Near Union Station?

[knol]

Coming in for one night, and looking for a restaurant not too far from Union station (doesn't need to be walking distance, but not out of the way). Will also need somewhere I can hail a cab from after dinner. $20-$25 an entree is fine. Any type of food, preferablly not a chain. Thanks!

[agarnett100]

You can walk to Watershed from Union Station or take a short cab ride
http://www.toddgrayswatershed.com/men...

[DanielK]

Second Watershed. Have had two very nice meals there in recent months.

[Elyssa]

Third. It actually might be easiest to just take the metro one stop over since it's right around the corner from the NY Metro stop.

I also like Art and Soul, right near Union Station.

If you want to head over to Gallery Place/Chinatown you have a lot more options. I would recommend dining at the bar at PS7 (don't miss the tuna sliders), especially if you are dining alone. I also like Jaleo for Spanish tapas, Sei for sushi, and Central for everything!

[katecm]

I'd say Art and Soul or Johnny's Half Shell, in that order. If you're willing to go a bit further and be a bit more adventurous, there are a bunch of great options on H Street NW.

[woodleyparkhound]

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[Teddybear]

I've had good lunches at Bistro Cacao (walkable) and Monmartre (cab), good dinners at Cava (cab) and wildly overpriced dinners at Johnny's Half shell

[monkeyrotica]

Agree completely with everything you've said.

[drewpbalzac]

Art and Soul & Johnny's Half Shell are both walking distance from Union station and put you around the corner from The Dubliner where you can enjoy a pint and some irish music after your dinner. Bistro Bis is also in the same area but at a higher price point than you seem to be interested in.

[mjhals]

My vote is for Bistro Bis, if OP is willing to go a little higher on the price point. I'd suggest eating at the bar; they have a limited, but well-thought out bar menu, which would keep the price down. Plus, it can be a great DC scene AND they have the best steak tartare around.

[dining with doc]

2nd Bistro Bis