National Gallery of Art

6th St & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Keane L. writes: She sits staring down upon me as if time stood still; the edges of her portrait serving as a window frame open to an era long past. She's different from the rest. This is someone I can understand...

"Portrait of Marchesa Balbi," Anthony van Dyck.

I…

The Lincoln Memorial

23rd Street NW at Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20002

Bucky K. writes: What would you do if your kid was a dick? Would you call them out on it? Could/should you say, "Hey Bucky Jr., you're a straight up dick! And once again, I'm sorry for naming you Bucky Jr." I had this conversation with my wife the other day. Which in…

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: My first visit to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was for Hirshhorn After Hours, a party held every few months from 8 pm to Midnight.  During this event we got the chance to view the newly opened Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition. The artist…

National Museum of Natural History

10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20013

SAM Y. writes: day 47 of yeah baby!!!

damn you can only get around dc by walking or rail or bus. its packed. but a lot of the treasures are right by each other. like the museums. wow. this place was great. had such a wide selection of things and treasures. priceless…

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

100 Raoul Wallnbrg Pl SW
Washington, DC 20024

Bucky K. writes: Welcome back gentle reader. We will now join a scene in progress as we study our favorite subject: Numerous ways in which Bucky can be a dick.

It's still early in the day and we are already about halfway through the museum. Walking down a long hallway…

National Portrait Gallery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th & F Sts NW
Washington, DC 20560

alexis g. writes: When I first moved to DC in 2004, I read that this wasn't reopening until 2006 and that seemed like FOREVER. I love portrait galleries, and this one is even better than the one in London (which is tops for having randoms like a portrait of *Sade*).…

The Dairy Godmother

2308 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Su K. writes: W/ 55 reviews, 4.5 stars, you should know this place is great. My short take: the custard is unlike anything you've probably had in DMV and it is fantastic. It's the frozen treat equivalent of a great beer: cold, refreshing, goes down smooth, and…

1789
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1226 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Marcy Lola R. writes: How the Man landed a reservation on such short notice (or if it was short notice!) I will never know.  A week long trip to the city for work on short notice did not lend itself to great dining prospects.  Fast forward to a terribly hot and humid…

Uptown Theater
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Cyrus N. writes: Just came here last night for a little bit o' Indiana Jones. It had been many years since I'd visited the Uptown, and now I know again why it's so well-regarded. What a great and well-designed cinema! I am not a tall guy, so I've had quite a few…

Ford's Theatre

511 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Jennifer S. writes: After Abe Lincoln's death (he was shot on my birthday...ahem - many, many years prior to my birth), this theatre was closed for about 100 years, only reopening in the late 60's. It currently operates as a working theatre (and is a great space to see…

Eastern Market
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

225 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Kathleen M. writes: I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to write my 100th review about, but after visiting Eastern Market again this weekend, I've decided it deserves this incredibly special honor. :)

Even after the fire, Eastern Market is a wonderful spot to see…

Vace Italian Delicatessen & Homemade Pasta

3315 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

MiRIAM w. writes: Some people dream about buying flat screen TVs or fancy shoes, but most of my retail fantasies involve food. So, walking into Vace was for me was what descending on a small boutique filled with steeply discounted Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik &…

Ibiza Day Spa & Salon

2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Ste G
Washington, DC 20037

Jason C. writes: This place is incredible!!! I'd give it a sixth star if I could! From beginning to end, my visit was fantastic. In order to mourn the end of freedom for another two semesters (school), I treated myself to a pedicure. Since Ibiza has gotten so many…

2 Amys

3715 Macomb St NW
Washington, DC 20016

Kevin L. writes: (puts on his industrial engineering statistician hat)

Currently, of the 97 reviews for 2 Amys, 57 are 5-star for over a 50% rate.  Adding in the 22 4-star ratings brings the cumulative rate of above-standard ratings to over 75%.  Add in another 9…

Nightclub 9:30

815 V St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Kevin L. writes: Oh.  My.  God.  BOOBIES.

That's pretty much all I could pay attention to while I was here for a concert.  Not that the concert wasn't great, or that the sound system wasn't impressive, or that the crowd wasn't into it.  No, 9:30 club had it all pretty…

Washington National Cathedral

3001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016

Connie C. writes: Breathtaking! For a moment, I felt like I was at a majestic cathedral in Europe. While our visit was very brief, I was thoroughly impressed by the architecture and grandeur of the cathedral, which is the 2nd largest cathedral in the US, and 6th…

Tysons Corner Center

1961 Chain Bridge Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Alli H. writes: It doesn't really matter what you need--
New shoes?
Hand lotion?
A slutty shirt?
A new tie?
Dinner?
A manicure?
Birthday presents?
Diamonds?
A monumental waste of time?
Coffee?
A fake head of hair with gems attached?
--It doesn't matter, Tyson's definitely has…

Restaurant Eve

110 S Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Justin S. writes: It's not likely I'll ever be able to properly enjoy the full tasting menu here or anywhere else where the per-person tab might break $200, let alone be able to write a knowleadgeable review of the experience as compared to other market options.…

El Pollo Rico

932 N Kenmore St
Arlington, VA 22201

Barrie C. writes: Crack cocaine, shaped like a chicken.  Five stars.

United States Botanic Garden

245 1st St SW
Washington, DC 20050

Sabrina L. writes: When it's cold and rainy in D.C., this is a great spot to hang out and read a book. It's warm inside and there are several areas to sit-- either in the garden proper, or in the "explorations" room (filled with flower art and exhibits).

Three stars…

Cashion's Eat Place
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1819 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

Kevin L. writes: Hate to say it, but...

I think that Tabard Inn may have just been replaced as my favorite late brunching spot in the District.

