Best Casual Restaurants in Cleveland Park

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A photo of Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Washington DC restaurant

1. Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(134)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Cleveland Park

Booked 4 times today

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant offers authentic, healthy, and delicious dishes, committed to preserving the unique flavors and culture of the Uyghur people, prepared in distinctive Central Asian styles. Come and taste our food with your family and friends!

2. BlackSalt

4.7

Exceptional(6749)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palisades Northwest

Booked 24 times today

BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash

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3. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

4.5

Awesome(1036)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 34 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. All Day by Kramers

4.5

Awesome(329)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dupont Circle

Booked 31 times today

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, opened in 1976, was the first Bookstore/Cafe in the country to feature Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch & Late Supper as well as offering complete bar service, 18 drafts and wine by the glass and bottle. Since its inception, it has established itself as "Washington's pre-eminent café.' ' From The Washington Post: "The action at Kramerbooks & Afterwords starts with breakfast and the morning papers at 7:30 AM, and keeps throbbing until well after midnight, 7 days a week, complete with indoor and sidewalk cafes, a full-service bar and live entertainment. The sounds are diverting, the smells are delicious, the sights are tempting**Please be aware, we do not accept Brunch reservations.**

5. Umaya

4.1

Excellent(807)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 20 times today

Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go

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6. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.2

Awesome(241)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 67 times today

Milk and Honey is a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and specializes in other slow cooked mouth-watering favorites. No matter the type of experience you are looking for, we have the dish for you. Join us for brunch with friends, lovers, family and everyone in between. Carryout available at all locations. Milk and Honey Wharf is located along the beautiful Southeast Waterfront in Washington DC. A Southern Brunch Restaurant and one of our “Full Service” locations, we are excited to share a delectable menu featuring Butter Glazed Biscuits, Old Bay Wings, and award-winning Shrimp & Grits.

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7. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

4.7

Exceptional(168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • NoMa

Booked 49 times today

In addition to street parking, we offer valet, validate parking for the Marriot Hotel Retail Lot adjacent to our restaurant for up to 90 minutes. There is also a paid, private lot across the street.Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are your neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails in NoMa. 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.We limited reservations for weekend brunch service. If they are all booked, WE DO ACCEPT WALK INS.

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8. Makers Union Wharf

4.2

Awesome(365)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 31 times today

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9. Gatsby

4.3

Awesome(1174)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 32 times today

Gatsby is a reimagined American diner by KNEAD Hospitality + Design. With favorites like the famous monte cristo sandwich, fried chicken or today's blue plate special, Gatsby brings you back to the days of the diner, but from a fresh perspective. Whether you crave breakfast at any time of day or a smashburger & a milkshake, Gatsby is the perfect place. Located at the corner of Half and N Streets, directly in front of Nats Park's Centerfield Gate, and overlooking the ballpark from our second floor dining room, Gatsby is the perfect pre/post game venue from which to celebrate.

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10. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.4

Awesome(2150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 6 times today

Please be advised that the reservation is for the Izakaya on the second floor and not the ramen shop on the first floor. The ramen menu is not available at the Izakaya. The Izakaya, located on the second floor of Daikaya, is a casual restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food to accompany a diverse selection of bar offerings. The izakaya experience is perfect for after work, before a big night out, as a full supper, or for late-night bites with friends. The cuisine is freestyle and adaptive in nature. Each izakaya in Japan puts its own touch on its menu items. The plates are typically small so that one can sample many different items.

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Raquel
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The whole place and food was a vibe. Glad we went and will go back
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Ted's Bulletin - 14th StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Logan Circle
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4.5
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Anna
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a wonderful experience at BlackSalt! The service is amazing, the food is unbelievable and the overall experience is always 10/10!!
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BlackSaltPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Palisades Northwest
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4.7
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Chao
2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 9, 2025
This is a fantastic place to try if you’re in the area. The service is friendly and prompt. The food is flavorful, and the presentation is impressive. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it an ideal spot to visit after work.
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UmayaPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Penn Quarter
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4.1
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Lauryn
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Brought guests visiting DC for pride and they loved it! The food was good and not too pricey, service was great, and the overall vibes were perfect for the beginning of pride weekend. They really appreciated the restaurant's loud and clear support for pride and felt welcomed to DC.
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All Day by KramersPrice: Moderate• American• Dupont Circle
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4.5
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
The food was different and delicious. The dumplings were unique and refreshing. We ordered what our waiter suggested and they were spot on. The ambience was very chill!
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Dolan Uyghur Restaurant - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Cleveland Park
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4.5

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