Kramers is a quintessential gathering spot with a remarkable history — an iconic independent bookstore, versatile events space, award-winning restaurant, and illustrious bar — all in one.Breakfast for dinner? Step inside our solarium dining room and check out the All Day menu serving everything from french toast to fettuccine. Our bar space serves up stiff drinks and an easy ambience that’s hard to come by. Kramers first opened its doors amid the Bicentennial celebration of 1976 as the first bookstore/café in Washington DC. Over the years, through expansions, subpoenas, and innumerable neighborhood changes, much of our business has remained constant, notably our commitment to providing access to the best books we can procure and to the most delicious, varied food we can produce.With a rich history as a cultural institution where the most interesting minds have gravitated for decades, Kramers is a place where curiosity, intellect, and taste come together.
All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
La Tomate blends an old-world European bistro atmosphere with a familiar, contemporary charm. Our focus on quality, hospitality, and lasting relationships has made us a Dupont Circle staple for nearly 4 decades. Our menu celebrates the essential Italian cooking—fresh, simple, and flavorful—crafted with artisanal care and local ingredients. From handmade pastas and daily baked bread to house-made gelato and desserts, every dish reflects our passion for tradition with playful twists. Signature handmade pastas include our seasonal ravioli, squid ink linguine and classic fettuccine. Our popular desserts include from Parmigiano Reggiano gelato with strawberry confit to Greek yogurt panna cotta and spiced chocolate mousse. Dine on our beautiful patio, recently named one of D.C.’s best by The Washington Post, or at our iconic bar, perfect for people watching. From private events to intimate dinners, happy hour to weekend brunch, we’re proud to be your neighborhood bistro since 1987.
Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!
