LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Fast and Casual
$ - $$
Chipotle
All food is non-GMO, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. They source some of their food locally and the meat has no added hormones according to their website. The nearest one is at 2600 Connecticut Ave. NW, within walking distance from the hotel.
Sweet Green
Salads with antibiotic-free meat from local farms, and no seed oils in dressings. Closest locations to the hotel are Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom with others throughout the city. Menu
Rye Bunny
Counter-service restaurant. Just across the Calvert Street bridge on Lanier Place NW. Within walking distance. Offers interesting and delightful food like anchovy toasts, roasted eggplant and black pepper rubbed ribeye. Menu
Etto Pizza
A hole-in-the-wall pizza joint in NW DC, a short ride from the hotel. They mill their own flour and, in addition to pizza, their menu features lamb meatballs, spelt bread loaf and a variety of salads. Menu
Sit Down
$$ - $$$
Certified halal meals within walking distance of the hotel at 2641 Connecticut Avenue, NW, just up the street. Menu features a variety of grilled meats (including lamb), chicken curry, roasted Bronzino and more. Menu
This classic Americana restaurant emphasizes cooking from scratch. They make their own bread, churn their own ice cream and grind their own meat. Some meat is sourced from local farms. Menu highlights include chicken pot pie, mac and cheese, and classic burgers. Nearest locations are in Foggy Bottom and Georgetown. Menus
Founding Farmers, Fishers & Bakers
Run by the same company as Founding Farmers, this place is by the DC waterfront, offering a gorgeous view of the Potomac and the nearby Kennedy Center. Menu changes seasonally and includes pork chops, scallops and a variety of salads, dips, and American fare. Website
Within walking distance, this restaurant is situated in a former church (converted into the Line Hotel) in the heart of Adams Morgan. Menu offerings include raw oysters, octopus, mussels and more. They serve a variety of unique foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Website
Fine Dining
$$$ - $$$$
French cuisine serving organ meats cooked with butter, pigs feet and escargot. Located in Georgetown at 1736 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC 20007. Website
A short drive from the hotel. This neighborhood American bistro features locally-sourced and seasonal menu with offerings ranging from fried green tomatoes to wood-grilled steak. Website
A locally- and ethically-sourced, seed-oil free, sustainable restaurant with a focus on Italian cuisine. They use mostly stainless steel and glass cookware and purify their water. Meal offerings include bone broth, paté, salmon tartare and hand-rolled ancient grain sourdough pici pasta with a wild boar ragù. Website
The Bazaar, Jaleo, and Zaytinya
Three restaurants by world-renowned Chef Jose Andres. They are located in various parts of DC, worth checking out, particularly if you crave authentic Spanish tapas like jamón ibérico and paella. The first two feature Spanish fare. They source carefully. Zaytinya features more of a Mediterranean menu. Websites: The Bazaar, Jaleo, and Zaytinya
Tucked away in NW DC, this restaurant uses sustainable practices, featuring seasonal food, sourced from local farmers. The menu features Autumn Olive Farms Pig Ears, Maryland crab stew, and swordfish. Prix fixe or a la carte ordering. Website
Fish Shop Restaurant
Sourcing the freshest, ethically sourced seafood and showcasing the finest local craftsmanship from the surrounding area. Focusing on Chesapeake Bay traditions. Overlooking the Potomac at the wharf in DC. 5 miles from hotel. 610 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Website
Miscellaneous Options
For a fun vibe and a variety of offerings, head to Union Market in NE DC. Innovative foods from dumplings to Vietnamese Pho. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip, if you're the adventurous type.
Seylou bakery - A minimalist bakery for artisan breads and pastries made from locally grown grains, plus coffee and teas. They mill their own flour and sell croissants, einkorn sourdough loaves and more. A 20-min drive; 926 N St NW Ste A. They close at 4 pm most days.