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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Shaw

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A photo of Chef Geoff's West End restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1632)
Price: Moderate
• American • West End
Booked 39 times today
A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!
A photo of matchbox Penn Quarter restaurant
4.4
Awesome(587)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 22 times today
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.
A photo of Trattoria Da Franco restaurant
3.7
Very Good(234)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Alexandria
Booked 4 times today
Rustic yet elegant handmade cuisine that celebrates the Italian-American experience. Sit inside one of our cozy dining rooms...fire roaring in winter, and friendly service that treats you like family and royalty at the same time. Listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, or catch our live jazz or opera music several nights a week. When the weather turns warm, we have an inviting patio setting perfect for people watching with a glass of wine and some good friends.
A photo of matchbox Bethesda restaurant
4.2
Awesome(203)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Bethesda
Booked 6 times today
We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.Matchbox draws in passersby with oversized windows lining the sidewalk and a front-row view of the blazing pizza oven. Once indoors, the vibe remains warm and residential, as though guests are being welcomed into the Matchbox home. The design achieves this effect through elements like draperies to soften some of the more industrial edges and add texture, open shelving and wine displays, light gray wood wainscotting, and hardwood flooring throughout to lend natural warmth. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.Outdoor seating on patios along both Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street offer plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

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  • Stephanie
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was great! All of our meals were delicious! The waitress was great with my dietary restriction!
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    matchbox Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
    4.4
  • Julio
    Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding service, food to die for! I had the Terra-mare, and my wife had the pappardelle, both were delicious! The staff made us feel right at home. This is our second visit to this cozy, homey place, and we hope to keep coming back!
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    Trattoria Da FrancoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Alexandria
    3.7
  • Craig
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Chef Geoff is always a great dining establishment when we are staying in DC at the Hilton Embassy Suites. The food is excellent, plentiful, and varied with several specials every day. The atmosphere is very laid back and you are always made to feel like a family member However the best is the great staff who go the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect during you stay Amount the best of the best is Arturo who is probably the best server we have ever had any where we have ever dined out at, A great friendly hard working staff member who made our special night the best. Thanks for your all you do Arturo!
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    Chef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End
    4.5
  • Stephen
    New York City •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The host staff was excellent, both friendly and personable. The food was very good. We had to wait a little bit at first because it was busy but once waiter came, the food service was fast and steady. Would recommend.
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    matchbox BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Bethesda
    4.2
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