Washington DC is no New York City but you can still find lots of interesting and unique eats in the city. My first search tab was things to eat in Washington DC and the results were aplenty. From fresh seafood to Washington DC’s favourite taco shop! Lobsters you mustn’t miss on and munchies to take along as you walk the Tidal Basin. Here are my top 5 things to eat in Washington DC!
Lobster Roll at Luke’s Lobster
With outlets running the breadth of the country, Luke’s Lobster is majorly concentrated in the East Coast. Although, they also have outlets stretching to Japan and Taiwan. Luke’s Lobster sources their meat directly from local fishermen, with simplistic, yet hearty flavours. Their lobster roll combo is the best spot of lunch you can get your hands on! Fresh New England style hot dog buns, lightly seasoned and buttered lobster, a dash of mayo and the house seasoning. Team it with Luke’s blueberry soda, which is a house speciality. Different outlets also have happy hours that you can check on their website.
Tacos at District Taco
Think Aaron Shore from Designated Survivor might pop in for lunch here? Maybe not, but located very close by to the White House Visitor Centre, District Taco was buzzing during lunch. I tried their Friday special Grilled fish tacos. Classic Mexican ones – with a corn tortilla, pico de gallo or fresh salsa, cabbage slaw and chipotle mayo. The burst of flavours was amazing. The best part, it was super light on the gut.
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are to DC what Pizza is to New York. Traditionally from DC’s neighbour, Maryland, there are plenty of places where you can find good Crab Cakes. Pretty much any of your neighbourhood Seafood Bar would do them justice. Lump crab meat, garlic bits, light lemon flavours, fresh aioli, mustard, all put together into huge patties. And then cooked so they have a crispy outside. My plate came with a lot of herbed roasted potatoes, buttered broccolini, a fresh lemon wedge and aioli on the side. Even though a lot of flavours are added to crab cakes, the flavour of the crabs and meatiness remains unadulterated.
Doughnuts at Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken
What attracted me most to Astro doughnuts and fried chicken was their super cool branding. Bringing together the good old American comfort food – at Astro, the name says it all. The doughnuts are made from scratch every day and creme brulee is one of their highest sellers. My heart was set on a classic though – Maple Bacon. So, so, so very soft, topped with maple-glazed bacon bits. I devoured this post a tour of the White House Visitor Centre. Astro also runs a Food Truck through DC, you can check out the deets on their website.
A lot of seafood with a view
The best thing to eat in Washington DC would be seafood. The capital is littered with seafood, raw and grill bars, with a moderate price range. Find yourselves a seafood bar with a stunning view as this and your night would be made. At National Harbour, watching the sunset, I gorged on salmon stuffed with shrimps and crab, baked with brie. A creamy lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes and butter greens to top it all.
at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks 
The sunset view
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