Best Restaurants for Lunch in District of Columbia

Guest praise · District of Columbia

Give best restaurants for lunch in District of Columbia a closer look before making the next invitation. The distinction is centred on the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day. Lunch can be a break, a catch-up, or the centre of an afternoon out. The best choice is the one that suits the moment you want to make. Turn the search into a plan for a breakfast or lunch with enough room to enjoy the pause, with the restaurant chosen for that moment rather than by habit. In the District of Columbia, a restaurant can connect a busy schedule with a moment that feels entirely your own. The current list includes restaurants in Washington.

As you plan a visit to District of Columbia, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. If your plans centre on Washington, choose a table that fits the rest of your visit to District of Columbia. A different part of the experience may matter too: compare Best for Business Dining in District of Columbia and Best for a Quick Bite in District of Columbia. For a wider restaurant discovery beyond District of Columbia, follow Best Lunch across the United States.

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Best Lunch · District of Columbia

Top 3 · Best Lunch in District of Columbia

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#4

Joia Burger

Washington, District of Columbia

69.4
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#5

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger

Washington, District of Columbia

72.7
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#6

Shake Shack F Street

Washington, District of Columbia

74.1
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#7

SoHo Cafe & Market

Washington, District of Columbia

59.5
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#8

Slice & Pie

Washington, District of Columbia

75.0
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#9

Prego Again

Washington, District of Columbia

75.0
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#10

Pret A Manger

Washington, District of Columbia

75.6
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#11

Eye Street Grill

Washington, District of Columbia

63.6
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#12

Swizzler Crispy Chicken + Smash Burgers

Washington, District of Columbia

78.2
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#13

Pret A Manger

Washington, District of Columbia

75.4
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#14

Beacon Bar & Grill

Washington, District of Columbia

15.8
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#15

PoppaBox

Washington, District of Columbia

17.3
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#16

Rice Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

75.9
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#17

Junction Bistro & Bar

Washington, District of Columbia

17.2
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#18

Chaia Georgetown

Washington, District of Columbia

79.3
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#19

TaKorean | The Yards

Washington, District of Columbia

17.7
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#20

Nash & Smashed

Washington, District of Columbia

57.9
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#21

Greek Deli & Catering

Washington, District of Columbia

76.6
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#22

Oz Burger & Pizza

Washington, District of Columbia

72.1
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#23

Naked Lunch

Washington, District of Columbia

70.9
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#24

Ahra Cafe

Washington, District of Columbia

71.9
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#25

7th Street Burger Georgetown

Washington, District of Columbia

79.5
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