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Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Nightlife |Attractions & Events

The following restaurants and coffee shops are within walking distance and offer evening and weekend hours. Those noted with an asterisk (*) deliver.

Amuse – Upscale restaurant in Le Meridian hotel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Bar and lounge feature happy hour specials. Huge 4th floor terrace overlooks Georgetown. 3 blocks down Lynn on the right. (703) 351-1211.

Barley Mac – American tavern offering comfort food, several beers on tap, and featuring a large bourbon selection. Open late night. Dining room and separate bar/lounge. Outdoor seating. 5 blocks up Wilson Blvd on the left. 1600 Wilson Blvd. (703) 372-9494.

Bethesda Bagels – Selection of freshly baked bagels with a variety of spreads, including flavored cream cheeses, honey butter, lox, and more. Add eggs and meat for a hearty breakfast. Open 6 AM to 4 PM daily. Past Metro entrance at 1851 N. Moore St. (703) 312-1130.

Chipotle – Fast fresh restaurant serving made-to-order burritos, tacos, and burrito bowls. Fax order form available online. Outdoor seating with a view of the big screen and scrolling news ticker. 1735 N. Lynn Street. 1/2 block north on Lynn. (703) 294-6669.

Chop’t – A New York gourmet saladry servers salads and wraps made to your specifications with fresh ingredients and house made dressings. Outdoor seating available. 1735 N. Lynn Street. 1 1/2 blocks north on Lynn. (703) 875-2888.

cityhouse. – Classic American cuisine served with gourmet flair in a stylish setting. The lounge terrace overlooks Wilson Blvd. 1325 Wilson Blvd. Up 1 1/2 blocks, on right. (703) 276-8999.

Compass Coffee – Bustling coffee shop 1/2 block from RPN. Seating available by small fireplace downstairs and in 2nd story loft above. Wifi. Open 5:30 AM weekdays, 6:30 AM weekends until 7 PM. 1201 Wilson Blvd. (202) 838-3139.

Continental: A Modern Pool Lounge – A Washington Post Editors’ Pick and Readers’ Choice Best Bet for Pool. Happy hour goes until 8 PM Mon – Fri and until 9 PM weekends at this large retro urban pool hall with a great juke box, darts, 6 pool tables, shuffle board tables, and ping pong. Ladies play free Tuesdays. Nightly specials. Late nite menu til 2 AM. 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, a block north of the metro station, (703) 465-7675.

Continental Beer Garden – Outdoor venue with local and German beers on tap, brats, soft pretzels, appetizers, skewers, and other bar foods. Bocce ball courts, occasional live entertainment. Popular happy hour spot. Open evenings Tues – Sat. A block past the metro station on N. Moore St, (703) 465-7675.

District Taco – Wildly popular local chain that started as a Rosslyn taco cart on the corner of Wilson and Lynn. Now a busy Yucatan style counter service restaurant that makes food fresh daily. Breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, and breakfast burritos in the morning. Open weekdays 7 to 10 and weekends 8 to 10. 3 blocks up Wilson on the corner of Oak St underneath Target. (571) 2902-6854.

El Chilango Taco Truck – A Rosslyn original with a rare 4 1/2 star Yelp rating. This taco truck sits on the same block daily serving 5 kinds of tacos made to order from scratch, Mexico City style. Head straight out of River Place past the gate house and down Fairfax Drive 3 blocks. (571) 236-0355.

Guajillo (pronounced wa-hee-yo) – A Washingtonian Cheap Eats pick and Washington Post Readers’ Choice Best Bet for Mexican. Authentic Mexican cuisine, fresh daily specials, and tequila bar in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Outdoor seating. 1727 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. (703) 807-0840.

Il Radicchio – This charming traditional Italian eatery in one of the few remaining houses in the neighborhood earned 4 1/2 stars from Open Table diners. Endless pasta bowls, wine by the carafe. Warm and inviting with open kitchen displaying woodburning oven. Outdoor seating. 1801 Clarendon Blvd. Up 7 blocks. On left, adjacent to Rhodeside Grill. (703) 276-2627.

Kanpai – Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with full menu including appetizers, tempura, teriyaki, soup & salad combos, katsu, soba, and sashimi. Lunch specials from 11:30 – 2:30. Carry-out and party platters. Outdoor seating. 1401 Wilson Blvd. Up 3 blocks on right. Look for yellow awnings. (703) 527-0110.

