Look for hanger steak paired with possibly the best frites in town and salmon cooked to near-melting, served with lentils that are both creamy and tangy. Read more.
Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.
The mussels with lobster bisque are mind blowing. And they serve food until midnight on week nights. Leffe Bruin (dark) on draft. Mini ravioli with ham and pesto are amazing as well.
It is the best steak frites in the city, if you appreciate real Belgium steak frites. And the owner and all staff are awesome. And the scene is vibrant and warm. Very European. Don't miss it.
Soup bowls tend to return to the kitchen licked clean. Smoked tomato soup arrives w/ a slender crouton, dappled with a vivid red pepper puree. Pureed cauliflower whispers of garlic, fennel and bacon. Read more.
In the heart of Mount Pleasant this is one of the most comfortably hip night spots in town. Read more.
The last Friday of every month is Reggae & Ska night, spun by Soundclash. Hit it. Read more.
DC Wrapped Dates was not impressed. "I just did not find that it was up to the quality of food and service that its price and location and reputation merits." Read more.
Sexy, upscale cocktail bar, perfect for dates. Saddle up to the bar at Dirty Habit for an inventive cocktail and a really delicious nosh. Read more.