Best of Congress Heights, DC
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Congress Heights, DC — mapped and organized by category.
About Congress Heights
Congress Heights is a residential neighborhood located in Southeast Washington, D.C. Its irregular shape is defined by boundaries including the St. Elizabeths Hospital campus to the northeast and Oxon Run Parkway to the southeast. Commercial activity concentrates heavily along Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Malcolm X Avenue.
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Fiola
Located in Penn Quarter, Fiola is an Italian restaurant that opened on April 8, 2011. It is one of several establishments owned by Fabio and Maria Trabocchi in Washington, D.C.
The owners have announced plans to open a second location in Miami.
View details →Best Restaurants in Congress Heights
3 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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L’Enfant Bar & Grill
L’Enfant Bar & Grill offers American cuisine in the lively district of The Wharf.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Congress Heights
6 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bar Americano
Bar Americano is a café located in the Penn Quarter. It offers coffee and light snacks in a relaxed setting.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Congress Heights
2 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Union Square
Union Square is an 11‑acre public plaza at the foot of Capitol Hill that houses the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial (1924) and a 6‑acre Capitol Reflecting Pool (1971). It lies just west of the United States Capitol building, though its exact position relative to the National Mall is debated.
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