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The 7 Best Restaurants You Should Try In Dupont Circle

By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | November 8, 2022 | Food & Drink Community

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Visit the luxe neighborhood of Dupont Circle for classic quality restaurants, unique shops and vibrant DC culture. Whether you’re in the neighborhood to attend its popular weekly farmer’s market or to stroll in the park, there are premium eats sure to please your crew. Check out our picks for the seven best restaurants you should try in Dupont Circle.

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Astoria DC

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1521 17th Street NW / Website

Enjoy delicious Sichuan cuisine at this popular restaurant and bar. Menu highlights include chimichurri, chili wontons, Dan Dan noodles, hot and sour wontons, and family-style dishes to share with your table, like mapo tofu and water-boiled fish. The bar has tasty and creative cocktails, all priced uniformly at just $16. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Bistrot Du Coin

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1738 Connecticut Avenue NW / Website

Experience the culture of France without having to hop on a plane at this iconic joint. A Dupont Circle French destination for over 20 years, the menu features French delicacies like foie gras and escargot, as well as steak tartare, boeuf bourguignon, and eggs Florentine, among other items. Known for having raucous celebrations, be sure to stop by on Bastille Day. Closed on Mondays.

Duke’s Grocery

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1513 17th Street NW / Website

Known for having one of the absolute best burgers in DC, Duke’s Grocery is definitely worth checking out. Inspired by the cafes of East London, the restaurant and bar have a chill vibe and a menu loaded with hearty classics and cold cocktails, mocktails, brews and wines. There are a few Duke’s outposts in the city, the Dupont Circle location is the original. Open seven days a week.

Hank’s Oyster Bar

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1624 Q Street NW / Website

Get your shucking on at Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle. While there are multiple locations in the city, this is the original location. Enjoy a lengthy seafood-centric menu for both brunch and dinner, as well as a killer alcoholic beverage menu, featuring frozen cocktails, creative shots and cocktails, beer, and wine. Closed on Mondays.

Iron Gate

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1734 N Street NW / Website

Nosh on cuisine inspired by Greece and Italy at this upscale, seasonally-changing restaurant. For lunch, there’s a loaded menu of healthy, inspired dishes and desserts, like shell bean hummus, creamy cauliflower soup, and trumpet mushroom panino. For dinner, there’s a three-course menu with options to select for each course, as well as a lengthy wine list. Brunch is available on the weekends. Open seven days a week.

La Tomate

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1701 Connecticut Avenue NW / Website

For 35 years, La Tomate has been a quality, friendly restaurant known for its flavorful, locally-sourced Italian cuisine. There’s a prosciutto bar loaded with olives, cheeses and salumi. Find housemade pasta on the menu, crafted into mouth-watering dishes like cacio e pepe, cavatelli ricotta with sausage and broccoli, and pasta al nero, among others. Open seven days a week.

Sushi Taro

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1503 17th Street NW / Website

Known for having some of the finest sushi in the city, this popular spot has an omakase counter, special kaiseki tasting, hot entrees, desserts, and a lengthy list of classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi. On top of premium sushi ingredients, this spot has a fabulous selection of sake. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.


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