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Pint-sized cocktail bar Jane Jane entered the Logan Circle fold in summer 2021.

Where to Eat and Drink in Logan Circle

The buzzy Northwest neighborhood is full of standbys for French bread, khachapuri, pork carnitas, and more

by Tierney Plumb and Eater Staff Updated Apr 16, 2024, 1:40pm EDT

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Pint-sized cocktail bar Jane Jane entered the Logan Circle fold in summer 2021.

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by Tierney Plumb and Eater Staff Updated Apr 16, 2024, 1:40pm EDT

Logan Circle’s greatest strength may be its proximity to other neighborhoods (Dupont Circle to the west, Shaw to the east, the U Street NW corridor up north, and downtown due south). But the dense area centered around the booming 14th Street NW corridor continues to call some of the city’s best bars and restaurants home.

The trendy dining destination offers a range of international cuisines — French, Salvadoran, and Northern Thai — that represent Washington’s wealth of diversity. With a neighborhood made up of well-off homeowners, young professionals situated in English basements, and a thriving LGBTQ scene, there’s a little something for everybody in a relatively small stretch.

Recent arrivals worth checking out include MXDC Cocina Mexicana & Tequileria’s new home (in the old Dolce Vita) and vegan bar Planta Cocina.

Here are 20-plus essential bars and restaurants in Logan Circle.

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Compass Rose

Rose Previte’s stylish small plates place that came before Michelin-rated Maydan continues to impress with its globe-trotting lineup of khachapuri (Georgia), patatas bravas (Spain), sambal shrimp (Malaysia). Diners can opt for a tasting tour starting at $35, with reservations available Wednesday to Sunday. For visitors who want to eat outside, the restaurant built covered patio on T Street NW with dining nooks dressed up like train cars.

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Khachapuri from Compass Rose

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Bar Pilar

The Logan Circle mainstay offers a globe-trotting menu inspired by novelist Ernest Hemingway’s travels, from a Thai take on mussels to dan dan tofu noodles to chili hoisin-glazed braised pork belly tacos. Order a well-made daiquiri and soak up its nautical and mermaid decor straight out of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. The owners also run Cafe Saint-Ex next door, a resilient neighborhood dive that throws DJ-driven weekend parties in its basement.

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1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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doi moi

Following a tropical overhaul from Star Restaurant Group, the reinvented Southeast Asian staple sends out pho, banh mi, steamed buns, flash-fried beef jerky, fresh-pressed juices, and Thailand’s Singha on draft. A solid weekday happy hour (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) features $5 dumplings and $8 daiquiris. At night, follow a pink light to go downstairs encounter a dimly-lit basement bar that pairs its own list of cocktails with snacks to a soundtrack of ’70s soul music.

1800 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

A photo of Doi Moi’s downstairs bar. — Doi Moi’s downstairs drinking den is flush with glowing lanterns, velvets, and beads.

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Cork Wine Bar and Market

The 14th Street NW stalwart that relocated a few blocks away in 2017 continues to draw a steady stream of connoisseurs, eager to sample a rotating list of 50 wines by the glass and 250 bottles from small makers around the world. Pair selections with hot and cold plates, or swing by the downstairs market for salads, soups, and sandwiches. The wine-obsessed fixture that just turned 16 also offers a flight club, tastings, and classes, plus a curated retail selection of 300 bottles from sustainable producers. The strip recently welcomed another vino option with the arrival of Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar.

1805 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Cork Market & Wine Bar co-owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts at their new location at 1805 14th Street NW. — Cork Market & Wine Bar co-owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts.

Chicken + Whiskey

The South American rotisserie shop and whiskey bar going four years strong serves Peruvian poultry in the front and has a wall of brown liquor and vinyls in the back. Its prolific Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo (Seven Reasons, Immigrant Food, Imperfecto) complements slow-roasted chickens that are brined for 12 hours with arepas and addicting breaded chicken strips. An additional D.C. location sits in Navy Yard.

1738 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Chicken and Whiskey DC kitchen — Poultry is aplenty at Chicken + Whiskey.