Mele Bistro (formerly Village Bistro) – Neighborhood bistro serving French and Northern Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with an extensive wine list. 1723 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on left. Outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. (703) 522-5222.

Nando’s Peri Peri – Casual dining restaurant originating in South Africa. Specializes in Mozambican-Portuguese style chicken dishes with various piri-piri marinades. 1800 N. Lynn St. Enter on N. Moore, by Metro station. (571) 200-7909.

Open Road – American restaurant and bar with ribs, seafood, vegetarian, and lighter fare. Named Favorite Gathering Place of the Year by Washington Metropolitan Restaurant Association. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Selection of beers and ciders on tap. Enter from Central Plaza across from the Rosslyn Metro station. (703) 248-0760.

Pho 75 – Named to DC Eater’s list of 38 Essential Washington Restaurants>. Generous portions of authentic Asian noodles served with a variety of accompiniments. Popular spot, quick service. 1721 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. (703) 525-7355.

Pot Belly Sandwich Shop – subs on fresh baked bread, salads, and gooey cookies. Live music occasionally at lunch. 1735 Lynn St, 2 blocks down Lynn on right. (703) 717-5033.

Quarterdeck – A Washington Post Readers’ Choice Best Bet for Crabs. Traditional crab house in friendly neighborhood setting with beer on tap and happy hour specials. Large deck for outdoor seating. 1200 N. Fort Myer Drive. Cross bridge heading left toward the Iwo Jima Memorial 1 block, go right on 14th St. 2 blocks, and left on Oak. Look for the sign on the big old off white house with brown trim. (703) 528-2722.

Quinn’s on the Corner – Neighborhood pub with Irish and Belgian food and beers. Sports showing on multiple TVs, large patio with outdoor seating. Occasional live music. 1776 Wilson Blvd. (703) 640-3566.

Rhodeside Grill – Eclectic American cuisine, 2 bars, pool, foosball, darts, live music on weekends, Sunday brunch. Outdoor seating. 1836 Wilson Blvd. Up 7 blocks. On left. (703) 243-0145.

Saigon Noodles and Grill – Full service Vietnamese restaurant with lounge. Large menu with selection of bubble teas. Outdoor seating. 1800 Wilson Blvd. (703) 566-5940.

Salt – Speakeasy style night spot tucked underneath Open Road. Craft cocktails served in sophisticated setting. Enter on Lynn Street between Cava and the stairs to Central Plaza. Open large wood door and head downstairs (elevator access also available). Open nights Mon – Sat. Visit website and add your name to the wait list to minimize wait time. (703) 875-0491.

Sfoglina – Pronounced s-foal-YEE-na. Italian pasta and seafood house. Named for traditional artisans who roll pasta by hand. See them make the pasta by day in the front room, which is a private room at night. Large bar, homemade pastas, seafood, and more. Winner of a prestigious Michelin star. Happy hour M – F 3 – 6 PM. Closed Sundays. 1100 Wilson Blvd. Right next door by CVS. (202) 525-1402.

Starbucks – Coffees, Italian style espresso beverages, variety of pastries and confections. 3 locations: 1) 1735 N. Lynn St. Walk north on Lynn for 1 1/2 blocks. Handful of outdoor tables. (703) 465-7245; 2) 1501 N. 17th St. Up 2 1/2 blocks, on left. Outdoor deck. (703) 812-2100. 3) Inside Safeway, across from Target, at 1525 Wilson Blvd.

Sweetgreen – Follow link to order online from fast casual restaurant offering salads and bowls with fresh ingredients. Founded by Georgetown University graduates. Eat in, at the outside tables, or take out. 1800 N. Lynn St. (703) 372-9009.

Taco Rock – Tequila bar and fast casual taco restaurant with rock and roll theme. Offers traditional tacos and pushes taco boundaries with Korean Banh Mi, ahi tuna, jerk chicken tacos and more. Several vegetarian options. 1501 Wilson Blvd. Up 4 blocks and enter on Oak Street. (571) 775-1800.

Wiseguy NY Pizza* – Authentic NY style pizza by the slice or by the pie. Sit down at the handful of tables inside or outside, take out, or have it delivered. 1735 N. Lynn Street. North on Lynn 1 1/2 blocks. (703) 358-8880.