Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Washington DC

Located in the heart of Washington, Estadio is a great place to drop by to feast on some authentic Spanish flavors. Under the tutelage of Executive Chef Haidar Karoum the culinary team offers a delectable Spanish fare of soups, salads, montaditos (open sandwiches), meat, seafood, chicken and egg dishes. The decor of the restaurant, with timber furnishing and iron panels, resembles a 19th-century Spanish restaurant. Though the restaurant stops serving dinner earlier in the night, guests can enjoy drinks and light bites at the bar that is open till late.

Situated on Jefferson Place, St. Arnold's on Jefferson borrows its name from the Patron Saint of Brewing known as St. Arnold of Flanders. This city center bar is focused on serving sumptuous Belgian brews like Raspberry Lambic and Belgian Blonde Ale. Food served here include traditional Belgian fare like mussels and frites. All in all, a perfect Belgian treat awaits you at St. Arnold's.

Known as "The Classic American Steak House," The Palm has been going strong for decades. The original restaurant opened in New York City in 1926 and the Washington, D.C. restaurant has been serving the big wigs of Capitol Hill since 1972. You can slice into a delicious cut of beef, sip on a Palm martini and eavesdrop on politicians discussing the future of America while enjoying the ambiance of this famous steak house.

Get cocooned in the warmth of Greek hospitality at Kellari Taverna. The restaurant and the staff, driven by their motto, "Enter as Strangers, Leave As Friends," ensure that no guest leaves their premises dissatisfied, but instead will come back for more. A must try here are their seafood dishes made with authentic Hellenistic flair. Complement your meal with a wine from their collection of over 300 labels. For those who would love to enjoy Greek wines at reasonable rates can drop in on the first Monday of every month, when they host Greek Wine Happy Hour.

Triple B Fresh is a cute Korean eatery that is known for their vegetarian options. A favorite of locals around Dupont Circle, you can choose your own ingredients to make everything including bibimbap (a mixed rice dish), wraps, bowls, and kimbap (vegetables and other ingredients rolled in rice and seaweed). In addition, there are plenty of unique vegetable sides to choose from, so you can take your pick of their tangy spicy cucumbers, shiitake mushrooms, or kim chi. A casual and cheerful atmosphere, complete with bright lights and sleek wooden floors, Triple B Fresh is the ideal place for a nice lunch or dinner with friends and family.

Kramerbooks and Afterwords was the first to set up shop in Dupont Circle. This bookstore and cafe is always crowded, particularly on weekends when singles who would rather skip the bar scene flock to this surprising hot spot. Live music is an added feature of this cozy literary joint. The cafe is a full-service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The entrees are traditional American dishes, like chicken and lamb chops.