1. Corduroy
Corduroy looks completely unassuming in a brick building with a tiny sign marking the entrance. Located right across from the Convention Center, Corduroy offers a cozy fine dining experience with fantastic food. 1122 9th St NW
2. Sushi Capitol
You can find a lot of great sushi in DC but Sushi Capitol gets lost in the shuffle. Maybe because it only seats 20 people. But if you do manage to grab a spot, you’ll love the fresh sushi here. 325 Pennsylvania Ave SE
3. Eat Chicken PL
Eat Chicken PL is a tiny spot in the Petworth neighborhood that serves up some of the most flavorful wings and Korean chicken in the city! 3725 Georgia Ave NW
4. Nido
Nido is a bit out of the way in Brookland but is a neighborhood favorite! This cozy Mediterranean restaurant has excellent unique and flavorful meals and a rotating menu. 2214 Rhode Island Ave NE
5. Food Corner Kabob House
Food Corner Kabob House is a great go-to place Dupont. They specialize in Afghan food and you will love the flavorful cuisine, as well as, the friendly service. 2029 P St NW
6. Fish in the Hood
Fish in the Hood serves up made to order fresh seafood with southern style sides. Choose the type of fish you want and they'll cook it up just the way you like it, right in front of you! 3601 Georgia Ave NW
7. El Sol
El Sol serves home-cooked authentic Mexican food including fantastic street food-inspired dishes and huaraches (Mexican flat breads). 1227 11th St NW
8. Murry & Paul’s
Murry & Paul’s is one of the best places to get an affordable breakfast in DC. This has been a neighborhood favorite since the 1960s and they have an old fashioned greasy spoon type feel. 3513 12th St NE
9. Beef n Bread
Located behind the Chinatown metro, Beef n Bread has delicious, inexpensive sandwiches with tasty toppings. There’s not much space to sit so you might want to take yours to go! 750 6th St NW
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