Where To Eat In Washington DC
So here you are in this big national capital...
. You're exploring the National Mall. There are all those majestic buildings and monuments. Lots of grass and trees... but no restaurants in sight.Where do you eat? All that space on the Mall invites a picnic, but if you don't want to haul your food with you, then here's some information on where to eat in Washington DC.
There are more places to eat around the Mall than you might think. It just doesn't look like it because you can't see most of them.
The places you do see will be those street vendors on the corners. You can get a hotdog and a soda from them for only a few dollars.
The National Park Service operates a few refreshment stands. You can find one located in the front of the Natural History Museum. There's another near the National Mall Carousel, one near the Lincoln Memorial, and yet another on the Tidal Basin.
You want more than a hotdog? There are museum cafe's too. They are a little more expensive, but they are convenient to eat in so you don't have to take a cab ride or the metro to a restaurant. These cafes and cafeterias are open during the same hours as the museums. The food you get sometimes reflects the museum you're in, sometimes it's just regular lunch type fare.
The National Air and Space Museum has a food court featuring fast food and family style meals, with McDonald's, Donato's Pizza and Boston Market (all American, fast food type chain restaurants). This museum also has it's own Mezza Cafe with sandwiches, soups and salads. You can look for their outdoor kiosk in the summer.
The National Gallery of Art has lots of options with five different cafes and coffee shops which vary from a la carte to buffets.
The Natural History Museum has fast food options as well as a cafe and coffee shop.
The National Museum of the American Indian is an interesting place to stop for lunch because they have sandwiches and entrees which reflect Native American dishes.
The Capitol Visitor Center has a cafeteria style restaurant on the lower level.
Look for all of these tucked into corners or lower levels of the museums and the Capitol Visitor Center.
Where to eat in Washington DC other than the museum cafes? There are other places to eat near the National Mall, but still right in the center of things.
Union Station is a train station and a shopping mall. There is a food court there. That's a good inexpensive option. There are also full service restaurants and cafes. The Union Station Mall stays open until 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (until 6 p.m. on Sunday).
The Old Post Office Pavilion has been restored as a shopping center. It has a large food court with lots of food choices. It's halfway between the White House and the Capitol Building. You'll be able to find food here later than you can at the museums.
There is food available in hotels near the Mall, but none of the hotels are ON the Mall.
So don't worry, you'll find food. If you know where to eat in Washington DC, it just makes your trip easier.
Where To Eat In Washington DC
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