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Best Pizza

  • Armand's

Best Breakfast

  • Kramerbooks and Afterwords
  • The Diner

Best Chinese

  • Hunan Peking

Best Healthy

  • Java Green
  • Chop’t

Best Wings

  • Old Ebbitt Grill

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Café Milano
  • Smith and Wollensky
  • Tony and Joe's

College Prowler Take

In the area surrounding GW’s campus, there are several convenient and casual restaurants including Chipotle, Cosi, and T.G.I. Friday’s. There are also dozens of places that accept Colonial Cash. Many different kinds of tasty food can be found at restaurants in Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Filomena, in Georgetown, offers homemade pastas and other delicious Italian food. Levante’s is great for Middle Eastern cuisine. The Daily Grill on Connecticut Avenueoffers fresh meats, fish, and pastas. Penang, in Dupont, serves delicious Malaysian cuisine. Georgetown offers an eclectic mix of American, Chinese, French, Indian, Vietnamese, and other cuisine. A fun place for late-night weekend eats is Kramerbooks and Afterwords, a 24-hour coffee shop and bookstore that serves desserts as well as entrees late into the night. Other than K&A, however, late-night eating options are definitely lacking on and around campus.

Washington’s restaurant scene only adds to GW’s exceptional local atmosphere. For students without a meal plan, outside restaurants are just as convenient as on-campus options. Most students who live off-campus go out to lunch and dinner or order in pretty regularly, while those who are on a meal plan usually eat at restaurants where they can use their meal plan during the week and venture off-campus on the weekend. Restaurants may be expensive, but with so many choices, everyone is sure to find a local favorite.
 

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GWRF says:

George Washington University 2016

Philosophy and Religion

There are amazing restaurants all...

There are amazing restaurants all around. Georgetown has some amazing restaurants in all price ranges, and Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan are great places that are not too far out of the way either. Even in Foggy Bottom, on the GW campus, are great restaurants.

Off-Campus Dining: March 01, 2009
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bco12 says:

George Washington University 2016

Social Sciences

There are so many dining options...

There are so many dining options on and off campus that it can be hard to decide what to eat. We're right next to Georgetown and Dupont, so I bet there's every type of restaurant in walking distance from campus.

Off-Campus Dining: February 27, 2009
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GWAW says:

George Washington University 2015

Social Sciences

Off-campus dining is easily one of...

Off-campus dining is easily one of the best parts of this school. Go to Zed's for great Ethiopian food that you have to eat with your hands, one of many top-notch ethnic options.

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GWVR says:

George Washington University 2015

Other

The cool thing about the GW dining...

The cool thing about the GW dining plan is that you're not confined to a dining hall like other schools. Our meal plan pretty much consists of a card with money on it that they take at all the nearby restaurants and delivery places—it's awesome.

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Anonymous says:

Georgetown restaurants are always...

Georgetown restaurants are always a close option, as well as downtown DC. More specifically, I enjoy Jaleo as a favorite Spanish restaurant, and Chinatown has Dim Sum afternoons.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Chipotle
  • Cosí
  • Jaleo
  • Kramerbooks and Afterwards
  • Panda Café
  • Thai Place

24-Hour Dining

  • Kramerbooks and Afterwords (Friday–Saturday only)
  • The Diner

Grocery Stores

Dean and Deluca
3276 M St. NW, Georgetown
(202) 342–2500

Safeway
2550 Virginia Ave. NW, Foggy Bottom
(202) 338–3628

Trader Joe’s
1101 25th St., NW
(202) 296-1921
traderjoes.com

Restaurant Listing

Café Milano
Italian
3251 Prospect St. NW, Georgetown
(202) 333-6183
www.cafémilanodc.com
Price: $15-$35
Outdoor dining, late–night menu
Hours: Monday–Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Wednesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

Charlie Chiang's
Chinese
1912 Eye St. NW, Foggy Bottom
(202) 293-6000
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Café Japone
Japanese
2032 P St. NW, Dupont Circle
(202) 223-1573
Price: $5-$15
Karaoke
Hours: Daily 5:30 p.m.–1 a.m.

