Best French Dip in Washington DC

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Unconventional Diner
Unconventional Diner
88/100 (3774 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Pork
Carrot Cake
Sandwiches
French Dip
Cheeseburger
Shrimp and Grits
Burger
Cakes
Pesto
Nachos
Shrimp
Fish
French Toast
Beef
Fried rice
Poutine
Toasts
Pancakes
Falafel
Chicken And Waffles
Pasta
Waffles
Meatloaf
Waffles & Crepes
Salad
Chicken Parmesan
Crab
Ice Cream
Salmon
Diner
American
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was decent, not sure of Michelin star quality but definitely enjoyable. Service is super friendly and efficient. Just be careful of price as 20%..."
Marsh Mellowman
"I ordered the chicken and waffles with a cinnamon old fashioned. The food was great- though the chicken was a tad bit dry (to be expected with all..."
Hakeem Banks
"It is an awesome place for brunch! The food is delicious, the presentation is superb, and the service cannot be friendlier. Their prices were also..."
Mehmet Esen
"Super high quality joint. Expertly made cocktails and strong entrees and apps in a casual setting. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it was very..."
Saminda Wijegunawardena
"We ordered the curry (vegan I believe), cauliflower as a shareable (vegan for sure), shrimp and grits, fish tacos, and the burger with an egg...."
Jennifer Weismantle
"Unconventional Diner has become one of my “must visit” places when I’m in DC. I love the Caribbean shrimp and grits. They typical have a savory..."
Tish C
"The Mrs. and I had lunch here at the Unconventional Diner. I love the layout of the restaurant, and they have a great outside space. If you like..."
Mikel A Walker Sr
"The food is great. The fried chicken was really good with the accompanying gravy. The pot pie poppers were unique and flavorful. The huge piece of..."
K Keppley
"The food and service here was OUTSTANDING! It's not the most economical place to eat but worth every penny. There were 2 of us and we shared a small..."
Toni Kaui
"I really enjoyed my experience in this restaurant. The ambience is great and the server was very nice and accommodating. I loved the deconstructed..."
Andreas Aristidou
Right Proper Brewing Company
Right Proper Brewing Company
84/100 (2881 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Hand Cut Fries with Horseradish Sauce
Autumn Kale Salad
Burger
Fish
Pork
Custom Cheese Plate
Flan
cold brew
Fried Green Tomatoes with Grits
Onion Soup
Lemons
Ginger Beer
Grass Jelly
Great Beers
Tofu Bowl
Chicken & Waffle
Salad
Tater Tots
Wings
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Salmon Entree
Crispin Browns Lane Cider 16 9
Tapas
Artisanal Cheese Platter
Tacos
Beer Battered Cheese Curds with Spicy Ranch
French Dip
Hot Wings with House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing
Sit down
American
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We hosted our wedding at Right Proper this fall and they were great for work with. Taylor, the events manager, was incredibly responsive to all our..."
Katie Joyce
"More of a trendy themed brewery, visited for a hour or so, beer was good. DJ was playing some tracks. Food was pretty good. It was quiet when we..."
Rupinder Matharu
"Nice brewery in DC. The area is definitely still "up and coming". We went on a Sunday and found street parking after circling the block a few times...."
M B
"Still one of the best breweries in DC. If there's a knock against them, it's that some of their beers across styles can be a bit thin or light. Other..."
Joseph Raczynski
"Love LOVE getting any meal of the day from Right Proper! The fish tacos are my favorite & the Strawberry Tiramisu is to DIE for! They actually..."
J. T.
"Early visit, right in time for the happy hour. Ready for a "Raised by Wolves" - dry hopped Pale Ale. A well brewed Pale Ale as I like it. After this,..."
Dude Mertens
"I went here for the first time this week to grab a bite before attending a show next door at the Howard Theatre. I like to try a variety of things..."
DJ MIM
"Great little local brewery and restaurant in the Shaw district. Pils was awesome!! We tried the Chick Filet, Lamb French Dip, Chicken Noodle Soup,..."
Sarah Pawley
"Fish and chips, if it’s on the menu I take it as a review challenge. “Oh I see you fish and chip. Challenge accepted.” I say. I lost. New..."
