Atrium Cafe

High quality elevated diner food at a reasonable price in DC. Brunch is an option every day before…read more3:45PM. Recommend the corned beef hash. Big chunks of meat, potato with roasted onions and celery, all with a black pepper gravy. Comes with two sunny-side eggs. You will be stuffed. Biscuits are great too. Coffee is solid. Reservations by Resy. Online ordering here https://order.online/store/unconventional-diner-washington-295238

True to its name, Unconventional Diner is not your average brunch spot - it delivers on fun and…read moreunique dishes (available until 3:45pm). The Tikka dish with fried egg was tasty, but wish paneer or larger protein option was built-in (not an upcharge)! The creamy red Tikka curry sauce, caramelized onions, crispy brussel sprouts, and fried ere tasty and paired well, the dish felt incomplete and something was missing, maybe some paneer or naan? I paid $5 for a side of zesty naan topped with different spices and really wish it came with the dish just came with it. While I was tempted to order the falafel, I couldn't justify shelling out another $5 for another upcharge and spend $10 on them for a total of $26 for just an entree - when these 2 upcharges should have been included in the entree by default. Wish there were more fun vegetarian dishes on the menu. Might come back for drinks and to explore the menu!

Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.

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St. Anselm

4.4(1.2k reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

First. Get a reservation. This place was packed and rightfully so! It was delicious!…read more We had the Buttermilk Biscuits, Butcher Steak, and Steelhead Trout. All the food was seasoned correctly and served hot. They brought complimentary wine for our anniversary! So awesome! When in the area, I would highly recommend.

I still find myself craving this place! It came highly recommended on TikTok, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take many photos because my phone was dying, but the hostess was incredibly kind and offered to charge my phone for me in their space. That small gesture made the experience even better. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The biscuits were perfectly done--not dry at all, but buttery, soft, and even better with the pimento cheese spread. The combination was amazing! My steak was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, while the broccoli had the perfect crisp texture that added a nice balance to the meal. The restaurant itself has a beautiful rustic yet modern atmosphere. The dim lighting creates a cozy feel, with most of the brightness coming from the natural sunlight that fills the space. Between the incredible food, welcoming service, and inviting ambiance, this spot is definitely one I would return to again.

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Grilled Oysters

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Carrot Cake

Ted's Bulletin Noma

Yummy, good service, would return if we lived in the area or visited again! We had breakfast on…read morethe day we were returning home and it was perfect.

I've met a few Teds in my day, but this one topped them all. I traveled to DC for business and…read moreleisure purposes, and one night, my party of five decided to ring up Ted for a date in a booth. Ted's Bulletin Noma is a short walk from the hotel I rested my sad little head at, so two minutes after walking in, we were seated in the dark-lit environment that almost put me back to sleep. Despite the nearby ceiling vent dripping condensation on the right shoulder of the highest-paid individual in our group, we enjoyed the deviled eggs app and refreshing tap water. I ordered the chicken and biscuits, and I must say, I'd sell my soul for those dead bird sandwiches. The server was young and energetic, but the service was slower than that of Suddenlink internet. I'll be back once I finally get a raise to afford the $3 sausage gravy add-on next time.

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Yellow

4.4(212 reviews)

1.6 mi

I get it. I get the hype. I get the inclusion in the Michelin guide. The line, the close the door…read morepolicy, the area where parties packed like little sausages waiting for a table, or their order to be called, it was all worth it. If I'm honest, they had me at French techniques and middle eastern flavors but it helped that a friend's friend recommended Yellow, and the Union area in general. To be honest, I almost skipped it entirely after seeing the line, but I'm glad I stuck it out. Although I couldn't make out the menu until my time to order I was proud of what I ended up with- the halawa honey, a smooth balanced coffee for the coffee lover seeking a sweet treat, and the smoked amba chicken pita. I now feel inclined to go back and try everything on the menu. From this brief introduction alone, I feel Confident that anyone who bear the line will be rewarded.

Saw this restaurant pop up on "Somebody Feed Phil" so I had to check them out since we were close…read moreto a location. Since it was later in the day, they were out of some of their baked goods items. So we grabbed the bbq lamb shoulder wood-fired pita sandwich and shatta batata tots to share. The sandwich was big in size, so you can easily share it. My daughter and I shared it and we both liked how filling it was and the ingredients were fresh. The lamb was super tender and the combination of flavors were amazing. The tots were also seasoned well. It also came with a tasty creamy dipping sauce. I did wished they were cut in layers like a hasselback potato like I saw on the show. I thing texturally it would have been more interesting than the current tots which had chunky pieces of potato in squares. For the drinks my sister got the coconut cardamom and I got the peanut dalgona. The peanut dalgona drink is the drink to get. I loved the flavor profile and the creamy topping. The place was busy. At the end of the day reservations aren't required. It's sit where ever available. Overall we had a great time. We would come back again.

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Hummus & a pita chip

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Breakfast Egg Pita (~$10) + Kefta (+$3) & Breakfast Batata (~$7)

Le Diplomate

4.3(5.8k reviews)

0.7 mi•Logan Circle

•$$$

Everything in this space is the greatest representation of hospitality I've ever experienced. It's…read moreall so carefully thought through. From the bread to the decorum to the cocktails to the warmth you feel as soon as you walk in. It's unmatched. The Mushroom Tart is perfection. The Foie Gra brings an actual tear to my eye. Pick an item on the menu and I would gladly order it as my last meal. As someone in the industry it's places like this that make me proud to be apart of it and the ENTIRE staff of Le Diplomate deserves a damn Nobel Peace Prize.

