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Girls Night Out in D.C.: Restaurant Edition🍸
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items Planning a trip to D.C. or need a new recommendation, here are all the places I’ve tried and are on my list to try in the D.C area!
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Sichuan Food & Cocktails. You need to make a reservation or wait times are over an hour. Dishes are à la carte so great for sharing!
MUST TRY: Beef noodle, Chili Wonton, Walnut Shrimp, Crab fried rice
Score: 9/10
Astoria DC
Asian fusion sushi with a great ambiance. Go here on Wednesdays for Jazz and at 11 pm it turns into a lively bar with music.
MUST TRY: Spicy tuna squares ,Spicy edamame, Lemon grass chicken gyoza (SOO GOOD), Georgetown roll
Susheria
Located in the Lyle hotel this chic restaurant offers steaks, cocktails, and more.
MUST TRY: Salmon, Caesar salad paired with Riondo Prosecco
8/10
Lyle's
Looking for unique meals with fresh ingredients this steakhouse is the perfect place to try things out of your comfort zone, I know it was for me.
MUST TRY: Buttermilk biscuits, Salmon collard collar (super fresh), 16oz Ribeye, Creamy spinach
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St. Anselm
Mediterranean dishes with a vibey loud atmosphere. If you’re looking for somewhere that has music and good food come to Balos for dinner, I recommend late reservation because the napkin toss is around 11:00 - 11:30 pm. You definitely don’t want to mi...
Balos Estiatorio
Intimate sushi restaurant with great drinks and rolls. Advised to make a reservation!
MUST TRY: Edamame, Cucumber salad, Dumpling dim sum, firecracker roll
Score: 8.7/10
O-Ku
Modern Mexican restaurant with an upbeat atmosphere perfect for dates or girls night out!
MUST TRY: Spicy guacamole, Birria and Chicken tacos, Enchiladas Suizas, Mexican Street style corn, Rice
Score: 9.2/10
El Presidente
Decorated fusion of Thai and Japanese food here, the inspire is so cute inside! A little pricey but portion sizes are fair and big!
MUST TRY: Green curry,Thai Iced Tea (so good!), Spicy edamame, Crunchy crunchy roll, Red dragon roll, Tan-Tan Ramen, ...
Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai at Capitol Hill
The interior is so chic perfect for photos especially for brunch natural lighting is amazing! Food and drinks are great too !
MUST TRY: Deviled Eggs, Chicken and Waffles, Old Bay Mac’n’Cheese
Score: 7.8/10
SUCCOTASH
Contemporary Chinese food with shareable portions perfect for the night out such girls or a date! They also have All Day bottomless
mimosas what more do you need!?
MUST TRY: Soup Dumplings/ Shrimp Lo Mein / Orange Chicken/ Mongolian Beef
Score: 9....
Han Palace-Woodley Park
Will Try📝
Everyone has been raving about this restaurant so it is next on my places to try next!
WILL TRY: Calamari Fritti, Rigatoni con pollo e vodka, Cookies and cream cake
Filomena Ristorante
Another recommendation by the DC girls, upscale Mexican that looks perfect for a girls night out!
WILL TRY: Zarandeado, Queso Fundido, esquites mac’n’cheese
dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval
I’ve heard good things about this Balkan restaurant, that has unlimited dining experiences that are perfect for large groups!
WILL TRY: Cevapi, Sarma, Chicken Skewers, Balkan Salad
AMBAR
Fusion of cuisines from the silk road, will be coming here to during Restaurant Week!
WILL TRY: Chicken Shawarma/ Pappes famous butter chicken/ Mango chai cheesecake
Karravaan