Real restaurants within walking distance of Capital One Arena, in Washington D.C.’s Penn Quarter/Chinatown area. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Clyde’s of Gallery Place
707 7th St NW, Washington · 11:30 AM-1:00 AM (Fri until 2:00 AM, Sat 11:00 AM-2:00 AM, Sun 11:00 AM-1:00 AM). A one-minute walk from the arena, this American tavern is the easiest stop before or after the game.
Jaleo
480 7th St NW, Washington · 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 11:00 PM). Celebrity chef José Andrés’s flagship tapas spot, built for sharing plate after plate.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
801 9th St NW Ste a, Washington · 4:00-9:00 PM (Fri until 3:00 AM, Sat 12:00 PM-3:00 AM, Sun 12:00-9:00 PM). Cuban classics paired with an extensive rum cocktail list.
Oyamel
401 7th St NW, Washington · 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (Fri until 11:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM). José Andrés’s take on Mexican food, known for its ceviche and street tacos.
Rasika
633 D Street NW, Washington · 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:00-10:00 PM (Fri until 10:30 PM, Sat 4:30-10:30 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-2:30 PM & 4:30-9:30 PM). One of D.C.’s most acclaimed Indian restaurants, famous for its crispy spinach chaat.
Fiola
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (entrance on Indiana Ave), Washington · Tue-Sat 5:00-9:00 PM, closed Mon and Sun. An upscale Italian restaurant known for its handmade pasta. Closed Mondays and Sundays.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington · 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 10:30 PM, Sun until 9:00 PM). A Brazilian steakhouse where servers carve cut after cut of meat tableside until you say stop.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington · 8:00 AM-2:00 AM (Sat-Sun from 9:00 AM). Washington D.C.’s oldest restaurant, open since 1856 and still a favorite haunt of the city’s political crowd.