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Red Light

In 2019, local restaurateur Aaron Gordon swapped out Red Light’s “unremarkable” bar fare menu in favor of Detroit-style square pizza. Chef Naomi Gallego, who makes wood-fired pies at Little Beast in Chevy Chase, led the charge on bringing the same deep dish pies she used to devour growing up in Michigan to D.C. The corner destination for carbs and cocktails also does takeout and delivery, with a late-night happy hour featuring $10 shoot-and-beer combos. Manny & Olga’s is also a prime pick on the strip for on-the-go pizza.

1401 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Deep dish pizza at Red Light. — Red Light’s starring order.

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

Cajun-leaning Pearl Dive continues to remain relevant over 10 years in, with a devoted fanbase that keeps coming back for gumbo, shrimp and grits, clam chowder, and oysters prepared plenty of ways. Day drinking and brunch are big here, too. Head upstairs for two more dressed-down drinking options (Tilt and Black Jack).

1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace’s dining room. — The buzzy scene at Pearl Dive Oyster Palace.

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Le Diplomate

Servers cut complimentary slices from baguettes, rustic rye boules, and cranberry-walnut loaves to set the tone for a menu full of French bistro classics such as steak au poivre and duck a l’orange. Ordering from the raw bar is always a smart move here, as is asking for a side of frites with aioli. Reservations are highly recommended. Le Dip has been booked solid since restaurateur Stephen Starr opened it in 2013.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Stoney's

The “super” grilled cheese — filled with bacon, tomato, and onion and served on thick pieces of liberally buttered white bread — is a D.C. classic that has survived several rounds of menu tweaks at the neighborhood sports bar.

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Grilled cheese at Stoney’s. — Stoney’s offers a variety of grilled cheese options.

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Jane Jane

Birthed by D.C. hospitality vets in 2021, Logan Circle’s cozy cocktail den showcases home-style party snacks and a cocktail menu that’s organized by spirit. Classics like gin-based Negronis and martinis play well alongside offbeat creations like the Plays Well With Others (aged rum, Antique, Cocchi di Torino, rhubarb, chocolate). The 850-square-foot space sports a throwback look that’s reminiscent of a hip mother’s living room.

1705 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Logan Tavern

Open since 2003, Logan Circle’s pioneering eatery continues to stay busy thanks to its reliable American menu and popular weekend brunch service. A daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. features $7 wines or drafts and discounted mac and cheese and tacos. A fun pancake platter special is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $9.99. EatWell DC also runs Commissary next door.

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1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Benitos Place

Owners Telma and Maynor Majano pull off a difficult feat of nailing dishes from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Pretty much anything on the menu is a safe bet, but first-timers should make a beeline for the Honduran fried chicken, served with pickles, a tangy cabbage slaw, and an enormous portion of fried plantains. Pozole and mole both stand up under scrutiny.

1437 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

14th Street Cafe Asian Bistro

A steady option for dine-in, take-out, or delivery service, this restaurant bangs out Americanized Chinese classics and Sichuan specialties with speed and finesse. The spicy, Sichuan style beef noodle stew brims with pepper flakes and tender protein in a crimson-colored broth.

1416 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Da Hong Pao Restaurant and Bar

Owner Jerry Chen has been in the neighborhood since starting Yum’s II, the carryout next door that serves late-night eats to cops and revelers until 4 a.m., in 1988. His family’s upward mobility is now manifested in a spacious dining room that gets packed for dim sum service.

1409 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Garden District

This low-key corner hangout serves one of the best cheeseburgers in the city, period. Garden District is also known for its barbecue sandwiches, fried sides (onion rings, pickle spears, hush puppies), and list of German and American brews on tap. Friday lunch recently made a comeback, inviting patrons to come work (and drink) with Wi-Fi. For another outdoor beer garden option, consider Aslin’s taproom right across the street.

1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009

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Trade

With DJ sets, costume parties, a hilariously low-brow food menu, and communal viewings of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this gay dive bar has a little more character than its sibling spot around the block, Number Nine on P Street NW. Order the tasty green tea shots or supersized cocktails during its famous daily happy hour.

1410 14th St NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20005

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Dovetail Bar & Restaurant

The glamorous Logan Circle restaurant in the Viceroy Washington D.C. invites patrons to feast on executive chef James Gee’s catch-all dinner menu bursting with colorful produce, seafoods, and plump Roseda Farm burgers. Head upstairs to Hush for poolside snacks and drinks. Inside nearby sibling hotel Zena, Gee is also behind the lobby-level menu at Figleaf. Its summer-ready rooftop bar Hedy’s is almost ready to go.

