Other Restaurants in D.C.

Beyond the iconic monuments and political powerhouses, Washington D.C. harbors a collection of culinary gems that caught Guy Fieri’s attention between 2010 and 2016. The mayor of Flavortown cruised through the nation’s capital, uncovering 2 distinctive eateries that showcase the city’s diverse and unpretentious food scene. With an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars, these spots prove that D.C. knows how to deliver serious eats.

Leading the pack is Carving Room, earning a stellar 4.5-star rating with its creative take on comfort food and house-smoked meats. Then there’s Tune Inn Restaurant, a beloved Capitol Hill dive bar and eatery holding strong at 4.4 stars, where politicians and locals alike have gathered for decades over no-frills American fare. Both establishments remain open and thriving, continuing to serve the kind of bold, authentic flavors that earned them a spot on Triple D. These D.C. discoveries remind us that some of the best food in America comes from the most unexpected places.