As “locals”, we always try to give help our out-of-town guests move beyond the typical White House/Monuments/Museums experience. And since we like food, somehow we always end up taking them to our favorite restaurants and bars. And given that we find ourselves taking guests to the same place, over and over again, we figured we’re present to you our “going out with guests” guides, by neighborhood, starting with our most frequent, the U Street Corridor.
DCFUD’s Guide to Where to Take Guests in the U Street Area
Dinner
Creme Cafe (1322 U Street NW / 202-234-1884)
Still some of the most creative and tasty food in the D.C. area. This southern-inspired restaurant is among our currents favorite and never fails to be a hit with out-of-towners. Get the pork and beans.
[DCFUD Review – Washington Post Review]
Dessert
Love Cafe (1501 U Street NW / 202-265-9800)
While opinions of Cakelove cupcakes vary widely, it’s still a D.C. institution and a great place to get dessert and coffee in the U Street area.
[Washington Post Review]
Post-Dinner Drinks
Cafe Saint-Ex (1847 14th Street NW / 202-265-7839)
With good drinks, a nice bar, and a downstairs bar/lounge which frequently hosts great DJs, it’s hard to top Saint Ex for a nice place to chill — or dance the rest of the night away.
[Washington Post Review]
Late Night Munchies
Ben’s Chili Bowl (1213 U Street, N.W. / 202-667-0909)
Open Friday and Saturday nights until 4 a.m., Ben’s epitomizes U Street. Around since the late 1950s, Ben’s serves some of the best chili half-smokes in the world. Be prepared for a long line — but have no fear, it moves fast. No one should be allowed to leave D.C. without visiting Ben’s.
[Washington Post Review]
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15Jan
6 Responses
What about “Oohhs & Aahhs” for dinner? That’s a place with decent food for a decent price.
And…U street has some great Ethiopian food.
Yeah, gotta second Jason. There are few things DC does better, and the best of it is over by U St.
I’ve used this trinity often, but I’m also gonna put in a word for Bar Pilar(www.barpilar.com)for good drinks and pretty insides.
OK, well then I’ll chime in and recommend Roha for Ethiopian in the neighborhood. There are dozens of others, and everyone has a favourite, but Roha has consistently impressed me, and I’ve been told it’s among the most authentic.
My previous favourite, which was Harambe, is actually Eritrean and so doesn’t count, but also underwent a facelift and became Dhalak. Has anyone been? Is it as good?
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