Le Diplomate is a little slice of Paris in downtown DC. Gorgeous decor and amazing chill vibe…read more Went with a group to celebrate a major win at work. The cocktails were spot on, especially the Fro-sze! We had a good selection of small plates and absolutely devoured the bread basket! Everything was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Only minor nit to pick was some of the wait staff were a little pretentious, but hey when in Paris....!

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Escargot

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Bar and breads

Bistro Du Jour

4.3(119 reviews)

1.0 mi

Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

The atmosphere is lovely, but unfortunately the food fell completely flat. We started with the…read moreToutes Les Bouches. The deviled eggs were good, although there was barely any caviar. The cheese puffs and artichokes were mediocre, and the macarons were fine but nothing memorable. The tarte flambée was slightly below average. It tasted mostly like cheese and fat, with none of the depth or balance I expected. The biggest disappointment was the steak au poivre. We ordered it medium rare, which our server specifically said was also the chef's recommendation, but it arrived somewhere between medium and medium well. More surprisingly, it was one of the toughest steaks I have ever eaten. At $49, that is unacceptable. The mashed potatoes were equally disappointing: bland, not buttery, and nothing like the rich French pommes purée I expected. We also ordered the carrots, but they never arrived. At least we were not charged for them. The crème brûlée was good, but a good crème brûlée could not redeem the meal. The service was attentive and polished. The restaurant was also nearly empty at 5 p.m. on a Friday, with only one other table occupied inside and a few people outside, which in hindsight may have been a warning sign. Beautiful room, decent service, deeply disappointing food. I would not return.

1.8 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

Dining area

Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume

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Bellini and mimosa

Tiffany's Bar and Bistro

4.6(51 reviews)

This restaurant is a hidden gem on H street. Family owned, attentive service and you can taste the…read morelove they put into all of their dishes. Make sure to ask for extra pita for the sampler hummus! My favorite hummus was the beet one. I also had the Royale Wagyu Burger and it was juicy and filling. Their outdoor patio would be the perfect space to host a private event!

I feel so conflicted leaving this review, as I like to support local businesses and the service was…read moreabsolutely excellent, and the place was cute. The food, however, was unfortunately very mediocre. We came for brunch on a Sunday around 11 and the place seemed dead. Both my French toast & bacon were overcooked to almost burnt and didn't taste very good as a result; the French toast was also served without syrup, and when I asked for some, it caused some sort of commotion in the kitchen that we could hear. It sounded like the regular chef wasn't in yet or something & whoever was cooking kept telling the server there was no syrup until the server got fed up & got it himself. Just bizarre. I'm rounding up to 3 stars because I loved our server, a mature gentleman who was funny & did an excellent job, but the food missed the mark.

Mural wall

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Founding Farmers DC

4.0(18.5k reviews)

0.9 mi•Foggy Bottom

this is my favorite restaurant to go to when I visit DC. the friend green tomatoes are to die for,…read morethe smash burger - so good, and the house made sodas and spritis are fnatastic! and if you can sit in Hakeem's section you should, he is the nicest and most attentive server I've ever had. he was an absolute gem!

The service and food were absolutely incredible. Marielle was our server this afternoon, and she…read moretruly knocked it out of the park. She was so kind, welcoming, and attentive, and she made our dining experience that much better. Even though it was quite busy, she checked on us regularly, made sure we had everything we needed, and never missed a beat. Her positive attitude and exceptional service really stood out. We'll definitely be back, and we hope to have Marielle as our server again!

Cute bar area

Steak frites with lemon garlic roasted broccoli

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Iced coffee with the cutest side of cream!

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.2(11.8k reviews)

0.3 mi

When you travel 700 miles away and that's where your favorite restaurant is and they get you in at…read more7:30 at night. You know you scored and they have the best crab cakes ever brings me right back to Baltimore when I was a kid. The salmon is absolutely incredible. The shrimp pasta you can't go wrong at this place. The waiters and waitresses are incredible. The ambiance is great. It's just brings you back to something that you just don't see anymore. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to get back to DC to go here again

A shop recommended by a friend. Passed by here while traveling. Didn't have high expectations at…read morefirst. Later, after trying some of the foods my friend recommended, my opinion changed. A really unique shop.

Inside part of restaurant

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Fried Oyster Deviled Eggs

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

3.9(509 reviews)

1.7 mi

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, our server Carlos was Wonderful made us feel welcome. Very…read morereasonable. Very cozy and the food was amazing.

Stopped by the H Street location for lunch after not being there for a while, and it was just as…read moresolid as I remembered. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and the server was helpful without overdoing it. I went with the fish and grits, and it was the right call. The fish came out hot, well-seasoned, and cooked exactly the way it should be. Good portion, strong flavor, and no complaints. If you're around H Street and want a lunch that actually delivers, Milk & Honey is worth the stop. 10/10.

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Chocolate cake

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Cheesecake Pancakes

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Akilah B.

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9 years ago

Deli style make your own sandwich place. The staff is nice. Place is clean. Food is fresh! A bit pricey though. Salads are pre-made so don't have to wait for that just grab and go. Good variety too read more

Alexis F.

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9 years ago

Good food at reasonable prices with quick friendly staff - what more can you ask for?

Lemy P.

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10 years ago

love the chicken salad sandwich! customer service is great as well

Atrium Cafe - sandwiches - Updated August 2026

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