Best Fun Restaurants in West End

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 205 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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2. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

4.7

Exceptional(216)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 50 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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3. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(2718)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 102 times today

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top eateries, the new DC outpost serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.Situated in the bustling and vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings people together in a space that’s packed with personality and soul. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing, and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.

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4. a.kitchen+bar D.C.

4.7

Exceptional(65)

Price: Expensive

• American • West End

Booked 17 times today

Located in the West End neighborhood of Washington DC, James Beard Foundation Award-winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin's High Street Hospitality Group brings their acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, a.kitchen+bar, to the nation's capital. Exploring the seasonality of the Chesapeake, the menu is a culmination of hyper-seasonal American small plates and an acclaimed natural wine and beverage program.Join us from 4-6PM at the bar for Golden Hour. Our team has thoughtfully curated a selection of off-menu cocktails and bites, perfectly paired to indulge you after a long day. Immaculate vibes, soulful tunes and our talented team await. We look forward to welcoming you.

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5. Teddy & The Bully Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2027)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dupont Circle

Booked 8 times today

A social atmosphere fit for a president. Join us where vibrant cocktail culture meets fun elegance and comfort food at this Dupont Circle neighborhood favorite. It is said that while President Theodore Roosevelt loved to eat, to him the dinner table was less an occasion for fine dining than as a springboard for conversations. In keeping with this, we have created a stunning interior design for Teddy and the Bully Bar that keeps patrons talking. Reflecting Theodore Roosevelt’s love for simple American comfort food, including steaks, oysters, fried chicken and house-made cornbread, our seasonal menus feature a contemporary twist on classic comfort dishes with a focus on quality, local and simplicity. We pay special attention to sourcing from our local producers, representing President Roosevelt’s belief to “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” We offer an exciting happy hour, energetic bottomless brunch (Sundays), and a perfect match of social energy and food culture.

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6. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1600)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 21 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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7. North Italia - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(1704)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West End

Booked 38 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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8. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3051)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 40 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

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9. Swahili Village The Consulate

4.6

Exceptional(488)

Price: Very Expensive

• African • Dupont Circle

Booked 12 times today

Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.

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10. Planta - Washington, DC

4.3

Awesome(69)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Dupont Circle

Booked 3 times today

PLANTA Queen is a celebration of innovative and plant-based Asian-inspired cuisine by Chef David Lee, served in a high energy and beautifully designed space with an overflow of fun, late-night vibes. PLANTA Queen DC stays true to signatures like Truffle Udon Noodles and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons in the way of sushi, dumplings, cocktails, and more. PLANTA Queen reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.

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Paloma
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was our first time in happy hour and it was amazing.
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Sixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington
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4.7
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SangitaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best New Year’s Day brunch and were served by a wonderful waitress, Selenia, who paid attention to every detail and made sure we were comfortable. Her cheerful and warm demeanor was icing on the cake for our special first family meal of the year. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Selenia!!
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful food and service! Would definitely recommend!
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.7
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Ryan
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was outstanding! So glad they opened up in DC. I am a big fan of their sister restaurant in Philly. I have to say, the DC restaurant’s food was better! Don’t get me wrong, they are both fantastic, but DC’s was awesome. They had a mushroom appetizer that was so crispy and flavorful. The chickpea small plate is incredible!! Highly recommend it. Also, the chicken entree was so juicy and delicious. I’ll be going back many more times.
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a.kitchen+bar D.C.Price: Expensive• American• West End
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4.7
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Anna
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
A wonderful Christmas dinner here. Food was plentiful and well prepared. Starter and dessert served by waiter. The main course and sides were buffet. Choice of turkey, salmon, lamb, and/or ham. Dozen side dishes. Something for all tastes. Loved the warm rolls. Plenty of street parking on Christmas but not regular work days.. Our second Christmas here. Plan to return next Christmas. Also I have eaten here on other occasions and food is uniformly good.
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Teddy & The Bully BarPrice: Expensive• American• Dupont Circle
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4.6

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

2. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

3. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

4. a.kitchen+bar D.C.

5. Teddy & The Bully Bar

6. Chef Geoff's West End

7. North Italia - Washington DC

8. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

9. Swahili Village The Consulate

10. Planta - Washington, DC

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