Good lunch options near White House

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Joe’s

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Is he going into the office and are these places open in a capacity that he would use given the current situation? Seems like weird timing.

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Anonymous wrote:My spouse works right by the White House (think: near the Renwick). Based on where he would meet his buddies for a drink or dinner after work, I would do Bindaas, Duke’s Grocery, or Blue Duck Tavern (the last one is a bit further).

Blue Duck Tavern is not close to the WH.

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Anonymous wrote:Is he going into the office and are these places open in a capacity that he would use given the current situation? Seems like weird timing.

Really weird timing. Is Old Ebbitt even open in any capacity? What a nightmare.

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The Hamilton

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MX DC

The Oceanairre

The Hamilton

Old Ebbitt is always good

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Anonymous wrote:MX DC

The Oceanairre

The Hamilton

Old Ebbitt is always good

For curbside delivery?

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Swings

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I'm basically a socialist, and I love Old Ebbitt. I'll be damned if I'm going to let the Republicans have it!

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Hamilton is solid and offers a diverse selection of food; appeals to anyone. Owned by the same group as Old Ebbit tho.

Equinox will survive, but it's fancier.

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Anonymous wrote:Old Ebbit’s. Super neat place and good food.

I like old ebbits with tourists...but not someone who is a local.

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I used to work right next to the WH and I think you’ve received good recommendations. I would add Woodward Table.

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Anonymous wrote:Joe’s

This is the right answer. It's close to the White House and is a real power lunch spot. Also has a great bar.

(BTW, Woodward Table closed last year.)

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OP here. Thank you so much everyone for the suggestions!

Actually the gift recipient is a Republican lobbyist!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Smith - 901 F Street NW.

Great for power lunches or afterwork happy hours.

https://thesmithrestaurant.com/location/penn-quarter/

Old Ebbitt Grill - 675 15th Street NW.

Good if you want to impress a boss.

https://www.ebbitt.com/

District Taco - 1309 F Street NW.

If your friend is just looking for cheap, fast casual lunch - can't go wrong with District Taco.

https://www.districttaco.com/

These are decent recs but very very very different. The smith is upscale gastro-grill.
Don’t do Old Ebbitt Grill right now. Too many Republicans; it’s a trumper hangout.
Try Rose’s Luxury or minibar.
District Taco is about the best fast food there is. So good.

Roses and minibar don't do lunch. Rose's is on Capitol Hill, and minibar is VERY expensive - if the OP is looking for a gift certificate for lunch she may not want to spend $1500 for dinner for 2.

I'd go with Joe's or Old Ebbitt. Make sure it doesn't expire.