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Agora restaurant

1527, 17 street NW, 20009 Washington DC

TEL:(202) 332-6767

There is no website yet, but you can see the restaurant on UrbanSpoon.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/7/1521877/restaurant/DC/Dupont-Circle/Agora-Restaurant-Washington

Opened 1 week ago

Agora : Formerly known as Jack’s Restaurant (American food)

Before we had Jack’s Restaurant (sometimes more like a ”bar”) pretty much the same as the other restaurants in the area, now we have Agora! It’s a more trendy, more elegant restaurant with something different that other areas don’t have in the neighborhood…THE CONCEPT!!!

I will say it’s more like a tapas place where food is served in small amounts. It’s a place you can come to after work for happy hour or simply go to share it with a friend and savor the Mediterranean/Turkish food by trying several plates in a fantastic atmosphere.

AMBIANCE 4 out of 5

FOOD 4/5 - Even though it was great, it was a little bit oily.

SERVICE 4/5 - great service, waiter very knowledgeable, always someone to refill our glasses..

THE + : The bread, which was amazing and is like pizza bread, was on the table with the tapenade .

            The sparkling water was free.

            The staff was very professional.

PRICE:  a little expensive for what you have on your plate, but with the bread that they constantly give you can leave full…

Following is a list of restaurants which we or our guests have tried.  Some are within walking distance of the Guest House and some are a short ride away but all great places to eat and worth trying:

• Ruth’s ChrisSteak House - Great steak and seafood 2 blocks away from Guest House.

• Marcel’s - This is a very nice, upscale French establishment that offers some top notch dishes and is located near the Foggy Bottom metro. Meals come in courses and they have plenty of wonderful choices to delight any palate.

• Ristorante La Perla - Just a delightful Italian restaurant located in Foggy Bottom. They have a very lovely ambiance and some delicious food. They offer ample portions, but be sure to leave room for dessert!

• 1789 Restaurant - One of Georgetown’s great treats! They serve a variety of seafood and American dishes and their menu changes daily to offer a real variety. They even offer a monthly cooking class. Check out their website for more information.

• Komi - For some upscale Greek/Mediterrenean food, this is the place! Johnny Monis, the owner, has created a place that Todd Kliman from The Washingtonian calls “the most soulful and personal restaurant in DC-maybe the best!”

Affordable Dining in Washington DC

• Universal Gourmet -1825 Connecticut Ave NW -(202) 319-2688 - Nice place to eat with choices of Hot Food Bar and a grill in the back.

• Astor Mediterranean - A great choice for some reasonably priced Mediterranean in the Adams Morgan area.

• Julia’s Empanadas - Baked hot and ready to serve, this is a great treat for a quick bite. They have a variety of empanadas to choose from and it’s right in the heart of Adams Morgan.

• The Diner - A 24 hour diner that’s “serves early birds, night owls and everyone in between.”

• Good Stuff Eatery- A nice burger joint that won’t hurt your wallet. Come for the handmade burgers and fries, stay for the homespun dessert.

Unique Cuisine in Washington DC

• Fogo De Chao-Brazillian Barbecue, the Gaucho way of roasting meats over pits of open fire for delicious barbecues.The all you can eat BrazilianBarbecue is located across from the Old Post Office near the Smithsonian Museums.

• Russian House-An Elegant restaurant and lounge.

• The Melting Pot - A fondue restaurant that generates many happy faces after a meal. You must try their chocolate fondue, it’s fantastic!

• Ben’s Chili Bowl - One of D.C.’s landmark restaurants where only Bill Cosby eats for free. It’s a little joint that offers a lot of spirit and delicious chilli!

• Meskerem- For a great Ethiopian dining experience, this is the place to visit! Don’t be afraid to eat with your hands, it’s encouraged!

The  FLEA MARKET at the Eastern Market in DC is located between the Capitol and Union Station and it has been around for the last 26 years.  The market is one of the most diverse in the nation where you can shop for antiques, arts, craft, collectables and imports from around the world.  The flea market operates every Sunday year round 10 to 5pm.

I would go back to La Tomate Italian Bistro , great ambiance and the food is pretty good too and it is only a 10 minute walk from the guest house.

Cashion’s Eat Place, a sophiticated and expensive restaurant to please many.  On the menu which changes daily you may find pork, rabbit, roasted duck, New Orleans-style gumbo, fish and beef dishes. Sophisticated and Expensive

We love eating fresh steamed seafood, Clam Chowders, etc, at this open air fish market located on Maine Avenue at the Waterfront in DC - No eat-in area though.  Suggestion made by AmericanGuestHouse innkeeper.

If you are in a hurry or just don’t want to spend much, walk about 10 minutes to this cheap and tasty Peruvian take out/eat-in restaurant.  

• Granja� D’oro located at 1832� Columbia Road,� is� a small sort of fast food Peruvian restaurant� that offers very inexpensive and very tasty Baked, Fried and Roasted Chicken, Beef and Fish — They offer eat in and take out — We have eaten there many times.� Prices around $7 for a half roasted chicken with a small salad and choice of rice, french fries or fried yuca.

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