Best Casual Restaurants in H Street Corridor

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1. Cane

4.7

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Capitol Hill

Booked 19 times today

This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant offers a contemporary twist on Trinidad's beloved street delicacies, in cozy and intimate surrounds. Experience the diversity of Trinidadian cuisine, including signature dishes like rotis (e.g., dhalpuri and paratha), jerk wings, oxtails, and fried snapper, that showcase the country's deep-rooted Indian, African and Chinese culinary influences. Imbibe in rum cocktails, highlighting rums from Trinidad and the broader Caribbean region including, Barbados and Guyana.

2. Ethiopic

4.9

Exceptional(1059)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • H Street Corridor

Booked 8 times today

Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to feel welcome and entertained.We now add 20% service fee charge when dining-in, to ensure all of our staff is paid a livable wage.

3. SHIA Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(99)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 27 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

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4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1239)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 45 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

5. Cordelia Fishbar

4.7

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Washington

Booked 21 times today

Cordelia draws on regional culinary influences from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas – focusing on areas that use high heat charcoal to coax the best out of fish, alongside a diverse offering of conserva, crudo and cured seafood. Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 4-6 pm and late-night.Weekend Brunch from 10am-4pm. Chef Rene CaceresGeneral Manager Sonya Znati

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6. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.4

Awesome(705)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 183 times today

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

A photo of Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown restaurant

7. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10482)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 155 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

8. Ambar - Shaw

4.6

Exceptional(473)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Shaw

Booked 54 times today

Welcome to Ambar, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

9. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2183)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 49 times today

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

10. Chaplin

4.8

Exceptional(1605)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Shaw

Booked 29 times today

Chaplin's Restaurant & Bar is a 1930's style Japanese Ramen House and cocktail bar. Chaplin's Executive Chef and Partner, Myo Htun, is originally from Burma, but was cooking ramen in Japan at a young age. Myo received a blessing from his mentor in Japan after nearly 30 years of cooking in Japan, to come to America and continue to showcase his authentic Ramen and traditional Japanese cuisine. Chaplin's Restaurant demonstrates the aesthetic of a bustling ramen house in Japan in the 1930's silent film era. There is also a large outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. Chaplin's is located in the heart of the Historic Shaw neighborhood. And it is open until last call 7 days a week. Chaplin's received a Plate certification in the Michelin Guide in 2020. And it is located steps from the convention center and popular Logan Circle, 14th street and City Market.

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BettyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful place! Food was delicious and well presented. It’s a small place, but not crowded and the ambiance is cozy. Our server was professional and very nice
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Caruso's Grocery - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was amazing and our server (Diamond) was excellent!!
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Cordelia FishbarPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Washington
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4.7
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Laura
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
What a wonderful experience, the food, the service, and the location was amazing! We already have our reservation in for next month.
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SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Everything my husband and I had was amazing! From the jerk wings, to the oxtails, peula rice fried cabbage, and crispy kale! If you want a nice intimate dining experience with great food and people, 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend! We’ll be back!
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CanePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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SteveO
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
The food was delicious but the service was slow. We waited a half hour before we received our drinks. I had to ask twice for our check because we had an event in the area.
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.9

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