1 / 37
PHOTOS
THUMBNAILS
MORE GALLERIES
EXIT
Read More
SHARE
THUMBNAILS
MORE GALLERIES
READ STORY
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
E-MAIL
1 / 37
read captions
D.C.'s food scene has been on the rise for nearly a decade now, but 2018 is shaping up to be its best year yet. Here's where you should be booking reservations this year.{ }(Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Sushi Hachi is located at 735 8th St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes:{&nbsp;}Chicken Kara-age; Nidako Croquette; Blue Crab Tuna Tartare; Nigiri course (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Bresca is located at 1906 14th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Sea urchin linguine; 48-hour bone-in short rib; Honey lacquered duck; Foie gras cake pop (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Lucky Buns is located at 2000 18 St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Bogan Bun; El Jefe Bun; Katsu Bun; Crunchy Javan Bun (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Del Mar is located at 791 Wharf Street SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Vieras con Trufa; Pulpo; Ibiza Seafood Tower; Andalusian Gambas al Ajillo; Paella de Pescado y Mariscos (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Brothers and Sisters is located at 1770 Euclid St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Uni tray service; Octupus{&nbsp;} hot dog; Mushroom “cacio e pepe” (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Addie's is located at 12435 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD{&nbsp;} (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Tuna poke; Seafood toast; Lobster rangoon; Smoked Mussels (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Chloe is located at 1331 4th St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Broiled Local Oysters; Maine scallops; Spice Roasted Chicken; Spiced Beef Hummus; Chocolate Sundae (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Isabella Eatery{&nbsp;} is located at 1749 International Dr, Tysons, VA{&nbsp;} (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: With eight distinct concepts ranging from Italian to Spanish, French and Greek, a cocktail bar and a private dining area, there's a little something for everyone. Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Karma Modern Indian is located at 611 I St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Must try dishes: Garlic naan; Wild mushroom and truffle naan; Chicken lolli; Tandoori cauliflower;{&nbsp;} Paneer pesto; Lamb shanknihari; Lobster masala (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Little Pearl is located at{&nbsp;}921 Pennsylvania Ave SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
<p>Must try dishes: Spicy fried chicken sandwich, Gravlax; Sourdough sandwich; Coconut Nutmeg Latte (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)</p>
Kith and Kin is located at 801 Wharf St SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Meat and cheese platter; Mushroom forest; Goat rotti; Kith burger (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Maydan is located at 1346 Florida Ave NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Baby eggplant; Fatoush; Halloumi; Aleppo kebabs; Muhammara; Beet Borani; Ribeye; all 7 condiments (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Succotash is located at 915 F St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Kentucky country ham board; Nashville-style hot fried oysters; Duck schnitzel; Crispy blue catfish; Old Bay Chesapeake flounder; Bourbon milkshake (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Millie's DC is located at 4866 Massachusetts Ave NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Blue Crab Fried Rice; Burrata; Fried Rockfish and Zucchini Sticks; Muskeget; Steps Beach Quesadilla; Eel Point Tacos (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
RASA is located at 1247 First St SE (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Tikka Chance on Me; Aloo Need is Love; Open Sesame (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)<p></p>
Requin DC is located at 100 District Square SW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Escargot Croissants; Pommes Beignets; Tuna Tartare; Smoky Cauliflower; Paris Gnocchi; Foie Gras; Aged-Duck 'à L'Orange'(Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Unconventional Diner is located at 1207 9th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: Prosciutto Mac n' Cheese; Kale Lasagna; Tempura Fried Kale Nachos; Stir-Fried Okra Broccolini (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined){&nbsp;}<p></p>
Dabney Cellar is located at 1222 9th St NW (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Must try dishes: The menu changes daily but a few highlights have been the lobster toast, regional oysters and scallop crudo. (Image: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/ DC Refined)
Restart Gallery
Share This Gallery

You May Also Like These Photo Galleries

Tony-nominated musical 'Waitress' opens in D.C. May 15
Pet of the Week: Sally the chatterbox lap cat
Inside Old Town Alexandria's cutest historical gardens
District Winery launched its first rosé with a gorgeous party
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum is so dreamy
Thousands smoke up at the National Cannabis Festival in D.C.
This weekend you can set sail at the Annapolis Boat Show
Weekend Report: From cannabis to oysters, 10 events to make your weekend memorable
Memorial Day Planner: 3 new Delmarva resorts to visit this summer
These two shoe brands can help you reduce your carbon footprint
Check out the transformation of this gutted and renovated Arlington home
Frosé is so last summer! 2018 is all about 'Schnapsicles'

You May Also Like These Photo Galleries

Tony-nominated musical 'Waitress' opens in D.C. May 15
Pet of the Week: Sally the chatterbox lap cat
Inside Old Town Alexandria's cutest historical gardens
District Winery launched its first rosé with a gorgeous party
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum is so dreamy
Thousands smoke up at the National Cannabis Festival in D.C.
This weekend you can set sail at the Annapolis Boat Show
Weekend Report: From cannabis to oysters, 10 events to make your weekend memorable
Memorial Day Planner: 3 new Delmarva resorts to visit this summer
These two shoe brands can help you reduce your carbon footprint
Check out the transformation of this gutted and renovated Arlington home
Frosé is so last summer! 2018 is all about 'Schnapsicles'
Tony-nominated musical 'Waitress' opens in D.C. May 15
Pet of the Week: Sally the chatterbox lap cat
Inside Old Town Alexandria's cutest historical gardens
District Winery launched its first rosé with a gorgeous party
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum is so dreamy
Thousands smoke up at the National Cannabis Festival in D.C.
This weekend you can set sail at the Annapolis Boat Show
Weekend Report: From cannabis to oysters, 10 events to make your weekend memorable
Memorial Day Planner: 3 new Delmarva resorts to visit this summer
These two shoe brands can help you reduce your carbon footprint
Check out the transformation of this gutted and renovated Arlington home
Frosé is so last summer! 2018 is all about 'Schnapsicles'