Casual Bites in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of casual bites in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

RIMTANG DC

RIMTANG DC

Northwest Washington • $$

Bangkok street food, Georgetown rowhouse

Annie's Paramount Steak House

Annie's Paramount Steak House

Northwest Washington • $$

LGBTQ+ community since 1948

Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods

Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods

Northwest Washington • $

Homemade sandwiches & chili

Rye Bunny

Rye Bunny Hot right now

Lanier Heights

Cozy comfort, michelin polish

City-State Public House

City-State Public House Great Terrace

Edgewood

Industrial brewery with rooftop

Karravaan

Karravaan

Northeast Washington • $$$

District-wide dining deals

Astoria DC

Astoria DC

Northwest Washington • $$

Custom cocktails & Chinese comfort

Republic Cantina

Republic Cantina

Northwest Washington • $$

Tex-Mex brunch & margaritas

The Little Grand

The Little Grand Hot right now

H Street Corridor • $$

Sourdough pizza joint

Barkada Wine and Cocktail Bar

Barkada Wine and Cocktail Bar

Northwest Washington • $$

Natural wine & shareable plates

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Suntory Daytime Social

Suntory Daytime Social Great Terrace

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$

Rooftop day party

KAYU

KAYU

Northwest Washington

Creative Filipino comfort food

Delhi BELLY

Delhi BELLY Hot right now

Northwest Washington • $$

Chaat & kathi rolls on patta

Joia Burger

Joia Burger Hot right now

Northwest Washington • $

Filipino smash burgers & ube

Burnin Bird Hot Chicken

Burnin Bird Hot Chicken

Northwest Washington • $$

Spicy chicken & late-night

Pubkey

Pubkey

Northwest Washington

Bitcoin bar & event hub

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Frequently asked questions

How are these casual bites in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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