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Washington, D.C.

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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria ($$)
(1757 ratings)

3715 Macomb St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-5700
2amyspizza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
  • "Norcia" Pizza
    tomato, salami, grilled peppers, fresh mozzarella, grana; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1757 ratings		 est. 2001; Neopolitan-style wood-oven pizzeria w/ creative combinations & wine selection
Art and SoulSee Art and Soul Video ($$$)
(1043 ratings)

415 New Jersey Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-7777
www.jdvhotels.com/restaur...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Fried Chicken for Two
    double-dredged fried free range chicken served w/ spicy collards, buttermilk mash & gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1043 ratings
Astro Doughnuts & Fried ChickenSee Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken Video ($)
(1348 ratings)

1308 G St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 809-5565
astrodoughnuts.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ooey Gooey Goodness"
  • Creme Brulee Doughnut
    vanilla pastry cream filled, vanilla glazed, sugar bruleed square donut
 4.0 out of 5
1348 ratings		 est 2013; known for fried chicken & original donut creations
Ben's Chili BowlSee Ben's Chili Bowl Video ($)
(4178 ratings)

1213 U St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-0058
benschilibowl.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."
  • Chili Half Smoke
    sausage; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
4178 ratings		 #28 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1958; D.C. landmark; Bill Cosby, President Obama ate here
Bub and Pop's ($$)
(1005 ratings)

1815 M St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 457-1111
www.bubandpops.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Between the Bread"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Rockstar Chefs"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Meat Mashup"
  • "The Hebrew Hammer"
    formerly the Jewish Hoagie; corned beef, brisket, roast turkey, Kosher salami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, thousand island & cole slaw; looks good
  • Roast Pork Hoagie
    slow roasted porchetta, hazelnut gremolata, aged provolone & pork jus; looks good
  • Bolognese Parmesan
    chef's personal favorite; sandwich w/ meatballs, Italian sausage & tomato ragout, caramelized onion, arugula & aged provolone; looks good
  • Philly Special
    roast pork hoagie; slow roasted porchetta, aged provolone & pork jus w/ sauteed broccoli rabe & peppers
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper Chips
    hand-made potato chips served w/ French onion dip
 4.5 out of 5
1005 ratings		 opened in 2013; Philly transplant ("a taste of Philly in Washington, D.C."); Other Recipes: French Onion Dip
Bul ($$)
(446 ratings)

2431 18th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 733-3921
buldc.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C. (w/ CW)"
  • Sweet & Spicy K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken)
    straight outa Seoul, extra crunchy fried chicken; smothered in spicy gochujang sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
446 ratings		 serving Korean comfort food since 2014; "bul" means "fire" in Korean
Call Your Mother ($$)
(569 ratings)

3301 Georgia Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 450-5307
www.callyourmotherdeli.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Super Spuds"
  • "The Amar'e" Latke Sandwich
    potato pancakes, candied salmon cream cheese, cucumber, crispy shallots & seasonal greens on za'atar; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
569 ratings		 est. 2016; 6 locations; neighborhood bagel shop & deli
Carving Room [CLOSED] ($$)
(455 ratings)

300 Massachusetts Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-2116
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Meat"
  • "Cigars"
    spring roll wrapper stuffed & fried; choice of Moroccan spiced ground beef, corned beef hash or chorizo (or combo); served w/ dipping sauce
  • Pastrami Poblano
    oven roasted poblano pepper, crispy pastrami, provolone, a fried egg, chipotle mayo & cilantro served on Ciabatta roll; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
455 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2012; neighborhood kitchen specializing in house cured & hand carved meats, homemade sides & pickled vegetables
ChurchKey ($$)
(1484 ratings)

1337 14th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 567-2576
churchkeydc.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"
  • Gigante Beans
  • Monte Cristo
    w/ pig's head terrine & topped w/ syrup
  • Summer Vegetable Ragu
 4.0 out of 5
1484 ratings		 gastropub that specializes in beer...up to 50 drafts + 700 on the bottle
Comet Ping PongSee Comet Ping Pong Video ($$)
(918 ratings)

