 4.5 · 1,746 diner reviews670 Wharf St SW, 20024Book a table →

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Markets

  1. MarketsA Weekend Alone in Washington Beyond the MonumentsWashington markets and communal tables for solo travel.
  2. MarketsWashington DC Farmers Markets Worth Getting Up ForDetailed farmers markets guide with eating focus

Tables

  1. TablesA Day and Night in Shaw, Washington's Black BroadwayRich food and music scene with Michelin and soul food
  2. TablesHow to Eat Washington DC from Georgetown to the WharfFirst-timer's eating route with specific venues
  3. TablesPacing a First Washington DC Trip Around Museums and MealsWashington DC museums paired with restaurant suggestions
  4. TablesA Fall Weekend in Washington From the Mall to ShenandoahWhere to eat after monument walks in DC.
  5. TablesWashington DC by Metro, Bike and Water TaxiEating options included in DC car-free travel guide.
  6. TablesPlanning a Washington Weekend Around DC Fashion WeekDinners around DC Fashion Week runway events.
  7. TablesWashington Beyond the MonumentsCovers Ethiopian food and local dining culture

Bars

  1. BarsThe Capital Drinks Better Now: Washington DC's Cocktail Revival After DarkWashington DC cocktail revival with bar recommendations.
  2. BarsLate Plates and Loud Rooms in Columbia Heights, Washington DCEvening food and drink in Washington DC neighborhood

Where to sleep in Washington: the Washington hotel directory

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