Yeah.  You read me right.  I can't believe it, either.  But after a phenomenal meal here with the crew, I've resigned myself…

Wegmans

45131 Columbia Pl
Sterling, VA 20166

Vamsi V. writes: Walking out of Wegman's, I wished to have the power to burn down the grocery stores in Chicago by looking at them. Wegman's makes me want to beat the sh*t out of the grocery store managers in Chicago and drive some sense in to them. Is it a bad…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3019 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Julie H. writes: I've worked at the Paper Source in some capacity for over a year as both a customer service associate and workshop instructor.  

Paper Source is a "chain" store based out of Chicago, started by Sue Lindstrom (the quirky lady you see demo'ing on the PS…

Wolf Trap Foundation

1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182

Jennifer S. writes: I always, always get the lawn seats for this venue. Wolf Trap attracts some great bands, and unless you are one of those people that has to see them up close and personal to enjoy the show, lawn seats are a good safe bet for you too. Granted, there…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: West End

2425 L St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Liam D. writes: Trader Yo - you are the BOMB!!!!

Now I'm not much of a "grocery shopper" because I don't do much of my own cooking - i'm a young, single dude living in DC, which means that i've got better things to do than whip up 3 course meals with a whole bunch…

Wegman's Fairfax

11620 Monument Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

MiRIAM w. writes: How to combine retail therapy with fuel for emotional eating that Oprah would call you out on in a heartbeat? WEGMANS!

After getting severely lost in suburban Virginia today I finally found the grocery store that I've heard so much about.  And it was…

Tabard Inn Restaurant
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1739 N St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Jason C. writes: Saturday brunch? I really didn't know such a thing was possible. I mean, there's Sunday brunch. And, uh, breakfast Monday through Friday. I figured Saturday woulda piggybacked on Friday.

So I get my first date in over three months and she can only…

Komi
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1509 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

MiRIAM w. writes: There's no shortage of "fine dining" restaurants in Washington, D.C. however they seem to spawn more from ostentation and from what expense account diners are willing to spend than from love of food or epicurean aspiration. I am continually…

Temperance Hall
Neighborhood: Park View

3634 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010

Matthew D. writes: Temperance Hall is a bar and restaurant in the Petworth neighborhood just a block from the Georgia Ave./Petworth Green line Metro stop. It has quickly (it opened in Jan. '06) become the "local" for Petworth residents. The food is American pub fare…

Lighthouse Tofu

4121 Chatelain Road
Suite 100
Annandale, VA 22003

jenn h. writes: I LOOOOOOOOOOVE soon dubu!  For anyone who hasn't experienced this comforting perfection in a pot from my people, let me just tell you: Korean food is not all about the grilled kalbi and bulgogi meats.  That seems to be what the K-food (not to be…

Dupont Circle Farmer's Market

1500 block of 20th St
Washington, DC 20015

Xi W. writes: Okay, I think the reviews have pretty much covered how wonderful this market is, so go.  But before you do, I will try to highlight some of the delights I found here that really made my day.

I've been watching one too many cooking challenges on the…

Obelisk
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2029 P St NW
Washington, DC 20036

MiRIAM w. writes: After dining at Obelisk it's easy to see why yelpers rank it the best restaurant in DC. In a word: superb.

The prix-fixe menu consists of five courses, three of which you choose. The antipasti comes rolling out after you make your choices and really…

Java Green

1020 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Stef W. writes: Java Green Stream of Consciousness
(An Eco-Friendly stream, of course)

Need something sweet, but healthy
Head to Java Green
Why the heck does this place always have the longest lines during lunch hour?
Greek Deli's lines are shorter!
Why is everyone so…

Montmartre
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

327 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Brooke S. writes: Dear Braised Rabbit,

I want to thank you for the food-gasm you gave me. OMFG, it was amazing. Also, your restaurant is run by people who clearly know exactly what they're doing. Their timing was perfect and service was impeccably attentive. You were…

Ray's the Steaks

1725 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Su K. writes: When describing transcendent dining experiences, people will most often use the word orgasmic or some variation thereof, e.g., foodgasm and orgasmeat. Ray's the Steaks goes beyond merely fulfilling some foodborne horniness, it makes me want to change…

Kabob Palace

2315 S Eads St
Arlington, VA 22202

Justin S. writes: I've held off writing about Kabob Palace because it's pretty well covered here on Yelp, but I do love it and want to share.  I'll keep this simple:

Kabob Palace is open 24hrs.  The food is great.  The food is cheap.  The place is a dive.  If you get…

The National Air and Space Museum

950 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20560

Kristina R. writes: OHMYGODIWANTTOBEANASTRONA UT!!!

Ahem...I mean, I USED to want to be an astronaut...when I was little.  

And by little, I mean before I gained 20 pounds seven years ago...sigh.  Getting married is like pulling the cord on a life raft.  

But I still want…

Black Cat

1811 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Surf Buddha E. writes: You can escape the khaki-wearing, self-important drones that fill DC and hear some good shows with your tattooed and pierced brethren who are probably just as self important, but don't think they're the next senator from the state of X.  Not much on…

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

4626 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302

Eurry K. writes: As a native Californian, I really enjoyed my Five Guys burger and fries. I don't care what people say. Fellow Californians think that I'm blasphemous for enjoying Five Guys having had the In 'N Out burger and fries. No, I say! I will not pledge…

Sticky Fingers Bakery
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

1370 Park Rd NW
Washington, DC 20010

Meghan G. writes: When a crunchy granola vegan tells you these are the best vegan baked goods around...'great, im sure they are lovely' might come to mind. Well this yelper is a bona-fide meat eating, butter loving, give me cheese with a side of steak kinda gal. And…