Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Tenleytown

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 29 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.

2. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(605)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 60 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

3. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 17 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

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4. District Bites at District E

4.0

Excellent(58)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 1 time today

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

5. Haikan

4.6

Exceptional(654)

Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Shaw

Booked 15 times today

Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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6. Gerrard Street Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(265)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 6 times today

Gerrard Street Kitchen now offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. Our menu features global cuisine favorites such as Paratha Tacos, Korean Crispy Chicken Wings and an extensive raw bar menu. Enjoy a signature cocktail and end your meal on a sweet note with our dessert menu.We offer a full wine list, as well as a great selection of craft beers.Enjoy in the comfort of our intimate booths, in our cozy terrace by the firepit, or in our private dining room that accommodates private parties. We look forward to welcoming you!

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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

4.0

Excellent(1153)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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8. Dupont Italian Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(168)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 8 times today

In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.

9. Avenue Grill

4.7

Exceptional(315)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability

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10. Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(168)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Adams Morgan

Voted Best 100 Restaurants in DC - Washingtonian Magazine 2009 & 2010, and located in the heart of Adam Morgan, Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar provides the perfect fusion of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. We serve only the freshest ingredients, choice meats, and a wide variety of vegetarian options, spiced just right and sure to please even the most discerning palette. Our personable and attentive staff will more than exceed your every expectation. We look forward to being of service, and seeing you at your next visit to Himalayan Heritage.

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Earick Jastine
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The servers and the manager were very nice and treated us very well! Food was also great!
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Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.7
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StevenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We went to Petite Cherise for our anniversary dinner. From start to finish, we had a wonderful experience. We had the prix fixe dinner, which included four courses. The snacks were delicious, particularly the Oysters Rockefeller. Our three shareables — Céleri Rãpées, Black Truffle Cavatelli, and Pork Paillard — were great surprises of spices and flavors. We had the Beef Bourguigon as our entree. It was perfectly prepared. The meal was beautifully capped by Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake and coffee. The service was as fabulous as the food. The staff is professional, friendly, accommodating, and generous. We can’t wait to return.
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Jeff
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Sovereign was an excellent find for us while visiting DC! At the end of a full day we wanted a nice dinner in the Georgetown area and this place was a gem. Great food (best mussels my wife has had) and delicious drinks (awesome Belgian beer selection) made for an outstanding dinner!
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7
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Qiaoshi
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
It was our second visit! The experience was fantastic just like the first time. Ramen was yummy! And we were lucky to sit by the countertop to witness all the excitements and the heat was real! Highly recommended
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HaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw
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4.6
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Tia
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
THE CRAB DIP 💯👍🤗 THANKS SWEET TIA SATISFIED PATRON
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District Bites at District EPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Tenleytown

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

2. Bar Chinois

3. The Sovereign

4. District Bites at District E

5. Haikan

6. Gerrard Street Kitchen

7. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

8. Dupont Italian Kitchen

9. Avenue Grill

10. Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar

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