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D.C.’s Essential Late-Night Food

From pizza to sushi, it's all out there after hours

by Missy Frederick and Eater Staff Updated Jan 25, 2023, 3:59pm EST

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by Missy Frederick and Eater Staff Updated Jan 25, 2023, 3:59pm EST

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On nightlife strips across the area, weekend crowds stumble onto the street looking for late-night eats. Seasoned drinkers know that a greasy burger — say, from Lucky Buns in Adams Morgan — or a jumbo slice of pizza will go a long way toward combating the following day’s potential hangover. The definition of “late night” has shrunk a bit, as staffing shortages have influenced restaurants to close down earlier (24-hour joints have dwindled, too). But the places on this map are still a reliable bet for eating after 11 p.m.

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The Diner

Those seeking a true greasy spoon experience won’t find it at this polished modern diner in Adams Morgan, but they will find a solid spot that serves dishes like bread pudding French toast sticks and Cajun omelets. Don’t expect late hours Sunday to Wednesday, but from Thursday to Saturday, this restaurant operates 24/7.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Lucky Buns

Hulking burgers and fried chicken sandwiches are classic late-night food, and Lucky Buns has versions that incorporate a number of Australian and Southeast Asian ingredients to satisfy adventurous eaters. There are also spice bags full of fried chicken tossed with peppers, onions, chiles, and Sichuan peppercorns. Dinner runs until 11 p.m. most nights, but extends until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

A cheeseburger with several patties stacked atop each other. — A burger from Lucky Buns.

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El Tamarindo

Adams Morgan workhorse El Tamarindo serves classic Salvadoran fare such as pupusas and chicken tamales until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, and the margaritas here are always flowing.

1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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#Pupusas for dinner is always a good idea! #yum #eltamdc

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Duccini's Pizza

The undisputed champ of Eater's very scientific late-night jumbo slice crawl, Ducinni's serves up oversized slices of pizza until 4 a.m.; its Falls Church outpost is open until 5 a.m. on weekends.

1778 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Ducinni’s Pizza DC slice — Jumbo Slice from Ducinni’s

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Astoria DC

The booths at this sibling cocktail bar to Copycat Co. make it feel less chaotic than its predecessor. This Dupont hangout serves Sichuan dishes like chile wontons, mapo tofu, and water-boiled beef until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. weekends (closed Monday and Tuesday).

1521 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Chimichurri [COLD DISH] A Sichuan twist on this Argentinian sauce using chili oil, cilantro, and pickle brine over salt and pepper ribeye. #washingtondc #washingtondcfood #sichuan #sichuanfood #chinesefood #chinisecuisine #spicy #spicyfoods #cocktails #dupontcircle #ribeye #ribeyesteak #steak

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Chaplin's Restaurant

A favorite for ramen, Shaw residents know this place stays open until 1:45 a.m. on weekdays and 2:45 a.m. weekends.

1501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Surfside Taco Stand

The downtown crowd can order shrimp tacos and quesadillas to-go at Surfside Taco Stand, open 24/7 and located just south of Dupont Circle.

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Hiding from the cold at your local escape, Surfside! Have you tried our Andros burrito (or bowl) yet? Warm flour tortilla with grilled steak, yellow rice, grilled corn, slow roasted tomato and cucumber yogurt sauce.

A post shared by Surfside (@surfsidedc) on Nov 14, 2019 at 9:15am PST

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TallBoy

The bar replaced Smoked & Stacked in Shaw with a goal to cater to late-night appetites with a simple menu of smoked wings and grilled cheese sandwiches. In the latter category, there’s an OG with just cheddar and a Reuben option with pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. Food is served until last call every night of the week, open as late as anywhere between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. depending on the day.

1239 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

TallBoy wings — Wings at TallBoy

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Julia's Empanadas (Multiple Locations)

Open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in Dupont and Adams Morgan, Julia’s slings $5 empanadas. A couple standbys are a Chilean style — filled with beef, raisins, and olives — and a Bolivian saltena packed with chicken, potatoes, and green peas.

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Bar Chinois

This newcomer for French-leaning cocktails and dishes like garlic noodles and salt and pepper shrimp stays open till 1 a.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. on the weekends (closes early on Sunday and closed Monday).

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

A blue backlit bar. — Bar Chinois.

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Old Ebbitt Grill

D.C.’s oldest restaurant can be relied upon for raw bar staples, Manhattans, and burgers until 2 a.m. every day of the week — they’re also known for their late night happy hour.

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675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

A bartender behind a bar. — Old Ebbitt Grill.

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The Hamilton

This sprawling restaurant in the Clyde's family boasts a late-night menu featuring everything from boozy milkshakes to sushi ($5 off rolls after 10 p.m. weeknights and 11 p.m. weekends) to carnitas, with the bar and restaurant open until 2 a.m.

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OpenTable

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Spacebar

A lot of things close down early in the ‘burbs, but Spacebar, home of every grilled cheese variety imaginable and epic totchos, stays open till midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends.

709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Grilled cheese with bacon and fillings and a big pile of tater tots. — Grilled cheese and tots from Spacebar.

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Honey Pig BBQ

Though not the 24/7 joint it used to be, this Korean barbecue favorite in Annandale is open until 11:30 p.m. most weeknights and 2 a.m. on the weekends.

