Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 11:09     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
This thread makes me so depressed about DC. :-/
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 11:06     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Panera lol
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 10:55     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Anonymous wrote:I love Cava's food, but hate the lines and the crowded space. Not a place to have a relaxing lunch. Better to get takeout and have a picnic.


Definitely order ahead at Cava. And yes, there is typically not enough seating for all who want to eat there.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 10:43     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a Cava near you? There is not one near me. Loved Cava...


Mosaic has a Cava, no?


Yes and lots of other restaurants too. Lots of new places by the Dunn Loring station too.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 10:32     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
I love Cava's food, but hate the lines and the crowded space. Not a place to have a relaxing lunch. Better to get takeout and have a picnic.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 10:27     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Anonymous wrote:Do you have a Cava near you? There is not one near me. Loved Cava...


Mosaic has a Cava, no?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 09:28     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Our go tos (in the city):
Nandos
Roti
BonChon
Any mexican joint
Shake Shack
& pizza
Meridian Pint
Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 09:25     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Pollo Rico
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:57     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Do you eat pho? A pho lunch will cost under 40 for the family. Most places have kids portions.
And of course, pho is delicious!
We go to Pho Cyclo at Rt 50 and Gallows most often because we live nearby, but for more authentic experience you could go to Eden Center.

I am avoiding gluten, but if I didn't, I'd be a fixture at Marumen - a new ramen place at Fairfax Circle. It is a bit more expensive than typical pho, but also delicious.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:52     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Do you have a Cava near you? There is not one near me. Loved Cava...
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:51     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
If you like Chinese, try Hong Kong Palace in Falls Church. The best dishes: cumin beef, yuxiang eggplant, tiger peppers, and mapo tofu. Afterwards, head a couple of stores down to Tiffany's bakery, they have awesome eclairs. The other desserts selections are nice, but the eclairs are phenomenal!!
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:50     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Kid's meals are pretty huge. Have you tried getting one kid's meal and splitting it between the kids?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:36     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Roti

Moby Dicks

Wegmans Food Bars at the front of the store then have a picnic

and cut out any wine or alcohol - that's what costs money
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 08:35     Subject: Re:Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
Silver Diner

Uncle Julios - just get a fajita platter and let the kids eat off of yours

Try Kid Friendly DC blog for places kids eat free?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 06:28     Subject: Inexpensive but good places to eat out?
I'm tired of paying $80 for lunch for 2 adults and to kids under 5. Anyone have any recs of good places to eat? Nova preferred. Thanks!