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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Washington's Palisades neighborhood

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Published on March 19, 2020
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Washington's Palisades neighborhoodBlackSalt | Photo: Tawfeeq K./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Palisades has to offer? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a New American restaurant to an Afghan chop house.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Palisades, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. BlackSalt

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Topping the list is New American restaurant BlackSalt. Located at 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 922 reviews on Yelp.

Harissa baby octopus with yogurt marinade, tempura lobster with pumpkin ravioli, oysters Rockefeller, confit of tuna and house-cured anchovies, crab cakes and wood-grilled swordfish are among the many entrees.

2. Bistro Aracosia

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Next up is Bistro Aracosia, situated at 5100 MacArthur Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 191 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. 

The authentic Afghan and gourmet chop shop, according to its website, features leek and scallion dumplings, ground beef kebabs, lamb chops, beef tenderloin, burgers and vegan dishes.

3. Momo's Cafe

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Momo's Cafe, an Asian restaurant, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4828 MacArthur Blvd. NW, 4.5 stars out of 108 reviews.

Among the many options are spicy Chinese crawfish etoufee, Japanese short ribs, Taiwanese spicy pot, an eel bowl and corn with pork. 

4. Salt & Pepper

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Salt & Pepper, a Southern and New American spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 125 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5125 MacArthur Blvd. to see for yourself.

Grilled chicken, filet mignon, salmon, scallops, crab cakes, pasta and pizza are among the dinner options. 


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