Washington DC - U Street - Restaurants

2121 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-332-9672

Eatonville

Just what U Street was missing: another African-American tribute theme diner, this one dedicated to "Their Eyes Were Watching God" authoress Zora Neale Hurston. Weathered wood, splashy murals, and... read more

1904 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-387-7654

Policy

Step one in Washington's twelve-step program towards embracing Obama cool. Glossy, blood red, geometric leather cushions, square red lanterns, sex shop chic ("Waiter, there's a vampire in my soup")... read more

1211 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-667-8880

Ben's Next Door

Your super popular restaurant is now a pilgrimage site for civil rights buffs and your faithful local clientele is becoming disaffected by the tourist crowds. Do you a) Buy the place next door and ... read more

1905 9th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
202-332-1905

1905

Portrait of the artist as a dimly-lit, second-story bistro. Zealous Parisian buyer ships flea market souvenirs: cast iron chandeliers, bronze umbrella stands, Mona Lisa smiles. Sad mimes of Shaw nu... read more

1214 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-234-0123

Ulah Bistro

Metaphor for U Street and life itself: dress up your surroundings and things just taste better. Uncomplicated brick-oven pizza made delectable by cozy minimalism. Bronze angel waitresses saunter o... read more

2007 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-797-7171

Marvin

Latest proof that DC is, in fact, a Belgian colony. Requisite moules frites and nostalgic bières keep the kitchen on message but kid rock chef pushes the palate with Americana tributes... read more

1940 11th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
202-332-9463

Vinoteca

Working mothers get hammered on bubbly, feel dignified because it's art and there's fancy cheese to go with. Main floor draws on trusted IKEA motif and finishes with strong hints of central Califo... read more

1438 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-667-1661

Station 9

Post-modern post office upgrades into urban lounge space with tinted windows contrasting age-old Corinthian columns. Square lamps, white rectangle couches, and ultra clean surfaces leave the fun t... read more

2021 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-387-7638

Busboys & Poets

“I have a dream” said MLK - but who’s living it now? A see-no-color crowd that breaks pita bread in this glass-walled eatery the size of Sears. The armchair revolution... read more

1322 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-234-1884

Creme

In a line-up of U Street lounges, crème de la crème. Oprah tosses salad, chicken comes with waffles, Sweet Alabama desserts. Dashing cream interior, limited seating has you knocking... read more

1324 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-797-0523

Al Crostino

Shop front picture window looks in on the kind of utterly charming Italian place that only exists in daytime television romance. Buttery lemon walls, cathedral ceiling, simple mahogany chairs and ... read more

1114 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-667-8735

Dukem

Prizewinner in Washington's Miss Little Ethiopia pageant, year after year. Corner hovel on U Street shifts between authentic African nightspot and refugee camp for Washington's oversized law stude... read more

1336 U St. NW, Washington DC
202-265-0965

Bistro Tabaq

It’s all about the view at Tabaq: the one from the glass-enclosed rooftop atop this brick rowhouse. Climb up three million stairs to a panorama that's oh so Lower East Side, except that... read more

1213 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-667-0909

Ben's Chili Bowl

It's 3 AM. If you're not asleep or in jail, you're at Ben's. Vintage chrome diner look is the original people. Jukebox plays doo wop; neon letters shine backwards through the window. Black and ... read more