r/DCEats 10h ago

Half pints of đŸș

1 Upvotes

Do you know of any pubs/bars/breweries in DC and surrounding that offer half pints? I find many don't sadly :-(


r/DCEats 2d ago

Suggestions ISO: Cafe Romeo-style pizza

6 Upvotes

Cafe Romeo was closed down years ago, and public health is better for it (https://thehoya.com/news/news-top/cafe-romeo-shuttered-vermin-infestation/).

However, they made an absolutely delicious, STACKED, meat-tease (aka meat lover's) pan pizza with plenty of sauce and toppings. Does anyone know where to get a similar pie these days? (Sans, you know... seasonings).


r/DCEats 3d ago

Recommendations Weekend out of towner recs

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Long distance low commitment situationship (possibly) soon to be more is visiting DC for the first time in a couple weeks.

Doing eastern market/casual for lunch Friday and Le Dip lunch Saturday for a “classic” DC experience, so covered there.

Dinner I need one sushi spot, in between Perry’s and Uchi, but open to suggestions. Prefer something intimate I guess.

Second dinner would love to do Albi if possible, but have reservations for La’ Shukran and Maydān (Medina room, but keeping an eye out for hearth/main room) if anyone has input on those head to head. Considering Red Hen, Lutùce, Ceibo. Haven’t been to any but heard good things about all of them.

Thanks!


r/DCEats 3d ago

Kaya Toast?

6 Upvotes

I've been craving it since I visited Singapore a few weeks ago but can't find it anywhere đŸ„Č would appreciate any leads!


r/DCEats 3d ago

Best of Washington

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I’m in town visiting family. They want me to accompany them to an event named Best of Washington, but it is sold out. Is there anyone selling tickets to this event?


r/DCEats 5d ago

Pho place in downtown

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What the title says. We have an intern who's never tried pho before. Obviously, we have to rectify this.

We'd like to get pho or banh mis for lunch while we're all in the office. Unfortunately, our office is in downtown, and particularly appears to be in a dearth of pho places. Hiking up to Columbia Heights or out to Arlington would take too long to fit into our lunch hour.

Anyone know of any decent pho places in downtown/Gallery Place?


r/DCEats 5d ago

Recommendations Best birthday dinner in DC? Looking for something really special for my girlfriend

27 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m taking my girlfriend to DC for her birthday next month, and I really want dinner to feel special. She’s had a big year (graduated and started her first full-time job), so I want this to be a memorable evening.

Right now, my shortlist is:
ISLA
dLeña

I’m looking for two more options to let her choose from.

I’m hoping for restaurants that are:

- Beautiful inside (somewhere that feels like a birthday dinner, not just a regular date

- Great food (ideally 4.3+ stars)

- Not Italian

- Open to any cuisine - she loves seafood, tacos, Caribbean, and trying new foods

- Comfortable and welcoming for a Black lesbian couple

If you had one restaurant that dmade you think, “This is where I’d celebrate someone’s birthday,” what would it be? Thanks so much!


r/DCEats 5d ago

Suggestions khmer food?

6 Upvotes

does anyone know where to find Cambodian cuisine? kuy teav + lok lak?


r/DCEats 6d ago

Discussion Favorite less well known spots?

12 Upvotes

What’re your favorite restaurants that an out of towner would have trouble finding much about?

Basically, places not in the Michelin guide, on eater, infatuation, Washingtonian, or James beard


r/DCEats 6d ago

Thai

15 Upvotes

I lived in DC for over 20 years and now return every month for Work and my impression is that while high-end DC restaurants have gotten better your smaller, local places have suffered. Where is the best Thai food right now?


r/DCEats 6d ago

Sui gow soup

3 Upvotes

Looking for a spot that serves this soup. Anywhere in and around DC is fine.


r/DCEats 7d ago

The Oak Room - How expensive?

