Washington, D.C.’s Restaurant Week is one of the most anticipated culinary events in the district and it has finally returned for its Summer edition.
The Summer 2024 D.C. Restaurant Week is taking place from August 12th to August 18th, and will feature hundreds of local restaurants!
Participating restaurants include a potential combination of any of the following deals:
- Lunch/Brunch Specials – $25/$35
- Dinner Specials – $40/$55/$65
It’s also worth noting that some restaurants may offer unique specials or deals in addition to the discounted meals mentioned above.
Best restaurants for D.C.’s Summer Restaurant Week
Hundreds of participating restaurants around the capital are offering specialized menus for discounted rates, but here are a few special options that have caught our attention!
El Cielo – Michelin Starred
El Cielo is a great Colombian restaurant with a Michelin Star that you may not ordinarily think is in your budget, but this week you’ll be able to enjoy a three-course meal for only $65 per person!
Here’s how their menu breaks down, you have to select one item from each course:
Starters:
- Tree of Life Corn Soup
- Lulo Ceviche
Entrées:
- Quail, Apastelado Rice & Green Onions
- Salt Crusted Catch of the Day, Green Apple & Tree Tomato
- Porchetta, Yellow Peas & Cumin
- Yucca Gnocchi, Sweet Plantain & Shiitake
Desserts:
- Fair of Flowers Cholao
- Cacao & Honey
Mallard – Recently Opened
This new spot featuring the cooking of Chef Hamilton Johnson is a true ‘Southern Gem’ that happens to be on the top of our ‘To Try’ list!
They are also offering a $65 per person dinner menu this week, and be sure to take a few photos because the food looks incredible.
MITA – Recently added to Michelin Guide
This spot is a modern marvel featuring a unique tasting menu comprised entirely of plant-based Latin American recipes.
In addition to being added to the Michelin Guide for D.C. in June, this restaurant was also rated one of the best in the capital by publications like the NYT and the Washington Post!
MITA will only offer a $65 per person dinner menu as part of their Restaurant Week deal.
If interested, you can find the full list of participating restaurants in the 2024 Summer D.C. Restaurant Week