BYO Dinner after matinee at the Academy of Music - need help

[lrhewes]

Friends are coming in from Northern VA to see Spamalot. They're dying to go to a BYO and we don't want to have to move the car. Any kind of food/price is OK. Any suggestions?

[dmstype]

How about "Upstairs at Vareles"? Just across the street. Very good food.

[drjane]

I don't think Upstares at Varalli is a BYOB.

[Buckethead]

It's not, and I don't think the food is very good either.

[mitchh]

If you like sushi/Japanese, I highly recommend Misso (1326 Spruce Street). It's literally 3 blocks away.

[malbec]

Bistro la Baia (6-7 blocks)
Lolita (2-3 blocks)
La Fontana Della Citta (4-5 blocks)

[doxiemom]

La Viola on 16th Street is a short walk, and the food is yummy and moderately priced, especially for that neighborhood.

[Carole]

Be aware that La Viola can be very crowded and very noisy. Excellent food, though.

[Hendi]

Also close by, and one that I think is generally underated, is Mercato on Spruce between 12th and 13th.

[Buckethead]

I agree, Mercato is a great choice.

[joluvscards]

Well a lot depends on what you consider walking distance. Branzino about 3 blocks away on 17th st. They have decent Italian. We haven't been in a while though so you might want to check the reviews.

Apamate is a fun tapas place on South near 16th. It would be about 6 blocks.

[sylviag]

Branzino is excellent. We eat there frequently. It's on 17th, just north of Spruce St. Make a reservation.
I think it's the best BYOB within walking distance.