Your Downtown DC Guide to Global Flavors This Winter Restaurant Week

What better way to start the year than by exploring Downtown DC’s vibrant dining scene during Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week? With over 30 participating restaurants, bold flavors, seasonal menus, and special prix-fixe deals are ready to chase away the winter blues. From elevated plates to time-honored global cuisines, Downtown DC is your gateway to dining around the world. Grab your foodie passport, explore the guide below, and get ready for an exciting culinary adventure.

Start Your Day with Brunch Worth Waking Up For

Kick off your Downtown DC foodie adventure with brunch that hits every craving. From classic American favorites at The Smith, to Southern-Korean fusion at Succotash, or an elegant Parisian morning at Bistro Du Jour, there’s a spot ready to make your day delicious.

• Bistro Du Jour | $35 Brunch – 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
• Succotash | $35 Brunch – 915 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
• The Smith | $25 Brunch – 901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Nearby Activity: National Portrait Gallery | 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001

Add a colorful note to your morning by visiting the nearby National Portrait Gallery. Discover the iconic portraits from famous presidents, activists and actors, and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant paintings and captivating sculptures that define the art history of America.

Enjoy Lunch that Tastes Like Home

Savor midday dishes that warm your heart and appetite. Stop by Carmine’s for classic Italian flavors and family-style portions wrapped in the warm spirit of Southern Italian hospitality. Or savor Rasika’s Tandoori dishes, spiced kebabs, and innovative cocktails. For a comforting taste of Mexico with a modern twist, Mi Vida by Chef Roberto Santibañez delivers flavors rooted in tradition.

• Carmine’s | $35 Lunch – 425 7th Street NW, Washington DC 20004
• Rasika | $35 Lunch – 633 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Mi Vida | $35 Lunch – 575 7th St NW Suite 375, Washington, DC 20004

Nearby Activity: Winter Skate Spectacular | 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Soak in the flavors but shake off the calories with Winter Skate Spectacular – an indoor ice skating rink in side of the National Building Museum’s Great Hall. With themed ice skating, featuring various music genres and artists throughout the week, glide in a skating experience that brings joy to all members in your family.

End Your Night on a Flavorful Global Note

After a day, indulge in the finest as the night winds down in Downtown DC. Take your taste buds on a journey where traditional Asian flavors meet modern twists at Moon Rabbit and Cranes in Penn Quarter. Feel the tropical vibes and savor vibrant Cuban dishes at Cuba Libre, paired with signature mojitos. And for a true global experience, stop by Immigrant Food to explore the rich, immigrant-inspired flavors that shape America’s culinary scene.

• Cranes | $65 Dinner – 724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
• Immigrant Food | $55 Dinner – 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Moon Rabbit | $65 Dinner – 927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Cuba Libre | $40 Dinner – 801 9th St NW, Suite A, Washington, DC 20001

Nearby Activity: Drunken Shakespeare DC | 1100 13th St NW, Suite 105, Washington, DC 20005

Settle in and experience Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before. Inside a hidden library, meet The Drunk Shakespeare Society as a member downs five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform Drunk Romeo & Juliet. Sip, laugh, interact, and let the mayhem make your night unforgettable.

Still Hungry? Downtown DC’s Late-Night Spots Are Ready for You

From inventive flavors to late-night vibes, dive into Lucky Danger—a Chinese-inspired spot with bold dishes and DC’s only public Mah Jong table, or sip cocktails under the night sky from ART DC’s rooftop bar. Your night just got lifted.

• Lucky Danger | $55 Dinner – 709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
• ART DC | $40 Dinner – 333 G St NW, Northwest Washington, DC 20001

Mark your calendar for January 19–26, browse the Winter Restaurant Week in Downtown DC for the full lineup, and head Downtown for a seven-day delicious dining experience.