Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is August 12-18, 2024! Check out our roundup of which restaurants on your Main Street are participating and what special menus and deals they’re offering. Reservations are recommended!

CHEVY CHASE | CLEVELAND PARK | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS | LOGAN CIRCLE | LOWER GEORGIA AVE | MOUNT PLEASANT | U STREET

CHEVY CHASE MAIN STREET

Opal (5534 Connecticut Ave NW ): $35 Brunch Menu, $55 Dinner Menu – A welcoming neighborhood restaurant in Chevy Chase DC, Opal offers a unique coastal American menu which focuses on ingredients grown in and around the American coastline.Emphasizing on seasonal vegetable-forward dishes and a focused selection of sustainable fish and meat. The Opal team is passionate about sourcing the best products while maintaining the natural flavors of the ingredients by keeping the preparation simple, so the vibrant flavors can shine through.

CLEVELAND PARK MAIN STREET

Sababa (3311 Connecticut Avenue NW): $35 Brunch Menu, $55 Dinner Menu – Sababa is a Hebrew slang word meaning “great or cool” and can express enthusiasm and satisfaction. Sababa comes from the Arabic word tzababa, which means great or excellent in spoken Arabic. Sababa’s menu offers a small plates and large plates menu to encourage guests to sample the large variety of cultural influences on the cuisine of Israel as well as a full wine bar that offers wines from around the world including Israel, Lebanon, the Mediterranean.

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAIN STREET

Makan (3400 11th St NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Makan celebrates Malaysian cuisine and culture with a menu featuring contemporary takes on traditional Malaysian dishes. In addition to delicious food, their menu offers a selection of refreshing and unique cocktails plus a curated menu of wines and draft beers. The dining room is comfortable and bright and the perfect place for a date night or group dinner.

LOGAN CIRCLE MAIN STREET

Cork Wine Bar (1805 14th Street NW): $40 Dinner Menu – Cork Wine Bar is the creation of Logan Circle residents Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts. Their dream in creating Cork was to open a welcoming space in their neighborhood for people to come with their friends and family to try outstanding wines, often from unexplored regions of the world, paired with good, simple, local food. Cork offers at least 50 wines by the glass and 250 bottles from small producers around the world.

Dovetail (1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW): $35 Brunch Menu, $40 and $55 Dinner Menus – Dovetail is a community gathering place that’s as spirited and creative as the surrounding neighborhood. Be welcomed as a local and bond over New American sharing plates — thoughtfully and locally sourced. Enjoy a meal with a craft brew, local spirit or bespoke cocktail, indoors or outdoors. Follow the energy: The year-round patio is a scene unto itself. Located on the first floor of Viceroy Washington D.C.

Figleaf Bar & Lounge (1155 14th St NW): $25 Brunch Menu, $40 and $55 Dinner Menus – Figleaf is a place to savor global Mediterranean cuisine with a Latin influence. Its menu is like a passport, well stamped. Wind your way from Barcelona to Miami, Lima to Istanbul, Dubai to Rio de Janerio — all while knowing: Everything is there to honor culture and inspire exploration. Figleaf’s setting matches its boundary-breaking spirit: The lounge-style space features a bold array of international artworks, as bold as the cocktails mixed and dishes served.

Takara 14 (1326 14th St NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Located on 14st placed on the second floor, Takara 14 Japanese cuisine offers wild and agriculture ingredients to create the perfect bite. The vibe is relaxed, colorful and is matched with high quality sushi.

Pappe (1317 14th St NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Pappe brings authentic, soulful Indian cuisine to DC. Their menu is focused on north Indian cuisine, including fiery curry from the region of Goa. Their bright and inviting dining room is the perfect spot for date night, girls night out, or catching up with old friends.

Bar Japonais (1520 14th St NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Bar Japonais’ unique menu of create Japanese cuisine complemented with French wine and cocktails in chic surrounds is the perfect culinary adventure.

