When it comes to honoring mothers — of all kinds — there’s no room for half-measures. Still looking for ways to celebrate on May 12? We've got you covered.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top mom-approved outings around town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of Washington’s best options.
With midday food and drinks galore, there's a reason brunch is a favorite Mother's Day tradition. Here are Washington's best breakfast and brunch options by the numbers.
1. Jimmy T's Place
Topping the list is Jimmy T's Place. Located at 501 E. Capitol St. SE (between South Sixth and South Fifth streets) in Capitol Hill, the breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 218 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Gerrit D. wrote, "This spot has friendly service, a quick kitchen and a straightforward menu."
2. Murry & Paul's Restaurant
Next up is Brookland's Murry & Paul's Restaurant, situated at 3513 12th St. NE (between North Newton and North Monroe streets). With four stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, the breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
"This is the best diner in NE without a doubt," wrote Yelp user Emilio R.
3. Cafe Lombardy
Foggy Bottom's Cafe Lombardy, located at 2019 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (between North I and North 21st streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 25 reviews.
The cafe's French-inspired dishes include escargot baked in garlic and parsley butter, whole Dover sole pan fried in butter and lamb stew.
After brunch, why not treat mom to a top-rated art gallery?
1. National Gallery Of Art Sculpture Garden
Topping the list is the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Located at 700 Constitution Ave. NW, the art gallery is the highest-rated art gallery in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 198 reviews on Yelp.
2. Renwick Gallery
Next up is Downtown's Renwick Gallery, situated at 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (between North 17th Street and North Executive Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp, the art gallery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Anacostia Arts Center
Anacostia's Anacostia Arts Center, located at 1231 Good Hope Road SE (between South 13th Street and South M L King Jr Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art gallery 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews.
To top off a lovely Mother's Day, look no further than the best wine bars in town. Whether it's red, white or rosé you're after, these top spots are sure to deliver the goods.
1. The Pursuit Wine Bar
Topping the list is The Pursuit Wine Bar. Located at 1421 H St. NE (between North Florida Avenue and North 14th Street) in Capitol Hill, the wine bar is the highest-rated wine bar in Washington, boasting four stars out of 187 reviews on Yelp.
In addition to wine, the menu features a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, bruschetta and pasta.
2. Eno Wine Bar
Next up is Georgetown's ENO Wine Bar, situated at 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. With four stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar has proven to be a local favorite.
Wine, cheese and chocolate are the house specialties.
3. Dio Wine Bar
Dio Wine Bar, located at 904 H St. NE (between North 10th and North Ninth streets) in the H Street Corridor, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar four stars out of 33 reviews.
In addition to serving natural wines, the bar also offers cocktails and small plates.
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