Where can I eat near Air and Space or Museum of Natural History

[Anonymous]

I know about the Native American cafeteria but I'm not real excited about it. Any other good options? I'll have my kids who are somewhat capable of restaurants (2 and 3).

[Anonymous]

I haven't gone there yet, but there is a cafe by the sculpture garden I hear

[Anonymous]

I can see why you might not want to spend good money on good food at the Native American cafeteria if the kids are only 2 and 3. There's a McDonald's at the Air & Space. There's a decent cafeteria below the National Gallery of Art. Museum of American History also has a cafeteria but with preschool-aged children you won't want to walk that far for lunch.

[Anonymous]

If it's a weekday there is a food court at L'Enfant Plaza, which is .5 miles from Air and Space. But honestly the museum cafeterias are what is going to be closest. I took my 2 and 3 year old to the American History museum a few weeks ago and while I had intentions of going somewhere for lunch we just ended up in the cafeteria. It wasn't ideal, but it was easy.

[Anonymous]

If you can get in, African American museum cafe is good. We often go up to gallery place area for more options, but I know that's too far for some families. i have good walkers. Teaism in Penn quarter is good, and there some newer places in that vicinity that I haven't tried yet.

On a warm day, the food trucks behind air and space ( the non mall side) sometimes have good options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can see why you might not want to spend good money on good food at the Native American cafeteria if the kids are only 2 and 3. There's a McDonald's at the Air & Space. There's a decent cafeteria below the National Gallery of Art. Museum of American History also has a cafeteria but with preschool-aged children you won't want to walk that far for lunch.

Sorry - I'm ok with spending money - I just have already been here before and wanted something different. I'm definitely not looking to Mcdonalds - wanted something good! I'll have my stroller - I may want to walk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you can get in, African American museum cafe is good. We often go up to gallery place area for more options, but I know that's too far for some families. i have good walkers. Teaism in Penn quarter is good, and there some newer places in that vicinity that I haven't tried yet.

On a warm day, the food trucks behind air and space ( the non mall side) sometimes have good options.

Interesting - did not realize there were food trucks.

[Anonymous]

There are tons of food trucks lined up and down the streets. Some of them have the average hotdogs but others have Schorr miles and gyros

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you can get in, African American museum cafe is good. We often go up to gallery place area for more options, but I know that's too far for some families. i have good walkers. Teaism in Penn quarter is good, and there some newer places in that vicinity that I haven't tried yet.

On a warm day, the food trucks behind air and space ( the non mall side) sometimes have good options.

Interesting - did not realize there were food trucks.

Yes, the "good" food trucks line up outside of L'Enfant metro station, which is a quick walk from Air & Space. You can check out where food trucks are each day here: http://foodtruckfiesta.com/

[Anonymous]

I'm not totally sure what you're looking for. I had friends in town, and we ate with our kids at Old Ebbitt then walked to the Museum of Natural History.
People also recommended Hill Country BBQ, which I have now walked by, but still haven't eaten at.
I ate with my kids recently at Oyamel but I don't necessary recommend that with kids - food was good.

[Anonymous]

Agree on Hill Country-not too far a walk and good for kids.

[Anonymous]

Third for Hill Country. They have kid-friendly things like mac & cheese. And because you go up to the counter to get food, very minimal wait time for food.

[Anonymous]

That area of the mall is a freaking food desert.

[Anonymous]

Several places near the courthouse and archives metro stop that are good for kids (cosi, au bon pan).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can see why you might not want to spend good money on good food at the Native American cafeteria if the kids are only 2 and 3. There's a McDonald's at the Air & Space. There's a decent cafeteria below the National Gallery of Art. Museum of American History also has a cafeteria but with preschool-aged children you won't want to walk that far for lunch.

Just an FYI the cafeteria/ McDonalds at the Air and Space is closed for remodeling.