Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Washington

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1. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown

Booked 91 times today

K+K WELCOMES THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS!!! Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.Proper Dress Attire Required.• No Tank Tops• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)• No Crocs• No Explicit Clothing• No Sagging• No Revealing Attire • No Jerseys• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

2. Modena

4.6

Exceptional(1178)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef Joshua Hunt's passionate and creative touch.

3. Avenue Grill

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability

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4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34355)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 215 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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5. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10266)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 98 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

6. Air

3.9

Excellent(1016)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Adams Morgan

Booked 9 times today

Air Restaurant is located in vibrant Adams Morgan .

7. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3851)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 123 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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8. Yardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.

4.5

Awesome(2433)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • McPherson Square

Booked 24 times today

At Yardbird, our famous fried chicken is the heart of our Southern hospitality, celebrated by culinary giants like James Beard and Bon Appétit. Our menu reflects cherished family recipes and genuine warmth, capturing the essence of Southern charm. From our vibrant Miami Beach origins to our global expansion, we've remained committed to culinary excellence, honoring timeless American classics while embracing innovation.

9. Lincoln - DC

4.3

Awesome(3398)

Price: Moderate

• American • McPherson Square

Booked 16 times today

Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.

10. Umaya

4.2

Awesome(742)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 11 times today

Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go

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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was excellent. The server was phenomenal, polite, courteous and attentive to us. Overall, a very good experience Thank you! 😊
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5
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Alok
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a fabulous experience. Food was very good. Highly recommend
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ModenaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Rachel
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything that my folks said it would be just that, the food was delicious the drinks was to perfection the service was excellent. The vibe was everything and the DJ was rocking.
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AirPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Adams Morgan
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3.9
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Delanovip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time going to K+K and it was amazing. I went with my fiancee and we most certainly enjoyed ourselves. The lamb chops were amazing and so was the fried okra. I wish the mac and cheese was baked but it was still great. Definitely would go again! -Delano
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DCPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown
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4.2
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Jennifer
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
We had there breakfast brunch buffet. Food was good, but some of it was cold. There was a good variety of items to choice from. It was a quick and easy option.
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Avenue GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

2. Modena

3. Avenue Grill

4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

5. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

6. Air

7. Succotash PRIME

8. Yardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.

9. Lincoln - DC

10. Umaya

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