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- OTOpenTable DinerCalifornia Central Coast •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food (noodles make me happy) and cocktails; what’s not to love?More infoChaplin$$$$• Japanese• Shaw•4.6
- SSandraMinneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food was delicious and we loved the option to try many different dishes for one price. 12 plates was about as much as the two of us could eat. Great experience and ambiance.More infoAmbar - Shaw$$$$• Balkan style• Shaw•4.7
- JDJeffreyDWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 22, 2023The food, and the service, were awesome. We will go back.More infoHalfSmoke$$$$• American• U Street Corridor•3.4
- MBMauraB1 review5.0Dined on May 21, 2023Every aspect of this restaurant is great. There are lots of food options and the portion sizes are a good amount. We never had an empty drink. Our server, Natalia, was so nice and attentive! The ambiance was also great, both inside and out of the restaurant.More infoQuattro Osteria$$$$• Italian• Shaw•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinervipWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Best Sushi in DC ExcellentMore infoZeppelin$$$$• Sushi• Shaw•4.7
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Discover Shaw
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.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Shaw is Stop Smack'n Restaurant & Lounge
The best vegan restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Chaplin and Zeppelin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Chaplin and Haikan
The restaurants with the best service in Shaw are Stop Smack'n Restaurant & Lounge, Corduroy and Haikan
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are Corduroy, Ambar - Shaw and San Lorenzo
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