Washington, D.C., is the capital of the USA and is nestled on the Potomac River, close to the borders of Virginia and Maryland. See the neoclassical monuments and buildings in the city, including the White House and the Capitol – home of the US legislature and an iconic, domed classical building. See the Supreme Court of the USA and stroll through the National Mall, a historic memorial park with a promenade, where you can gaze at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Visit the iconic museums of Washington, covering the history of the USA and government. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is another must-see sight, with its columned rotunda, similar to the Pantheon in Rome, standing in a man-made reservoir called the Tidal Basin. For entertainment, visit the performing arts venues, including the Kennedy Center or stroll at your leisure through the iconic museums. There is plenty of dining on offer, including a number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Washington, D.C. Check out our top picks below.
1. HipCityVeg
Posted by HipCityVeg on Tuesday, 22 November 2016
HipCity Veg is a vegan restaurant in Washington, D.C., and their motto is, “Eat well, feel good”. Their aim is to bring vegan food to everyone and their food is fresh each morning and made from only vegan ingredients. The menu includes a range of veggie burgers and sandwiches, as well as tasty tofu wraps. You get fast food, but in a healthy way, with no impact on the planet. Late breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.
HipCityVeg
Address: 712 7th St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 11 AM-10 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: HipCityVeg
2. Shouk
Feta cheese from sheep is so 2018. Ours is scratch-made from almonds! Get it on top of our Chopped salad, or eat by the spoonful. #HolyShouk #dcvegan ? by @rlopez809
Posted by Shouk on Saturday, 9 February 2019
Shouk serves modern Israeli street food, with a range of salads, pitas and bowls. They also have a choice of vegetable burgers and snacks – including hummus, sweet potato fries, falafel balls and cashew labneh. Sweeter options include lemon date balls and choco cardamom cookies. Wash down the delicious, healthy food with a craft beer, soda or boxed water. Shouk is open for late breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Shouk
Address: 655 K St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 11 AM-10 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: Shouk
3. Fancy Radish
Hasselback Apple with cran-rosemary granola, cedar caramel, and chestnut ice cream.
Posted by Fancy Radish on Friday, 18 January 2019
Fancy Radish is a vegetarian restaurant, offering vegetable dishes for dinner, six nights a week and with a bar serving craft beers, natural wines and creative cocktails. Examples of their dishes include the “Urban Picnic” of Stuffed Avocado with Pickled Cauliflower and Romesco, Chioggia Beet Toast and Rutabaga Fondue. Their farm board offers a range of veggie options and Wood and Fire features Spicy Dan Dan Noodles and Za’atar Grilled Maitake. Fancy Radish will also be introducing brunch options at some stage.
Fancy Radish
Address: 600 H St NE, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 5 PM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday 5 PM-11 PM, Sunday 5 PM-9 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: Fancy Radish
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4. Chaia Tacos
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Posted by Chaia Tacos on Thursday, 31 January 2019
Chaia Tacos is, as you can tell by the name, a taco shop. However, they are unconventional in that they serve delicious tacos made only with vegetables. Each is nutritious and served on a handmade corn tortilla with delicious vegetables, toppings and homemade salsas. There is also a range of sides, including green rice, black beans, sweet potato soup and carrot kohlrabi slaw. For those with a sweet tooth, there are a number of healthy dessert options and a range of healthy teas, cider, wines and local beers.
Chaia Tacos
Address: 3207 Grace St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 11 AM-9 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: Chaia Tacos
Washington Tour Guide
Annie Leguennec
My name is Annie. I am a local Tour guide based in Philadelphia enjoying fully what the city has to offer with its deep history, street arts, murals, architecture, traditional food, black history, Farmer Markets, green space, a melting pot of neighborhoods and its great locals. I am looking for to welcome you and show you this incredible city where you will gain a better understanding of the city's rich heritage and its continuing legacy as the birthplace of the United States of America. Book my tour. Explore and learn about this unique city where you will walk on the footsteps of our America's founding Fathers. My tours are conducted in English, French and Italian.