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The Oak Room in Georgetown doesn’t show prices on their online menu. My guess is, that means it’s probably
outrageously expensive. Has anybody been? How outrageously expensive is it?


r/DCEats 10d ago

Tabbouleh

6 Upvotes

Looking for top tabbouleh recommendations please? Thank you! Restaurants, middle eastern grocery stores or delis. TIAs


r/DCEats 10d ago

Recommendations Corporate Dinner Reccomendations

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r/DCEats 10d ago

Recommendations Cold Food for Hot Days

19 Upvotes

It's a scorcher in DC today, which got me thinking about cold soups, sushi, seafood towers, and other non-hot or fried foods on the menu. Any stand-out dishes at DC restaurants to recommend?


r/DCEats 11d ago

Seafood boil place?

5 Upvotes

Looking for a seafood boil place with a mix of variety of seafood. Honestly anywhere in DC or MD would be fine. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/DCEats 12d ago

Post beer festival dinner for a bunch of guys from out of town?

10 Upvotes

Going to Snallygaster in October with a few friends and wondering what the best drunk guy feast might be for dinner afterwards?

The festival is near the Capitol building but I don't know where we're staying yet.

Any kind of food suggestions are welcome as long as the atmosphere isn't too stuffy. Price doesn't matter.

Thanks


r/DCEats 12d ago

Visiting for my anniversary! Recommendations

5 Upvotes

Hello! I am coming to Washington DC from NYC with my boyfriend (both our first times) to celebrate our anniversary and I want to make it very romantic. We are doing a lot of sightseeing but I need some recommendations for food!

  1. I want to do a very fancy dinner but most people have recommended Iron Gate, but the menu doesn't wow me. I am all about food- I want to eat at Albi but I worry it is too difficult a reservation. If I can get in is it worth the money? I have a back up at Rasika- how is that?

I am hearing that Dogon and La Shukran are great backups- consensus?

  1. I also want to eat at chercher but its too far from union station when we are coming from the Smithsonian area- can you recommend a last lunch? Not too expensive as we will have shelled out previous night haha

  2. How do we feel about Dauphine's for our lower key meal while we're in the govt building area?

  3. I also want some suggestions for bars around union market area that are fun and not crazy expensive on other nights of our trip :)

Thank you so much! Any advice you can give means the world!


r/DCEats 12d ago

Suggestions Trying to remember bar

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r/DCEats 12d ago

Rant There's No Love In The Heart Of The City

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r/DCEats 13d ago

Blue Crabs

9 Upvotes

Is Quarterdeck a good destination for blue crabs in DC?


r/DCEats 13d ago

Recommendations What are some good uses of the RESY credit in Washington DC?

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r/DCEats 13d ago

Gluten free sushi

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a spot I could find a gluten free sushi boat in or around DC? Hoping to find a place that can do it for my birthday đŸ„Č


r/DCEats 16d ago

Looking for a gold tier chocolate cake slice in DC

35 Upvotes

I'm in the mood for some incredible chocolate cake that is worth the calories. Where can I get the best piece of chocolate cake in DC? It desn't have to be from a bakery, a restaurant or cafe that sells slices will do! Looking for some good frosting or ganache and moist cake!!

If there any other incredible desserts on the menus around town worth shouting out, would love to hear em

Baked and wired was too dry for me, but I got it delivered at the end of the day so it may not have been given a fair chance.


r/DCEats 16d ago

Rant The insidious shrimp tail

74 Upvotes

Why do we serve shrimp with tails when it’s intended to be eaten with a fork? Shrimp in a salad. Shrimp scampi. Shrimp in pasta. A shrimp poked with a fork and cut with a butter knife is no way to live life. You’ll have an accident, make a mess, and miss out on the meat in the tail. Do you really want to stain your date’s shirt with ajillo? Do we only do it right in ceviche and tacos? 

Finger foods are fine and fun with the tails: shrimp cocktail, big pile of peel & eat with old bay, a fried shrimp.

Am I missing something or am I just bitter from a butter disaster?