Travel Lens
Colonial taverns, French bistros and riverfront dining rooms along King Street, plus biscuits in Del Ray.
A colonial tavern whose guests included Washington, Jefferson and Madison. Order George Washington’s Favorite, the roast duck.
A small French bistro that calls itself Old Town’s oldest, open since 1983. Look for the soft-shell crab in season.
A two-level Old Town restaurant that follows Mid-Atlantic farms and waters. Try the fried oysters, here in lettuce wraps.
A live-fire restaurant right on the Potomac in Robinson Landing. Wood-fired steaks and seafood, like this grilled octopus.
A tiny Japanese restaurant with one seven-course menu a night. The dishes change, and may include raw beef with truffle.
A family-run German, Bosnian and Croatian restaurant. Order the veal schnitzel topped with a fried egg.
A small halal-certified Nepalese and Indian place in North Del Ray, cooking family recipes like this biryani with mutton curry.
A small café built around a square buttermilk biscuit. Order the French toast biscuit, a sweet take on its signature.
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