5037 Connecticut Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 364-0404
www.cometpingpong.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Farm To Table"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Faves"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Italian, Thai and Pie"
  • "Stanley" (Pizza)
    pizza w/ house-made Italian fennel sausage, sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers
  • "The Philly" (Calzone)
    calzone w/ house roasted pork, garlic, red pepper, grilled broccoli rabe & provolone
  • "Yalie" (Pizza)
    top seller; pizza w/ fresh clams, garlic, melted onions, thyme, parmesan, lemon
  • "The Barbequack" Pizza
    duck, duck fat, garlic, melted onions & cheddar; topped w/ pickled onion; duck leg cooked in sweet vinegar sauce overnight
  • "The Softie" Pizza
    soft-shell crab, caramelized leek & onion, roasted garlic, thyme, lemon, parmesan & parsley
 3.5 out of 5
918 ratings		 opened in 2006; pizza joint; ping pong tables in restaurant (to play); tables are painted like ping pong tables; Other Recipes: Ricotta
Dabney ($$$$)
(834 ratings)

122 Blagden Aly NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 450-1015
thedabney.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried and Gone to Heaven"
  • Fried Sugar Toads
    buttermilk fried blowfish tail, doused in hot honey glaze & served w/ salad & buttermilk dressing; "it's a flavor explosion!" -Elena Besser
 4.5 out of 5
834 ratings		 est. 2015; locally sourced farm-to-table Mid-Atlantic cuisine, served inside a former row house
DC Brau Brewing Company ($)
(151 ratings)

3178-B Bladensburg Rd NE Map It!
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 621-8890
www.dcbrau.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"
  • Beer
 4.0 out of 5
151 ratings		 since 1956; specialize in beer w/ brewery in-house
DCity Smokehouse ($$)
(572 ratings)

203 Florida Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 733-1919
www.dcitysmokehouse.com
As Seen On:
Iconic Eats
  • Half Smoke
    half pork, half beef wieners from Mangers (in Baltimore) topped w/ shredded cheese, BBQ brisket chili, yellow mustard & chopped onions; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
572 ratings		 traditional BBQ taste in an unconventional setting; moved from original airing location (8 Florida Ave NW)
Del Campo [CLOSED] ($$$)
(548 ratings)

777 I St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-7377
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Wagyu Brisket Sandwich
    brisket smoked in applewood, sliced, grilled w/ Manchego cheese & smoked again; w/ garlic aioli, smoked Hollandaise sauce, slaw, smoked tomato jam; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
548 ratings		 [CLOSED]; airy, 174-seat agrarian space is home to a meat-driven, wine-centric menu
Filomena Ristorante ($$$)
(3358 ratings)

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-8800
www.filomena.com
As Seen On:
Pasta Paradise
  • Gnocchi Della Mamma
    potatoe based dumpling in Bolognese Meat Sauce; looks good
  • Neopolitan Ragu Con Cavatelli
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3358 ratings		 homemade pasta; "Pasta Mama" makes pasta right at street window; aftermeal drink is on-the-house
Fojol Bros of Merlindia [CLOSED] ($)
(183 ratings)

Dupont Cir Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(443) 595-7644
As Seen On:
Food Truck Paradise
  • Chicken Curry
  • Chicken Masala
    looks good
  • Lassi pop
    mango popcicle
 4.0 out of 5
183 ratings		 [CLOSED]; food truck; long lines; servers/cooks dressed in wacky costumes and wear mustaches
Founding FarmersSee Founding Farmers Video ($$)
(16587 ratings)

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 822-8783
www.wearefoundingfarmers....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Reinvented Classics"
  • Devil-ish Eggs
    sampler w/ various types: Maine lobster, crab, smoked salmon and classic; get fresh eggs from a local farmer everyday
 4.0 out of 5
16587 ratings		 opened in 2008; offer farm-inspired American true food and drink in a modern, casual and eco-friendly setting; three blocks from the White House
Good Stuff EaterySee Good Stuff Eatery Video ($$)
(2037 ratings)

