Honeymoon Hen in Petworth. Images courtesy of Honeymoon Hen.
Michelin’s Bib Gourmand awards go to what the worldwide guidebook deems excellent, wallet-friendly eating places, the place diners can get a full meal (usually two dishes and a glass of wine or dessert) for round $40. Listed below are the 2022 winners open for lunch and/or brunch.
On the lookout for a starred afternoon meal? Take a look at our guide to DC’s Michelin starred eating places open for daytime eating.
Bidwell
1309 Fifth St., NE
Chef John Mooney’s Union Market restaurant follows the seasons and attracts from a rooftop backyard. At brunch, which means plates like lobster tacos, loads of salads, and a lineup of egg dishes (plus bottomless mimosas or bloodies for $25). Weekend brunch solely.
Cane
403 H St., NE
The takeout and supply lunch menu from Jeanine Prime’s Trinidadian restaurant is full of taste and spice—assume jerk wings and a choice of rice bowls with cumin-spiced geera pork stomach or vegetable curry with channa. Monday via Saturday takeout lunch solely.
China Chilcano
418 Seventh St., NW
José Andrés’s colourful Penn Quarter Peruvian restaurant attracts from Japanese and Chinese language influences, which you’ll see in brunch dishes like ceviche with yuzu and charred avocado, or a Chinese language barbecue pork platter with bao and veggies. Don’t neglect a pisco punch. Weekend brunch solely.
Das
1201 twenty eighth St., NW
Georgetown’s upscale Ethiopian restaurant serves classics alongside dishes like shrimp tibs, steak tartare kitfo, and braised quick ribs in a white tablecloth setting (or on the patio). Friday via Sunday lunch.
Dauphine’s (New)
1100 fifteenth St., NW
Huge Straightforward brunch vibes are saved for Sundays at this New Orleans eating room. Stay jazz accompanies plates like Gulf Coast shrimp n’ grits, hot-sausage po’ boys, and sweet-potato ache perdu—plus enjoyable day drinks like a coffee-spiked frozen milk punch. Sunday brunch solely.
Ellē
3221 Mt Nice St., NW
The daytime menu at Mount Nice’s bakery, cafe, and restaurant consists of artistic espresso drinks (attempt the miso-caramel latte), home made pastries, breakfast sandwiches (together with among the best lox bagels on the town), and seasonal lunchtime fare. Each day breakfast and lunch
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd., NW
Pit grasp Rob Sonderman smokes up a scrumptious all-day menu—and it’s greatest to go earlier quite than later as gadgets can promote out. We’re massive followers of the wings, ribs, and large sandwiches (which embrace some vegetarian choices). A brand new Hyattsville location is within the works, with a meals truck serving barbecue out entrance. Lunch Wednesday via Sunday.
The Hitching Post
200 Upshur St., NW
Fried hen, crispy whiting, mac n’ cheese, and collards have been staples as this Petworth restaurant since its opening in 1967. Present chef/proprietor Barry Dindyal saved the classics however added a number of Indian dishes to the menu. Deal seekers: along with weekend lunch, joyful hour runs from midday to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Late lunch (beginning at 3 PM on weekdays, and midday Friday via Sunday).
Honeymoon Chicken (NEW)
4201 Georgia Ave., NW
Petworth’s fried meals haven simply launched weekend brunch with comforting dishes comparable to fried hen n’ waffles, breakfast burritos, and French toast. Diners may choose from the common all-day menu of crispy hen, fish, sides, and extra. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St., NE
The low-key seafood spot in Ivy Metropolis layers salmon “sweet” onto bagels, folds nova lox into scrambled eggs, and tops Benedicts with house-smoked fish. Biscuits and Belgian waffles are additionally made in home, as is the smoked fish for beneficiant platters. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Jaleo
480 Seventh St., NW
Diners can sip sangria or seasonal mimosas whereas diving into José Andrés’s Spanish menu. Brunch brings egg specials and brunch tasting menus (beginning at $50), whereas lunch specials embrace loads of Spanish sandwiches and an categorical set lunch ($24). Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Karma Modern Indian
611 Eye St., NW
Along with a artistic a la carte lunch menu, this contemporary Indian restaurant in Mount Vernon Triangle affords a three-course prix-fixe lunch ($34.50 per individual). Additionally hold an eye fixed out for rotating specials. Wednesday via Saturday lunch.
Kaliwa
751 Wharf St., SW
The all-day menu at this Filipino/Korean/Thai restaurant on the Wharf skips between lumpia spring rolls, satays, and bigger plates of noodles, curries, and wood-grilled gadgets. Seize a waterfront patio desk in good climate. Each day lunch.
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd., NW
Matriarch Shamim Popal helms the kitchen at this family-owned Afghan bistro. It’s one of many uncommon Adams Morgan eating places open every day for a sit-down lunch, in addition to weekend brunch—all will be loved on the indoor/outside eating room and patio. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Laos in Town
250 Ok St., NE
The all-day menus at this vivid, fiery Lao spot cater to omnivores and vegans alike. Go for crispy calamari showered in herbs and chilies, vegetable rolls, salads, noodles, and curries. An indoor/outside bar and patio are the place to be in good climate. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Makan
3400 eleventh St., NW
Former Maketto/Spoken English chef James Wozniuk’s fashionable Malaysian restaurant is transportive in each look and taste. The dim sum-inspired brunch menu borrows from each Southeast Asian and American traditions—assume bloody Marys spiced with lemongrass and ginger, home made biscuits and coconut custard, or eggs in sambal. Weekend brunch solely.
