Best Casual Restaurants in H Street Corridor

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1. Cane

4.7

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Capitol Hill

Booked 22 times today

This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant offers a contemporary twist on Trinidad's beloved street delicacies, in cozy and intimate surrounds. Experience the diversity of Trinidadian cuisine, including signature dishes like rotis (e.g., dhalpuri and paratha), jerk wings, oxtails, and fried snapper, that showcase the country's deep-rooted Indian, African and Chinese culinary influences. Imbibe in rum cocktails, highlighting rums from Trinidad and the broader Caribbean region including, Barbados and Guyana.

2. Cynthia

4.7

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • H Street Corridor

Booked 11 times today

Cynthia is a neighborhood bar and bistro featuring beautiful pasta, creative burgers and shareable starters, veggies and salads. Our beverage program showcases reimagined timeless classic cocktails with creative and modern twists, and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful wine from both regional vineyards and renowned global producers. We look forward to reintroducing Cynthia to our friends and neighbors, and welcoming new faces to our neighborhood bar and bistro.A service fee of 20% is added to every check. This fee is used to pay the wages of our staff. We are committed to providing a stable and equitable pay structure. This structure ensures consistency for our staff across both the front and back of the house. An optional tip line to acknowledge exceptional hospitality if you so choose

3. Ethiopic

4.9

Exceptional(1064)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • H Street Corridor

Booked 13 times today

Ethiopic Restaurant focuses on Ethiopian cuisine and culture. Traditional Ethiopian ingredients are introduced to evoke the true taste of Ethiopia. Ethiopic’s authentic Ethiopian food menu will feature vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish. Ethiopic Restaurant is proud to be the first Ethiopian Restaurant on the H Street Corridor and intends to cater to a wide customer base. We want everyone to feel welcome and entertained.We now add 20% service fee charge when dining-in, to ensure all of our staff is paid a livable wage.

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4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1276)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 45 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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5. Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy Mercer

4.7

Exceptional(34)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • NoMa

Booked 42 times today

Keith McNally brings Minetta Tavern to Washington DCMINETTA TAVERN ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River — the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists.Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern."We hope — and believe — that's a somewhat accurate description of the place.

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6. Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria DC

4.7

Exceptional(75)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 16 times today

A signature in Waldorf Astoria hotels across the globe, Peacock Alley remains the place “to see and be seen” just as it was all those years ago for Manhattan’s high society. Set in the soaring grand atrium, Peacock Alley offers an eclectic menu of refined cuisine, innovative cocktails, and an impeccable wine selection.

7. Bar Chinois - DC

4.6

Exceptional(668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 59 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

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8. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5

Awesome(10573)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 121 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

9. Ambar - Shaw

4.7

Exceptional(499)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Shaw

Booked 58 times today

Welcome to Ambar, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

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10. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.3

Awesome(1919)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 123 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. To book a party over 9 please call OR email: 312-513-3606/tabb@kitchenkocktailsusa.comFirst/Last Name:Contact#:Email Address:Date of Reservation:City:Time:Number of Guests:Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ

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MaureenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My husband is still raving about the Atlas Burger he had at Cynthia Tuesday night. My Pesto Fettucine was also delicious as was the cheesecake. The service was great as well. We haven't yet tried the Happy Hour but are told it is well worth a visit.
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CynthiaPrice: Expensive• Bistro• H Street Corridor
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4.7
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Brianna
2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Although the atmosphere was noisy and the service was a bit slow, overall it was a nice experience. I do recommend going on a not busy weekend, but the food and drinks were worth it.
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Minetta Tavern DC & Lucy MercerPrice: Very Expensive• French American• NoMa
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4.7
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Althea
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
Visiting from Dallas. Was extremely pleased with the food and service!
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CanePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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Trish
Atlanta •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
The fresh pasta was amazing. Flavors were on point, loved the fact they can make dishes extra spicy for us pepper lovers. Wine from Tuscany. Portions were generous too! Service was impeccable, just as good or better than multiple star rated places.
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Caruso's Grocery - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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AmyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 23, 2025
Beautiful experience - the server was helpful & made wonderful recommendations. The lighting & background music are ideal. We had a shared platter & enjoyed a top notch dinner. I highly recommend.
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.9

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