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    Rosa's Diner

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nams S.

    Cosy spot on K street for after work and if you are in the area for an event as it often goes given the location. Glad we booked a table ahead of time, wait time was over one hour on book festival and grand prix Saturday. Our server Kami was delightful, made on point recommendations, checked on us every now and then without being overbearing. The restaurant is in the Moxy building. Restroom up the winding stairs is a tad inconvenient although we didn't ask if elevator was an option. Churros French Toast--5/5-as other reviewers have noted, not much churro-ey going in here but they taste and look good! The caramelization is a nice touch, different from gummy/thick diner style french toast. Garden Fiesta Bowl--4/5-could do with more carrot tahini sauce and seasoning. Lettuce and quinoa in itself can reinforce each other's blandness. Chicken Bowl--5/5 Diner Smash Burger Melt--5/5 Chickpea Salad Sandwich--4/5-more labneh and a thicker sourdough please.

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    Heem M.

    First of all they marked us as a no show on Open Table when we definitely showed up and tried their food. We had the classic smash burger, a diet coke, a bbq chicken sandwich, and a tamarindo jarritos. I originally wanted the bolognese but they were out. The fries and tamarindo were the best parts of the meal... Note: the host originally thought I was "Chaz" for a 6:45 reservation, I corrected him, and he acknowledged/confirmed. The restaurant also had a problem with fruit flies while we were there...

    Avocado toast
    Annie S.

    Very happy about finding a food breakfast spot in this area! I got the avocado toast and 2 lattes and was very impressed. Avocado toast can go wrong in a lot of ways, and this one was good. It had chick peas on it which made it unique and the eggs were actually cooked to perfection. They have been open for 1 month so it wasn't too busy. Cool vibes inside with great service.

    Connor Y.

    Stiveen and the whole team was fabulous. Great experience. The food was 10/10 and service 10/10 !!

    French toast
    Ashe E.

    This is a great little spot for a diner, the ambience is top notch but there's a major gap between potential and execution, the food was okay, interesting and unique, i got the churro French toast which was a fun twist but was underwhelming taste wise. The service was fine, all the waitresses seemed to want to be anywhere else, and would disappear for 15-20 minutes, which working in food service will do that to you, so I can't blame them. I got a caramel latte and it was the strangest latte I've had in my entire life, being basically just milk and caramel, zero coffee taste at all, which for some people is a great thing, so take it how you will. My advice- skip any speciality coffees. Truly, this place has potential, and I think that with a stronger menu and higher quality ingredients

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    R K.

    Adorable dinner right by K Street, great food, great service. Stiveen was so friendly and fun and we had a delightful meal - definitely recommend the breakfast empanadas with flaky delicate crust and the wet breakfast burrito. Fun vibe too - Mexican ska was playing when we came in, the decor has a classic 50s/60s vibe with modern retro fixtures. Every seat at the bar has a bag hook and a plug, so it's also a great spot for a working lunch or breakfast.

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    Ameera B.

    Cool new spot in a convenient location in downtown DC! It was easy to get a reservation for mid day on a Saturday, a group of 6-7, which I really appreciated. The food was so-so. I found that the salads were overdressed. The sandwich was okay. Service was kind of subpar. Everyone was friendly, but our server didn't seem to know the menu. We ordered fries that never came. That sort of thing. I think this place is worth checking out despite there being some room for improvement.

    Miguel C.

    Visiting DC for a road trip and we arrived in the morning. So with limited cafes opened we found Rosa's diner. A cool Spanish breakfast spot with a bar. We got sat right away and the service was good. Everyone enjoyed their meal and was glad to see they had gluten and vegan options. Overall I was glad we found this spot to start our day

    Nichole W.

    Service was nice & place so cute & amazing & all the food was perfectly cooked & so yummy.

    Exquisite parfait.
    Pete M.

    Excellent food at a hotel restaurant. Exceptional and very friendly service by Stiveen (pronounced Esteven) made my visit memorable.

    A proof of how much they charged me

    I visited D.C few days ago. I stayed at Moxy hotel where Rosa's diner is. In the evening of Sep 6 I went to Rosa 's diner and wanted to get one scoop of Vanilla ice cream. The servant said one scoop is $9and 3 scoop is $11, it is better to get 3 scoop. They gave me the wrong flavors, there was no Vanilla. I refused to take it, and they accepted the fact that they made mistake, so they took the wrong order and they gave me 2 scoop of Vanilla. I told them 3 scoop is alot. So they should charge $11, but my credit card shows they charged $22.10 it has been 24 hours that I kept calling the restaurant no one even pick up the phone. I can't even leave a message because answering machine is full. Terrible experience. Never go there.

