Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Foggy Bottom

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 52 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

2. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(662)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 24 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

3. Avenue Grill

4.7

Exceptional(314)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times 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. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

3.9

Excellent(1146)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

5. Haikan

4.6

Exceptional(650)

Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Shaw

Booked 22 times today

Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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6. Dupont Italian Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(165)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 3 times today

In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.

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7. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1066)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 3 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

8. Bulldog Spots Bar

4.0

Excellent(54)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 3 times today

For OpenTable customers: 15% Discount Food & Drinks Daily 6pm-10PM. GOOD TIMES, GOOD DRINKS, AND GOOD PIZZA.With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.Dine In & Take OutWe have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but always ensure that your dining experience is top notch!Seasonal and LocalWe refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season.Large Parties:We do accept buyouts and bookings for Larger Parties. If you'd like to host your event at Bulldog, for parties of 21+, please reach out directly to the private events coordinator at 202-500-2228.

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9. Capitol Square Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• African • Capitol Hill

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill!We are pleased to announce that we are the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Capitol & 15th St on Historic Capitol Hill. The Cap Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.DC Cap Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, and our cuisine aims to reflect that diversity, blending culture, great food, and ambiance for everyday dining as well as important celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, retirements, and rehearsal dinners. We hope that every visit to our restaurant will bring out the nostalgia of our historic Washington DC community and provide a relaxing place to enjoy fresh, healthy food, whether that is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.We will strive to provide authentic American Cuisine and comfort food that will appeal to a broad variety of tastes with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

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10. O'Malley's Pub Arlington

3.6

Very Good(21)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

If you are looking for a great neighborhood spot in Crystal City, O'Malley's Pub is your place. O'Malley's Arlington is located just minutes from the Crystal City Metro, Pentagon City and National Airport. Our location has plenty of free parking making it the place to be. Join us for game days to watch your favorite team on our High Definition TV's or have a seat at one of our booths and enjoy our one of our signature entrees, half pound burgers and appetizers for a relaxing dinner. O'Malley's Pub is also a perfect place for happy hour and office parties. Private Dining Room is available for up to 80 people.

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Clayton
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I ate here before going to the theater, so I did not want to eat heavily. The restaurant is very convenient to the National Theater on the same block, but only for matinees since they only serve breakfast and lunch. I had the potato leek soup and an upgraded grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, and both were excellent. I only ate half of the sandwich-not that I didn't want to eat the other half, but the sandwich was large, and I knew I would be sitting for a couple of hours. I would definitely eat here again.
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Avenue GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Jessica
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was great. The staff was great. They didn't know what was going on with the reservation at first but figured it out and made us comfortable the whole time. I would definitely go back if in the area.
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Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DCPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.9
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Charlesvip
Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our go to place in DC. Food is always delicious and the service attentive.
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Brad
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was wonderful. The service was exceptional. Great selection of both food and drink. And as someone who just got back from Europe, the Belgian theme and flavor was all spot on.
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7
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Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Oct 2024
Excellent service and food. The best Ramen I’ve had in DC. The food came out quick and hot. Overall awesome experience.
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HaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw
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4.6

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

2. The Sovereign

3. Avenue Grill

4. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

5. Haikan

6. Dupont Italian Kitchen

7. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

8. Bulldog Spots Bar

9. Capitol Square Bar & Grill

10. O'Malley's Pub Arlington

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