Best Casual Restaurants in U Street Corridor

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1. Sports & Social DC

4.4

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • U Street Corridor

Booked 17 times today

Sports & Social is DC's newest premier sports watching destination. This one-of-a-kind sports bar boasts a 25-foot LED media wall, and over a dozen HDTVs, it’s the next best thing to watching the game at the stadium. Sports & Social offers guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails.

2. Bar Pilar

4.1

Excellent(484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Logan Circle

Booked 7 times today

Inspired by Ernest Hemingway and named for his beloved boat, Pilar is a neighborhood restaurant that has been a mainstay of 14th street for over a decade. Executive Chef Clarissa Aguilar helms the kitchen turning out an eclectic menu inspired by local farms and New American cuisine with a focus on seasonal organic produce. The simple yet inventive dishes change frequently, but that’s part of the adventure! Complementing the cooking is a beverage program including cocktails which also rotate seasonally, ranging in taste and complexity from classics like the perfect Old Fashioned to signature concoctions using house made tonics and elixirs. Spanning two floors, Pilar has a variety of spaces to suit your mood. Our first floor bar offers up a casual, comfortable space to down a few drinks in dimly-lit, vintage-inspired surroundings. Head upstairs and you'll find an intimate dining room along with a cozy corner cocktail bar perfect for date night or catching up with old friends.

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3. Cork Wine Bar & Market

4.6

Exceptional(527)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Logan Circle

Booked 15 times today

Logan's favorite neighborhood wine bar and restaurant - now with a beautiful expanded garden patio! Locally owned Cork is an affordable, casually elegant place that demystifies the world of wine by giving you real descriptions of what you are drinking, flights of wine so you can explore different regions and varietals, and suggestions for pairing our wines with our delicious menu of plates to share. From cheese and charcuterie to steaks and crispy calamari, Cork offers a full menu to delight you as you sample our curated selection of Old World Wines. Cork Wine Bar is the creation of Logan Circle residents Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts. Cork also features a full bar.Dine Upstairs, in our Tasting Bar or in our Expanded Secret Garden. Tables are reserved for dining only. The reservation is for a 2 hour dining experience.

4. The Craft DC

4.6

Exceptional(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • U Street Corridor

Booked 4 times today

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5. Alero - U Street

4.3

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • McPherson Square

Booked 5 times today

Alero Restaurant is an intimate, colorful Mexican eatery on U street. Known for margaritas, traditional Mexican food & a lively scene. Two large patios blends the scenery of vibrant U street.Opened for over twenty years and taking great pride in our food and service, Alero Restaurant invites you and your amigos - old and new - to sit back, relax and enjoy your dining experience for we guarantee it will be a memorable one!

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19757)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 387 times today

Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington.

7. Ambar - Shaw

4.7

Exceptional(491)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Shaw

Booked 77 times today

Welcome to Ambar, 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.

8. Chaplin

4.7

Exceptional(1619)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Shaw

Booked 52 times today

Chaplin's Restaurant & Bar is a 1930's style Japanese Ramen House and cocktail bar. Chaplin's Executive Chef and Partner, Myo Htun, is originally from Burma, but was cooking ramen in Japan at a young age. Myo received a blessing from his mentor in Japan after nearly 30 years of cooking in Japan, to come to America and continue to showcase his authentic Ramen and traditional Japanese cuisine. Chaplin's Restaurant demonstrates the aesthetic of a bustling ramen house in Japan in the 1930's silent film era. There is also a large outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. Chaplin's is located in the heart of the Historic Shaw neighborhood. And it is open until last call 7 days a week. Chaplin's received a Plate certification in the Michelin Guide in 2020. And it is located steps from the convention center and popular Logan Circle, 14th street and City Market.

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9. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.3

Awesome(1877)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 139 times today

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. Parties of 9+ call or text: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm. Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ

10. Bar Japonais

4.5

Awesome(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Logan Circle

Booked 39 times today

Led by Chef Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino, Bar Japonais offers a dynamic dining experience that blends Japanese cuisine with French influences. We offer a limited number of Omakase experiences nightly so please reserve yours through the Experience link below.The signature Omakase experience features a meticulously crafted, 9-course (16 selections) rotating selection of exceptional seasonal ingredients. The menu also showcases vibrant Japanese-French dishes, complemented by an eclectic selection of wines, sake, and cocktails, embodying the spirit of both cultures.

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Jessica
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a great spot for dinner before the show we sat at the Lincoln Theater. The chicken bacon ranch tacos were out of this world!
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Sports & Social DCPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• U Street Corridor
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4.4
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Elizabeth
Baltimore / Maryland •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
The bartender was the only person in the bar the entire time we ate, but the burgers were great and the drinks were good. Thank you for having some mocktail options! Easy and chill place to get dinner before a show at the 9:30 club.
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Bar PilarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Logan Circle
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4.1
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Eva
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 14, 2025
I love Cork- they never disappoint. Excellent wine, amazing avocado toast and the loveliest service.
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Cork Wine Bar & MarketPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Logan Circle
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 9, 2025
Interesting selection and nice vibe. I liked the setting a lot.
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The Craft DCPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• U Street Corridor
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4.6
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Mrs. Christina
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
I going for dinner bday every was good only one thing my daughter didn’t like empanadas and she asked wait. Can she send them back and tell her no I didn’t like that I think she should got a choice get something else
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Alero - U StreetPrice: Moderate• Mexican• McPherson Square
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4.3

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