1. Abunai Poke
7.6
1920 L St NW (btwn 19th & 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Poke Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 4 tips and reviews
Tab SP: Great menu of hand rolls, poke bowls, and Hawaiian lunch plates
Diana Brody: The build your own poke here is delicious, and the staff are super friendly. Especially nicely cooked brown rice, if you’re into that for your base.
Terry Biddle: Good, fast and not intimidating. Poke places can be anxiety inducing due to the number of options. The simplicity here makes ordering a breeze. Plus it's delicious!
Johanna: Lox bagel + avocado is money. Oh, and get a side of bacon. Their bacon is what bacon should be.
Michael Moffett: Get the bacon, tomato, red onion and cream cheese on multigrain bagel. It was life changing.
Matthew Pomajevich: Avacado BLT Sandwich was awesome!☺
6. The Hamilton
8.9
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 265 tips and reviews
Ajit Verghese: This is CRG's best venture yet. Sushi recs: Fire Dragon, Fire Cracker, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll. Burger: Aaron Buuur-ger (foie/bacon/onions) Dessert: Butterscotch & Vanilla Pudding.
Santiago Suarez Ordoñez: Sushi Happy hour is the way to go!
Lisa Amore: The Hamilton Burger (topped w/ fried egg, cheddar & a thick slice of bacon) is delicious!!!
9. Teaism
8.4
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 85 tips and reviews
Byron Johnson: The Tea at Teaism is amazing and varied. Black, Green, and White teas. Asian/India/N.African menu. Great atmosphere with the best classic Jazz tunes playing.
Cheapism: Everyone comes to get the salty oat cookies ($1.95), but the Bento boxes ($8.75) have a little more substance. Of course they have lots of tea iced or hot. They even use tea to flavor their salmon. Read more.
Chris: One of the few decent ACTUAL cheap eats in the city. Bento box for $10? Yes please.
10. barmini by José Andrés
8.5
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
Feld Giesy: Great cocktails and finger food in a swanky but comfortable lounge. Get the cocktail flight - excellent!
Washington Post: The Obamas celebrated Valentine's Day 2013 at Jose Andres' Penn Quarter restaurant, which left Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema unimpressed in December 2012. Read more.
The Daily Meal: With only six bar seats available for dining, this restaurant within arestaurant is arguably the country's toughest reservation to score. Read more.
12. Umi Japanese Cuisine
7.4
2625 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Woodley Park · 18 tips and reviews
Peter den Hartog: Great sushi, the happy hour deal is perfect. Try some of the special rolls, you won't be disappointed.
Addison: Sit at the bar for a free snack (usually) lol All the rolls are good but the Superman tops the list!
Amanda Panda: DO NOT order king of the sea, overpriced and has chewy scallops