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Black Whiskey

Filled with pool tables, friendly bartenders, taxidermy heads, and floral murals from local artist Chris Pyrate, this upstairs industry hangout lined in brick is the unapologetic, no-frills bar the strip needs. The bar’s namesake brown spirit takes up an entire wall, with over 500 options to choose from.

1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

A wall of whiskey — The abundant wall of whiskeys at Black Whiskey.

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Players Club

The Hilton brothers’ retro-chic drinking den keeps regulars entertained with pinball, pool, Skee-Ball, a photo booth, and even a vending machine stocked with sex toys. Zip up the elevator to access a scenic drinking perch during warmer months. Customers can order in burgers and fries from Shake Shack upstairs.

1400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The lounge seating at Players Club — Players Club oozes ‘70s cool.

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Slipstream

The light-filled space serves cocktails after dark, but mornings are the best time to visit because of the coffee that comes with cards explaining the origin of the beans. Safe bets include pastries, rice bowls, and toast gussied up with avocado and goat cheese. A sandwich selection includes a veggie “pastrami” on marble rye.

1333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Ammathar Thai Cuisine

Around since 2001, this neighborhood pioneer continues to deliver reliable pad Thai and pineapple fried rice in a friendly, family-owned atmosphere. A newer sibling spot upstairs called Takara 14 serves superb sushi and nigiri from a Nakazawa alum.

1326 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Dumplings at Ammathar Thai Cuisine.

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Pappe

With billowing fabrics covering the walls and the ceiling, Pappe presents an elegant setting for Indian food that will make diners dab sweat from their foreheads. Lamb vindaloo, spicy chicken tikka, and baingan bartha (roasted eggplant spread) all raise the heat. For a nightcap set to Victorian-era vibes, head downstairs to the Crown & Crow bar.

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

A contender for the title of Washington’s top taqueria, El Sol is the first venture from Mexico City-born chef and restaurateur Alfredo Solis (Mezcalero). Solis’s ultra-rich braised pork carnitas are the perfect stuffer for fried masa gordita pouches and house-formed corn tortilla quesadillas. Break up a bar crawl with its fried and rolled chicken tacos dorados. Solis’ nearby Mariscos 1133 specializes in Latin-leaning seafood dishes.

1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Compass Rose

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Rose Previte’s stylish small plates place that came before Michelin-rated Maydan continues to impress with its globe-trotting lineup of khachapuri (Georgia), patatas bravas (Spain), sambal shrimp (Malaysia). Diners can opt for a tasting tour starting at $35, with reservations available Wednesday to Sunday. For visitors who want to eat outside, the restaurant built covered patio on T Street NW with dining nooks dressed up like train cars.

1346 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Khachapuri from Compass Rose

Bar Pilar

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The Logan Circle mainstay offers a globe-trotting menu inspired by novelist Ernest Hemingway’s travels, from a Thai take on mussels to dan dan tofu noodles to chili hoisin-glazed braised pork belly tacos. Order a well-made daiquiri and soak up its nautical and mermaid decor straight out of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. The owners also run Cafe Saint-Ex next door, a resilient neighborhood dive that throws DJ-driven weekend parties in its basement.

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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doi moi

1800 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Following a tropical overhaul from Star Restaurant Group, the reinvented Southeast Asian staple sends out pho, banh mi, steamed buns, flash-fried beef jerky, fresh-pressed juices, and Thailand’s Singha on draft. A solid weekday happy hour (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) features $5 dumplings and $8 daiquiris. At night, follow a pink light to go downstairs encounter a dimly-lit basement bar that pairs its own list of cocktails with snacks to a soundtrack of ’70s soul music.

1800 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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A photo of Doi Moi’s downstairs bar. — Doi Moi’s downstairs drinking den is flush with glowing lanterns, velvets, and beads.

