Wanderlust World Wanderlust World America restaurant offers "regional" American dishes in the renowned Union Station, with picturesque views of Capital Hill. The three-level restaurant offers a spacious interior, full bar and elegant table settings with elaborate murals featuring a vast spectrum of American historical figures. The broad menu offers such options as sirloin steak and eggs, Santa Barbara grilled shrimp salad with grilled bay prawns, corn dogs and calamari. America also offers a variety of sandwiches, pastas, entrees and desserts. The American restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
America
50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
202-682-9555
americadc.com
As Open Table's "Diner's Choice" winner in 2009, B. Smiths is an elegant and artistically decorated restaurant considered a national landmark thanks to its eye-catching dining rooms. Located on the east hall in Union Station, this restaurant offers an eclectic menu that includes Creole, Southern and Cajun cuisines. Open daily for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for brunch, B. Smith's also features a wine and cocktail list and catering facilities that can accommodate up to 500 people. B. Smith's is also known for being a popular dining destination among celebrities and prominent political figures.
B. Smith's
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-6188
bsmith.com
Located in the Main Hall in Union Station, Thunder Grill offers diners a casual atmosphere, a spacious and artsy interior featuring mosaic surfaces and booth seating, and an extensive menu that showcases American, southwestern and Mexican dishes. Open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and on weekends for brunch, Thunder Grill also features a full service bar, an outdoor dining area, banquet facilities and private dining rooms. Takeout service is also available.
Thunder Grill
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-898-0051
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Bristro Bis is a regular meeting place of Senators, Congressmen and celebrities. Bistro Bis has a classy and sophisticated decor with the elegance and atmosphere of a modern French bistro. Awarded the title of “Best New Restaurant in 2003” by Bon Appetit and winner of the James Beard Foundation “Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 1999”, Bistro Bis offers an array of dishes, brunch, desserts and wines that are carefully chosen by its chef. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, menu items featured are the Bis Burger with applewood bacon and the Sea Bass Barigoule with fennel, braised artichokes, carrots, bulgar wheat and basil nage.
Bistro Bis
15 E Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
202-661-2700
bistrobis.com
Offering a casual sports bar-style atmosphere and acknowledged as “one of Capitol Hill’s best outdoor spaces” by the Washington Post, the Union Pub is just a minute from Union Station. The restaurant features a covered patio, televised sporting events on multiple televisions and full bar. Union Pub’s menu offers choices such as the Chesapeake crab dip, various salads, and sandwiches like the shrimp po’boy with homemade remoulade and romaine. Union Pub is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Union Pub
201 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20002-4989
202-546-7200
unionpubdc.com