Safeway
1855 Wisconsin Ave. Nw
(202) 333-3223
Vital Vittles
Leavy Center 1319
(202) 687-1319
1789 Restaurant
Food: American
1226 36th St. NW
(202) 965-1789
Price: $30-$50
Cool Features: Jacket required, valet, historic country inn
Alamo Grill
Food: Tex–Mex
1063 31st St. NW
(202) 342-2000
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Homemade sauces, and features mesquite–grilled fajitas, steaks, seafood and fresh catch of the day
Bangkok Bistro
Food: Thai
3251 Prospect St. NW
(202) 337-2424
www.bangkokbistrodc.com
Cool Features: Moderately priced, free delivery available right to your dorm door
Ben & Jerry's
Food: Ice Cream
3135 M St. NW
(202) 965-2222
www.benjerry.com
Price: $3-$8
Cool Features: Over 25 flavors of ice cream, plus low–fat frozen yogert, sugar–free ice cream, and sorbet
Bistro Francais
Food: French
3124–28 M St. NW
(202) 338-3830
Price: $25-$35
Cool Features: Sunday brunch for $15.95, early–bird specials, Offers bistro standards such as onion soup, eggs Benedict, roasted chicken and minute steak with pommes frites
Booeymongers
Food: Deli/Sandwich shop
3205 Prospect St.
(202) 337-8888
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Outdoor seating, brunch
Café Milano
Food: Italian
3251 Prospect St. NW
(202) 333-6183
www.cafémilanodc.com
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Swanky meals in a fashionable restaurant in a trendy neighbordhood
Chadwicks
Food: American
5247 Wisconsin Ave.
(202) 362-8040
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Daily lunch and dinner specials, DJ Thursday–Saturday nights, champagne brunch, and á la carte brunch.
Clyde's
Food: American
3236 M St. NW
(202) 333-9180
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Upscale American, emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients
Daily Grill
Food: American
1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 337-4900
Price: $20-$35
Cool Features: Valet parking. Called a “throw back to the classic American grills of the yesteryear.”
Fetoosh
Food: Persian/Middle Eastern
3277 M St. NW
(202) 342-1199
Price: $8-$10
Cool Features: Two sides of the restaurant: an expensive sit–down place, and a counter that serves take–out and a faster–food selection
Filomena’s
Food: Italian
1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 338-8800
www.filomena.com
Price: $8-$24
Cool Features: Hand-made Italian cuisine
Georgetown Seafood Grill
Food: Seafood
1200 19th St. NW
(202) 530-4430
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Outdoor patio, moderate noise level, reservations suggested
Harmony Café
Food: Chinese, pan–Asian, vegetarian
3287–1/2 M St. NW
(202) 338-3881
Price: $8-$14
Cool Features: Most items on the menu can be vegan-ized, even the fish.
Johnny Rockets
Food: American
3131 M St. NW
(202) 333-7994
www.johnnyrockets.com
Price: $8-$12
Cool Features: Fifties–themed restaurant with jukeboxes on every table, and malts, rootbeer floats, and milkshakes flowing from a soda fountain. Menu includes burgers, fries, and onion rings.
La Madeleine
Food: French
3000 M St. NW
(202) 337-6975
www.lamadeleine.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Food prepared in the traditional manner of a French country household, using simple, fresh ingredients.
Manny and Olga's
Food: Italian
1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 337-1000
www.mannyandolgas.com
Price: $7-$11
Cool Features: $6 minimum for delivery, open late nights.
Miss Saigon
Food: Vietnamese
3057 M St. NW
(202) 333-5545
Price: $8-$20
Cool Features: Atmosphere is tables amongst a “forest” of tropical foliage and twinkling lights. Menu includes crispy calamari, caramel salmon, Veitnamese steak, and bananas flambé au rhum.
Old Glory
Food: American BBQ
3139 M St. NW (at Wisconsin Street)
(202) 337-3406
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Cornbread and biscuits with every meal, a variety of sauces to choose from: Memphis or Savannah, Carolina to Kansas City.
Papa Razzi
Food: Italian
1066 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 298-8000
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Great bread basket. Large selection of pizza, pasta, seafood, salads, and savory meats. Different lunch menu.
Paper Moon
Food: Italian
1073 31st St. NW
(202) 965-6666
Cool Features: The tiled floors, wall–mounted fountains, and potted plants transports customers into feeling like they are in a Tuscan villa.
Peacock Café
Food: American
3251 Prospect St. NW
(202) 625-2740
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Late-night menu, happy hour Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–7 p.m., outside coutyard.
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory
Food: American
3347 M St. NW
(202) 333-8040
Price: $4-$6
Cool Features: Delivery and pick-up service, menu includes hoagies, burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken fingers and more.
Philadelphia Pizza Company
Food: Italian
1201 34th St. NW
(202) 333-0100
Price: $7-$10
Cool Features: Open late
Quick Pita
Food: Middle Eastern
1210 Potomac St. NW
(202) 338-7482
Price: $4-$8
Cool Features: Tiny carry-out place with limited seating, yet great for a quick meal to go. Music ranges from Depeche Mode to traditional Lebanese tunes, it attracts a real assortment of DC's nightlife—punk rockers, frat boys, club kids—all in one space.
Third Edition
Food: American bar/restaurant
1218 Wisconsin Ave.
(202) 333-3700
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Main bar was featured in St. Elmo's Fire
The Tombs
Food: American
1226 36th St.
(202) 337-6668
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Georgetown's version of Cheers, many student's favorite place to go
Wingo's
Food: Breakfast, salads, sandwiches wings
3207 O St. NW
(202) 338-2478
www.wingos.com
Price: $4–$9
Wisemiller's Grocery & Deli
Food: Sandwiches, wraps, salads
1236 36th St.
(202) 333-8254
Price: $3-$6
Cool Features: Deli of choice for Hoyas on the run. Everything from crackers and laundry detergent, to beer and Ben & Jerry's ice cream can be found within the 10–foot deli.