Nathan's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3150 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Daniel S. writes: Well, I thought it was going to be a fantastic brunch when they brought out a delicious warm buscuit and mini-muffins and a little plate of fresh fruit to start our meal.  Overall, 2.6 stars...I'll round up.

Unfortunately, I wasn't on top of my game…

Bagels Etc.

2122 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Stef W. writes: Bagels are one of my comfort foods!  My folks used to give me frozen mini-bagels when I was teething.  And, I would go through some phases as an adult when I would have not one, but two, bagels every day.  Bagels Etc., in particular, is a special…

Hotel Rouge

1315 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Erica S. writes: This is the perfect choice for a cheap hotel in DC. It seems to cater to people just like me-- young (20's-30's), quirky types who don't have loads of cash to drop. Our room, with a king size bed, was only $99 a night!

The place borders on totally…

Petits Plats
Neighborhood: Woodley Park

2653 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Alyssa S. writes: On the last day of a conference at the Marriott Wardman Park (which is right across the street from this restaurant), I met an older man from Wyoming who casually asked me if I had been to Petits Plats yet. It wasn't a slimy pick-up line kind of…

Santa Rosa Restaurant
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2224 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Peter L. writes: This restaurant has very good paella, as well as a somewhat different seafood rice dish.  Also a pleasant staff.

Roha Ethiopian Restaurant
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1212 U St
Washington, DC 20050

Andrew K. writes: I am definitely not obsessed with Ethiopian food, but the service was great. The meat combo for 2 at $30, looked a little skimpy compared to Dukem's, but we shared it for 4 and proved to be the right quantity. The chicken dish in the middle was the…

Olsson's Books & Records
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1307 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Lauren P. writes: Pick an Olsson's, any Olsson's... and  I have probably spent an unhealthy amount of time reading the backs of books there.

I love this local chain of bookstores. As the Dupont Circle location was my very experience with this store, I will leave my…

Amtrak

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Stef W. writes: I have probably spent more time on an Amtrak train than I have behind the wheel of a car.  Seriously!  I've taken Amtrak between DC, NYC and Boston since I was 15, whereas I didn't even learn to drive until I was 24.

As somewhat of an Amtrak Subject…

Booeymonger Restaurant
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5252 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Libby F. writes: Another place to add to my cheap (under $10) breakfast joints!

I had the Mr. B.'s Breakfast.  Two pieces of french toast made with seven grain bread (or country white) for $3.95.  What a bargain, and it was really nice bread, not your thin, commercial…

Huong Binh Bakery & Deli

6781 Wilson Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

Aaron E. writes: I found my new favorite restaurant. $2 Vietnamese sandwiches!!! This could be the greatest cheap eats find in the DC Metro area ever.

Great pastries and bubble tea/smoothies too.  Two people can eat for under $10 and it is not over processed…

Viet Bistro

6799 Wilson Boulevard
#1
Falls Church, VA 22044

Constance C. writes: I had heard that this was one of the best restaurants in Eden Center from a reliable source.  Went for the first time in awhile the other night and was kind of disappointed.  We had a lot of trouble ordering because something wasn't translated…

Thai Tanic Restaurant
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1326 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Gayle G. writes: I must be a sick, sick girl because I thought the name was funny. Come on- didn't you have "My Heart Will Go On" just thinking about this place?

The crowd was a good mix, at least the night I was there: fabulous boys, couples and groups of friends.…

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Neighborhood: Woodley Park

2500 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008

alexis g. writes: Omni is one of my favorite brands, so maybe I'm biased but I think this is a really great hotel. The rooms are big and clean, and the bathrooms are cute. The hotel itself can only be described as "grand." I attended a conference here once and even…

Urban Chic
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1626 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: I get irked when people tell me that I am not wearing "age appropriate clothing." Its not my fault that the easiest thing to do (when pressed to shop quickly is hit AE or A&F or even Old Navy and get it done and over with.

My recent find, Urban Chic,…

Johnny's Half Shell

400 N Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Derek D. writes: I really enjoyed a dinner I had here with my family and some friends a couple weeks ago.  We had a little trouble finding the place despite having found a parking spot almost directly across the street.  Fortunately we were early for our reservation…

Pollo Granjero
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1742 Columbia Rd
Washington, DC 20009

Kenny D. writes: This place is easily the best fried chicken I've had in DC.  SOOOOO much better than Pollo Campero and other campero chicken places.  Very inexpensive, great red beans & rice, great yucca, all with friendly service.  In fact, once she recognizes you,…

21 P
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2100 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Cam T. writes: This place is currently  "suspended."

So I've made a decision to try every restaurant on P Street...at least one a week. And this place started off my gastronomical quest for the more than ordinary flavors of Dupont. I've walked past this place a…

National Museum of the American Indian

4th Street and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560

Sarah G. writes: This museum from the outside definitely has one of the more interesting architectural fronts than any other of the many many museums in D.C. Also free, like so many things are in D.C., the moment you walk in you are immersed in recreations of the…

Tony Cheng's Mongolian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

619 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Maureen K. writes: For the Price the Mongolian BBQ is pretty good. If you're not familiar, there are raw meat and  vegetables and different sauces. You get what you want and then with their 4 foot long chopsticks they'll cook it on the big round grill. You get a side…

Papa John's Pizza

9350 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045

Aaron R. writes: I can't believe that nobody has rated this yet.  It's Papa John's, dangit!  Jack of the fast-food pizza joints!

