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EXPLORE WOODLEY PARK: WHERE TO EAT NEAR THE ZOO

Where To Eat Near The Zoo

Looking for a spot to grab a relaxing meal, quick bite or a snack before, during, or after your trip to the Smithsonian's National Zoo? Here's a list of who is open nearby and what they offer!

Woodley Park restaurants value the health of their guests and shoppers. All employees wear masks, wash hands with disinfectant, and sanitize surfaces, and the restaurants maintain social distancing between tables. Per DC Mayor Bowser’s mandate, all guests will be required to wear masks when not eating and drinking.


NOTE: Restaurants currently are closed for indoor dining to COVID-19 regulations. Please make sure to check each restaurant's website for their most up-to-date operating status.

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

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  Quench your thirst with $5 drink specials at Mayahuel! This modern Mexican restaurant offers brunch, dinner, and happy hour.  They also deliver via UberEats. Visit their website »

Open City (2331 CALVERT STREET NW)

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

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 You can brunch, lunch, and enjoy dinner every day of the week. Famous for their crafted coffee beverages!  Visit their website »

Eddie's Cafe (2600 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana (2609 24th Street Northwest)

District Kitchen (2606 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Order Chinese takeout in person or through Eddie's Cafe website. Patio seating and open every day of the week. Visit their website »

District Kitchen (2606 Connecticut Avenue NW)

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

District Kitchen (2606 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Load up on District Kitchen's rustic-chic American fare. Join them for happy hour on weekdays for $5 beers, $6 wine, $8 cocktails, or 2 for $15 cocktails. On weekends, stop in for brunch and enjoy bottomless mimosas & Bloody Marys or snag 2 brunch cocktails for $15. Visit their website »

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Score great dinner deals at this Italian eatery when you dine-in! They also offer free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Tuesdays. 


Show your Zoo entry pass any day to receive 50% off a kids meal with the purchase of adult entrée. Visit their website »

Woodley Cafe (2619 Connecticut Avenue NW)

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

The Italian’s Kitchen (2608 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Looking for the perfect patio for breakfast? Woodley Cafe's classic American menu is best enjoyed al fresco. Indoor dining available as well. Open everyday.

MacIntyre’s (2621 Connecticut Avenue Northwest)

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  In addition to enjoying select beers, full bar and the best spot in Woodley Park for watching your favorite sports team, come for Macintyre’s brunch, classic pub fare and a full menu with seasonal ingredients. Inside or on the patio, they are open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 10pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. 


Receive 10% off your check with Zoo pass or FONZ membership.  Visit their website »

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Treat yourself to fine Indian cuisine on Naanwise’s patio or dine-in with a reservation by giving them a call at (202) 450-5810 or booking a table online. 


Woodley Park residents receive a 15% discount when ordering online, just use the promocode NEIGHBOR. Visit their website »

LEBANESE TAVERNA (2641 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

NaanWise Indian Cuisine (2635 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Hot N Juicy Crawfish (2651 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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Lebanese Taverna is open for beautiful indoor dining and patio seating. Want to grab a meal to take home? You can order online through their website. If you're picking up and would like curbside service, you can give them a call at (202) 265-8681 when you arrive and they will bring your meal to your car. Visit their website »

Hot N Juicy Crawfish (2651 Connecticut Avenue NW)

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

Hot N Juicy Crawfish (2651 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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Hot N Juicy brings the heat with its southern-inspired cuisine. Order online in advance to take home a seafood feast – who doesn’t need a pound of shrimp, crab, crawfish or mussels to make the perfect day! The restaurant has reconfigured its dining room to meet social distancing guidelines, and all indoor diners must make a reservation. Give them a call at (202) 299-9448 or reserve your table online. Visit their website »

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

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 Stop by LiLLiES on your way to or from the zoo with your entry pass and you’ll receive 10% off! In Woodley Park for nearly 10 years and owned by neighborhood residents, LiLLiES is a treasured family-run neighborhood restaurant. Each dish is carefully crafted so be sure to check out daily specials as well as their take-out family meal for four for only $65. 


Their breezy patio is like an oasis on a hot day and dining room is also open, Monday to Thursday 11:30am to 9pm (closed 2-5pm), Friday 11:30am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Your kids will love their panda pancakes!  Visit their website »

DUKE’S COUNTER (3000 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

LILLIES RESTAURANT & BAR (2915 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

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    Lunch, brunch, and dinner are all on the table at Duke's Counter. Pop over to their patio or casual indoor dining, everyday 11am to 9pm and until 10pm on Saturdays. Monday to Friday Happy hour starts early at noon until 7pm. Kids Menu every day! Visit their website »

FroZenYo (3000 Connecticut Avenue NW)

NANDO’S PERI--PERI CHICKEN (2631 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

Baked by Yael (3000 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Getting froyo has never been easier—check out FroZenYo's online ordering system at frozenyozoo.com. They're open 11am to 9pm daily for on-the-spot purchases (must take your froyo To Go). 


10% discount with your Zoo entry pass. Visit their website »

Baked by Yael (3000 Connecticut Avenue NW)

NANDO’S PERI--PERI CHICKEN (2631 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

Baked by Yael (3000 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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  Yael's nut-free and kosher baked goodies are the perfect post-zoo treat. Stop by to grab yourself some cake pops, bagels, delicious bagel sandwiches, and more. Their cake pops come in an array of flavors, including refreshing flavors like lemon and raspberry. Get a free bottle of water with your Zoo entry pass and purchase.  Visit their website »

 

NANDO’S PERI--PERI CHICKEN (2631 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

NANDO’S PERI--PERI CHICKEN (2631 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW)

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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 Nando’s started way back in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Now you can enjoy its world-famous, flame-grilled and marinated chicken, everyday 11am to 8pm (late opening on Tuesdays at 3pm). Order take-out or enjoy their patio or indoor dining, surrounded by beautiful original artwork. Sauces for sale on site. Visit their website »

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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   Check out delicious fresh food to go in the downstairs Café or linger in the upstairs Bistro for a full sit-down meal. Patio is open! Check out this latest addition to the neighborhood every day. Visit their website »

Sorriso Bistro (2311 Calvert Street NW)

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Sorriso Bistro (2311 Calvert Street NW)

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Cozy, sunny storefront with hearty Italian fare including pizza plus wine from the family vineyards.

 Visit their website »

TONO SUSHI (2605 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Petit Monde Bistro & Café (2653 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Sorriso Bistro (2311 Calvert Street NW)

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Sushi house offering daily happy hour plus delicious Japanese & Thai standards. Online ordering for pick-up & delivery available.

 Visit their website »

Umi Japanese Cuisine (2625 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Umi Japanese Cuisine (2625 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Umi Japanese Cuisine (2625 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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Cozy eatery offering sushi & Japanese basics, including bento boxes, tempura & noodle plates.

 Visit their website »

AFGHAN GRILL (2309 Calvert Street NW)

Umi Japanese Cuisine (2625 Connecticut Avenue NW)

Umi Japanese Cuisine (2625 Connecticut Avenue NW)

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Carefully Crafted Authentic Afghan food, serving the Washington, DC area since 1981. Offers plenty of vegetarian & vegan options, too!  

 Visit their website »

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