Spending time in Southwest, at the District Wharf? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican fine dining restaurant to a breakfast and brunch spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Southwest, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Mi Vida Restaurante
Topping the list is Mi Vida Restaurante. Located at 98 District Square SW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 720 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant, by chef Roberto Santibañez, features crab and shrimp empanadas, grilled marinated chicken salad, slow-braised pork with avocado salsa verde, a guajillo beef burger, grilled skirt steak and fried plantains.
2. La Vie
Next up is cocktail bar La Vie, which offers seafood and more, situated at 88 District Square SW, Floor 5. With four stars out of 418 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.
Among the menu options are fennel sausage ragu, branzino filets, lamb chops, duck confit, seafood tagliatelle and ricotta tortellini. Beer, wine and craft cocktails are also available.
3. Toastique
Breakfast and brunch spot Toastique is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 764 Maine Ave. SW, 4.5 stars out of 225 reviews.
The signature dishes are a variety of gourmet toasts, including Greek style with hummus, peanut butter crunch, Italian style tomato burrata, smoked salmon, and avocado with marinated tomatoes. It also serves bowls, juices and smoothies.
4. Grazie Grazie
Grazie Grazie is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 129 Yelp reviews. Head over to 85 District Square SW to see for yourself.
Starters include mozzarella cubes and roasted tomato hummus. Among the sandwiches on offer are house-roasted all natural herb turkey, chicken cutlet, pepper-crusted beef and vegetarian and vegan options. Cheesesteaks and salads are also served.
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