RESTAURANTS Meals Served $ = UNDER $30 / $$ = $31-$50 / $$$ = OVER $50 Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe DC RESTAURANTS ( CONTINUED) 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, National Museum of the American Indian (202) 633-7044 • americanindian.si.edu/visit/washington/mitsitam-cafe AMERICAN The go-to cafe to enjoy the indigenous cuisines of the Americas and to explore the history of Native foods. Open 11 am–3 pm, closed Dec. 25. w Downtown " L'Enfant Plaza Ad page 55 $ Full Bar w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Late-Night B = BREAKFAST / BR = BRUNCH / L = LUNCH / D = DINNER Average Entree L miXX Lounge 999 9th St. NW, Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel • (202) 898-9000 • dcrenaissance.com CONTEMPORARY Featuring a sleek bar and ample seating. Enjoy a quick drink or bites to share. w Mount Vernon Square " Gallery Pl-Chinatown $ • D Modena 1100 New York Ave. NW • (202) 216-9550 • modenadc.com ITALIAN An award-winning restaurant from restaurateur Ashok Bajaj showcasing regional Italian food within its sleek decor. w Downtown " Metro Center $ • L,D Momofuku CCDC 1090 I (Eye) St. NW • (202) 602-1832 • ccdc.momofuku.com AMERICAN, ASIAN Serving a constantly evolving menu. Executive Chef Tae Strain creates seasonally focused dishes that highlight the Mid-Atlantic. w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center $ • Br,L,D Morrison-Clark Inn Restaurant 1015 L St. NW • (202) 898-1200, (800) 332-2898 • morrisonclark.com AMERICAN Voted Top 10 in DC American Cuisine by OpenTable . Victorian-era dining room with gilded mirrors, Italian marble fireplaces and crystal chandeliers. w Downtown " Metro Center $ • • B,Br,L,D Morton's The Steakhouse–Downtown DC 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW • (202) 955-7970 • mortons.com/washingtondc STEAKHOUSE Noted for fabulous foods, award-winning wine list, exceptional hospitality and unmistakable ambiance. USDA Prime aged beef, fresh fish and seafood. w Downtown " Farragut North $$$ • • L,D Muze East West Kitchen 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC (202) 787-6990 • mandarinoriental.com/washington/fine-dining/muze AMERICAN, ASIAN Indulge in modern American cuisine with an Asian twist. Hand-crafted cocktails, contemporary design and scenic waterfront views of Southwest DC. w Southwest/The Wharf " L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian $$ • B,L,D MXDC Cocina Mexicana 600 14th St. NW • (202) 393-1900 • mxdcrestaurant.com MEXICAN Bi-level, rustic-modern restaurant with Mexican staples the entire family will enjoy. w Downtown " Metro Center $ • • L,D National Mall Dining National Mall • (703) 849-9331 • malleats.com AMERICAN Conveniently located all along the National Mall, these dining kiosks offer the perfect location to refuel and refresh before your next DC attraction. w National Mall " Federal Triangle, Smithsonian $ B,L WASHINGTON.ORG Nick's Riverside Grill 3050 K St. NW • (202) 342-3535 • nicksriversidegrill.com AMERICAN A family-owned restaurant serving favorite American fare. Enjoy from the dining room or outdoor terrace with spectacular views of the Potomac River. w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU Ad page 31 $$ • • Br,L,D Nicoletta Italian Kitchen & Brew'd Coffee Bar 901 4th St. NW • (202) 697-6888 • nicolettakitchen.com ITALIAN Your new Italian neighborhood restaurant, offering familiar Italian classics and updated favorites in a lively spot. w Mount Vernon Square " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Judiciary Square $$ • Br,L Nobu DC 2525 M St. NW • (202) 871-6565 • noburestaurants.com/washingtondc CONTEMPORARY, JAPANESE Renowned, true-to-its-style cuisine. Exceptional service and an ideal location for entertaining, from private dinners to patio receptions. w West End " Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU $$$ • D 91