Washington, D.C. | May 24–28
Dining and Drinks Guide
Prepared by NMMA’s D.C. staff, the list below is meant to provide you with recommendations for dining and refreshments during your time at Congress. For reservations, check restaurant websites, call, or try apps such as Open Table.
Stay Nearby!
bartaco — Casual, fun, and great for a quick margarita and tacos.
645 Wharf St SW ·+1 (771) 777-8226 · $$
Limani — Beautiful waterfront views, fresh seafood, and classic Greek dishes.
670 Wharf St SW ·+1 (202) 804-8000 · $$$
The Grille — American fare with great martinis. Good spot at the bar and steps from the hotel.
99 Market Square SW ·+1 (202) 916-5996 · $$$
La Vie — Great for drinks. The conservatory is beautiful.
88 District Sq SW, 5th Floor ·+1 (202) 991-4655 · $$$
Officina — Three floors of Italian food, a café, trattoria, and rooftop terrace with Potomac views. Don't miss the pasta.
1120 Maine Ave SW ·+1 (202) 747-5222 · $$$
Falafel Inc. — A quick, affordable lunch option when you want to keep it simple.
1140 Maine Ave SW ·+1 (202) 389-9011 · $
Venture Beyond the Wharf!
Le Diplomate — A French bistro DC classic with a beautiful interior and great menu. Reserve ahead.
1601 14th St NW ·+1 (202) 332-3333 · $$$
Tatte Bakery — Multiple locations around the city. Good for a coffee, pastry, or light breakfast.
Multiple DC locations — see website · $
Maydan — Mediterranean, multi-course, wood-fired cooking. One of the best dinners you can have in DC. Reserve well ahead.
1346 Florida Ave NW ·+1 (202) 370-3696 · $$$
Occidental — A DC classic near the White House, with a stunning interior. Don't miss the biscuits if you go!
1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW ·+1 (202) 241-8000 · $$$$
Albi — Michelin-starred Levantine cooking in Navy Yard. Washingtonian's #1 restaurant for 2025. Reserve well in advance.
1346 4th St SE ·+1 (202) 921-9592 · $$$$
Love Makoto — A high-end Japanese food hall by Chef Makoto Okuwa near Union Station. Features sushi, robata, and ramen under one roof with sleek, modern design. Great for group dining.
200 Massachusetts Ave NW · +1 (202) 992-7730 · $$$
Dōgon — Chef Kwame Onwuachi's DC restaurant at the Salamander. African diaspora-inspired menu with a standout cocktail program.
1330 Maryland Ave SW ·+1 (202) 787-6032 · $$$$
Can't Decide?
Union Market — Over 40 food vendors under one roof in DC's NoMa neighborhood. Great when the group wants to split up and please everyone. Rooftop bar on top, and something for everyone.
1309 5th St NE ·+1 (301) 347-3998 · $$