Five Guys

This place is sooo good! Perfect ambiance, the vibe is kind of a modern pub without being dark and…read moredreary, big comfortable booths, plenty of space to not feel like you're part of someone else's conversation. Honestly we were so pleasantly surprised by how good the burgers are! I had the Capital Burger which had such incredible flavor and the burger itself is thick and juicy. Despite having just had a big dinner somewhere else, as I write this, my mouth is watering. My daughter had the wild mushrooms burger and she loved it -- the aioli had the perfect tang to go with the mushroom and Swiss, both burgers were cooked perfectly medium as requested. The old fashioned was just your typical old fashioned with a slice of candied bacon attached to the outside of the glass. We were hoping for something smokier and a little different but it was still a very good Old Fashioned. We shared the chocolate mousse and it was perfection. Yum! If I lived here this would be my new regular spot.

A rather nice restaurant, typical DC expensive, the food was good, with nice atmosphere, good…read moreservice, clocking in at about $42 before tip for a burger and milkshake. I had the blue cheese and black truffle cheeseburger, with bacon, and it was good. . Very good. I could not identify or really pinpoint where the black truffles came in, but the beef was well seasoned. The additions were a dollar too expensive across the board so I skipped those. The fries were sort of stereotypical, nothing really fancy about those. I debated about having the truffle fries, but didn't really wanna pay the extra three dollars. Bless my server, he didn't know what black truffles were, either. The Reesie's peanut butter cup Skrewball milkshake was quite good. Good use of Skrewball. Could've done with a little more alcohol, but what a great combination. Good taste. Vanilla ice cream and peanut butter all the way through. My only .. concern.. were the pickles. There's this NoVA chain restaurant that serves POPCORN before the meal, which I think has to be the most depressing, unappetizing, lazy and cheap way to start a meal. Capital Burger servers sliced sweet pickles in a jar. That.. is a step up from popcorn, but not by much... If I was in the mood for a burger and boozy milkshake, this would be on the list, but not my first choice.

The Capital Burger - Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

Blue Cheese and Truffle Burger topped with cabernet-braised red onions.

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The Capital Burger offers signature burgers, handcrafted cocktails, local brews and award-winning wines.

Street Burger By Gordon Ramsay

3.4(41 reviews)

1.6 mi•Penn Quarter

Walked in randomly for good eats after the museum and um so happy we did. We had the pleasure of…read morebeing serviced by Louis and his shadow. He was attentive, quick and accommodating during the entirety of our service. There was not a need that he was able to assist with and his recommendation of the mushroom burger was perfect. I cannot speak to their pizza but the cheese pull and lack of remaining pizza was enough to sell me. They also have a crazy ranch dressing that I feel has to be homemade. I would definitely come back.

We got door dash from here last Thursday because it was 'national cheeseburger day' and I've since…read morerequested that we never speak about this meal again as thinking of it makes me queasy My boyfriend got the burger with short ribs etc and he liked it. Twas messy. It's nice that it comes with fries. I got the mushroom burger. Firstly, i guess Gordon Ramsay and i have different definitions of smash burger. This was pretty thick still. And there were a few gristly spots. Like so hard and gross and needed to be spit out. It was also such a mess upon delivery and wet all over the outside from what i couldn't entirely determine to be cheese, or mayo. We were surprised that it arrived looking such a sloppy mess. Midway though after the second gristly bit i was done, closed the box, and we didn't talk about it for at least a day. The pro- 19 dollars for a burger with fries- not so bad. I'd never go back though.

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Next Level Smash Burger

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Wings

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.2(11.8k reviews)

2.1 mi

Food, environment, and excellent service by Patrick! Patrick knew the menu, pairings better than…read moreanyone we have had before.

A lovely ambiance, the food selection was excellent, and the staff were very attentive to all our…read moreneeds.

Inside part of restaurant

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Fried Oyster Deviled Eggs

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In town for a concert. Decided to eat here because it is close to the venue. Both the service and…read morethe food was excellent. Treye was very attentive and kind! We will definitely be back!

I sat at the bar and David and Mya were amazing! I can't wait to come back! They were attentive and…read moreheld great conversations!

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Ghostburger

3.9(263 reviews)

2.3 mi•Shaw, Downtown

I decided to stop in at Ghostburger for lunch to escape the crowds at the DC Convention Center…read moreduring the book festival and apparently Ghostburger didn't get the memo! They were seriously understaffed, and with a line out the door, the place was BUSY. That said, the staff was doing their best to keep up with the constant flow of customers. I was able to grab a table, and interestingly enough, ordering through DoorDash was much faster than ordering directly through the cashier. I ordered the Barbie Girl burger, which was pretty good overall, although it arrived a little soggy. The onion rings were definitely overcooked and greasy, but they still had decent flavor. Since I arrived around happy hour, I grabbed a glass of wine and enjoyed my lunch. Considering how slammed they were, the servers actually did a decent job. They were running around like crazy but remained friendly and attentive when they could. I definitely want to give Ghostburger another try when they're properly staffed and it's not quite as chaotic. I have a feeling the experience, and my burger, will be much better under normal circumstances! Worth another visit.