Cork Wine Bar and Market

1805 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The 14th Street NW stalwart that relocated a few blocks away in 2017 continues to draw a steady stream of connoisseurs, eager to sample a rotating list of 50 wines by the glass and 250 bottles from small makers around the world. Pair selections with hot and cold plates, or swing by the downstairs market for salads, soups, and sandwiches. The wine-obsessed fixture that just turned 16 also offers a flight club, tastings, and classes, plus a curated retail selection of 300 bottles from sustainable producers. The strip recently welcomed another vino option with the arrival of Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar.

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1805 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Cork Market & Wine Bar co-owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts at their new location at 1805 14th Street NW. — Cork Market & Wine Bar co-owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts.

Chicken + Whiskey

1738 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The South American rotisserie shop and whiskey bar going four years strong serves Peruvian poultry in the front and has a wall of brown liquor and vinyls in the back. Its prolific Venezuelan chef Enrique Limardo (Seven Reasons, Immigrant Food, Imperfecto) complements slow-roasted chickens that are brined for 12 hours with arepas and addicting breaded chicken strips. An additional D.C. location sits in Navy Yard.

1738 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Chicken and Whiskey DC kitchen — Poultry is aplenty at Chicken + Whiskey.

Red Light

1401 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

In 2019, local restaurateur Aaron Gordon swapped out Red Light’s “unremarkable” bar fare menu in favor of Detroit-style square pizza. Chef Naomi Gallego, who makes wood-fired pies at Little Beast in Chevy Chase, led the charge on bringing the same deep dish pies she used to devour growing up in Michigan to D.C. The corner destination for carbs and cocktails also does takeout and delivery, with a late-night happy hour featuring $10 shoot-and-beer combos. Manny & Olga’s is also a prime pick on the strip for on-the-go pizza.

1401 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Deep dish pizza at Red Light. — Red Light’s starring order.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Cajun-leaning Pearl Dive continues to remain relevant over 10 years in, with a devoted fanbase that keeps coming back for gumbo, shrimp and grits, clam chowder, and oysters prepared plenty of ways. Day drinking and brunch are big here, too. Head upstairs for two more dressed-down drinking options (Tilt and Black Jack).

1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace’s dining room. — The buzzy scene at Pearl Dive Oyster Palace.

Le Diplomate

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Servers cut complimentary slices from baguettes, rustic rye boules, and cranberry-walnut loaves to set the tone for a menu full of French bistro classics such as steak au poivre and duck a l’orange. Ordering from the raw bar is always a smart move here, as is asking for a side of frites with aioli. Reservations are highly recommended. Le Dip has been booked solid since restaurateur Stephen Starr opened it in 2013.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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A plate of pan roasted hanger steak, maître d butter with pommes frites at Le Diplomate. — Steak frites at Le Diplomate.

Stoney's

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The “super” grilled cheese — filled with bacon, tomato, and onion and served on thick pieces of liberally buttered white bread — is a D.C. classic that has survived several rounds of menu tweaks at the neighborhood sports bar.

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Grilled cheese at Stoney’s. — Stoney’s offers a variety of grilled cheese options.

Jane Jane

1705 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Birthed by D.C. hospitality vets in 2021, Logan Circle’s cozy cocktail den showcases home-style party snacks and a cocktail menu that’s organized by spirit. Classics like gin-based Negronis and martinis play well alongside offbeat creations like the Plays Well With Others (aged rum, Antique, Cocchi di Torino, rhubarb, chocolate). The 850-square-foot space sports a throwback look that’s reminiscent of a hip mother’s living room.

1705 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Jane Jane’s classic margarita contains blanco tequila, lime juice, Curacao, and agave nectar.

Logan Tavern

1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Open since 2003, Logan Circle’s pioneering eatery continues to stay busy thanks to its reliable American menu and popular weekend brunch service. A daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. features $7 wines or drafts and discounted mac and cheese and tacos. A fun pancake platter special is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $9.99. EatWell DC also runs Commissary next door.

1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Benitos Place

1437 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Owners Telma and Maynor Majano pull off a difficult feat of nailing dishes from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Pretty much anything on the menu is a safe bet, but first-timers should make a beeline for the Honduran fried chicken, served with pickles, a tangy cabbage slaw, and an enormous portion of fried plantains. Pozole and mole both stand up under scrutiny.