Alright, I called it the Jack, but that is mostly because of actual business practices.  However, when it comes to the food (which, really,…

Viet Royale

6767 Wilson Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

Viet D. writes: I love this place...no atmosphere...not great service...but the food is good...depending on how adventurous your palette is and if you know what to order. First off...don't order Chinese food at a Vietnamese place..that would be your number one…

Granja De Oro Chicken A La Braza

1801 Adams Mill Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

Antonio M. writes: the best *lomo saltado* i have ever had.
peruvian chicken is very tasty and reasonably priced...
   always ask for the little white sauce..its great on the rice..

Red Robin International

8640 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045

Aisha K. writes: I like this place because it is down the street from my house, the food is good, and they give you free dessert on your birthday.

Lindy's Red Lion

2040 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Liz D. writes: Who hasn't cried on the back patio on their 20th birthday?

Or watched perched from above with a pal as an awk one night stand walks in with his frat bros?

Or had brunch with a handful of your mates in pajama pants to discuss last nights party and how…

Dupont Grille
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1500 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

MiRIAM w. writes: The glass-walled dining room of the Dupont Grille provides a perfect backdrop for  a low-key Sunday brunch. You likely won't encounter a wait and for less than $15 you can partake in their brunch buffet which includes made to order omelets, pastries,…

Pho Nam Restaurant

15942 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Steve G. writes: This is no faux pho from what I know.
Thinking of their broth sets my heart aglow.
(yes, you heard right, I said "heart aglow"
like a cheesy, eighties love ballad so full of hair-sprayed woe)
Though probably full of more salt
than a VDOT roadside hut,
I…

Japanese Auto Care

4530 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jessica S. writes: I love these guys!   My poor car, a 97 Accord with 125,000 miles on it  has been through everything.  So when I moved here, I really wanted to find an auto care place I can trust and I found it.  These people are so nice and I trust them completely.…

Food Factory

4221 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203

Jennifer S. writes: Not aptly named. I'm not really sure of the origin, but this no-frills counter service " place is always hopping. I was first introduced to this place about 8 years ago when a co-worker dragged me along. Had she not taken me here I would have never…

Grand Mart VII

6326 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

MiRIAM w. writes: It is insanely cold in this Grand Mart. So cold that the cashiers all wear Grand Mart-issued red parkas as they ring you up. In fact, I actually think that yesterday (a mild day in late December) it was warmer outside than it was inside Grand Mart.…

Harris Teeter

2425 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207

Scott S. writes: I love shopping at Harris Teeter. Everyone is super nice, the meat is superb, and always seem to have more lines open than people waiting to check out.  Open 24 Hours for convenience. The VIC card saves me hundreds of dollars a year. Just a great…

Mt Everest Restaurant Nepalese Tibetan & Indn Csne
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1805 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Patrick H. writes: totally miss this place.

cry.

Stars Bistro and Bar
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2120 P St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Gayle G. writes: This is where my parents hosted a "day after" brunch for the post wedding day get together. I had no idea about the singing waiter bit, and since we ate here at 10am, thank goodness for that!

The food here is awesome, at least as brunch food goes. The…

Discovery Channel the

4330 E West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814

Nancy K. writes: CASH CAB -- a game show  6-6:30 pm EST

We have really been getting a kick out of this show set in a NY cabbie.  We LOL and we learn a bit along the way.

Matisse
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4934 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016

Nita C. writes: I love love love this place! I have eaten here for Sunday brunch twice now and it has been fabulous both times! The bread is fantastic...but don't fill up on it because you definitely want to save room for the meal. If you are going for something…

George Mason University

4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030

Leila S. writes: Oh, George Mason... what can I say of thee?

I hate the way you steal my money
For books I'll hardly read,
As for the big green parking pass
Won't you give me one for free?
I hate the things that you call food,
It's more like grease and fat,
There's the…

Mark and Orlando's
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2020 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

Zsa Zsa D. writes: Took a tip from Yelp and had a great meal here last night with friends.  We opted for the upstairs area, which I guess is Mark's.  We got two different menus, a shorter Mark's menu and then the full Orlando's menu from downstairs.  We all opted for…

Lucky Bar

1221 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Xi W. writes: I don't know about the other nights, but Monday is a good night to hit Lucky if you want to burn some calories on the dance floor.  The dance area is decently sized and provides a good, intimate setting to try out your salsa moves.  The guy-to-girl…

Milwaukee Frozen Custard

13934 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Chantilly, VA 20151

molly c. writes: yum. i had a black cherry sundae and dan had a raspberry one. good creamy frozen custard...i like mine a TAD thicker (i grew up near milwaukee...home of all things dairy).

but a million times better than your standard soft serve.