Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 10:58     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Chef Geoffs.
Silver (Brasserie in Bethesda)



lol. Chef Geoff’s


I mean, Norah O'Donnell needs every penny she can get, amrite?
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 10:56     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Anonymous wrote:Chef Geoffs.
Silver (Brasserie in Bethesda)



lol. Chef Geoff’s
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 09:16     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Mezcalero - 14th St/Columbia Heights
Stellina - Union Market
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 09:14     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Chef Geoffs.
Silver (Brasserie in Bethesda)

Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 08:00     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
El Sol on 11th Street!
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 07:55     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
The Harp on 12th St NE is new and good (RIP Brookland's Finest) for eating and drinking.

Hitching Post on Upshur NW is an excellent standby.

Many Asian restaurants.

For small local chains that I don't really consider chain chains, Teaism and Busboys and Poets each have real plates and silverware and some delicious items.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 07:47     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Anonymous wrote:the new "Moxie's" on L Street is pretty good and not that expensive (for lunch anyway - have not been there for dinner.....)
OP asked for non-chain.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 07:45     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
for date night Taverna Abladero
For fine dining Crane's
Most of the places on 7th st nw north of the mall before you get to Chinatown.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:50     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Anonymous wrote:Pretty much every restaurant in 20011 and 20012 is like that

OMG I read that as 2011 and 2012 lol
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:49     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Pretty much every restaurant in 20011 and 20012 is like that
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:39     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Al Volo in Adams Morgan
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:30     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
the new "Moxie's" on L Street is pretty good and not that expensive (for lunch anyway - have not been there for dinner.....)
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:28     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Lupo Verde in Palisades
Claudio’s Table in Palisades if you’re mindful
Cactus Cantina

Were also looking to visit small local places that we hope to help stay in business
Hope others chime in
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:15     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Two Amys
Raku
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2026 17:13     Subject: Are there any reasonable sit-down non-chain restaurants left? Tell me where in DC!!
Title says it all. Nothing is affordable anymore!! Isn’t there any place with real plates and silverware and entrees under $30?