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Washington Tour Guide
Stephanie Eley
I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com
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5. Equinox Restaurant
Equinox Restaurant serves organic, mid-Atlantic “root-to-stem” cuisine and has had great reviews from the Washington Post, New York Times, Bon Appetit and more. The restaurant serves a Sunday vegan brunch and lunch and dinner, every day. Brunch buffet dishes include their Radicchio & Honeycrisp Apple Salad and Farfalle Pasta with Veggie Bolognese. Lunch options include delicious delights, such as Warm Corn Gougères and Truffled Risotto Fritters, while dinner features Baked Italian Style Eggplant Ratatouille and Slow Roasted Delicata Squash & Native Rice.
Equinox Restaurant
Address: 818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5:30 PM-10 PM, Friday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5:30 PM-10:30 PM, Saturday 5:30 PM-10:30 PM, Sunday 5:30 PM-9 PM.
Price for two: 31-60 USD
Website: Equinox Restaurant
6. Beefsteak Vegetables
Posted by Beefsteak on Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Beefsteak Vegetables is a tongue-in-cheek name, as the restaurant serves the best dishes made only from vegetables. The vegan menu includes a range of veggie bowls with curry or stew, tasty and healthy salads, soups, and vegetable burgers. For your carnivore friends, there is a limited menu of meat dishes too, including chicken sausage and poached eggs. Beefsteak Vegetables is open for late breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beefsteak Vegetables
Address: 800 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 10:30 AM-10 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: Beefsteak Vegetables
7. Cedar Restaurant
Up your Vegan (dessert) options at Cedar!
Posted by Cedar Restaurant on Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Cedar Restaurant is a meat restaurant but also has an exclusive vegan menu. The restaurant serves weekend brunch and a daily lunch and dinner. The Vegan Brunch Menu offers a soup of the day, as well as salads, “Eggs and Bacon” made from tofu and tempeh and a Vegan Tempeh “BLT.” The vegan lunch menu features delights that include their Vegan “Chicken” Fettuccine Rose, made with homemade pasta and a Roasted Mixed Vegetable Ravioli. Vegan dinner includes dishes like Vegan “Meatloaf” and Grilled Tofu. For your meat-loving friends, there are extensive brunch, lunch and dinner options.
Cedar Restaurant (http://www.cedardc.com/)
Cedar Restaurant
Address: 822 E St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM
Price for two: 31-60 USD
Website: Cedar Restaurant
8. Calabash Tea Bar & Cafe
Posted by Calabash Tea Bar on Sunday, 15 April 2018
Calabash Tea Bar & Cafe is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and serves tasty, homemade baked vegan treats using handcrafted spices, served with a variety of aromatic teas and tonics, on tap kombucha and the best, fair trade coffee.
Calabash Tea Bar & Cafe
Address: 1847 7th St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 9 AM-8 PM
Price for two: Under 10 USD
Website: Calabash Tea Bar & Cafe
9. Fare Well
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Posted by Fare Well on Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Fare Well is a bakery, diner and bar, serving “veggie-centric comfort food.” Besides the vegan cakes in the bakery, there is also a range of daily and weekend brunch dishes. Small plates include options like French Toast Sticks, Tofu Scramble and Roasted Potatoes. There are also delicious pancakes and a kids’ menu. The daily menu includes soups and salads, small plates, a Chickpea Steam Platter and the Mexicali Burger. Breakfast is served all day. There is also a range of desserts available for those with a sweet tooth.
Fare Well
Address: 406 H St NE, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: 9 AM-10:30 PM
Price for two: 11-30 USD
Website: Fare Well
10. Elizabeth's Gone Raw
Posted by Elizabeth's Gone Raw on Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw serves, as the name suggests, dishes prepared from raw vegetables and juicy fruit. Anyone new to the restaurant can enjoy a vegan tasting menu to discover the dishes. The menu covers such items as Pickled Peewee Potatoes, Oat Milk Blue Cheese and Cylindrical Beet Tartare. Desserts include Gold Rush Apple Sorbet and Pacari Chocolate Mousse. There is also a selection of cocktails and wines.
Elizabeth's Gone Raw
Address: 1341 L St NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Opening hours: Open Friday 5 PM-9:30 PM, Saturday 5 PM-10 PM, closed Sunday to Thursday
Price for two: Above 61 USD
Website: Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
Dine the healthy vegetarian or vegan way in Washington, D.C., USA
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