Best Restaurantants for Foodists in Dupont / Logan Circle / Thomas Circle

[theamusedbouche]

Anyone have thoughts on really great restaurants in the Dupont / Logan Circle / Thomas Circle area? I find myself traveling from here to other parts of DC for great food - often to Penn Quarter (Central, Rasika, Oyamel etc), and I would like to find some similar quality restaurants closer to home.

[Jacey]

14th in Logan is becoming quite the hot spot and more to come! Most of the places have a different ambience than Penn Quarter, but food-wise, I find a lot of the places just as good.

[MSommelier]

Pesce! Reasonable food AND wine. Mostly seafood.

[Jacey]

I was planning to go there this weekend. What are some recommendations if we like light and healthy seafood?

[Twincitiescookielady]

Definitely check out Restaurant Nora not far from Dupont Circle. It is the BEST. Everything is fresh and organic seasonal food.

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Nora Restaurant
2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

[Jacey]

I meant recommendations at Pesce. I have been to Nora's quite a few times. The two times I haven't been so impressed. I think it's not as good as it used to be. At one time Nora's was the only organic restaurant around (and the first in DC), but now a lot of place have local and/organic ingredients and is a lot more reasonable.

[pgwiz1]

Al Tiramisu in Dupont. Awesome northern italian food...amazing risotto (I'd even put it up against risottos from Italy, having had both).
Sakana - for sushi. Haven't been to Sushi Taro so can't say how it compares. But Sakana is very good, especially their crunchy rolls.
Bistro du Coin - Casual french bistro, north of dupont circle. Good fois gras, and mussles and fries!

[IND520]

I'm also a fan of Bistrot du Coin. Excellent mussels. Casual atmosphere. The restaurant is quite bustling during peak hours, but interestingly, I don't feel turned off by it even though I would for any other restaurant.

[DC in DC]

Ugh: I'm a dissenter on the Bistro du Coin rec. In my experience, very mediocre food and legendarily abusive/neglectful service.

Strongly agree with the Cork, Hank's, and Tabard Inn recs. These are neighborhood gems.

[FoodieLTD]

Bistro du Coin is fantastic. Great steak du maison with some delicious pomme frites. Fun atmosphere. Cheap champagnes by the glass and bottle.

[WestIndianArchie]

Logan/14th - Cork, Posto, Rice,
Thomas - Sentan, Nage
Dupont - Sushi Taro, Komi, Obelisk.

[Elyssa]

I think it's Zentan. It's quite good though, especially with a group of people so you can share from their large menu. I always forget about that place....thanks for the reminder.

[brianV]

For some reason it seems generally overlooked, but the Greek place Mourayo, between R and S on CT, is very good in my experience. Very interesting greek wines, rather updated but still quite recognizably greek food--eg the platter of different dips. Not cheap though, although not in the Komi/Obelisk level.

[theamusedbouche]

Hi Brian,
I have been to Mourayo and I felt like the atmosphere was very disappointing - the waiter was just pained to be there, the service was forced, and while the food was good, it was not the best Greek food I've had (admittedly I have not been to other Greek restaurants in DC).

[Elyssa]

Komi and Obelisk are the 2 best restaurants in this area but on the much higher end.

For more affordable restaurants check out: Cork, Heritage, Hank's Oyster Bar, and Tabard Inn are all good choices. I don't know if I would call them the same quality of Rasika and Central but they are still quote good and affordable restaurants.

[Ericandblueboy]

Two of the very best restaurants in their respective cuisine are in Dupont, next door to each other: Komi and Sushi Taro. Unfortunately it costs $100+ per person to enjoy either one.

[dcandohio]

Bar Pilar on 14th continues to impress me with fabulous small plates served in a rather dingy bar. Don't be put off by the surroundings. The food rocks.

[theamusedbouche]

Awesome, I will try it out :) Thank you