1437 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

14th Street Cafe Asian Bistro

1416 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

A steady option for dine-in, take-out, or delivery service, this restaurant bangs out Americanized Chinese classics and Sichuan specialties with speed and finesse. The spicy, Sichuan style beef noodle stew brims with pepper flakes and tender protein in a crimson-colored broth.

1416 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Da Hong Pao Restaurant and Bar

1409 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Owner Jerry Chen has been in the neighborhood since starting Yum’s II, the carryout next door that serves late-night eats to cops and revelers until 4 a.m., in 1988. His family’s upward mobility is now manifested in a spacious dining room that gets packed for dim sum service.

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1409 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Garden District

1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009

This low-key corner hangout serves one of the best cheeseburgers in the city, period. Garden District is also known for its barbecue sandwiches, fried sides (onion rings, pickle spears, hush puppies), and list of German and American brews on tap. Friday lunch recently made a comeback, inviting patrons to come work (and drink) with Wi-Fi. For another outdoor beer garden option, consider Aslin’s taproom right across the street.

1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009

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Trade

1410 14th St NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20005

With DJ sets, costume parties, a hilariously low-brow food menu, and communal viewings of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this gay dive bar has a little more character than its sibling spot around the block, Number Nine on P Street NW. Order the tasty green tea shots or supersized cocktails during its famous daily happy hour.

1410 14th St NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20005

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A drag queen performing at Trade. — Trade’s events calendar is full of drag shows.

Dovetail Bar & Restaurant

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

The glamorous Logan Circle restaurant in the Viceroy Washington D.C. invites patrons to feast on executive chef James Gee’s catch-all dinner menu bursting with colorful produce, seafoods, and plump Roseda Farm burgers. Head upstairs to Hush for poolside snacks and drinks. Inside nearby sibling hotel Zena, Gee is also behind the lobby-level menu at Figleaf. Its summer-ready rooftop bar Hedy’s is almost ready to go.

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Black Whiskey

1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Filled with pool tables, friendly bartenders, taxidermy heads, and floral murals from local artist Chris Pyrate, this upstairs industry hangout lined in brick is the unapologetic, no-frills bar the strip needs. The bar’s namesake brown spirit takes up an entire wall, with over 500 options to choose from.

1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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A wall of whiskey — The abundant wall of whiskeys at Black Whiskey.

Players Club

1400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The Hilton brothers’ retro-chic drinking den keeps regulars entertained with pinball, pool, Skee-Ball, a photo booth, and even a vending machine stocked with sex toys. Zip up the elevator to access a scenic drinking perch during warmer months. Customers can order in burgers and fries from Shake Shack upstairs.

1400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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The lounge seating at Players Club — Players Club oozes ‘70s cool.

Slipstream

1333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The light-filled space serves cocktails after dark, but mornings are the best time to visit because of the coffee that comes with cards explaining the origin of the beans. Safe bets include pastries, rice bowls, and toast gussied up with avocado and goat cheese. A sandwich selection includes a veggie “pastrami” on marble rye.

1333 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Coffee service at Slipstream.

Ammathar Thai Cuisine

1326 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Around since 2001, this neighborhood pioneer continues to deliver reliable pad Thai and pineapple fried rice in a friendly, family-owned atmosphere. A newer sibling spot upstairs called Takara 14 serves superb sushi and nigiri from a Nakazawa alum.

1326 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Dumplings at Ammathar Thai Cuisine.

Pappe

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

With billowing fabrics covering the walls and the ceiling, Pappe presents an elegant setting for Indian food that will make diners dab sweat from their foreheads. Lamb vindaloo, spicy chicken tikka, and baingan bartha (roasted eggplant spread) all raise the heat. For a nightcap set to Victorian-era vibes, head downstairs to the Crown & Crow bar.

1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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A table of Indian food at Pappe. — An Indian feast at Pappe.

El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

A contender for the title of Washington’s top taqueria, El Sol is the first venture from Mexico City-born chef and restaurateur Alfredo Solis (Mezcalero). Solis’s ultra-rich braised pork carnitas are the perfect stuffer for fried masa gordita pouches and house-formed corn tortilla quesadillas. Break up a bar crawl with its fried and rolled chicken tacos dorados. Solis’ nearby Mariscos 1133 specializes in Latin-leaning seafood dishes.

1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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El Sol gorditas — Gorditas from El Sol.

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