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE Map It!
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-8222
www.goodstuffeatery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"
  • Obama Burger
    grass fed beef patty, toasted potato roll, applewood smoked bacon, onion marmalade, blue cheese, horseradish mayo; looks good
  • Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
    blended vanilla ice cream & marshmallow gelee, topped w/ toasted marshmallow
  • Smoke House Burger
    burger w/ applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, fried Vidalia onion ring, chipotle BBQ sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2037 ratings		 est. 2008; "handcrafted burgers, hand cut fries, handspun shakes & farm fresh salads made w/ the highest quality ingredients" (from its website); President Obama ate here
Granville Moore'sSee Granville Moore's Video ($$)
(1005 ratings)

1238 H St NE Map It!
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 399-2546
granvillemoores.com
As Seen On:
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Mussels & Fries"
  • Moules Frites (Bleu)
    hook's blue cheese, pork belly, shallots, spinach, white wine, lemon; fries are crispy, twice fried, hand-cut potatoes & come w/ choice of dipping sauces (truffle mayo served for Throwdown)
 4.0 out of 5
1005 ratings		 Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]
Hamilton's Bar & Grill ($$)
(287 ratings)

233 2nd St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347-6555
www.hamiltonsdc.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C. (w/ CW)"
  • Hamilton's Duel
    TWO Big Daddys (a double decker w/ TWO half pound patties (yes, a total of FOUR patties), thousand island, pickles, onion straws, lettuce, & American cheese) along w/ a pound of tater tots or french fries; must finish in under an hour; Casey won
 3.5 out of 5
287 ratings		 serving traditional American pub food since 2006
Horace & Dickie's Seafood Carryout [CLOSED]See Horace & Dickie's Seafood Carryout Video ($)
(428 ratings)

809 12th St NE Map It!
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-6040
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."
  • Jumbo Fish Sandwich
    6 fried whiting fish fillets, topped w/ cole slaw, tartar sauce & hot sauce between 8 slices of bread (4 on top, 4 on bottom); looks good
 3.0 out of 5
428 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 1990
JaleoSee Jaleo Video ($$$)
(2430 ratings)

480 7th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-7949
www.jaleo.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"
  • Arozz A Banda Con Gambas Paella
    seafood rice-dish
 4.0 out of 5
2430 ratings		 opened in 1993; one of Jose Andres's restaurant (Jose was named Outstanding Chef of the Year at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards)
Jumbo Slice PizzaSee Jumbo Slice Pizza Video ($)
(276 ratings)

2341 18th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-2200
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza"
  • Pizza
    jumbo slice; uses Mozzarella and provolone cheeses; each slice is 20-inches long and weighs 1-lb
 3.5 out of 5
276 ratings		 Food War: Pizza Mart vs. Jumbo Slice Pizza... Pizza Mart won (3-votes-to-2); originator of jumbo pizza slice in Adams Morgan; competes w/ Pizza Mart (owned by his younger brother) only 1 block away
Lucky BunsSee Lucky Buns Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

2000 18th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 506-1713
www.luckybunsdc.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hamburger Heaven"
  • Alfie's Bun
    Australian-influenced burger w/ double Creekstone patties, Gouda, runny egg, pineapple, pickled beetroot, arugula, Lucky sauce, grilled red onion; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
539 ratings		 since 2016; inspired by burger creations of SE Asia, Australia, the UK & beyond
Martin's Tavern ($$)
(876 ratings)

1264 Wisconsin Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-7370
www.martinstavern.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C. (w/ CW)"
  • Shepherd's Pie
    freshly ground lamb, peas, carrots, onions, garlic & rosemary, infused w/ Guinness, garlic mashed potatoes, finished w/ cheddar cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
876 ratings		 serving steaks, seafood, & comfort-inspired fare since 1933 in a tavern w/ a storied history of political regulars; where JFK proposed to Jackie; former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright made guest appearance
Washington, D.C.   (40 restaurants)    
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