54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

Written by Ann Limpert , Jessica Sidman , Ike Allen , Sara Levine Rosenblum and Carey Polis | Published on August 27, 2024

The rib eye with shishito peppers at Vietnamese restaurant Nue. Photograph by Scott Suchman .

54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

Written by Ann Limpert , Jessica Sidman , Ike Allen , Sara Levine Rosenblum and Carey Polis | Published on August 27, 2024

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Ann Limpert

Executive Food Editor/Critic

Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.

Jessica Sidman

Food Editor

Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.

Ike Allen

Assistant Editor

Sara Levine Rosenblum

Carey Polis

54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

Contents

29 Best New Restaurants in the DC Area

10 Exciting Restaurants Coming to the DC Area Soon

How 4 New Omakase Sushi Experiences Stack Up

5 Fresh and Cool Cocktail Bars in the DC Area

6 Refreshing New Ice Cream Shops in the DC Area

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54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

54 New Restaurants in the DC Area You Need to Try Next

There’s rarely a dull moment these days in Washington’s food scene, with cheffy Mexican spots, elegant Vietnamese dining rooms, food-hall omakase counters, and cool cocktail lounges all jockeying for attention.

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