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Baan Mae
$$$$•Asian•4.8(206)We are a Laotian woman owned restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen.
Mom's House Reservation Policy:
If you need to cancel after the 24 hour cut off/deadline or need to change your reservation please email hello@baanmaedc.com
All reservations are allowed a 10-minute grace period.
All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 10-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.
Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.
Due to our limited seating capacity, A party of 1 to 4 people are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.Zeppelin
$$$$•Sushi•4.6(846)Shaw's first edomae-style sushi & kushiyaki grill where guests can enjoy daily sashimi & nigiri specials, happy hour from 4-6pm everyday, and half priced bottle sake every Tuesday from 4pm until close.
Come sing karaoke with us Thursday through Saturday starting from 10:30pm on.
Omakase is available upon request!
Bar Chinois - DC
$$$$•Chinese•4.5(831)Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.
Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.
If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!San Lorenzo
$$$$•Italian•4.5(447)Come to San Lorenzo and feel transported to the streets of Italy. Enjoy light, wholesome dishes & only the finest Italian wines while surrounded by beautiful stucco walls and black & white photos of the chef/owner's hometown.
Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage & flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs & seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - he delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, fresh fish & exceptional risotto. For the real experience, try a 4 or 6 course tasting menu -something this chef is best known for in DC.
So, whether dining alone at the cozy bar, attending a ticketed wine dinner or Saturday wine lunch, with 20 friends in the private room, a 100 for a wedding, or just enjoying a bottle of wine - you will feel the charm & care San Lorenzo offers to each guest who visits.
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- SStevenAsheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined on 22 Oct 2026Always amazing food and fun inventive cocktails made with care.More infoService Bar$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Mount Vernon Square•4.8
- HHadiyahNew Mexico •5 reviews5.0Dined on 17 Oct 2026We had a great date night, thanks to all the lovely staff at Baan Mae! I intend to come back soon :)More infoBaan Mae$$$$• Asian• Shaw•4.8
- SStacieLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on 15 Oct 2026Server was amazing, food was exceptional as alwaysMore infoZeppelin$$$$• Sushi• Shaw•4.6
- AAshGoldOrlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews5.0Dined on 13 Oct 2026Unbelievable experience! Look forward to dining again soon.More infoMita$$$$• Latin American• Washington•4.6
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The Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is known for being a hub of international restaurants. Running from Mt. Vernon Square to U Street, this trendy area is packed with eateries and hosts everything from Thai and West African cuisine to French-Asian fusion food. These multicultural restaurants frequently entertain throngs of students from Howard University as well as business professionals meeting for lunch before heading back to the Mt. Vernon Square Convention Center. If your taste buds prefer more classic American-style food, try the half-smoke hot dog, one of D.C.'s most iconic dishes. This hot dog is smothered in french fries, cheese sauce, meaty chili and raw onions. You can grab one of these hearty hot dogs just east of the African-American Civil War Memorial.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Shaw is Causa
The restaurants with the best service in Shaw are Causa, Realm Rooftop Bar & Lounge and Baan Mae
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are Causa, Realm Rooftop Bar & Lounge and Zeppelin
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