Jacob Cummings (heyjakers)
"Outstanding beers! Try the sour and the saison, finish with the porter. Food was authentic and good spiced. Waiter fulfilled compliance but not more,..."
catch_hug
"Stayed with my little sister for the night and gave her full reign to select dinner. Ended up around the corner from her apt which was lucky..."
Dawn Callahan
"Went for a wedding welcome event. It was an open bar with mini burgers, fried green tomato sandwiches, and fried chicken sandwiches. Food was super..."
Michelle Miller
"We are picky about our beer, picky about our food, and picky about our cheese, and Right Proper Brewing did not disappoint on any of those fronts! We..."
Colleen Troy
"Beer here is quite good. I also enjoyed my fish tacos. I will say their outside could use some shade. That is all. Also I like that they use Toast..."
Ben “Order Up”
"Delicios food and beer. Nice outdoor patio with plenty of local culture around. Ann was an awesome..."
Rayna Levin
"Great selections of drafts! Loved that they do half pours which allowed us to try a few different pours (ask your server for it). We came after lunch..."
K. Sher
P.j. Clarke's Dc
P.j. Clarke's Dc
83/100 (3810 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Pub
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Brunch
Bread Pudding
The Cadillac Burger
Fish Taco
Pasta
French Dip
Newport Steak Frites 12oz
Tacos
Salad
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Cobb Salad
Baked Maryland Crab Dip
Ribs
Proper Fish & Chips
Crab
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Barmans' Jumbo Bloody Mary
French Fries
Crunchy Chicken Sandwich
Oyster
Tater tots
Turkey Burger
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
French Toast
Calamari
Hamburgers
Cakes
Wagyu Burger w Mashed Potatoes
Fish and Chips
Mussels
Lamb
Atlas Bullpen Pilsner Washington D C 4 7 ABV
Toasts
Classic Cocktail
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Tuna
Fish
Whiskey Bread Pudding
Calamares
New York Cheesecake
East Coast Oysters
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Kids Chicken Fingers
Crab Cake
Maine Lobster Roll
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Lobster Roll
Country Chicken Pot Pie
Tapas
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great place for a casual meal. Staff are very very good - food is good - price average - casual and relaxing environment with indoor and outdoor..."
Mithil Rokdey
"We were visiting DC for the weekend and were driving around to find a nice place to eat. We had a lovely table outside, service was quick and..."
Hema Narula
"During our visit to Washington DC, we stayed at the Capitol Hilton hotel, which is right across the street from PJ Clarke’s. We discovered this gem..."
Matlhodi Mashamba
"Oysters and Pints at Happy Hour. Great place across the street from the Capital Hilton. Currently running a Oysters and Pints happy hour special. My..."
Cheshire Cat
"Great restaurant! We were staying at the Westin and needed a place to eat close by. Food was awesome! We had the Cadillac burger and the Crab Cake..."
Jerome
"Great atmosphere, decor . Loved the way the salads are very slightly dressed so as not to swamp the very fresh ingredients . Waiter not overly in..."
Roger Moore
"Anthony was great! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The CT style lobster roll was to die for... Fish and chips were good... Cheese..."
Errol Huffman
"Restaurant with typical American cuisine and atmosphere - noisy and lively. Large selection of spirits and beer, including some local ones. I can..."
Polina
"My Mom and I stopped in for dinner. I had the Chicken Pot Pie and she had the Salmon and spinach. Both were awesome! We enjoyed our drinks and..."
Shannon Robbins
"This place is great for brunch or dinner. The food was outstanding. We ordered steak, fries, salmon dessert and a number of other appetizers. They..."
Javier Robles
"Had a great time hear. The burger is by far the best I've had in a looooong time. The bread pudding was good but the burger was the..."
Ms Bee
"Visiting from California, we stopped in to P.J.’s for cocktails and appetizers before dinner. We were impressed with the service, and the upscale..."
Terrence Pierce
"The Maryland style crab dip was delicious but the portion size was too small, I had a lot of leftover bread. The fish & chips were pretty good. I had..."
MessyJessy
"I sat outside here last week and here's my take. 1. Lobster roll was fantastic and tasted great! 2. Oysters tasted great, but required a bit more..."
Tristan Davis
"Conveniently located from the National Mall and White House region, the restaurant provided a great option from classics. A bit of a nautical theme..."
