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Where to Find a Great Bite After 10 P.M. in D.C.

Newer options for well-made burgers, flatbreads, and more well after dinner service typically ends

by Vinciane Ngomsi and Tierney Plumb
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Chinatown’s months-old Spotted Zebra serves food until midnight daily.
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by Vinciane Ngomsi and Tierney Plumb

When hunger strikes after 10 p.m., the idea of seeking out a solid meal in D.C. used to be hard — but not anymore. Outside of the regular rotation of dives, slice shops, taco stands, and fast-casual chains, more sit-down restaurants and fancy bars opt to keep their kitchens running until as late as 2 a.m.

Most late-night options on this list opened within the past few years, which signals a spike in demand for good food as last call approaches. For essential late-night picks that have been around for a bit, go here.

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All-Purpose Shaw

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All-Purpose Shaw offers a late-night pizza “happy hour” on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. That’s when its Standard pie is $15 and its collab beer with DC Brau (All-Purpose Pilsner) is just $5 a glass.

1250 9th St NW (bwtn N & M St NW), Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 849-6174
(202) 849-6174

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The Golden Age

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Dupont’s stylish cocktail den caters to an after-work industry crowd with daily dinner service from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. during the week and until 2 a.m. on Fridays. In a sea of nearby Jumbo Slice options, Golden Age fancies up the late-night food game with sumac lamb kebabs, a “crucial” burger, shrimp cocktail, golden crab fritters, or even a roasted half chicken to satisfy sizable cravings.

1726 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Seven Reasons

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Seven Reasons Group’s buzzy Latin hotspot that started it all is open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, when chef Enrique Limardo’s entire dinner menu is available. Late-night winners include crispy pork belly alongside sweet plantains and rice, arepitas, and falafel featuring avocado, yogurt puree, and cardamon.

931 H Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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Mi Vida

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Visit any Mi Vida in D.C. (Chinatown, Wharf, Logan Circle) to curb a late-night fix for Mexican food. The kitchen is open until midnight on weekends, and 11 p.m. on weekdays for night owls to snag a taste of its popular blue cheese guac, tacos, and margaritas.

1901 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009
(212) 597-5445
(212) 597-5445

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Residents Cafe & Bar

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Tucked off the main Dupont Circle drag, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-designated restaurant known for its botanical vibes and curated playlists keeps food coming out of the kitchen until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

1306 18th St NW (btwn N St & Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 796-5665
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Ambar Shaw

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Ambar’s Shaw’s unlimited menu loaded with Balkan fare is served until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and goes for just $50 a diner, with an option for endless drinks as well.

1547 7th Street Northwest, DC 20001
(202) 478-2280
(202) 478-2280

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Silver Lyan

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The award-winning bar in the depths of the old Riggs Bank serves creative snacks like coin-shaped tater tots until 11 p.m. on Tuesday to Wednesday and midnight Thursdays to Saturdays. Drinks keep flowing one hour after that, and its London-based mixologist-owner “Mr Lyan” unleashes a new crop of summer cocktails this week.

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 788-2799
(202) 788-2799

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Café Riggs

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As a hotel restaurant near Capital One Arena, Cafe Riggs caters to tourists and locals alike by keeping its kitchen up and running until midnight. Nearly the full menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays, including snacks like chips, olives and “cucumbers and caviar,” plus full square meals like the Riggs burger and steak frites. 

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 788-2800
(202) 788-2800

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Spotted Zebra

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Located at the foot of the recently renovated Marriott Metro Center, Spotted Zebra — named for the famous quote by former VP Al Gore — pays homage to political D.C. lore. A “Bureaucratic” bar bites menu, served until midnight daily, features spreads, a wedge salad, burgers, and flatbreads. Highlights include the “People’s Pretzels” with beer cheese and creole mustard; the Presidential PB&J, a grown-up version of the childhood classic made with grilled Lyon Bakery rustico bread, peanut butter, strawberry jelly, and Noble Star Ranch maple pepper bacon; and “Left to Right Wing Politics” with a Buffalo-blue cheese dipper. For breakfast for dinner, a B.E.C. sandwich on sourdough features cage-free eggs and Tillamook cheddar.

775 12th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Cucina Morini

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D.C.’s buzzy new Italian destination from Altamarea Group and chef Matt Adler is open for food and drink until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Here find Southern Italian dishes like handmade pasta, homemade focaccia, and all-day happy hour at the Aperitivo Bar. Half-priced cocktails include a $7 Morini Martini ( Skyy Vodka, Bombay Dry Gin, Cinzano Bianco, caper, dill, and white pepper).

