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ruthcook Dec 18, 2012 03:35 PM

restaurant near 16th and Q?

I looking for a good restauant near 16th and Q Streets in Washington. Any ideas?

  1. ipsedixit Dec 23, 2012 11:46 AM

    Komi.

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      jinksdc Dec 24, 2012 08:37 AM

      Well Komi definitely wins! That's the best meal I have had in DC. For something different (cheaper) the chef has another restaurant 2 doors down int he basement called Little Serow. Thai tasting menu $45/ea. It's very good, not like anything I have had in the area before. No sign on the door, next to a dry cleaner.

      1. re: jinksdc
        woodleyparkhound Dec 24, 2012 12:41 PM

        I love Komi too, but it's very high end and also difficult to score a reservation.

        Little Serow is fantastic too. No reservations taken - you need to line up about 5:00. It is cooking from Northern Thailand; they bring you what is on offer that day - no substitutions permitted. It is delicious, but you need to really like spicy food to enjoy it. They have a nice beer list too; I think beer goes much better with this kind of food than wine does.

        1. re: woodleyparkhound
          ipsedixit Dec 24, 2012 03:42 PM

          I've never had a problem getting a reservation at Komi.

          Amex concierge has come through every single time.

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            ruthcook Dec 24, 2012 07:17 PM

            Thank you.

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              ruthcook Dec 24, 2012 07:19 PM

              thank you

              1. re: ruthcook
                ipsedixit Dec 24, 2012 09:07 PM

                You're welcome x2.

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        jinksdc Dec 23, 2012 10:30 AM

        Second all of these-Hanks is terrific and they recently expanded (my concept of recent is long, so it was probably a year ago now). Estradiol is terrific for fun decisions tapas. Sitting at the bar is a great option there. At 14th and Church is one of my favorite spots, Posto. Italian food, a lot of wines by the glass and a big enough menu that you can easily got salad and pizza and keep it more afforable or have a more lengthy multi course meal that feels more formal.

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          Elyssa Dec 18, 2012 08:05 PM

          Hank's Oyster Bar is at 16th and Q and is great for casual seafood and cocktails (I like their sable fish and lobster roll).

          A few blocks away you can find lots of great restaurants on 14th Street. I would recommend Estadio, Cork, or Rice.

          1. woodleyparkhound Dec 18, 2012 04:42 PM

            How about Pearl Dive at 14th and Q? Great seafood, esp. oysters. There are many good restaurants on 14th at or near Q St.

            Estadio is another that leaps to mind (Spanish tapas).

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