    I came in because I was excited about pupusa eggs Benedict. They say they have a vegetarian option without the birria, but just a heads up that it still contains lard, so not actually vegetarian. Honestly just kind of boring.

    Eggs benefict with birria, croissant and coffee.
    Maria E. O.

    The food is amazingI had the eggs benedict they had birria in it. The decor its very beautiful, there is AC inside they also had seating outside. Now there is a lot to improve in terms of service, first my food took way to long to arrive about 45 minutes. Also I had no silver wear to eat or for my coffee. I only saw one of the workers doing most of the work and Staff that just walked by me and did not asked if I needed anything. I wish them to learn how to make this restaurant better as the food was very good!

    i got the breakfast empanadas and sausage. my friends got eggs benedict and beef birria empanadas

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    Enjoyed our dinner at Rosa's diner - the servers were very friendly and Stephany was great! We really enjoyed the fries

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    Great atmosphere, food was quick, plentiful and very tasteful. Service by Stephany was excellent always back to check on us.

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    New restaurant in DC. Amazing Chicken and Waffle. It was garnished with seasonal fruit and pineapple butter!

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    The churro French toast alone is worth the visit! Good service and really nice decor and vibe.

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    great presentation and food service was exceptional with Stiveen. Eat there twice during our weekend visit

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    Ask the Community - Rosa's Diner

    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Shaw, Downtown
    •$$

    I went here before catching my flight.... We didn't make reservations because we didn't truly know…read morehow many people were coming. There were 6 of us and we had about 1.5 hour wait... for such a busy restaurant, we were ok waiting and our flight wasn't for several hours. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Once in, they stored our luggage in a closet behind the host station. I thought that was very nice as we didn't know where we'd be putting it. Our server was very friendly and offered recommendations. We ordered a few bottles of mimosas and they came with 3 juices. (calamansi was my favorite juice) we also had hibiscus lemonade and Hawaiian Punch. I had LOADED BREAKFAST BISCUITS and it was very delicious. I subbed regular sausage for turkey and it was on the side. The picture doesn't do it justice because I found myself wanting to try and recreate this recipe at home. The vibes were good. Food was delicious and the server was amazing. Would come back here.

    I can't believe I've lived in the DMV this long and am just now trying Unconventional Diner! The…read morename definitely fits as the brunch was anything but ordinary and packed with flavor. Service was a little slow at first, but the food definitely made up for it. The chicken & waffles were incredible: juicy, tender chicken with a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside waffle. The shakshuka was equally flavorful and had me feeling like I wasn't even in the DMV! If you're looking for a unique brunch spot, definitely add this one to your list. **I'd recommend making a reservation**, especially with the foot traffic from the nearby convention center.

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    Unconventional Diner - Space is large, bright, and contemporary.  Reservations recommended.

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

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    St. Anselm - 16 oz Prime Ribeye

    St. Anselm

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$$

    Wow x3 If you love steak, gourmet cocktail, comfort food…read morewith a fine dining twist - this is the place. This place definitely lives up to its name! Place: it has more of a casual feeling with some ambience. Feels comfortable with wooden furnitures. Service: I believe we had Micah who was just exceptional- very personable and gave us the perfect recommendations. Fast and prompt service. Food: every dish we ordered was amazing. Cobb salad was really great- but the bacon on top was theee best bacon I've ever had. I've been content with just that order. Amazing oysters- fresh and condiments went very well. Now steak was Cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Now-- I am not a "bread lover" but Micah said the place was known for its biscuit (they charge for it and I would too if it's this good). Told him about my lukewarm love for the bread and he said "I would order it for educational purposes". I like education , especially this kind of education so I did- and yes, it is true. It was theee highlight of the night. Oh it's special. Crispy- and buttery almost like half croissant and half biscuit. The jam and pimemto cheese just out of this world. We actually came home and researched the recipe of "wanna be- st. Anselm biscuit" Definitely one of the best educational experience I've had. Price: I thought it was reasonable. Great portion of food that's why. St. Anselm - thank you and we shall make some excuse to come back to DC to come here again.

