Things to Do in Capitol Hill, Washington
Dominated by the United States Capitol, Capitol Hill features a high concentration of 19th-century rowhouses and is one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. The area is walkable, with F Street NE and South Capitol Street nearby.
Dominated by the United States Capitol, Capitol Hill features a high concentration of 19th-century rowhouses and is one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. The area is walkable, with F Street NE and South Capitol Street nearby.
Folger Shakespeare LibraryLibrary
Rose’s LuxuryAmerican
Pineapple and PearlsFine Dining
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Capitol Hill
Where to eat & drink in Capitol Hill
Rose’s Luxury
Michelin ★American· $100+Rose’s Luxury leans heavily into its playful, convivial identity, with exposed bulbs, eclectic decor and a lively open kitchen lending the feeling of an unusually elaborate dinner party.
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 5:45 PM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Pineapple and Pearls
Michelin ★Fine Dining· $100+Pineapple and Pearls continues to lean into a highly theatrical form of luxury, where oversized Champagne bottles, balloons, pop music and playful tableside presentations create an atmosphere ...
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 6 PM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Omakase at Barracks Row
Michelin ★Japanese· $$$$Chef Yi "Ricky" Wang, who trained under Chef Nakazawa before running a series of pop-ups, is now settled in at this counter, located up a set of metal stairs in an industrial-chic space.
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- 1Folger Shakespeare Library
- 2Rose’s Luxury
- 3Pineapple and Pearls
- 4I Egg You
- 5Little Pearl
- 6Omakase at Barracks Row
- 7Spin Time Records
- 8as you are. DC
- 9Ambar Capitol Hill
- 10Mangialardo's
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