District Bites at District E

3.7

85 Reviews

$30 and under

American

701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people

21 Apr 2025

April 2025

22:30

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30–23:00
Phone number
(202) 661-5120
Website
http://www.districtedc.com/district-bites
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
World-class food and beverage services provided by our in-house bar and restaurant, District Bites, are the perfect accompaniment to any event. Additionally, our venue offers a highly customizable variety of food offerings and accommodations that can be made on an event-by-event basis.
Private party facilities
Our state-of-the-art hospitality space is designed to provide the very best in modern entertainment. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Capital One Arena makes it ideal for pre- and post-event festivities. Get access to our customizable event space to accommodate your event needs!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Area
Penn Quarter
Cross Street
Located between 6th & 7th St NW in Gallery Place Mall (First Floor).
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located by the Gallery Place metro stop (Red, Yellow, & Green Lines).
Additional
Happy Hour

Offers

ITS HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4pm - 7pm. Enjoy $7 Draft Beer, $10 Select Appetizers, and More!

Shrimp FrittersUS$18.00
cilantro lime crema
Roasted Red Pepper HummusUS$14.00
curried garbanzo beans, shaved radish, cilantro, naan bread
French Dip Egg RollUS$16.00
made in house; shaved striploin, gruyere, onions, beef jus
Esports Nachos GrandeUS$16.00
flash fried corn tortillas, queso, green poblano sauce, pico de gallo, shaved jalapenos, pickled red onions, pinto beans, cilantro lime crema
Game Time Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$16.00
jumbo wings, blue cheese or ranch, celery, hot sauce
Blistered Shishito Peppers**US$16.00
lime, tajine, sea salt

Soups

Maryland Crab Soup**US$14.00
maryland blue crab, tomatoes, pole beans, com, lima beans, old bay
French OnionUS$10.00
5-hour onions, thyme, focaccia crouton, gruyere

Salads

Romaine CaesarUS$14.00
romaine hearts, grated parmesan Reggiano, focaccia crumble, Caesar dressing
Local Farm Greens**US$16.00
baby oak, kale, endive, radish, goat cheese, smoked tomato vinaigrette

Sandwiches

served with shoestring fries

Eastern Shore Crab CakeUS$26.00
jumbo lump crab, remoulade, tomato, buttered roll
Big Bites Grind Burger*US$20.00
ground sirloin + brisket + chuck LTO, house pickles, griddled martin's potato roll served medium
Buttermilk Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
freebird free range + hormone free chicken breast, slaw, house garlic dill pickle, pimento cheese, martin's potato roll
MD Rockfish SandwichUS$23.00
remoulade, pickle, roma tomato, green leaf
Salt Cured Pit Beef* SandwichUS$22.00
low roasted prime sirloin, shaved white onions, tomatoes, creamy horseradish, hearth baked kaiser roll served medium
The Impossible E BurgerUS$20.00
roasted red pepper + harissa burger, arugula, vegan mayonnaise
Cider Brine & Applewood Smoked Turkey BLTUS$19.00
sourdough, nueske's slab bacon, green leaf, tomatoes, black pepper aioli

Detroit Style Pizzas

MargheritaUS$14.00
mozzarella, basil, san marzano tomatoes
PepperoniUS$18.00
artisan pepperoni, san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella
MushroomUS$16.00
kennett square mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan

Entrees

Low Country Shrimp N Grits**US$28.00
jumbo shrimp, carolina gold rice grits, andouille sausage, red eye gravy
Steak* FritesUS$32.00
prime sirloin steak, herb butter, steak sauce, shoestring potatoes
Butter Roast Half ChickenUS$26.00
freebird free range + hormone free chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes, french beans, pan drippings
Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00
beef + pork + veal ragu, san marzano tomatoes, pappardelle
Pan Seared MD Rockfish**US$31.00
bright lights rainbow swiss chard, cauliflower puree, smoked tomato, crispy leeks
Smoked Portabella Mushroom "Steak Frites"US$27.00
kenneth square mushroom, brandy reduction, chimichurri, fries

Desserts

all ice cream spun in house

Big Brownie SundaeUS$14.00
walnut brownie + vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, salted caramel
Signature Ice Cream SandwichesUS$14.00
red velvet + buttermilk ice cream; chocolate brownie + vanilla; snickerdoodle + dolce de leche; vegan chocolate chip cookie + vegan vanilla bean ice cream** | (Vegetarian)
Hand Crafted MilkshakesUS$14.00
raspberry meringue**; vanilla chocolate brownie; salted caramel

What 85 people are saying

District Bites at District E reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.5Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

District Bites at District E is a lively spot ideal for pregame gatherings with a "great atmosphere" and proximity to events at Capital One Arena. Guests enjoy the "awesome pregame food" and "wide selection" of drinks. While service can be inconsistent, the venue's "great drinks" and vibrant environment make it memorable.

