West Virginia
Start the day with breakfast and coffee under stained-glass windows at this inviting cafe and former church. Local staff all seem to either work in, or…
Must-see restaurants in Mid-Atlantic States
Washington, DC
Local celeb chef Aaron Silverman operates this kicky restaurant that has a pair of Michelin stars and features a 12-course tasting menu of wild takes on…
Washington, DC
This open-air fish market has long been adored for its no-nonsense vendors selling fish, crabs, oysters and other seafood so fresh it's still flopping…
Washington, DC
Red Apron makes a helluva breakfast sandwich. Plop into one of the comfy booths and wrap your lips around the ricotta, honey and pine-nut 'aristocrat' or…
Washington, DC
Hill Country is an anomaly for DC: a Texas-themed, cowboy-hat-filled joint, which doesn't feel corny; a barbecue spot that serves good smoked meat; and a…
Washington, DC
Many locals say this spare, earth-toned Japanese place serves the best sushi in town – and they were proven right when the restaurant earned a Michelin…
Washington, DC
Who doesn't adore soft pretzels warm from the oven? Get a mustard or gooey cheese dip to enhance the experience, along with coffee, beer or basil lemonade…
Washington, DC
Cheap and cheerful, fast and delicious, the Falafelshop rocks the world of vegetarians and those questing for late-night munchies. Bowl up to the counter,…
Washington, DC
Attached to Kramerbooks, this buzzing spot is not your average bookstore cafe. The packed indoor tables, wee bar and outdoor patio overflow with good…
Washington, DC
A boisterous date-night place with a zingy interior full of lantern lights and bamboo, Tiger Fork serves Hong Kong–style snacks and noodle dishes, such as…
Washington, DC
A humble, shack-like spot with a handful of tables, Federalist Pig barbecues renowned ribs and pork shoulder. View the menu on the tack-up board, place…
Washington, DC
South African chain Nando’s is about hot-spiced, flame-grilled chicken. Peri-peri, for the uninitiated, is a vinegary, chili-laden sauce in which they…
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Washington, DC
Unique doughnut flavors and fried wings – what more do you need? The chicken is the winner, cooked crisp with buttermilk or hot sriracha, though the crème…
Washington, DC
Dine among senators and lobbyists at this elegant, upscale trattoria off Pennsylvania Avenue, recipient of an annual Michelin star. Italian chef Fabio…
Washington, DC
Certainly the most unique food on the Mall, Mitsitam introduces visitors to the Native American cuisine of five different regions, including the Northwest…
Washington, DC
Chihuly-esque glass lights dangle over a sleek dining room dotted by dark oak tables and turquoise chairs, and photo art of Vespas, the Trevi Fountain,…
Washington, DC
David Chang’s famous global noodle restaurant has joined forces with Christina Tosi’s popular bakery chain in DC’s CityCenter. A menu reset has virtually…
Washington, DC
DC has several oyster bars, but mini-chain Hank's is our favorite, mixing power-player muscle with a casual, beachy ambience. As you'd expect, the oyster…
Washington, DC
Obelisk's small and narrow dining room feels almost like eating at someone’s kitchen table. The set-course Italian feasts are prepared with first-rate…
Washington, DC
Beuchert's has an old-timey, hipster vibe with antique wallpaper and sweet cocktails. It takes the locally sourced concept seriously, and everyone who…
Washington, DC
BUL is DC's first pojangmacha ('covered wagon'; Korean street-food eatery). Trendy locals love it, gobbling up grilled skewers of meat and vegetables,…
Washington, DC
Mussels and frites (fries) hit the tables in innumerable varieties: in Thai curry sauce, bleu cheese and bacon sauce, and the house specialty beer sauce…
Virginia
Owned by a local family, this hybrid grocery and oyster bar specializes in local seafood. There's plenty of choice: oysters can be ordered raw, fried,…
Washington, DC
Spike Mendelsohn (of Top Chef TV fame) is the cook behind Good Stuff, a popular burgers-shakes-and-fries spot. You can top off fries at the ‘dipping bar’…
Washington, DC
It's just blistered, thin-crust pizza, but it's soooo addictive. Each pie is named for a local street or park, like the 'Potomac Ave,' topped with Felino…
Washington, DC
The eponymous wares come in both sweet and savory varieties, which means you can – without shame – make a meal of pie. Pull up a chair in the red-walled,…
Washington, DC
The couches, armchairs and bookshelves, and the light flooding through streetside windows, lure patrons so faithful they probably should pay rent at Tryst…
Washington, DC
A classic French-brasserie ambience characterizes this welcoming restaurant next to the excellent Woodward Takeout Food. The menu is comprehensive –…
Washington, DC
Dinners are seasonal twists on classic fare – scallops with parsnip puree, veal with sugarsnap peas – but it’s the deceptively normal weekend brunch menu…
Virginia
Some say there’s no better combo than oysters and wine, and that’s exactly the reason to come to this small winery. The wines, with names like Oyster…
West Virginia
Off the lobby in the newly remodeled Marriott, this sleek chophouse is a fine place to celebrate after a day of outdoor adventuring. Just spiff up a…
Richmond
One of the least salty oysters on the East Coast, the Rappahannock ('Rapp') is a smooth and sweet mollusc beloved in Virginia. This is a great place to…
Baltimore
Everybody, and we mean everybody, recommends Miss Shirley's for her decadent Southern-style breakfasts, from the fried buttermilk chicken and waffles to…
Washington, DC
This German grocery store/deli-bakery has a cute restaurant hiding out back that serves great sauerkraut, spaetzle and schnitzel. Best of all, it hosts…
Washington, DC
The well-regarded cafeteria at the National Museum of African American History & Culture is divided into four stations based on the compass. Think…
Washington, DC
The popular food counter has sat inside historic Eastern Market since 1978. The ingredients are local and fresh, plucked from surrounding vendors. The…
Baltimore
Amid stone walls and indie rock, Birroteca fires up delicious thin-crust pizzas in imaginative combos (such as duck confit with fig-onion jam). There's…
Virginia
This traditional tavern serves early American cuisine such as game pie – venison, rabbit and duck braised in port-wine sauce. Of the four restaurants…
Richmond
We give Burger Bach (pronounced 'batch') credit for being the only restaurant found in the area that self-classifies as a New Zealand–inspired burger…
Washington, DC
The Diner serves hearty comfort food, any time of the day or night. It's ideal for wee-hour breakfast scarf-downs, weekend Bloody Mary brunches (if you…
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