Best Lunch Restaurants in Columbia Heights / Brightwood

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1. Kookoo Restaurant and Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(16)

Price: Moderate

• Persian • Washington

KooKoo is a concept by Chef/Owner Yahya Sardari to bring the tastes of his childhood dishes to life. We strive to use the freshest available ingredients and best family recipes to bring our favorite dishes to life. We have a crafted some amazing Persian inspired cocktails for your enjoyment. Traditional spices married with the best spirits by our resident mixologist Danielle. Yahya Sardari brought Kookoo to life in August of 2023 to showcase his love of Persian cuisine. With family recipes handed down from his mom he recreates his childhood memories and shares his passion for cooking and hosting with his guests.

2. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3851)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 91 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10009)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 166 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

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4. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3746)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 110 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

5. Cafe Du Parc

4.5

Awesome(2533)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

6. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9549)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 104 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29554)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 366 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

Awesome(1076)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 1220 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

9. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 31 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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10. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17049)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 182 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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Amanda
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were very pleasantly surprised with what a gem of a dining experience this was. We selected mostly on location which was very convenient to our hotel. The staff were all very attentive. We had a gluten allergy diner and they not only suggested already gluten free meals but modified a meal (mussels) to be gluten free. They even carry GF bread. All of our meals were quite good from the grilled octopus starter to the Vanilla Napoleon dessert.
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Cafe Du ParcPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown
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4.5
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Eileen
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Smith is consistently outstanding. We had an awesome meal. The place was packed but our server was attentive. I had the soba noodles and added salmon. It was awesome. The others in my party had the vodka penne and gnocchi and they said it was awesome.
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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
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4.5
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Renee
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were in town to see A Christmas Carol and made reservations well in advance. The pork ribs were fantastic and my husband loved his shrimp and grits!
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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JackMvip
Las Vegas •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our waitres was great “Diayonne” food was great , we loved watching our Bus Boy “Mario” he never stops Always helping n making sure everything is correct You just can’t beat “Joe’s “ We always recommend Joes There is lots of Choices But we choose Joes
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Janice
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
The food here is absolutely delicious! We were a group of five and everyone loved their meal.
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Kookoo Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Persian• Washington
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4.9

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362 restaurants available nearby

1. Kookoo Restaurant and Lounge

2. Succotash PRIME

3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

5. Cafe Du Parc

6. Oyamel

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

9. Petite Cerise

10. Filomena Ristorante

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