901 4th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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Lucky Buns

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Just in time for a busy summer at the Wharf, the D.C. burger bar recently started serving food until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

675 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

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All-Purpose Shaw

1250 9th St NW (bwtn N & M St NW), Washington, D.C. 20001

All-Purpose Shaw offers a late-night pizza “happy hour” on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. That’s when its Standard pie is $15 and its collab beer with DC Brau (All-Purpose Pilsner) is just $5 a glass.

1250 9th St NW (bwtn N & M St NW), Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 849-6174
(202) 849-6174

The Golden Age

1726 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Dupont’s stylish cocktail den caters to an after-work industry crowd with daily dinner service from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. during the week and until 2 a.m. on Fridays. In a sea of nearby Jumbo Slice options, Golden Age fancies up the late-night food game with sumac lamb kebabs, a “crucial” burger, shrimp cocktail, golden crab fritters, or even a roasted half chicken to satisfy sizable cravings.

1726 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Seven Reasons

931 H Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Seven Reasons Group’s buzzy Latin hotspot that started it all is open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, when chef Enrique Limardo’s entire dinner menu is available. Late-night winners include crispy pork belly alongside sweet plantains and rice, arepitas, and falafel featuring avocado, yogurt puree, and cardamon.

931 H Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Mi Vida

1901 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009

Visit any Mi Vida in D.C. (Chinatown, Wharf, Logan Circle) to curb a late-night fix for Mexican food. The kitchen is open until midnight on weekends, and 11 p.m. on weekdays for night owls to snag a taste of its popular blue cheese guac, tacos, and margaritas.

1901 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C. 20009
(212) 597-5445
(212) 597-5445

Residents Cafe & Bar

1306 18th St NW (btwn N St & Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C. 20036

Tucked off the main Dupont Circle drag, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-designated restaurant known for its botanical vibes and curated playlists keeps food coming out of the kitchen until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

1306 18th St NW (btwn N St & Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 796-5665
(202) 796-5665

Ambar Shaw

1547 7th Street Northwest, DC 20001

Ambar’s Shaw’s unlimited menu loaded with Balkan fare is served until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and goes for just $50 a diner, with an option for endless drinks as well.

1547 7th Street Northwest, DC 20001
(202) 478-2280
(202) 478-2280

Silver Lyan

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

The award-winning bar in the depths of the old Riggs Bank serves creative snacks like coin-shaped tater tots until 11 p.m. on Tuesday to Wednesday and midnight Thursdays to Saturdays. Drinks keep flowing one hour after that, and its London-based mixologist-owner “Mr Lyan” unleashes a new crop of summer cocktails this week.

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 788-2799
(202) 788-2799

Café Riggs

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

As a hotel restaurant near Capital One Arena, Cafe Riggs caters to tourists and locals alike by keeping its kitchen up and running until midnight. Nearly the full menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays, including snacks like chips, olives and “cucumbers and caviar,” plus full square meals like the Riggs burger and steak frites. 

900 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 788-2800
(202) 788-2800

Spotted Zebra

775 12th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Located at the foot of the recently renovated Marriott Metro Center, Spotted Zebra — named for the famous quote by former VP Al Gore — pays homage to political D.C. lore. A “Bureaucratic” bar bites menu, served until midnight daily, features spreads, a wedge salad, burgers, and flatbreads. Highlights include the “People’s Pretzels” with beer cheese and creole mustard; the Presidential PB&J, a grown-up version of the childhood classic made with grilled Lyon Bakery rustico bread, peanut butter, strawberry jelly, and Noble Star Ranch maple pepper bacon; and “Left to Right Wing Politics” with a Buffalo-blue cheese dipper. For breakfast for dinner, a B.E.C. sandwich on sourdough features cage-free eggs and Tillamook cheddar.

775 12th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Cucina Morini

901 4th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

D.C.’s buzzy new Italian destination from Altamarea Group and chef Matt Adler is open for food and drink until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Here find Southern Italian dishes like handmade pasta, homemade focaccia, and all-day happy hour at the Aperitivo Bar. Half-priced cocktails include a $7 Morini Martini ( Skyy Vodka, Bombay Dry Gin, Cinzano Bianco, caper, dill, and white pepper).

901 4th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Lucky Buns

675 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

Just in time for a busy summer at the Wharf, the D.C. burger bar recently started serving food until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

675 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

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