Recently Opened Restaurants in the Washington, D.C. Area

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Recently opened restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Washington, D.C. using data from , including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

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Fresh Bites Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 6120 Kansas Ave. Northwest Ste 105 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Creperies
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Maa's Chicken

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 825 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: fast food, Sandwiches, Halal
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Sweet Tooth Cafe & Cakes

- Rating: 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2323 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bakeries, Halal, Pizza
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Land Of A Thousand Hills

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 2601 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Fuddruckers

- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 781 7th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Burgers, American, Chicken Wings
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Caspian Crust

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1826 Wisconsin Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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GAIA

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1025 Vermont Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Greek, Latin American, Mediterranean
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Falafel Sam

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2425 18th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Falafel
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My Little Chamomile

- Rating: 4.1/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3210 Cherry Hill Lane Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Bars
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Vortex

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1426 L St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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Fish Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 610 Water St. Southwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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Tikka

- Rating: 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4221B Connecticut Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Indian
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Via Roma

- Rating: 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2606 Connecticut Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
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Fresh Baguette

- Rating: 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1440 New York Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Sandwiches
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