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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,619)Penn Quarter - 4
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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(522)Mount Vernon Square - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(99)Washington - 3
dLeña
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,146)Mount Vernon Square - 4
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Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,006)Downtown - 5
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Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,862)Dupont Circle
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.2(2,320)Penn Quarter - 2
Ocean Prime - Washington D.C.
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(4,467)Downtown - 3
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Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(2,001)Mount Vernon Square - 4
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(2,708)Downtown - 5
Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.3(8,846)Downtown
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Eatopia Eatery
Price: Expensive•Ethiopian•4.8(24)Welcome to Eatopia Eatery, an Ethiopian fine dining experience located in the heart of the historic U Street Corridor. We offers a luxurious dining experience with a communal touch. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere from our wide window seats while our excellent service ensures that every moment is memorable.
At Eatopia, our culinary artisans craft each dish with love, using authentic ingredients and traditional techniques to bring the flavors to life. Signature dishes include our tantalizing Doro Wot & our savory Shiro (Chickpeas ) to our wide plant based selections, sea food entrees. You got to try the Eatopia Beef Tibs and Lega Tibs (Lamb)
Join us for a dining experience where the present meets the future, and every bite is a celebration of hope, heritage, and tradition.”
Eatopia is just steps away from iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Theatre and the African American Civil War Memorial and close to DC's main attractions, including the White House and the National Mall.Bresca
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.5(930)Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.
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- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat wait staff, manager was friendly, food was amazing!!More infoGypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle•4.6
- BbrentVIPDenver / Colorado •17 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoExcellent service!!! The food was wonderful. Highly recommend!More infoBrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor•4.5
- CChrisRome •119 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFantastic food and service! They did a great job of accommodating my food aversions.More infoJôntPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• U Street Corridor•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 5, 2025The most amazing place!!! From the moment you walk in and Bridget greets you to the incredible food and impeccable service. Our highlight was the gnocchi, branzino and cacii de pepe. But the best part was the experience and hospitality from Bridget who provided the best service. What a fun night!More infoLupo Verde - 14th StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Circle•4.6
- KKristenWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 4, 2025Really fun restaurant! Staff were very kind, patient, and attentive. The guacamole was good! I ordered the steak tacos and those were not good. The steak was really really dry. My friend got the side order of Brussels sprouts and those were divine!! I would go back - I just wouldn’t order the steak tacos. Overall, it’s a very nice restaurant!More infoMi Vida, 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Logan Circle•4.6
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Eclectic music, historic theaters and diverse food define Washington, D.C.’s historic U Street Corridor. In the first half of the 20th century, the area blossomed as an African-American community. Lillian Evans Tibbs, the first renowned African-American opera performer, hailed from a house on 1910 Vermont Avenue. Visitors can take in live jazz, blues, funk and other music in dining rooms and rooftop bars. Southern-style offerings include fried chicken; bourbon sauces over salmon, chicken and ribs; and collard greens. To testify to its culinary diversity, the corridor produces everything from chili-covered hot dogs to vegetarian and vegan dishes. Cuisine consisting of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Belgian and Ethiopian flavors help showcase the international flavor of U Street.
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The best reviewed restaurant in U Street Corridor is Sagrada
The best vegetarian restaurants in U Street Corridor are Sagrada, Eatopia Eatery and Jônt
The restaurants with the best ambiance in U Street Corridor are Sagrada, Lost Society - DC and Nama Ko