Downtown DC -- otherwise known as the area of the city a few blocks surrounding the White House -- is popular not just for the tourist attractions, but also its people watching and power lunching. There are a ton of offices, government buildings, and lobbyists along K Street in need of a good lunch spot. Yes, expense account restaurants are aplenty, but there’s also myriad price points, cuisines, and vibes to be experienced for a mid-day meal. Here is a selection of the best ones to try for lunch, including historic DC staples and newer, trendy options. Show The Bombay ClubSophisticated Indian fare to impress your colleagues CentrolinaHandmade pasta and in-house market in a modern setting Via SophiaGlamorous, new pizza spot good for an al fresco group lunch BLT SteakBreak out the expense account for this upscale steakhouse and raw bar Old Ebbitt GrillHistoric American grill in Victorian setting ideal for a parents’ lunch The Oval RoomRefined, Beltway insider spot ideal for an intimate lunch date Joe’s SeafoodLavish dining room featuring Floridian favorites CherrySwanky restaurant with wood-fired dishes for fun, mid-day break BuredoFast casual spot for your more decisive, adventurous coworkers District TacoWorth the wait if you can sneak away from work for a bit DBGB Kitchen and BarUpscale French spot to wow an important client TeaismRefuel and re-caffeinate at this minimalist tea house Sushi GakyuEnjoy the food of sushi master Yoshi Ota for half the cost Sichuan PavilionNo-frills Chinese spot great for a group office outing OpalineFrench bistro makes for a lovely, romantic lunch Astro DoughnutsEmbrace the afternoon food coma at this DC mainstay Sign up here for our daily DC email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town. Aparna Krishnamoorthy is a freelance food and travel writer based in Washington DC. Always willing to eat biryani, pizza, fried chicken, and chocolate cake. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter for more dining and wanderlust adventures. What is DC's famous food?Destination DC, the District's official tourism site, claims half-smokes are Washington's “signature dish.” Popular among residents as well as tourists, half-smokes combine ground pork, beef and spices in a natural casing.
Is DC a foodie town?If you want dinner at a Michelin-related restaurant, or need that one special ingredient that only few specialty grocery stores have, D.C. isn't a bad place to live. While it's not No. 1, D.C. ranks in the top 15 for WalletHub's list of the Best Foodie Cities.
Where do presidents eat in Washington DC?But there are standard bearers when it comes to presidential dining in D.C. Old Ebbitt Grill, conveniently located a block from the White House, dates back to 1856 and has fed a string of presidents from Ulysses S. Grant to Theodore Roosevelt.
Is Washington DC a good food city?WASHINGTON (7News) — The results are in! Wallet Hub named Washington, D.C. one of the best foodie cities in America. The District ranked number 13 on the national list comprised of 182 cities. D.C. also ranked high for diversity, accessibility, and quality but among the lowest in the country for affordability.
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