Washington DC - Upper Northwest - All Types

2404 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-333-3877

Kitchen 2404

Beige brick shopfront opens into split-level, barely-themed diner for Glover Park palates. Soul food classics meet Cape Cod presentation: thumbs up lumpy lobster mac n' cheese, authentic po' boys, ... read more

2444 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-337-0004

Surfside

Waikiki, Phuket, Bondi, and Daytona. Gidget the beach concept makes fish tacos hip by urbanizing the love shack. Key West color scheme reintroduces sea foam green. Menu scrawled in happy font acros... read more

2408 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-337-1313

Gin & Tonic Tavern

So bad it's good. Freshly-shaven face of gritty Hoya drinking haunt from Bill Clinton days. Yes, you too can carry on your worst college behavior long after you've left college. Alpha Kappa Psi mea... read more

3718 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20010
202-291-5000

The Red Derby

The biggest nerds grow up to be dapper philosophers. Dive or no dive? Signless shopfront in hair-raising barrio points to yes, alas clean living, positive vibe and conscientious staff all fail to ... read more

3435 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-686-2966

Dino

Limoncello giggles flutter up from round tables of unattached professional women who own special two-disc edition DVD of Under the Tuscan Sun. Winged lions, rustic dishware, jasper-colored walls. C... read more

4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington DC 20007
202-342-9101

Black Salt

High demand in highbrow hood brings fresh fish to Georgetown epicureans. Modern marine style says calm and hygienic, hidden from the bustle. Diners settle back and quickly understand that this migh... read more

1101 Kenyon St. NW, Washington DC 20010
202-232-5263

Wonderland Ballroom

Your favorite college bar evolves. Same concept but fewer Neanderthals. Better beer, bands, and babes (sometimes). The guy with the hat went to the bathroom to check the tilt of his hat. Foot lo... read more

3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-244-6550

Bardeo

Some people like to get drunk in back alleyways, some in dingy basements, and others alone in front of the TV. Classy types always take the Mediterranean route—the cheerful buzz that comes wi... read more

5031 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-364-0777

Buck's Fishing & Camping

If you actually go camping, nothing you cook tastes this good. Pray the suspended canoe doesn't fall on your head, wonder if it's still seaworthy. DC diners who have yet to change their driver's li... read more

3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-244-6750

Ardeo

Cleveland Park cousin to Oval Room rhymes with Rodeo Drive; draws the same dry-cleaned, 40+ Washingtonian glitterati but for half the price. Art Deco wood chairs, 80s computer graphics artwork, rec... read more

3419 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-237-1015

Nam-Viet

Finding good pho in Washington is tough—the real Vietnamese vote in Virginia. Exception-to-the-rule ethnic joint wins devoted city-wide following with authenticity, fresh Asian flavors, aweso... read more

5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20015
202-966-9700

Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus: keeping new and old money residents of the world alike stylishly adorned in classic labels for decades. Window shopping takes on a whole new meaning when you’re drooling over t... read more

3417 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-244-7995

The Aroma Company

Ballsy martini bar shows city officials the finger (or a doctor's note) to keep smokers inside, and it works, so in the words of Pink Floyd: come in here, dear boy, have a cigar. Bright, grown-up ... read more

3529 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-537-9250

Palena

Schizoid diners delight at split personality neighborhood ristorante: languorous candlelight seating with three silver forks or knockout bistro plates at cross-legged café. Ripped jeans or r... read more