Best Lunch Restaurants in Capitol Hill

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1. Ambar Capitol Hill

4.8

Exceptional(4978)

Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Capitol Hill

Booked 83 times today

Ambar Capitol Hill Thanksgiving Update!Dine-in will be closed, but you can enjoy Thanksgiving at home with our special takeout—available for pickup from 12-5 pm. Pre-order by 4 pm on November 26th. And don’t miss our Black Friday Brunch! Ambar Clarendon is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day! Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Capitol Hill, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines.Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

2. Belga Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(4760)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • Capitol Hill

Booked 25 times today

Belga Café is a great place to eat typical Belgian cuisine. Hours of operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday starting from 5 pm, Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon until 2:30 pm, Brunch: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.To inquire about PRIVATE EVENT email at info@belgacafe.com

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3. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

4.5

Awesome(936)

Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

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4. matchbox Capitol Hill

3.9

Excellent(950)

Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 3 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re Capitol Hill’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Located on the bustling 8th Street corridor of Barracks Row, our second location in Washington, D.C. was built out of love for the revered Capitol Hill neighborhood.Our lofty mezzanine mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, so there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, private parties and get-togethers.

5. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3849)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 100 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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6. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10010)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 136 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

7. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9548)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 99 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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8. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3744)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 161 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

9. Cafe Du Parc

4.5

Awesome(2531)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

10. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29550)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 298 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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Sanam
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I think that out of all three Ambars in the DC Metro area, the food is the best here at the Capitol Hill location. It’s very tasty and savory.
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Ambar Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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Renee
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were in town to see A Christmas Carol and made reservations well in advance. The pork ribs were fantastic and my husband loved his shrimp and grits!
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Stephen
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I've eaten at Belga many times but not recently. I really like the clean-lined refresh they did to the interior which now compliments the excellent food coming out of the kitchen. We were there for a business lunch and the atmospherics were perfect...lively acoustically but still able to talk easily without being overheard. Our waiter was a little over zealous but read the room after a while and pulled back. I live and work on the Hill and love this institution. Wouldn't mind a few more all-veg options.
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Belga CafePrice: Moderate• Belgian• Capitol Hill
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4.6
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Jamievip
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Great brunch - portions were large. The Apple Spiced Pancakes were very good!
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Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill
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4.5
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Rogervip
Virginia •65 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Oct 2024
Good food, prompt service and reasonably priced. Nice outdoor seating area.
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matchbox Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill
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3.9

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350 restaurants available nearby

1. Ambar Capitol Hill

2. Belga Cafe

3. Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill

4. matchbox Capitol Hill

5. Succotash PRIME

6. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

7. Oyamel

8. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

9. Cafe Du Parc

10. Old Ebbitt Grill

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