Even politicians and bureaucrats like to have a good time and they support a wide variety of fun restaurants here in Washington, DC. Central Michel Richard is a modern American brasserie between the White House and the Capitol. It offers great American cuisine with a French accent and a vibrant bar scene with boutique beers and wines and modern and classic cocktails. Zaytinya specializes in Greek, Turkish and Lebanese food served as mezze - small plates, similar in size to tapas. Local 16 makes you feel at home: as you enter the restaurant, you're greeted by a casual atmosphere, unpolished floors, hanging lamps and bordello-red walls. Acadiana is a glass-walled triangle-shaped restaurant that's close to the convention center - and if you're in need of a Sazerac or mint julep pick-me-up in the middle of your meetings, the bar stays open straight through from lunch to dinner. Wherever you elect to go, you'll find a delightful experience in the fun restaurants of Washington, DC.
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
At 11th St
American cuisine with a French accent, from the genius behind Georgetown's Citronelle...
701 9th St NW
At G St
Mediterranean small plates and a lively atmosphere make this a Chinatown favorite...
1602 U Street NW
The rooftop deck at this hip U Street-area restaurant and nightclub is packed during the summer months...
1517 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest
Lattes and literature...
901 New York Ave., NW
At 9th St
Sample seductive southern food at this downtown hotspot...
4611 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Specializing in crab...
1225 19th Street North West
A popular spot for lunch...
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Wine and oyster lovers will love this lush, romantic restaurant, located downtown not far from the White House...
575 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
In the Newseum
Lounge or dining room?...