Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in West End

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Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaBuzzard PointCapitol Hill

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A photo of CIRCA at Foggy Bottom restaurant

1. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3067)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 45 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

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2. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34505)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 320 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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3. Sixty Vines DC - Washington Circle

4.7

Exceptional(248)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 50 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

A photo of Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C. restaurant

4. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(2749)

££££Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 100 times today

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

A photo of Teddy & The Bully Bar restaurant

5. Teddy & The Bully Bar

4.5

Awesome(2032)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Dupont Circle

Booked 6 times today

A social atmosphere fit for a president. Join us where vibrant cocktail culture meets fun elegance and comfort food at this Dupont Circle neighborhood favorite. It is said that while President Theodore Roosevelt loved to eat, to him the dinner table was less an occasion for fine dining than as a springboard for conversations. In keeping with this, we have created a stunning interior design for Teddy and the Bully Bar that keeps patrons talking. Reflecting Theodore Roosevelt’s love for simple American comfort food, including steaks, oysters, fried chicken and house-made cornbread, our seasonal menus feature a contemporary twist on classic comfort dishes with a focus on quality, local and simplicity. We pay special attention to sourcing from our local producers, representing President Roosevelt’s belief to “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” We offer an exciting happy hour, energetic bottomless brunch (Sundays), and a perfect match of social energy and food culture.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(717)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 31 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Due to the Mayors mandate, all spirits will be removed off tables by 10PM.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Washington, DC serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

A photo of Proper 21 - K Street restaurant

7. Proper 21 - K Street

4.5

Awesome(333)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Proper 21K, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper, and Proper West, opening in August 2020. Located at 2033 K St NW, Proper 21K is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21K is the second DC location of NIEUW Group INC. Like its predecessors, located in New York City and DC, Proper 21K serves contemporary American cuisine. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison. The restaurant provides the best audio & visual for sports, corporate functions, nightlife and other events.

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8. Swahili Village The Consulate

4.5

Awesome(496)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• African • Dupont Circle

Booked 25 times today

Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.

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9. Toryumon Japanese House

4.3

Awesome(166)

££££Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Located in the “Golden Triangle” of the Central Business District of The Downtown DC.Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. The restaurant blends classic Japanese culinary traditions with an new asian style food, ingredient-driven menu, warm hospitality and clean design to deliver a contemporary and engaging asian dining experience.Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Humbly Yours.

10. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19545)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 259 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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ShannonVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The free range brick chicken with a slightly tart but sweet lemon sauce was a great choice for a cold rainy day. Served with a side of mashed potatos and steamed brocoli, it definitely met the need for a comforting meal. My server, Olive, was very attentive, ensuring that I capped my experience with a hot tea.
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CIRCA at Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Chun
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience over all. The food was delicious and very quick. Price is reasonable too. Definitely make reservations because it gets full very quickly during dinner time. I will come back for sure.
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.7
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BethVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The wine selection was great! Our server gave great recommendations and we were even able to pair it with the food. The fig and prosciutto pizza was amazing!
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Sixty Vines DC - Washington CirclePrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington
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4.7
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Ina
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Attentive staff, and knowledgeable about my dietary requirements. Good timing. You don't have to wait too long for your food, but they are also not that speedy that you feel rushed. Delicious food (we had the Honey thyme spatchcock chicken, and, Yankee pot roast).
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Suhail
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 Jan 2025
It’s my go-to restaurant for years. I just hope they add plants or some interior design to separate tables better.
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Teddy & The Bully BarPrice: Expensive• American• Dupont Circle
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4.5

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