Where do the BlueBoots Go to Eat in Washington D.C.?
About the Where the BlueBoots Go’s DC Guide to Food and Drink
Washington D.C. is a popular travel destination and an international city with vibrant cuisines to meet the tastes of its visitors. What better (or more delicious) way is there to explore a city’s neighborhoods than through food? Over the past 5+ years, I have tasted and experienced many spots. My Where the BlueBoots Go Washington DC Guide to Food and Drink is a curated collection and BlueBoots approved. Every spot listed is one I would personally be excited to return to (and in many cases, I already do).
How to use this Washington DC Guide to Food and Drink:
- Map: Most of the locations are conveniently saved below onto a Where the BlueBoots Go Google Map. Bookmark the map using the STAR to the right of the map title to easily refer to it while you are on the go.
- List: Below the map, you will also see a list organized by categories. With few exceptions to favorites in MD and VA, all places are located in DC. The list will evolve; I plan to continue to add notes and reviews or link to Instagram posts or reels. In a city like DC, there are always new spots to try. I’ll definitely add and update where the BlueBoots go.
- Save the link to this page and come back to see what’s new and explore with me!
Map
List & Links
Fun & Sophisticated
| River Club DC |
| Astoria DC |
| Apéro & La Bohème |
| Centrolina |
| Reveler’s Hour |
| Lyle’s |
| Amazonia |
| Imperfecto |
| Osteria Mozza |
| Minetta Tavern |
| Little Blackbird |
| The Bazaar by José Andrés |
| Lapis |
| Chez Billy Sud |
| Dirty Habit |
| Aventino Cucina (MD) |
Coffee or Tea
| Lost Sock Roasters |
| Emissary |
| YELLOW Georgetown |
| Café Georgetown |
| Colada Shop |
| Saku Saku Flakerie |
| SHOTTED (VA) |
| Spot of Tea |
| Valley Brook Tea |
Bakery
| Bread Furst |
| Bakeshop |
| Rose Ave Bakery |
| The Pretzel Bakery |
| SakuSaku Flakerie |
| Souk |
| Donut Run |
| Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery |
| YELLOW Georgetown |
| Call Your Mother |
Informal and Good
Marinated striploin steak strips, spicy honey
glaze, cilantro, Sriracha-lime dipping sauce
| doi moi |
| Bar Chinois |
| The Roost |
| Fitzgerald’s |
| Daikaya |
| La Cosecha |
| Han Palace-Woodley Park |
| Surfside |
Pizza
| Emmy Squared Pizza |
| All-Purpose Shaw |
| Andy’s Pizza |
| Stellina |
| Pupatella |
| Little Beast |
| Aventino (MD) |
For the Food Lovers
| Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien |
| BRESCA |
| Kinship |
| Centrolina |
| Petite Cerise* closed |
Drink
| BOURBON STEAK |
| Reveler’s Hour |
| Apéro & La Bohème |
| Café Riggs (Banker’s Hour) |
| Little Blackbird |
| Residents |
| Astoria |
| Amazonia |
| Silver Lyan |
| St. Vincent Wine |
| Doyle |
Happy Hour: Food &/or Drink
| Opal |
| Urban Roast |
| Golden Age |
| Mission Dupont |
| Bar Chinois |
Bring Visitors & Family
| North Italia |
| The Red Hen |
| ilili Restaurant |
| Ellie Bird (VA) |
| Residents Cafe and Bar |
| Fiola Mare |
| Zaytinya by José Andrés |
| Chang Chang |
| Founding Farmers DC |
| Le Diplomate |
| L’Ardente |
| SHOTO |
| Lutece |
| El Presidente |
| Little Beast |
Brunch
| Primrose |
| Café Riggs |
| Ellie Bird (VA) |
| Ruthie’s All-Day (VA) |
| La Bonne Vache |
| Ted’s Bulletin |
| Kramers |
Family-friendly
| The Roost |
| Ellie Bird (VA) |
| Ruthie’s All Day (VA) |
| Surfside |
| Founding Farmers DC |
| Little Beast |
I hope this guide helps you explore the culinary delights in Washington D.C. I invite you to save and share this guide with friends and family.
Did you try a place you loved or have another recommendation and want me to try it too? Please comment and let me know or send me a note. Enjoy exploring all the tastes DC has to offer!
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Love the comprehensive list. I can’t wait to explore more!
Wonderful! I hope you find some new favorites and have fun exploring top spots in DC! Let me know if you have other places in mind I should try!