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Good places to eat for cheap in Washington D.C.? |
Travel Info I will be satying in the Park Hyatt on 24th street and M, and I want to know where to eat around that area, plus any hanuted locations worth visiting? First time in D.C. and want it to be worth it. Travel Tips There are a huge number of bargain restaurants in DC, check out the washingtonian's web site for their best bargain restaurants. Most of the bargain places are ethnic eateries, however. You're going to be right near George Washington University - and there are some inexpensive restaurants in the area, but I don't know them very well, But you are near a huge number of places if you are willing to walk a bit or take a subway somewhere. Chinatown (Metro station: Gallery Place Chinatown) has a huge number of places you can stop, including some very inexpensive ones. Full Kee and Eat First are a couple of the really wonderful Chinese restaurants. Consider having your big meal at lunch and going to Lei Garden's all you can eat Buffet at lunch time. Also in this area is a great burrito place, California Burrito, and La Tasca, an affordable tapas restaurant. Union Station (Metro: Union Station) is a great place for inexpensive eats - in their food court. Only about a block and a half from the capitol by foot, the food court here has probably 30 options, few of which are chain, stamped out food. Burrito Brothers has great mexican food, there is a very inexpensive sushi place, Indian, Italian, Salad, etc. Just great options. Another responder suggested ethiopian food, and I second that. I've never been to Dukem, but can recommend Meskerem. Nearby Fasika's is a tad less expensive, but with much less of the authentic ambiance than Meskerem. It's also near a section of town, Adams Morgan, which is very much worth visiting and considering. To get to Adams MOrgan, take the metro to Woodley Park/Zoo, head AWAY form the zoo, and over the Duke Ellington Bridge. When you get to 18th street head downhill. When you are finished eating, continue heading downhill on 19th to R, S or T street and take it to Dupont Circle. (Check a map to make sure I'm right here. :-) And I'd be remiss not to mention an inexpensive and artery-clogging Washington DC institution - Ben's Chili Bowl. Chili, and Chili dogs in a place that has been here forever. Ben's is located next to the Linoln Theatre, just across the street from Metro's U Street Cardozo exit. If you are interested in heading to Virginia, a stop at Clarendon will also reveal a number of less expensive, ethnic eateries. I think you can eat at any of the places on this list for $15 including tax and tip. Source(s): http://www.washingtonian.com/sections/re... Other Travel Tips When I was there I went to the front desk of my hotel and they gave me a list of local resturants with the price ranges. So try that. Johnny's Half Shell on 23rd and P (I might be a couple blocks off but it is on P just before DuPont Circle) is great for seafood; also Bistro du Coin on Connecticut Ave just below Du Pont Circle for French; there is a very good fondue restaurant on 19th between M and N (but I forgot the name-- it is new). There are a TON of great restaurants within walking distance of the Park Hyatt. Also DC has the largest Ethiopian community outside of Ethiopia itself, and therefore we have a huge selection of outstanding Ethiopian restaurants. It's hard to get good Ethiopian food outside of DC so make sure you try some while you are here. My favorites are Dukem on 11th and U or Meskerem on 18th and Belmont but I am sure there are some fine choices closer to your hotel. I'd recommend going towards DuPont Circle rather than towards Georgetown for dining and shopping, as Georgetown is too commercial and corporate these days; it's all big chain stores like Old Navy and nothing exotic any more. Haunted stuff... walk up to Dumbarton Oaks on 28th and O; it is the oldest cemetary in the city. There's a really spooky Ghosts and Graveyards Tour in Alexandria, VA (just across the bridge) which is better than anything you will get in the city itself--- do a search for it, as I can't remember the tour operator. Depending on cuisine. Bens Chili Bowl. Legendary Eating Venue. I love love love Raku in Dupont Circle (19th & Q) - it's an 'Asian Diner', the food is inexpensive and excellent. I have moved away from DC and still make it a point to eat here each time I visit. Also, since you are staying near GW, my brother loves Lindy's Red Lion - it's burgers and stuff on the GW campus - pretty good. Also, for lunch one day if you want the BEST sandwhich you have ever eaten, go to Wisemiller's at Georgetown (36th & N) and order a 'chicken madness' - seriously, I survived college on these and I still dream about them!! |
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