7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

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New Big Wong

New Big Wong dishes out late-night Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine every day of the week until 3 a.m. it’s known as a favorite hangout for chefs looking for a bite after work.

610 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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The Diner

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Those seeking a true greasy spoon experience won’t find it at this polished modern diner in Adams Morgan, but they will find a solid spot that serves dishes like bread pudding French toast sticks and Cajun omelets. Don’t expect late hours Sunday to Wednesday, but from Thursday to Saturday, this restaurant operates 24/7.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Lucky Buns

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Hulking burgers and fried chicken sandwiches are classic late-night food, and Lucky Buns has versions that incorporate a number of Australian and Southeast Asian ingredients to satisfy adventurous eaters. There are also spice bags full of fried chicken tossed with peppers, onions, chiles, and Sichuan peppercorns. Dinner runs until 11 p.m. most nights, but extends until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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A cheeseburger with several patties stacked atop each other. — A burger from Lucky Buns.

El Tamarindo

1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Adams Morgan workhorse El Tamarindo serves classic Salvadoran fare such as pupusas and chicken tamales until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, and the margaritas here are always flowing.

1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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View this post on Instagram

#Pupusas for dinner is always a good idea! #yum #eltamdc

A post shared by El Tamarindo (@eltamarindodc) on Mar 11, 2019 at 3:16pm PDT

Duccini's Pizza

1778 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The undisputed champ of Eater's very scientific late-night jumbo slice crawl, Ducinni's serves up oversized slices of pizza until 4 a.m.; its Falls Church outpost is open until 5 a.m. on weekends.

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1778 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Ducinni’s Pizza DC slice — Jumbo Slice from Ducinni’s

Astoria DC

1521 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The booths at this sibling cocktail bar to Copycat Co. make it feel less chaotic than its predecessor. This Dupont hangout serves Sichuan dishes like chile wontons, mapo tofu, and water-boiled beef until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. weekends (closed Monday and Tuesday).

1521 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Chimichurri [COLD DISH] A Sichuan twist on this Argentinian sauce using chili oil, cilantro, and pickle brine over salt and pepper ribeye. #washingtondc #washingtondcfood #sichuan #sichuanfood #chinesefood #chinisecuisine #spicy #spicyfoods #cocktails #dupontcircle #ribeye #ribeyesteak #steak

A post shared by ASTORIA_DC (@astoria_dc) on Jun 19, 2019 at 3:23pm PDT

Chaplin's Restaurant

1501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

A favorite for ramen, Shaw residents know this place stays open until 1:45 a.m. on weekdays and 2:45 a.m. weekends.

1501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Surfside Taco Stand

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

The downtown crowd can order shrimp tacos and quesadillas to-go at Surfside Taco Stand, open 24/7 and located just south of Dupont Circle.

1800 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Hiding from the cold at your local escape, Surfside! Have you tried our Andros burrito (or bowl) yet? Warm flour tortilla with grilled steak, yellow rice, grilled corn, slow roasted tomato and cucumber yogurt sauce.

A post shared by Surfside (@surfsidedc) on Nov 14, 2019 at 9:15am PST

TallBoy

1239 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The bar replaced Smoked & Stacked in Shaw with a goal to cater to late-night appetites with a simple menu of smoked wings and grilled cheese sandwiches. In the latter category, there’s an OG with just cheddar and a Reuben option with pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. Food is served until last call every night of the week, open as late as anywhere between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. depending on the day.

1239 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

TallBoy wings — Wings at TallBoy

Julia's Empanadas (Multiple Locations)

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in Dupont and Adams Morgan, Julia’s slings $5 empanadas. A couple standbys are a Chilean style — filled with beef, raisins, and olives — and a Bolivian saltena packed with chicken, potatoes, and green peas.

1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Bar Chinois

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This newcomer for French-leaning cocktails and dishes like garlic noodles and salt and pepper shrimp stays open till 1 a.m. on weekdays and 2 a.m. on the weekends (closes early on Sunday and closed Monday).

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

A blue backlit bar. — Bar Chinois.

Old Ebbitt Grill

675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

D.C.’s oldest restaurant can be relied upon for raw bar staples, Manhattans, and burgers until 2 a.m. every day of the week — they’re also known for their late night happy hour.

675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

A bartender behind a bar. — Old Ebbitt Grill.

The Hamilton

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

This sprawling restaurant in the Clyde's family boasts a late-night menu featuring everything from boozy milkshakes to sushi ($5 off rolls after 10 p.m. weeknights and 11 p.m. weekends) to carnitas, with the bar and restaurant open until 2 a.m.

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Hamilton (@thehamiltondc)

Spacebar

709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

A lot of things close down early in the ‘burbs, but Spacebar, home of every grilled cheese variety imaginable and epic totchos, stays open till midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends.

709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Visit Website

Grilled cheese with bacon and fillings and a big pile of tater tots. — Grilled cheese and tots from Spacebar.

Honey Pig BBQ

7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

Though not the 24/7 joint it used to be, this Korean barbecue favorite in Annandale is open until 11:30 p.m. most weeknights and 2 a.m. on the weekends.

Open in Google Maps

7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Honey Pig (@honeypigbbq)

New Big Wong

610 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

New Big Wong dishes out late-night Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine every day of the week until 3 a.m. it’s known as a favorite hangout for chefs looking for a bite after work.

610 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Visit Website

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