Maketto
1351 H St., NE
Erik Bruner-Yang’s Cambodian-Taiwanese restaurant serves an all-day menu, plus choices from the upstairs espresso bar. Snag a spot within the courtyard for bao buns, num pang sandwiches, noodle soups, and that well-known fried hen. Weekday lunch and Saturday brunch.
Menya Hosaki (NEW)
845 Upshur St., NW
Chef Eric Yoo’s tiny Petworth ramen store has grow to be a favourite amongst soup snobs since opening final yr. Every part is home made—from the tare seasoning for the broth to the noodles—and shines in bowls like truffle shoyu and sturdy tantan. Saturday lunch.
Ottoman Taverna
425 I St., NW
The Turkish eating room makes a speciality of a wide range of spreads, vegetable dishes, kebabs, and extra. Diners can go al a carte for lunch and brunch. Different choices embrace an all-you-can-eat-and-drink brunch ($39.50 per individual) with bottomless mimosas, bloody Marys, espresso, and Turkish tea. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Oyamel
401 Seventh St., NW
José Andrés’s butterfly-laden eating room options handmade tortillas with corn floor in-house. Attempt them in fried-fish tacos, or pattern brunch dishes like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and naturally, Mexican mimosas. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St., NW
The 14th Road oyster haven serves Gulf Coast plates like oysters Rockefeller, fried hen, and wood-grilled redfish. There are additionally tasty cocktails and baked items like ricotta beignets. Be aware to brunch lovers: the weekend menu begins on Friday. Brunch Friday via Sunday.
Residents Cafe & Bar
1306 18th St., NW
A full of life crowd packs this Dupont cafe’s atmospheric patio, decked out in seasonal themes like cherry blossoms for spring, or a winter chalet. Cocktails are equally Insta-ready, matching an informal menu of toasts, sandwiches, and egg dishes. Weekend brunch solely.
Sababa
3311 Connecticut Ave., NW
Cleveland Park’s Israeli restaurant affords a variety of engaging dishes for brunch comparable to harissa-marinated kebabs, eggplant or lamb Benedicts, and sandwiches on home made Jerusalem bagels. Wash the whole lot down with bottomless glowing wine ($16) or pomegranate mimosas ($15). Weekend brunch solely.
Sfoglina
4445 Connecticut Ave., NW; 1099 New York Ave., NW; 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi’s fairly pasta homes provide a wide range of afternoon menus, which fluctuate by location. Diners can order a la carte from the all-day choice, attempt a prix-fixe “wholesome Mediterranean lunch” ($34 per individual), or go for brunch on the Van Ness department. Lunch hours fluctuate by location; brunch is at Van Ness solely.
Stellina
399 Morse St., NE; 2800 S Randolph St., Arlington
The fashionable pizzerias from Italy natives Antonio Matarazzo and Matteo Veninipulls draw largely from southern Italy. Cacio e pepe is served as pizza or pasta, the oven seems housemade porchetta, and there are candy dishes like coffee-soaked brioche with tiramisu cream. Lunch Tuesday via Friday and weekend brunch (Union Market and Shirlington areas solely).
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St., NW; 8145 Baltimore Ave., School Park
Among the greatest chilaquiles on the town will be discovered at this taqueria with areas in Columbia Heights and School Park. Diners may attempt an enormous number of tasty tacos on home made tortillas, mole enchiladas, and extra—greatest loved with a margarita. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Timber Pizza Co.
809 Upshur St., NW
The staff behind bagel powerhouse Call Your Mother affords breakfast from their sister Petworth pizza store on weekends till 1 PM. The lineup is small however satisfying: egg-and-cheese-stuffed empanadas, wood-fired bagel sandwiches, and pizza bagels for these craving pepperoni at 8 AM. Weekend brunch.
Toki Underground
1234 H St., NE
It’s ramen all-day, day-after-day at this cozy noodle-soup joint on H Road—plus brunch specials on weekends like soba waffles with fried hen, bao buns full of pork stomach and tamago (candy, seasoned egg), and breakfast ramen. Weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Unconventional Diner
1207 Ninth St., NW
Breakfast and brunch are served every day from 9 AM till 4 PM at David Deshaies’ Shaw diner—fortunate us, as a result of it’s one of many tastiest morning choices on the town. Go for “s’eggsy” egg sandwiches, blueberry pancakes, or a healthy-ish chopped salad with hummus and many veggies. Brunch every day.
Zenebech
2420 18th St., NW
Certainly one of DC’s greatest and longest-running Ethiopian eating places serves an all-day menu on weekends beginning at 1 PM. We love the stuffed sambusa fritters, heaping vegetable platters, tibs, and kitfo. Selfmade injera is well worth the small upcharge. Weekend lunch.
Meals Editor
Anna Spiegel covers the eating and ingesting scene in her native DC. Previous to becoming a member of Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia College’s MFA program in New York, and held numerous cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.
