Jaleo for tapas, Zaytinya for mezze, or Oyamel for Mexican small plates.

Anonymous wrote:Melting Pot is fun.

This is where I took my son for his 13th birthday. He invited a friend and they had a great time. Not cheap but good!

Melting Pot is fun.

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Anonymous wrote:Fogo de Chao is fun.

Not for a 13 year old girl.

From someone with a similar aged DD:

Hill Country BBQ - it’s good (albeit pricey for BBQ) and loud. My kid likes it because they can pick out their food “meat market” style and their desserts are good. It’s also in Chinatown so there is shopping (Urban outfitters etc.) nearby.

Founding Farmers - people here love to hate it, but it has a huge menu and good desert too
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Navy Yard - lots of options from fast casual to sit down. You can also get ice cream and coffee and walk around the river front. Also if she likes thrills there is a trapeze school down there.

Our 13-year old girl loved Fogo de Chao. “I’m in meat heaven!” she said.

Ditto the National Harbor recommedation

or Comet Ping-Pong, neighborhood pizza place with ping-pong tables.
https://www.cometpingpong.com/

Anonymous wrote:Fogo de Chao is fun.

Ugh, the quality of meat is horrible!

Fiola Mare in Georgetown has awesome views of the Potomac and feels very fancy but it is not overly stuffy - they are very gracious. Then you can walk around in Georgetown and even head over to Georgetown Cupcakes for an end-of-night treat!

Alternatively, the Old Ebbitt Grill will be within walking distance. It is casual fine dining. It is an old "saloon" that was frequented by Presidents back in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

You also could head to National Harbor and eat at one of the restaurants there. There are a ton of restaurants to choose from. A ride on the Ferris Wheel would be a cool way to see the city at night!

Le Diplomat - outdoor seating. If she likes sushi, rooftop deck of Perry's in Adams Morgan.

Nano Peri Peri or Pinstripes in Georgetown. At Pinstripes, you've got good food along side bowling. Or, The Melting Pot in Arlington for fondue.

Medium Rare is a fun meal if she likes steak & french fries.

Anonymous wrote:Fogo de Chao is fun.

Not for a 13 year old girl.

From someone with a similar aged DD:

Hill Country BBQ - it’s good (albeit pricey for BBQ) and loud. My kid likes it because they can pick out their food “meat market” style and their desserts are good. It’s also in Chinatown so there is shopping (Urban outfitters etc.) nearby.

Founding Farmers - people here love to hate it, but it has a huge menu and good desert too

Navy Yard - lots of options from fast casual to sit down. You can also get ice cream and coffee and walk around the river front. Also if she likes thrills there is a trapeze school down there.

For more casual, you could go to Busboys and Poets, and buy her a book while you're there.

Fogo de Chao is fun.

We will be visiting DC on my daughter‘s 13th birthday. I would appreciate suggestions for a restaurant that feels special, but is it overly stuffy. Very open on type of cuisine. We are staying near the White House. Don’t mind an Uber/Metro ride for a reasonable distance, but don’t want to go too far, either. Thanks!