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- TThomasWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe host was great he helped out finding a great table for a first date.More infoZeppelinPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Shaw•4.8
- SShereeWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe ate at Mita for their unbelievable Tasting menu for my birthday. It was an absolute production from the moment we walked in until we were escorted out the door. We have eaten in 5 star Michelin restaurants in major cities all over the world, and Mita fits in every well with them. Each time we thought it couldn’t get any better, another amazingly creative, delicious dish showed up to wow our senses. The food was beautifully plated and the servers are experts at the placement and description of them. The entire experience was one for the record books. My birthday was perfect.More infoMitaPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Washington•4.9
- SSebastienWashington, D.C. Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was delicious, plenty of perfumes, great flavor. My favorite was the crab dish with vermicili and the prawns with glass noodles. It is a must try!More infoBaan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw•4.8
- BBrettWashington, D.C. Area •27 reviews5.0Dined on 18 Nov 2024Andreas was friendly and helpful! Service was outstanding and food tasted great.More infoAmbar - ShawPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Shaw•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined on 18 Oct 2024Excellent service and food. The best Ramen I’ve had in DC. The food came out quick and hot. Overall awesome experience.More infoHaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw•4.6
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The Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is known for being a hub of international restaurants. Running from Mt. Vernon Square to U Street, this trendy area is packed with eateries and hosts everything from Thai and West African cuisine to French-Asian fusion food. These multicultural restaurants frequently entertain throngs of students from Howard University as well as business professionals meeting for lunch before heading back to the Mt. Vernon Square Convention Center. If your taste buds prefer more classic American-style food, try the half-smoke hot dog, one of D.C.'s most iconic dishes. This hot dog is smothered in french fries, cheese sauce, meaty chili and raw onions. You can grab one of these hearty hot dogs just east of the African-American Civil War Memorial.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Shaw is Convivial
The best vegan restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Baan Mae and Zeppelin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Shaw are Baan Mae, Ambar - Shaw and Chaplin
The restaurants with the best service in Shaw are Convivial, Uncaged Mimosas DC and Causa
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are Convivial, Uncaged Mimosas DC and Causa
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