Itching to get to know the freshest new eateries downtown? From a high-end Indian spot to a Spanish restaurant, read on for a list of the newest destinations to debut in this part of Washington.
Estuary
950 New York Ave. NW
Estuary is the signature restaurant of the new Conrad Hotel at CityCenterDC.
Maryland-born chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio put the spotlight on seafood, with appetizers like Chesapeake oysters and Maryland crab and creative mains like fish sticks with banana tartare sauce and pickled banana peppers. Examples of non-seafood dishes include the kale rigatoni and a lamb pastrami with charred cabbage.
Estuary currently holds 4.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Priya R. noted, "The restaurant space is huge and versatile. The lounge and bar are separate from the dining space, so these are two different experiences to be had. But everything about the restaurant is high end, so don't come here expecting anything less than exceptional."
Punjab Grill
427 11th St. NW
Another new high-end spot is Punjab Grill.
There are dishes from the tandoor oven, like a Cornish hen or tiger prawns, as well as curries and grilled meats. Vegetarians will appreciate the biryani with jackfruit, saffron, basmati rice and coconut beetroot raita, or a mushroom khichdi with lentils and yogurt.
Yelp users are excited about Punjab Grill, which currently holds five stars out of four reviews on the site.
Yelper Sharon P. noted, "I had the vegan 'goat' biryani. I could have had a second dinner of the same dish if I didn't have somewhere else to be."
Punjab Grill is open from 5 a.m.–10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on Friday, 5 a.m.–11 a.m. on Saturday and 5 a.m.–9 a.m. on Sunday.
Boqueria Penn Quarter
777 Ninth St. NW
Finally, Boqueria Penn Quarter is a tapas bar and Spanish restaurant.
It's the second outlet in D.C. for the New York-based small chain. (The other is in Dupont Circle.) Lots of seating styles mean groups of all sizes will find a spot, from singles at the bar to large groups at long tables.
The menu is mostly familiar tapas, from charcuterie and cheeses to patatas bravas and lamb meatballs. There are also grilled steaks and lots of seafood options. Drink options include house sangrias, Spanish wines and cider.
Boqueria Penn Quarter currently holds 4.5 stars out of six reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Max C. wrote, "If you like the restaurant in Dupont you will like this one. Two items that are new at the Penn Quarter location include the chicken dish and a baby back ribs, which are divine."
Boqueria Penn Quarter is open from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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