Washington Restaurants near National Postal Museum

The Smithsonian's own philatelist Shangri-La has one of the world's largest collections of rare stamps, as well as exhibitions of how mail has been delivered throughout history, and other ways that the mail shapes culture.

M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM. $25-60. Some of D.C.'s best upscale soul food and Creole cuisine is served here, in a beautiful, dining room, which was once the presidential waiting room at the station. B. Smith's is rather famous with visiting celebrities, as well as national politicians. They'll probably get a private room, but you might nonetheless see some famous fellow diners. Best for brunch/lunch.

Art and Soul restaurant at the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel, offers a modern regional cuisine with southern accents that are distinct amongst Washington DC area restaurants.

Tu-Th 5PM-10PM, F-Su noon-10PM. $14-22. While too far west to be considered part of the H St scene (it's closer to Union Station), this trendy restaurant was almost immediately hailed as D.C.'s best Ethiopian cooking on virtually all fronts. That's enormous praise in this city that is home to the second largest Ethiopian population in the world after Addis Ababa. If you are OK with raw meat, the raw kitfo is a standout entrée, especially with a little extra spicy red powder on the side. The location makes it a little hard to get to and from without a car—especially from, as it's hard to hail a taxi. The walk to Union Station isn't too far, but can be creepy in the quiet of the night.

casual American bistro+tavern

In Bistro Cacao’s historic location we now invite you to enjoy our new concept of bistro-style French cuisine blending old France with modern creative touches.

Our Lunch, Dinner, Take Out and Catering Menus are located on our website, www.toscanacafedc.com

Serving Capitol Hill for 38 Years!

Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; dinner: M-F 5:30PM-10PM, Sa 5PM-10:30PM. $35-85. Charlie Palmer is a national celebrity chef, and his steakhouse vies with two others for the title of the city's favorite steak (and those Republicans like their steak). On the scale of the three, it sits comfortably between trendy and traditional. And of course, it sits somewhere the other steakhouses do not—literally right across the street from the Capitol Building. The views are fantastic. Don't worry if you don't like steak, as this is an all-around outstanding restaurant, with a variety of excellent American dishes.

A historic American steak and seafood restaurant on Capitol Hill since 1960. We've entered our 51st year on Capitol Hill in 2011!

Literally the best bar in D.C.

DC's newest luxury gastropub. A 130-seat sportspub and an 86-seat restaurant -\-\ complete with built-in table taps, 40 flat screens, and 10-foot projection screen. "American food with a French flair" a la Chef Fabrice Reymond, formerly of Hook.

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Washington Union Station is a train station and leisure destination visited by 32 million people each year in the center of Washington, D.C.

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Washington Born & Bread, offering artisan breakfast and lunch Breads and Pastries handcrafted daily using all natural ingredients. DC 202-429-2253 VA 703-519-8020

Washington Union Station is a train station and leisure destination visited by 32 million people each year in the center of Washington, D.C.