i'm going to the caps game tomorrow night, and we should have about an hour & a half to kill beforehand to grab dinner & drinks. can anyone suggest their favorite / preferred restaurants or bars for the occasion? thanks!
i'm a fan of RFD's, 810 7th St NW. huge beer selection (over 200?), and their buffalo burger is solid, be sure to ask for it rare or med-rare at most. can get kinda loud pre-game, and the ambiance doesn't have much going for it... it's still my stand-by, tho.
Good call.
The problem will be most places will be so packed that by waiting on a table the hour and half will easily be killed before you finish a meal.
Fado's next door to RFD is good too, if you're down for an Irish Bar with decent food.
If you get there at the right time (early) Matchbox has a good beer selection and wood fired pizzas. The wait time for a table could be 45 minutes in a very crowded bar area.
If you're looking for 'cuisine' over just food, Rosa Mexicano across from the arena is pricey for what it is, but good. Proof on G street has a huge wine list and foods to complement. Zatinya has some tasty mezze.
I'd probably go a few blocks over near the old 9:30 club spot and hit Gordon Biersch or Ella's. They won't be as crazy crowded as Chinatown and Penn Quarter.
