1919 Grill
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-3000
This grill, situated within the Hilton Washington, serves typical steakhouse fare and crabcakes.
Afterwords Cafe
1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-3825
This cheery, sunny cafe located in the back of a popular bookstore is a perennial bestseller.
Al Tiramisu
2014 P St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-467-4466
This cozy setting for modern Italian favorites specializes in seafood. For privacy, ask for table No. 15.
Alberto's
2010 P St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-986-2121
This tiny carryout serves delicious Chicago-style pizza just off Dupont Circle.
Anna Maria's Italian Restaurant
1737 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-1444
This long, thin Dupont restaurant is somewhat dark and dingy, but not unlike something one might find on a Florentine or Roman back street. The aromas from the kitchen make amends for the gloom.
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-232-0395
Annie's Paramount is a no-apologies steak restaurant -- lots of wood, closely spaced tables and a low-key atmosphere.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill - Dupont Circle
1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-835-0570
Banana Leaves
2020 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-986-1333
This sleek townhouse spot offers pan-Asian cuisine including succulent coconut rice wrapped in, you guessed it, a banana leaf.
Beacon Bar & Grill
1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-872-1126
This hotel restaurant livens up the week with burger specials and a Champagne brunch. |
