Best Lunch Restaurants in Capitol Hill

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1. Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(5043)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Capitol Hill

Booked 83 times today

Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Capitol Hill, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines.Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

2. Belga Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(4787)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Belgian • Capitol Hill

Booked 20 times today

Belga Café is a great place to eat typical Belgian cuisine. Hours of operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday starting from 5 pm, Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon until 2:30 pm, Brunch: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.To inquire about PRIVATE EVENT email at info@belgacafe.com

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3. matchbox Capitol Hill

3.9

Excellent(959)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 7 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re Capitol Hill’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Located on the bustling 8th Street corridor of Barracks Row, our second location in Washington, D.C. was built out of love for the revered Capitol Hill neighborhood.Our lofty mezzanine mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, so there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, private parties and get-togethers.

4. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(4039)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 110 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.6

Exceptional(3886)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 145 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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6. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

4.8

Exceptional(10240)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 164 times today

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature Prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers, such as the 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye or Bone-in Filet Mignon. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

7. Oyamel

4.6

Exceptional(9657)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 129 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

8. Cafe Du Parc

4.3

Awesome(2597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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9. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.2

Awesome(1622)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 125 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

10. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29918)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 377 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waitress was great. Stayed on top of our needs. Highly impressed with the host.
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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Dan
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
10/10. Every item tasted great and phenomenal service!
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Matt
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best brunch meals I’ve had in a long time! Great food and outstanding service!
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Belga CafePrice: Moderate• Belgian• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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Andrea
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The experience was wonderful. Nice and family friendly. I took my teenager . The wait time was nonexistent and the orders were taken promptly and then brought out right away. We opted for the sandwich menu. Her the chicken myself the crab cake !!! Yummy to our tummy. The Margarita was tasty and we loved the pizza bread. The only take way was the dessert we had the apple crumble with ice cream ( the apples were not soft enough ) as if it isn’t often ordered so they dumped it out of the can and heated then brought it right out . I would surely visit again ! I can’t wait to try the other menu items .
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matchbox Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill
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3.9
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was fantastic! She made great recommendations for the table and our friend who has celiac. The food was tasty and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend and go back again.
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Ambar Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Capitol Hill
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4.7

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