85 Reviews

L
Lauren VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited 30 min at our table before we just ordered food and drinks at the bar to be delivered to our table. We saw our server once, she said she would get us a refill and never did. We made a reservation on open table and put our name in the waitlist…still waiting for that waitlist text lol.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was abysmal. We could barely get the server to take our order. Once we finally did, she forgot multiple items. The staff needs much better training. Food was good.
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Robert
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made reservation and they have the table away before we got there. We showed up right before the reservation.
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Roland
Nashville2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Music was very loud, and the service was very slow considering the business level
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Mozelle
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good. It was a little cold but other than that it was good
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Kathy/Jack VIP
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go before the Caps game. Celebrated Black History Month with the Capital’s theme night. Great music. Place was jumping
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Lucas
Washington DC5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome pregame food spot. Chicken sandwich and fries on point. More bar food than sit down place. Capitals game after so there was a lot of people, awesome environment.
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Madison
Richmond1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Poor service. Prepare to wait . Not enough servers
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Kelly
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
No staff working before a major event and lots of reservations. We were seated but no one ever came to take our order so we left.
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Kimberly
Baltimore1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Had a reservation. Once seated we were forgotten. Had to flag down a manager to get service. Took 25 minutes for someone to acknowledge the table. Ordered the french onion soup. Was so hot would cause 3rd degree burns if it was spilled. The turkey sandwich was dry. The burger was ok. Waitress never came back. Think she quit. Do not go to this restaurant.
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You can order delivery directly from District Bites at District E using the Order Online button.

District Bites at District E is rated 3.7 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

21 Apr 2025

April 2025

22:30

Booked 10 times today

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701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located between 6th & 7th St NW in Gallery Place Mall (First Floor).
Area
Penn Quarter
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located by the Gallery Place metro stop (Red, Yellow, & Green Lines).
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Happy Hour
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.districtedc.com/district-bites
Phone number
(202) 661-5120
Catering
World-class food and beverage services provided by our in-house bar and restaurant, District Bites, are the perfect accompaniment to any event. Additionally, our venue offers a highly customizable variety of food offerings and accommodations that can be made on an event-by-event basis.
Private party facilities
Our state-of-the-art hospitality space is designed to provide the very best in modern entertainment. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Capital One Arena makes it ideal for pre- and post-event festivities. Get access to our customizable event space to accommodate your event needs!

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District Bites at District E

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

ITS HAPPY HOUR!

Starters

Shrimp FrittersUS$18.00

Roasted Red Pepper HummusUS$14.00

French Dip Egg RollUS$16.00

Esports Nachos GrandeUS$16.00

Game Time Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$16.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers**US$16.00

Soups

Maryland Crab Soup**US$14.00

French OnionUS$10.00

Salads

Romaine CaesarUS$14.00

Local Farm Greens**US$16.00

Sandwiches

Eastern Shore Crab CakeUS$26.00

Big Bites Grind Burger*US$20.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00

MD Rockfish SandwichUS$23.00

Salt Cured Pit Beef* SandwichUS$22.00

The Impossible E BurgerUS$20.00

Cider Brine & Applewood Smoked Turkey BLTUS$19.00

Detroit Style Pizzas

MargheritaUS$14.00

PepperoniUS$18.00

MushroomUS$16.00

Entrees

Low Country Shrimp N Grits**US$28.00

Steak* FritesUS$32.00

Butter Roast Half ChickenUS$26.00

Pappardelle BologneseUS$28.00

Pan Seared MD Rockfish**US$31.00

Smoked Portabella Mushroom "Steak Frites"US$27.00

Desserts

Big Brownie SundaeUS$14.00

Signature Ice Cream SandwichesUS$14.00

Hand Crafted MilkshakesUS$14.00

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