Halal Restaurants in Washington DC
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Blue Duck Tavern
Cuisine: American Opened in 2007, the Blue Duck Tavern has already been heaped with accolades. The open kitchen with wood-burning oven is surrounded by simple Americana décor like wooden Shaker furniture, and quilts hanging from the wall. Some of the tables face the outside fountain and a prairie-like garden. The real star however, is the food. Artfully presented, traditional American fare includes everything from oysters and crab cakes to smoked trout, rabbit and prime aged NY strip roast. Pastries and breads are made from scratch. Save room for the award-winning apple pie.
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Charlie Palmer Steak
Cuisine: American / Steakhouse A muted blue and orange color scheme and a bold, award-winning modern menu with an all-American wine list is what makes this restaurant a power magnet.
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Gerard’s
Cuisine: French Dine at Gerard's Place for elegant French cuisine that's among the best in the city. The dish that made the restaurant famous, poached lobster with Sauternes sauce still appears on both the lunch and dinner menus ($62!), though slightly reinvented: fresh mango, lime, piquillo peppers, and spinach are its sidekicks now. Diners may order a la carte or choose a $30 prix-fix menu at lunch or the $87 chef's tasting menu at dinner. The dining room itself is small, seating only 50 at a time, and somewhat modest in design. And this is a quiet restaurant, not a place to get rowdy. You're here for the food and quiet conversation. Hours are from Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Thurs 5:30-9pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30pm. Reservations are recommended.
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Nora
Cuisine: American Set in a quaint carriage house on one of DuPont’s beautiful corners, Nora’s is famous for serving made from organic and fresh ingredients. The dining room is hung with vintage quilts, and adorned with antique pieces. Those who are unable to get in at this DuPont circle favorite can try Asia Nora on the edge of Georgetown.
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Bombay Club
Cuisine: Indian The most popular item, and the spiciest on the menu, is the green chilli chicken. The speciality of the restaurant is the tandoori items including tandoori salmon, chicken tandoori, and the lobster Malabar. The Bombay Club is known for its vegetarian offerings (try the black lentils cooked overnight on a slow fire) and for its Sunday champagne brunch, which offers a buffet of fresh juices, fresh baked breads, and assorted Indian dishes. Slow-moving ceiling fans and wicker furniture accentuate the colonial British ambience. A pianist plays nightly. One of DC's top Indian restaurants, this place is popular with movies stars such as Harrison Ford and Bruce Willis.
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Kaz Sushi Bistro
Cuisine: Japanese The chef here uses many clever combinations to separate the sushi from the usual fare. The restaurant is known for fresh ingredients. Set in a handsome town house, this is the best place for sushi in the Washington area where you can sit down and watch the chef and his staff prepare your order. The chef here is one of the few trained to handle torafugu, the blowfish, which can be poisonous if not cleaned properly. The blowfish if available is served in winter. This is also the place to come for premium sakes and a large selection of teas. Hours Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Sat 6-10pm
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Oyamel
Cuisine: Mexican Named after a butterfly forest in Mexico, this quaint restaurant situated in Penn quarter is accented with reds and oranges and a huge metal butterfly mobile that hangs from the tall ceiling, thus the name. Service is efficient and portions are small so that diners can sample at least three different authentically Mexican selections. A serving of mushroom tacos, seared scallops in pumpkin sauce and flank steak is sufficiently filling.
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Rosa Mexicano
Cuisine: Mexican Talk about shocking pink (the color used in the décor)!! That doesn’t stop the flow of people crowding the restaurant for its famous guacamole. This place is extremely popular in the city with other tasty items including quesadillas, grilled beef short ribs, and the queso fundido (melted cheese). Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm; Sat-Sun noon-3pm; Sun-Thurs 5-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 5-11:30pm.
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Zaytinya
Cuisine: Mediterranean The food here is downright excellent. Earth tones, high ceilings and clean lines characterize this restaurant. There are mind-boggling choices between hot and cold mezze. Watch out for the walnut ice cream here.
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Ben’s Chilli Bowl
Cuisine: American An institution and a landmark in Washington, newlyweds Ben and Virginia Ali launched this neighborhood institution in 1958. It has not changed much since- with a jukebox that plays Motown and reggae tunes and Formica counters lined with red vinyl barstools still the same, as is the chilli half – smoke, the restaurant’s signature dish. You can find people streaming in as late as 2 or 3 in the morning- on weekends especially. Breakfast items like the salmon cakes, grits, scrapple, or blueberry pancakes are great and available during breakfast hours only.
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Mama Ayesha's
Cuisine: Mediterranean This 50 year old restaurant has not changed much with the who’s who of Washington crowding the dining room of this very popular eatery in Adams Morgan. With Middle Eastern fare their specialty, their Kifta Kebab is to die for along with other Syrian dishes such as Hummus and kebabas.
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Pavilion Café
Cuisine: Pizzeria If you want a view with your food on a budget, then the Pavilion Café is the place to be with specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages on the menu. Not only that, but on Friday nights in the summer jazz musicians put on free concerts! Hours Mon-Sat 10:00 - 16:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00
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Pizzeria Paradiso
Cuisine: Italian After taking a bite of the pizzas here you won’t go anywhere else. Whether the choice is a traditional favorite, such as quattro formaggi (four cheeses), or the popular Atomica (tomato, salami, black olives) or Bosco (tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and red onion), the thin, crunchy crust is always a winner. As popular as the pizzas are the Panini (sandwiches). The eatery also serves yummy desserts. There is also a second location in Georgetown.
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Teaism
Cuisine: Asian Fusion These chic, sleek teahouses in Dupont Circle, Penn Quarter and Lafayette Square serve more than two-dozen different types in their lovely rustic interiors in a turn-of- the century neoclassical building. The restaurant also serves meals ranging from curries to traditional bento boxes to ochazuke, a tea and rice soup.
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Couscous Café
Cuisine - Mediterranean 1195 20th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 689-1233
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Dell & Campbell’s Halal Luncheonette
Cuisine - Middle Eastern 14th Street & G Street NW Washington, DC 20005
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El Khartoum Restaurant
Cuisine – Sudanese 1782 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 986 1900
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Food Factory
Cuisine - South Asian 4221 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1606 Phone: (703) 527-2279
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House of Kabob
Cuisine – South Asian 1829 M Street Washington,DC 20036-2516 Phone: (202) 293 5588
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Kabul Kabob House
Cuisine - Afghani 514 South Van Dorn Street Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone: (703) 751-1833
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Lahore Kebab
Cuisine - Pakistani 1344 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009-7559 Phone: (202) 234-9411
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Little India
Cuisine - Indian 2623 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 232-5030
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Mama Ayesha’s
Cuisine - Middle Eastern 1967 Calvert Street NW Washington, DC 20009-1501 Phone: (202) 232-5431