Best Vegan Restaurants in Bloomingdale / Brookland

We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Elizabeth’s, and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. Elizabeth personally welcomed and seated us, immediately noticed when my wife wasn’t completely comfortable with our original table, and graciously moved us without us even having to ask. Our server, Bennett, was outstanding. Even while taking care of several tables, he was attentive, personable, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the entire evening. My wife is vegan and very particular about nutrition and ingredients, and she absolutely loved all six courses. Elizabeth even stopped by our table to speak with her, which made the evening feel especially personal. My wife enjoyed the experience so much that she spent part of dinner sketching the meal and surroundings in her sketchbook. It was a long, leisurely dining experience and definitely a special-occasion investment, but the food, hospitality, and attention to detail made my wife’s birthday memorable. She left very happy, which was exactly what I wanted. Thank you to Elizabeth, Bennett, and the entire team for making her birthday so special. Five stars.

From a well represented menu geared towards DC’s broad cultural landscape, to locally sourced everything…this place is fantastic. Our first time, and we’re so happy to have chosen Founding Fathers as our anniversary dinner spot. Next time we’re visiting DC, we will definitely be back for more!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic dining experience at Zaytinya! From the delicious food to the exceptional service, everything was outstanding. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, especially the baba ghanoush, labne, and smoked beet salad. And the endless supply of fresh, warm pita bread was such a treat! What truly made the evening special was the incredible hospitality. A special thank you to General Manager Ken McClain for making us feel so welcome, and to our amazing waiter, Manuel, who was exceptionally attentive, warm, and professional throughout the evening. His service was impeccable without ever being intrusive. Zaytinya gets it right on every level: fantastic food, a lively atmosphere, and genuinely outstanding hospitality. Can’t wait to return!

I love Friday nights at 1816! Awesome music Awesome nonalcoholic drinks Great menu and food at, fair prices. Awesome crowd of people

Great sushi omakase experience in a very intimate environment.