Must-see restaurants in White House Area & Foggy Bottom

  • Sichuan Pavilion

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Many Chinese come to this few-frills restaurant to feast on fiery, aromatic Sichuan classics. Around the world, piquant Sichuan (or Szechuan) cuisine is…

  • Equinox

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Chef Todd Gray has long eschewed imported ingredients in favor of meat, fish, fowl, vegetables and fruit sourced from farms in the Shenandoah Valley and…

  • Old Ebbitt Grill

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Established in DC in 1856, this legendary tavern has occupied prime real estate near the White House since 1983. Political players and tourists pack into…

  • Prime Rib

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Many DC restaurants serve up fussy and faddish fare. Not the Prime Rib. Excuse a bit of stereotyping, but power is still best exemplified by sitting in a…

  • Soi 38

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Street-food dishes are the focus at this Thai restaurant, but there are also plenty of classic salads, curries and stir-fries on the menu. Named after the…

  • Georgia Brown’s

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Georgia Brown’s treats the humble ingredients of the American South (shrimp, okra, red rice, grits and sausage) with the respect great French chefs give…

  • Marcel’s

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Chef Robert Wiedmaier stays true to classic French techniques while adding contemporary ingredient embellishments. This imparts a certain je ne sais quoi…

  • Occidental Grill

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    This DC institution is practically wallpapered with mug shots of congresspeople and other political celebs who have dined here through the years. And…

  • Breadline

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    ‘Food is ammunition – don’t waste it!’ commands a WWII-era poster on the wall of Breadline, a polished bakery and sandwich shop. Come here for a good,…

  • Bombay Club

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    No bad sitar music or heat-lamp-warmed buffets here; Bombay Club cooks eclectic, modern Indian fare. The wild-boar curry intrigues, duck kebabs are punchy…

  • Oval Room

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    DC powerbrokers and those who aspire to influence them are regulars at this upmarket restaurant near Lafayette Sq. Contemporary American dishes grounded…

  • District Commons

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Washington Circle's best-known tavern/bistro has sleek surrounds, friendly but harried staff and extensive food and drink menus. The main drawcard is the…

  • Mirabelle

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    This très élégant modern brasserie is a particularly good choice at lunch, when the outdoor terrace and airy dining room are lovely spaces in which to…

  • Kaz Sushi Bistro

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    Here, chef Kaz Okochi and his three sushi chefs offer a large choice of nigiri sushi, sashimi, hand rolls and seafood-dominated small plates. The food is…

  • Founding Farmers

    White House Area & Foggy Bottom

    The philosophy here is laudable: majority owned by farmers, this attractive restaurant in the IMF building aspires to serve contemporary American fare…