Thai Place
Thai
2134 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 298-8204?
Price: $6-$13
Offers outdoor dining
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.– 10:30 p.m.

Tony and Joe's Restaurant
Seafood
3000 K St. NW, Washington Harbour
(202) 944-4545
Price: $15-$35
Beautiful view of the Potomac River, popular spot for happy hour
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Cheesecake Factory
Variety
5345 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Friendship Heights
(202) 364–0500
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

T.G.I. Friday's
American
2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Foggy Bottom
(202) 872-4344
www.fridays.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Anna Maria's Italian Restaurant
Italian
1737 Connecticut Ave. NW, Dupont Circle
(202) 667-1444
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

J. Paul's
American
3218 M St. NW, Georgetown
(202) 333-3450
www.j-pauls.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Clyde's
American, seafood
3236 M St. NW, Georgetown
(202) 333-9180
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–2 a.m.

Cosí
Sandwiches, salads, desserts
1875 K St. NW
(202) 332-6364
www.getcosi.com
Price: $2-$8
Outdoor dining at some locations, make-your-own s'mores
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Kramerbooks and Afterwords Café and Grill
Café and Grill
1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, Dupont Circle
(202) 387-1400
Price: $10-$20
Café and bookstore, great brunch
Hours: Monday–Thursday and Sunday 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 24 hours

Bangkok Bistro
Thai
3251 Prospect St. NW, Georgetown
(202) 337-2424
www.bangkokbistrodc.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:45 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–11:45 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10:45 p.m.

Chipotle
Mexican
1837 M St. NW
(202) 387-8261
www.chipotle.com
Price: $6-$10
Dress up like a burrito on Halloween and eat one for free
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Jaleo
Spanish (tapas, wines)
480 Seventh St., NW, Downtown
(202) 628-7949
Price: $15-$30
Award–winning head chef
Hours: Monday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Chop’t Creative Salad Company
Salads
1105 19th St., NW
(202) 995-0665
www.choptsalad.com
Price: $6–$9
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Baja Fresh
Mexican
1990 K St., NW
(202) 293-0110?
www.bajafresh.com
Price: $3–$9
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Hunan Peking
Chinese
3251 Prospect St., NW
(202) 337-8888
Price: $6–$12
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m.–11 p.m.

News Café
Italian
3056 M St. NW
(202) 965-5535?
www.newscafedc.com
Price: $6–$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m.

Nando’s Peri-Peri
Portuguese Chicken
819 7th St., NW
(202) 898-1225
www.nandosperiperi.com
Price: $8–$12
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

Java Green Cafe
Organic
1020 19th St., NW
(202) 775-8899
www.javagreencafe.com
Price: $8–$12
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Wednesday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Panda Café
Chinese
2138 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 337-9119
Price: $5–$12
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Founding Farmers
American, organic
1924 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 822-8783
www.wearefoundingfarmers.com
Price: $10–$30
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Friday 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Old Ebbitt Grill
American
675 15th St. NW, Downtown
(202) 347-4800
www.ebbitt.com
Price: $15-$30
Senators often spotted dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–1 a.m.

Smith & Wollensky
Steak, seafood
1112 19th St. NW, Dupont Circle
(202) 466-1100
Price: $20-$60
Offers outdoor dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 5:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

The Diner
Sandwiches, breakfast
2453 18th St. NW, Adams Morgan
(202) 232-8800
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Lauriol Plaza
Mexican
1835 18th St. NW, Adams Morgan
(202) 387-0035
Price: $10-$20
Outdoor dining, great margaritas and happy hour
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sequoia
Pasta, seafood
3000 K St. NW, Washington Harbour
(202) 944-4200
Price: $15-$25
Beautiful view of the Potomac River
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Singapore Bistro
Assorted Asian
1134 19th St. NW, Dupont Circle
(202) 466-1100
Price: $5-$15
89-cent sushi
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.

Paolo's
Italian
1303 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Georgetown
(202) 333-7353
Price: $15-$25
Offers outdoor dining
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m.

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