Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Mount Rainier

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Adams MorganArlingtonCapitol HillDowntownDupont CircleGeorgetown

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 30 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

A photo of Mi Vida Penn Quarter restaurant

2. Mi Vida Penn Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(436)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 41 times today

“Mi Vida” translates to “My Life.” However, in Mexico, “Mi Vida” means much more. “Mi Vida” is a term of endearment bestowed on close family and friends to signify love, care and importance. When one says, “Mi Vida,” they are telling someone special how much they mean to them. MI VIDA describes how we feel about our team and our guests. It is our expression of Mexican culture and cuisine as interpreted through the lens of Chef Roberto Santibañez. Our menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico while exploring the ever-changing boundaries of this vibrant and evolving cuisine.

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3. District Bites at District E

3.7

Very Good(75)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 7 times today

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

4. Haikan

4.6

Exceptional(658)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Shaw

Booked 25 times today

Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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5. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

4.1

Excellent(1169)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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6. Dupont Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 7 times today

In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.

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7. Gerrard Street Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(272)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 14 times today

Gerrard Street Kitchen now offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. Our menu features global cuisine favorites such as Paratha Tacos, Korean Crispy Chicken Wings and an extensive raw bar menu. Enjoy a signature cocktail and end your meal on a sweet note with our dessert menu.We offer a full wine list, as well as a great selection of craft beers.Enjoy in the comfort of our intimate booths, in our cozy terrace by the firepit, or in our private dining room that accommodates private parties. We look forward to welcoming you!

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8. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.6

Exceptional(1071)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 5 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

9. Avenue Grill

4.6

Exceptional(315)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability

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10. Capitol Square Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• African • Capitol Hill

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill!We are pleased to announce that we are the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of E Capitol & 15th St on Historic Capitol Hill. The Cap Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.DC Cap Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, and our cuisine aims to reflect that diversity, blending culture, great food, and ambiance for everyday dining as well as important celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, retirements, and rehearsal dinners. We hope that every visit to our restaurant will bring out the nostalgia of our historic Washington DC community and provide a relaxing place to enjoy fresh, healthy food, whether that is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.We will strive to provide authentic American Cuisine and comfort food that will appeal to a broad variety of tastes with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

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MichelleVIP
Atlanta •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always perfection! I can’t recommend enough. The drinks and food were excellent and the staff is friendly and professional!
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Kimberly
Exclusive •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Waiter was very pleasant. Hod to move us to handle a big crowd coming in, but still got to keep our original waiter and met a really nice couple.
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Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DCPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.1
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Roland
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Great experience to watch one of the biggest games in the world. Incredible service, incredible crowd, will come here all the time as we do with Caps games.
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District Bites at District EPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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3.7
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Sally
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
The food was amazing! My husband and I shared the salmon dish which had a delightful spicy pineapple sauce over mashed sweet potato and a side of Brussel sprouts. Waiter was attentive and our water pitcher was filled several times before it was emptied. Music was a bit loud and the lights from the Capital One Arena were very distracting.
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Mi Vida Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Ashley
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
We ordered the Ramen option that was on the "Special" menu. It included Red Snapper and it was delicious.
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HaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw
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4.6

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