This is now my 2nd time ordering Ghost Burger on Ubereats and it does not disappoint. I've also…read moredined in once and it also did not disappoint. What I love most is, + the patties are seasoned well and taste fresh + the burger isn't overly greasy + onions, pickles, etc on the burger taste fresh + they offer a buy one get one offer on the uber app + the onion rings +Beer on tap when you visit the location is good + love how big and spacious it is inside of the restaurant + the team is friendly and attentive when you dine in What I don't love as much, + the fries + the parking can be tricky on some days since it's located downtown. The trick is to try to find parking in the neighborhood if you can. Thanks so much!

Ghostburger

Burger Trio

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The Frenchie

Proper 21 - F Street

3.9(953 reviews)

2.0 mi

I had a great time there manny and troy made my experience amazing and I really appreciate them…read more Thank you and I'll be back soon

Manny and Troy are great! Great service. Amazing ambiance. My go to place for late night bite.read more

Dining room

Mac and cheese

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The Grill

4.0(775 reviews)

1.3 mi

The service was plush and punctual. I'm a pescatarian so I'm…read morealways looking for good seafood,but The Grill food was so on point,that I almost forgot I had to go to work after having brunch. The ambience was lit,cool air through out,although it was a 90 outdoors,and they have some great tasting wine and bubbly.

The Grill is my go to restaurant whenever I'm back home in the DMV. I've been here multiple times,…read moreand the food and service are always solid. Even though the Wharf has changed so much over the years, I'm happy this restaurant was added to the area. I recommend starting with the Salted Honey Herb Rolls and doing the All Bites so you can get a little taste of everything. The mussels and Three Cheese Crab Fondue are also great starters. For entrees, my picks are the Chilean sea bass, crab cake, or definitely one of their steaks. And don't skip the sides the creamed corn, gnocchi, and carrots are my favorites. Great atmosphere, consistently good food, and reliable service every time. Definitely a spot I'll continue coming back to whenever I'm in DC.

Inside

Oysters

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Vodka martini and beer

Swizzler Crispy Chicken + Smash Burgers

4.4(248 reviews)

0.2 mi•Navy Yard

So good! Service was quick and the quality of food was great! Love that they use grass-fed meat and…read morebetter quality ingredients. Did not feel bloated as with a lot of other similar burger type places. Seemed like most people take their orders to go, so there was plenty of seating and the proximity to the ballfield made it a great stop. You get a lot of food and everyone in our group went away full and satisfied. Will definitely be back!

This is the best place to get burgers in DC hands down. It's nothing fancy, just good patties,…read moresimple sauce, some onions. It is absolute perfection. The fries are fresh and crispy on the inside with a fluffy inside. The chicken tenders are fresh chicken breast and such a flavorful crispy batter. The only downside was that the honey mustard was mostly honey and no real mustard. Got our food quickly and the inside was clean and had plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back!

Seating

Fries they were awesome!

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Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

All About Burger Chinatown

4.4(71 reviews)

1.8 mi

The best burger place in DC! Every time we visit this is a must. We crave the cheeseburgers and…read morefresh cut fries. Tried the Philly cheesesteak and it was phenomenal

Whew! We made it just in time.... walked here after leaving the Capital One arena. By the time we…read moreordered, they locked their door shortly before 10pm.. Customize your burger...good idea. Hot + salty fries. Oooo and the milkshakes??? THICK My peanut butter chocolate shake tasted like a Reese's.

Bacon cheeseburger with mushrooms @davideatsdc

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Unconventional Diner

4.4(3.5k reviews)

2.3 mi•Shaw, Downtown

I went here before catching my flight.... We didn't make reservations because we didn't truly know…read morehow many people were coming. There were 6 of us and we had about 1.5 hour wait... for such a busy restaurant, we were ok waiting and our flight wasn't for several hours. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Once in, they stored our luggage in a closet behind the host station. I thought that was very nice as we didn't know where we'd be putting it. Our server was very friendly and offered recommendations. We ordered a few bottles of mimosas and they came with 3 juices. (calamansi was my favorite juice) we also had hibiscus lemonade and Hawaiian Punch. I had LOADED BREAKFAST BISCUITS and it was very delicious. I subbed regular sausage for turkey and it was on the side. The picture doesn't do it justice because I found myself wanting to try and recreate this recipe at home. The vibes were good. Food was delicious and the server was amazing. Would come back here.

I finally got a chance to go to unconventional diner. I went for brunch on a Sunday and did make a…read morereservation (morning of). It looks like they are able to accommodate a good amount of people, but I would still make a reservation just in case. This restuarant is a well oiled machine! They do also have a sign up front that says there is a 20% service charge already included. Another thing I liked is that you can pay at your table with a QR code. The food is good as well and good attention to detail. It's getting 4 stars because the chicken and waffles were not worth, the chicken tasted like store bought chicken tenders that were crisped up. The french dip poutine was good, but slightly too oily. The pancakes were fantastic though. I would still come back to check out some of their other items.

Bar area

Tip-Top Chop

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Caribbean Shrimp & Grits

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K J.

8 years ago

You order will always, always be incorrect here. Always check your food before leaving. And, never ever order there through a food delivery service... read more

Phil S.

10 years ago

It's open again! Just got a cheeseburger and fries. For a week they had paper on the windows but then they re-opened.

Justin R.

Elite 14

162

13 years ago

Easy to get a great burger here. And they have just about everything you could want on it. Do it already. read more

Jon L.

12 years ago

Always one of the best true burgers around.

Dominique M.

10 years ago

Best burgers and customer service around!

Kwok C.

17 years ago

Best burger I ever ate!!

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