Date Night Is...: Date Night is a whisky tasting at Jack Rose. Don't worry if you're not a whisky connoisseur, just ask their knowledgeable staff for a recco. They'll hone your palette in no time.
Washington Post: An enormous whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from the owners of Bourbon, Jack Rose features an expansive rooftop deck and a dining room/bar offering more than 700 kinds of Scotch and bourbon. Read more.
Eater: Jack Rose reigns over D.C. and national whiskey bars with nearly 2,400 different bottles. The majority is Scotch along with a huge selection of bourbon and rye. Read more.
2. Compass Rose
8.2
1346 T St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · U-Street · 55 tips and reviews
Elise Hu-Stiles: Named after the lovely owner, Rose. She got the chef from Jaleo. Georgian street food is their specialty, so enjoy!
Arzu: What a lovely place! I even got to meet the owner Rose.you must try khachapuri,popusas,Brussels sprouts,trevise salad- all really great and tasty! Oh and try their georgian wine too!
Elizabeth Burstein: Really cool eclectic food. Def get the khachapuri, the barramundi, the chicken skewers, and the el pastor tacos. Avoid the compass rose drink unless you like the taste of rose wash :)
3. 2 Amys
8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 168 tips and reviews
Paul Travis Klein: Grab a drink in the bar while you wait for an back patio table. The Mascerelli montepulciano rosé is bright and dry, pairing lovely with a warm evening and the best pizza in DC.
Jessica Placencia: Amazing pizzas, salads GET THE ROSÈ it's special. Often packed so plan ahead.
Bridget Gael: Nicola za & rose 👌🏻
4. Lady Camellia
8.7
3261 Prospect St NW (at Potomac St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Georgetown · 9 tips and reviews
Samar Hamdan: Macarons are great specially: almond, rose, lavender and lemon.
Mary W.: Love the afternoon tea here! Vanilla creme brulee is to die for, as are the macarons. Get the white strawberry tea
Samar Hamdan: Quiet place with classic music. Very inspiring and relaxing enviroment
Jonathan Gormley: Owned by Rose's Luxury, this new (opened February 12, 2016) cafe and restaurant serves coffee, latte, and a tasting menu. Unlike Rose's, P&P will take reservations!
Allison Abbott: A great option for someone wanting to get a taste of Rose's without the wait! Remarkably inexpensive, but with the high quality artistry and delightful touches you'd find at Rose's.
Leo C: buns and rolls were all good! can't go wrong with your choice!
6. The Wydown
8.4
1924 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · U-Street · 55 tips and reviews
Liz: The raspberry rose scone is one of the best I've had. Also they carry Heart coffee from Portland, my very favorite roaster.
Lewis Wilkins: Blackberry lavender and raspberry rose scones! Excellent coffee! Friendly baristas!
Anna John: BEST CINNAMON ROLL IN THE CITY (no nuts!). Utterly crave-worthy, call before going to ensure they have some. Brown butter choc chip cookies also fantastic, the cake was stale. Perfect espresso drinks.
USA TODAY: Renowned for the rose garden, butterfly gardenand First Ladies' water garden, the facility has educational offerings too, including water conservation, composting and waste reduction. Read more.
P J: One of DCs hidden gems. A great place to sit and relax in the middle of the busy mall
HISTORY: The garden is a living plant museum & was established by Congress in 1820. The Conservatory reopened in Dec 2001 after a four-year renovation,with approx 4,000 seasonal, tropical & subtropical plants.
9. Olivia Macaron
8.5
3222 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Georgetown · 33 tips and reviews
Danielle Sang: The macaroons were great quality and so good! My standout favorites were Rose, Lavender Honey, Lemon and Pistachio
Amy Graff: Gorgeous, tasty macarons in a modern space w. Intelligentsia coffee! Loved blood orange & blueberry cheesecake. Staff needs more training - gave me 12 oz. coffee concentrate instead of iced coffee.
Michael Perez: Salted caramel macaron is perfect with espresso!
10. Macaron Bee
7.9
3261 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews
Mary Velazquez: Cant go wrong with Macaroons, but the rose flavor is amazing.
Andrea Martinez: Macaroons are delicious , the place is REALLY cute, perfect to have tea with your girls !
Sabel Harris: Salted caramel and espresso macaroons are to die for! The service is great too!
12. GRK Fresh Greek
7.9
2121 H St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · George Washington University · 12 tips and reviews
Katerina Matsa: Gyros is pretty good & reasonable prices. Tried pork gyros & avgolemono soup; both great! Tho, if you are a salt lover add some in the soup. Great surprise:the frozen yogurt with rose petal; delicious
Lefteris Hazapis: The lamb and beef yeero is the best around. The brown rice is excellent.
Behrad Eats: They make a solid Greek salad full of all thr traditional ingredients tossed with extra virgin olive oil, kalamata vinegar and large chunks of Greek feta, get some chicken yeero to top it off!
15. Beuchert's Saloon
8.4
623 Pennsylvania Ave SE (7th St & Pennsylvania Ave), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews
Johanna: Everything was rich and too similar. For the price point and neighborhood, you're better off waiting for a table at Rose's Luxury.
Morgan Alexis: Veggies are fantastic, particularly the squash (and the fries). Chicken got rave reviews. And they have Prosecco on tap!
David Ochsman: THE BURGER!