Gypsy Kitchen (1825 14th St NW): $35 Brunch Menu, $55 Dinner Menu – Gypsy Kitchen calls itself “an eclectic bohemian escape & culinary adventure.” The eclectic dining room welcomes diners in for cuisine from Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, Israel and beyond. A meal at Gypsy Kitchen feels more like a mini Mediterranean vacation.

LOWER GEORGIA AVENUE MAIN STREET

Tabla (3227 Georgia Ave NW): $25 and $35 Brunch & Lunch Menus, $40 and $55 Dinner Menus – DC’s second Georgian restaurant, Tabla offers a laid-back casual approach to Georgian cuisine, offering traditional khachapuri (cheese breads) and khinkali (soup dumplings) along with some not-so-traditional twists! Gaumarjos!

MOUNT PLEASANT MAIN STREET

Ellē (3221 Mt Pleasant St NW): $25 Lunch Menu, $65 Dinner Menu – Ellē is a Mount Pleasant staple for daytime coffee & pastries and nighttime casual yet elegant dining. Their menu features unique and creative takes on American classics, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, plus fun cocktails and a great wine list.

U STREET MAIN STREET

Bresca (1906 14th Street NW): $65 Dinner Menu – Bresca is a contemporary Parisian bistro showcasing techniques rooted in France but influenced by our regionality, carefully sourcing only the best ingredients from both the mid atlantic & abroad. Building off the vibrant food scene of Paris’s Neo-bistro movement, Bresca displays an inspiring take on French cuisine in a relaxing environment.

El Secreto de Rosita (1624 U Street NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Inspired by an eclectic hacienda atmosphere in Latin America, it combines fresh, upscale street food with a tropical vibe in a relaxed environment. Specialty cocktails crafted with fresh-squeezed juices and a tropical variety of pisco drinks.

Mi Vida 14th Street (1901 14th St NW): $25 Lunch Menu, $40 Dinner Menu – “Mi Vida” translates to “My Life.” However, in Mexico, “Mi Vida” means much more. “Mi Vida” is a term of endearment bestowed on close family and friends to signify love, care and importance. When one says, “Mi Vida,” they are telling someone special how much they mean to them. MI VIDA describes how we feel about our team and our guests. It is our expression of Mexican culture and cuisine as interpreted through the lens of Chef Roberto Santibañez. Our menu is rooted in the history and culinary tradition of Mexico while exploring the ever-changing boundaries of this vibrant and evolving cuisine.

Taqueria Xochi (924 U St NW): $35 Lunch Menu – Taqueria Xochi is named after the ruins of Xochitecalt located in Tlaxcala in central Mexico. Through the menu, you can enjoy delicious and authentic dishes like Tlayudas, Cemitas, and Tacos. After a successful pre-launch out of a ghost kitchen, Taqueria Xochi opened its full-time location on U st NW.Taqueria Xochi, is named after the ruins of Xochitecalt located in Tlaxcala in central Mexico. Through the menu, you can enjoy delicious and authentic dishes like Tlayudas, Cemitas, and Tacos. After a successful pre-launch out of a ghost kitchen, Taqueria Xochi opened its full-time location on U st NW.

Baby Shank (1602 U St NW): $55 Dinner Menu – Baby Shank’s unique menu of French Asian delicacies will make anyone’s mouth water, with everything from sushi to lamb ragu. They offer a menu of both modern and classic cocktails, including non-alcoholic options. The dining room is elegant and sensual and perfect for date night.

Lucy Bar (1350 Florida Ave NW): $55 Dinner Menu – From Italian-inspired share plates like Nduja Croquettes, French Crespelle, and Nonna’s Meatballs, to mouth-watering pastas and pizzas, to refreshing cocktails, an evening at Lucy Bar is like a mini vacation to the Amalfi Coast.

St. James (2017 14th St NW): $35 Lunch Menu, $55 Dinner Menu – St. James menu features modern Caribbean fare with delicacies like Curried Crab & Cassava Dumplings, Pepper Shrimp, Fried Snapper, and Duck & Dhal. They have an extensive wine list and a fun and creative cocktail and mocktail menu.