Washington, DCPower lunches, espresso martinis, and monuments after dark.Updated 2026-03-08Must Go (3)Bars (1)Hotels (1)Restaurants (4)Must Go Spots(3)Call Your MotherMust GoRestaurantsIf you know, you know. The DC original—wood-fired bagels and creative schmears. The Foggy Bottom location is our go-to.Foggy Bottom: 1080 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Capitol Hill: 701 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Park View: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliMartin's TavernMust GoBarsOld school vibe, sit at the bar and have an espresso martini or 6. JFK proposed to Jackie in booth 3—so yeah, it's got history.1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007martinstavern.comRPM ItalianMust GoRestaurantsUpscale Italian with phenomenal pasta and a polished vibe. Definitely make a reservation—this place fills up.655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001rpmrestaurants.comAll PlacesCall Your MotherMust GoRestaurantsIf you know, you know. The DC original—wood-fired bagels and creative schmears. The Foggy Bottom location is our go-to.Foggy Bottom: 1080 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Capitol Hill: 701 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Park View: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeliGhost BurgerRestaurantsSmash burgers and vibes. Simple menu done right.1250 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009Martin's TavernMust GoBarsOld school vibe, sit at the bar and have an espresso martini or 6. JFK proposed to Jackie in booth 3—so yeah, it's got history.1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007martinstavern.comRPM ItalianMust GoRestaurantsUpscale Italian with phenomenal pasta and a polished vibe. Definitely make a reservation—this place fills up.655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001rpmrestaurants.comThe HamiltonRestaurantsBig menu, live music downstairs, and a solid spot near the White House. Good for groups.600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005thehamiltondc.comWashington Marriott at Metro CenterHotelsRight on top of Metro Center station—can't beat the location for getting around the city.775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005marriott.com
Call Your MotherMust GoRestaurantsIf you know, you know. The DC original—wood-fired bagels and creative schmears. The Foggy Bottom location is our go-to.Foggy Bottom: 1080 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Capitol Hill: 701 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Park View: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeli
Martin's TavernMust GoBarsOld school vibe, sit at the bar and have an espresso martini or 6. JFK proposed to Jackie in booth 3—so yeah, it's got history.1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007martinstavern.com
RPM ItalianMust GoRestaurantsUpscale Italian with phenomenal pasta and a polished vibe. Definitely make a reservation—this place fills up.655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001rpmrestaurants.com
Call Your MotherMust GoRestaurantsIf you know, you know. The DC original—wood-fired bagels and creative schmears. The Foggy Bottom location is our go-to.Foggy Bottom: 1080 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Capitol Hill: 701 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Park View: 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010callyourmotherdeli.com@callyourmotherdeli
Ghost BurgerRestaurantsSmash burgers and vibes. Simple menu done right.1250 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Martin's TavernMust GoBarsOld school vibe, sit at the bar and have an espresso martini or 6. JFK proposed to Jackie in booth 3—so yeah, it's got history.1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007martinstavern.com
RPM ItalianMust GoRestaurantsUpscale Italian with phenomenal pasta and a polished vibe. Definitely make a reservation—this place fills up.655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001rpmrestaurants.com
The HamiltonRestaurantsBig menu, live music downstairs, and a solid spot near the White House. Good for groups.600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005thehamiltondc.com
Washington Marriott at Metro CenterHotelsRight on top of Metro Center station—can't beat the location for getting around the city.775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005marriott.com