    Really cool vibe accompanied by high energy staff that works well together. I came here with steak…read morein mind but ended up opting for the fish... not a great idea... way to salty and appreciate the willingness to refire...was kinda basic. Extensive wine list may bring me back but not 100% convinced. Perhaps slow down, stop overdressing the food (salt and salad dressing were a tad excessive) and strive for quality along with speed and we may have a winner

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    Bar area

    St. Anselm - Grilled Oysters

    Grilled Oysters

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    Yellow - Za'atar Croissant (~$7): cross-section

    Yellow

    4.4(221 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    It's been a year since I visited and I still think about the items:…read more Orange blossom croissant Cardamom morning bun Za'star croissant Breakfast egg pita Halawa Honey Latte Coconut cardamom iced coffee I think about the eggs in the pita every time I eat breakfast. Nowhere has given me such a balance of flavors and such perfectly cooked food. The standard was set the day I ate at Yellow and it may never be matched. Service was impeccable, the staff was friendly and answered all of my questions. When I visit a new spot, I want to try it all. The space was busy but friendly and service was quick. Ambiance was lively and productive, a great way to start the day. If I lived even remotely near Yellow, I would stop there every morning.

    I would have preferred the Georgetown location but we went to the Union Market location because it…read moreis so convenient from Union station. We went around 9:30 in the morning on a weekend and it was already packed but luckily we found seating as soon as we got done ordering at the counter. Definitely get here early! Even on a weekend, there were so many people chilling on their laptops. I saw one woman on a 4 seat table, taking her sweet time with just 1 drink and her laptop while so many people were waiting in line with their trays full of food. A no laptop policy on weekends is usually a good idea if they want people to sit back and relax rather than take their stuff to go. We got the Baklawa Mocha, Rose Milk Tea, Orange Blossom Croissant, Chocolate Halawa Pain Suisse and Breakfast Egg Pita. All the food was phenomenal - especially the breakfast egg pita. It was so fresh, flavorful and filling. I also loved the Chocolate Halawa Pain Suisse - if you love middle eastern desserts with a western twist, definitely get this! Both pastries were extremely flaky and fresh. The Rose milk tea was very fragrant and had a strong flavor of rose and cardamom. I did not like the Baklawa Mocha at all because it tasted very watered down. Would return for their food but will skip the drinks for sure!!

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    Yellow - Hummus & a pita chip

    Hummus & a pita chip

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

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

    Le Diplomate - Croque madame - so good

    Le Diplomate

    4.3(5.8k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Logan Circle
    •$$$

    This was easily one of the strongest dining experiences I've had in Washington. The server knew the…read moremenu inside and out, gave solid recommendations, and stayed on top of everything without hovering. We went with the steak frites, onion soup, and steak tartare, and every dish delivered. Great food backed by service that actually stands out. This place is on my list whenever I'm back in Washington.

    What a special place in Washington, DC we have here…read more It is said a lot of members of congress dine here and I can understand why. Everything is delicious here!!! I started here for my birthday with some escargots, fantastic. Pro-Tip: Don't forget you can dip that terrific breadbasket they give you with some of the leftover garlic sauce from your escargots. We both decided to split the Beef Bourguignon. The most tender beef you can imagine, you do not need a knife to eat, and it was accompanied with buttery goodness in the creamy potatoes and some carrots for good measure. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée. French dessert at a French restaurant was a no brainer. The top of the dessert packed a crispy, sugary, slightly burnt tasting palate cleanser that definitely will keep you a pick me up, who needs an ECT shock to get the heart going when you can take a scoop of pure sugary bliss! This is a must go to if you are in the DC area, but be sure to make reservations it fills up quickly. As always people SYOY!!!

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    Le Diplomate - Dining area

    Dining area

    Le Diplomate - Escargot

    Escargot

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    Bistro Du Jour - Parfait De Yoghurt

    Bistro Du Jour

    4.3(122 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Great decor and ambiance. Pleasant and promp service added to the experience. I had the…read morePamplemousse Brûlée and OMG! It arrived at my table looking like a fine piece of art. Excellent sweet notes from the Brûlée and sour notes of the grapefruit made it delectable, added with fresh berries on top. You gotta try it!

    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.

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    Bistro Du Jour - Dining area

    Dining area

    Bistro Du Jour - Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume

    Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume

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