Abhishek Bhargava
"This place has a very relaxed atmosphere. The scenery was fairly dark(lighting) and a nautical theme. The food was good however some items(burgers)..."
Brian Daniels Jr
"Great place, hard working people. A/C was out but the fans kept the air moving. The manager checked on us multiple times. I was a fan of the tomato..."
John Shaw
"We had a good meal for dinner. I had a blue cheese burger, was cooked perfectly. I was not super fond of the bbq and bleu cheese combo. My wife had a..."
Timothy Potter
"Classic classy DC joint for a bite, drink, or both! Got so excited I forgot to take a pic before I destroyed the Cadillac burger. Amazing raw bar..."
David Y
"From the second we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess who had the absolute best personality & demeanor! Being in the service industry myself,..."
Ashley Newton
"I ate here twice; the first time ordered the homemade chicken pot pie, the second time the cheeseburger. Both were very..."
David Pruett
"Just visited for lunch it was so good went back for dinner!! New England clamps chowder was excellent !! And I live in..."
Mike
City Tap House Penn Quarter
City Tap House Penn Quarter
78/100 (2683 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
American
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Gelato
Hummus
Salad
French Dip
Nachos
Wings
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Fried pickles
Pretzel
Crab
Burger
Cakes
Chicken And Waffles
Scallops
Pork
Waffles
Duck
Waffles & Crepes
Mussels
Tuna
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Crab Cake
Lobster Roll
Lobster
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Gastropub
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food. Prime Rib French Dip sandwich was well worth the higher price. Portions are solid size for the price as you are paying for flavor &..."
Jeff Minor
"If you want impeccable service, this is the place to go! Have dined there 4 times in the past 4 days because they have an awesome Gluten Free menu..."
Krystle Gautreau
"Great place to get together. Awesome staff and selection of beer. Highly..."
Mario Roberts
"Thoroughly enjoyed my visit this weekend. Great atmosphere, friendly & attentive staff, eclectic spin on classic comfort foods and diverse selection..."
Jim Almagno
"Great place to relax after work and great food. Had the trout sliders and chicken..."
Kim Ebert
"This place was excellent,the food was delicious and the beer menu was awesome.The service was superb..."
Victoria Bronshteyn
"I was in town for Neurosci17, and this place was packed, but the staff worked their butts off keeping everyone happy! Professional, friendly,..."
Marie Lamonte
"We stopped in for a quick happy hour drink and snack. We had the Pulled Pork Nachos ($8) and a flight of beers ($18). The nachos were really good..."
Christopher Regets
"Stopped by for a quick bite of lunch, bar keep was fantastic, you can’t miss her bright red hair. Friendly, kind, polite are just a few words I can..."
Matt Twitchell
"Nice place for some food if you are by yourself. Disorganized when came to dividing up group checks like we stated when we got seated. Staff was..."
Agustin Sandoval
"Expansive beer menu. Food menu was comprised of your standard bar fare. Service was good. Ordered mussels and it like having an entire bay in my..."
Nola
"Visited on a summer Thursday with the family. Food was yummy, kids ordered chicken and fries from kids menu and we had the chicken and waffles..."
Annette I
"Stopped at City Tap House as I was walking the area. Enjoyed the City Tap Prime Burger (see pic) for lunch. Staff was very upbeat and friendly, decor..."
Corbomite Meatballs
"We stopped by for a bite to eat, and we really enjoyed the food. My wife got the tacos, and she loves..."
Charles Orangetree
"Came back again! The food and service was so good that on my second trip to Washington I came back here. Once again I was impressed by how good the..."
Sully Marrin
"My boyfriend and I wanted some food, so I found this tap house. When we arrived, we sat at the bar. We were served by a nice guy. They only had the..."
Des KF
"City tap House is a great place! Good food, wide beer selection, and a welcoming atmosphere...."
Amna
"BEST NACHOS & CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Yall im not even kidding. I ordered the 10 pc wings and pork pulled nachos along with some beers. We finished all..."
nomintuya nomio
"Great meatloaf! Good selection of beer! Wait staff a little ..."
Ron Larson
"We came in late in the night around 10:30pm after not being able to find any available or open restaurants on a Friday night and we were able to be..."
Mikaila L
"The company I work for used this place for a happy hour event after work. The staff was young but they were so professional. I was impressed. All..."
Kevin Jackson