Best Lunch Restaurants in Penn Quarter

360 restaurants available nearby

1. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3847)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 125 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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2. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3738)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 158 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.

3. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9547)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 125 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.

4. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19271)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 279 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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5. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.4

Awesome(2231)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 50 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

6. Jaleo - DC

4.7

Exceptional(10898)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 137 times today

Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.

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7. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

4.8

Exceptional(360)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Washington

Booked 46 times today

Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

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8. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10258)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 168 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

9. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2094)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 37 times today

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

10. China Chilcano

4.6

Exceptional(3675)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Penn Quarter

Booked 76 times today

China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Wonwoo
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Most delicious cuisine, but some tough meat. Recommend fried cuisine with Succotash ale.
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Joseph
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Chara was incredible. The manager Ashanti came by and was chatted with us. She really made us feel important. We plan to come back!
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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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Larry
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. And the specials are reasonably priced. Ordering ala carte could get expensive, but still great food.
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OyamelPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Molly
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Zaytinya is one of my go to places to take friends, family, and out of town people because the food is great and the price is great! Our waitress took a while to take our order but the food came out fast and the drinks were great!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Kim
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Love love the aesthetic and the vibe. Ultra-cool. Service was excellent. I wish the drinks were better. We both got a cocktail, and while they were good, they weren't amazing - which was an expectation we both had. They didn't seem to have enough liquor in them and really mild on flavor. The food however, was great. Would definitely go again as the presentation of the restaurant from coming out of the ride share and walking up, to being seated was such a fabulous feeling.
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Dirty Habit | The Glass HousePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Penn Quarter
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4.4

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360 restaurants available nearby

1. Succotash PRIME

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

3. Oyamel

4. Zaytinya - DC

5. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

6. Jaleo - DC

7. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

8. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

9. Centrolina

10. China Chilcano

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