10 Best Date Spots in H Street NE

The most date-worthy restaurants, bars, and spots in H Street NE, Washington DC — ranked by conversation score and vibe.

First Date
8.8
H Street NE·$$
Ethiopic
One of the best Ethiopian spots in DC
One of the best Ethiopian spots in DC. Sharing is built in.
💬 8.9 convo✨ 8.9 vibe🚪 good pacing
First Date
8.7
H Street NE·$$
Maketto
Restaurant + retail + cafe
Restaurant + retail + cafe. Cool vibe, Erik Bruner-Yang project.
💬 8.8 convo✨ 8.8 vibe🚪 impressive
Low Pressure First Date
8.7
H Street NE·$$
Toki Underground
Tiny ramen spot above the Pug
Tiny ramen spot above the Pug. Intimate by default.
💬 8.8 convo✨ 8.8 vibe🚪 easy exit
Impress Them
8.5
H Street NE·$$$
Fancy Radish
Rich Landau upscale vegan
Rich Landau upscale vegan. Even carnivores love it.
💬 8.4 convo✨ 8.9 vibe🚪 easy exit
First Date
8.4
H Street NE·$$
The Atlas Room
Neighborhood restaurant with date-night energy
Neighborhood restaurant with date-night energy.
💬 8.5 convo✨ 8.5 vibe🚪 good pacing
Activity Date
8.0
H Street NE·$$
Atlas Performing Arts
H Street theater complex
H Street theater complex.
💬 8.4 convo✨ 8.2 vibe🚪 memorable
Low Pressure First Date
7.7
H Street NE·$$
Tiger Fork
Adventure through Chinese food means you're in it together
Fun, casual, and the adventurous menu gives you something to bond over. H Street location feels cool without being try-hard.
💬 7.8 convo✨ 7.8 vibe🚪 impressive
First Date
7.6
H Street NE·$$
Copycat Co
Chinese food and cocktails = sophisticated but fun and unexpected
Clever cocktails paired with excellent dumplings and noodles. Hip, playful, and exactly weird enough to be memorable.
💬 7.7 convo✨ 7.7 vibe🚪 impressive
Low Pressure First Date
7.6
H Street NE·$$
Stable
Swiss comfort food
Swiss comfort food. Cozy and unique.
💬 7.7 convo✨ 7.7 vibe🚪 good pacing
Late Night
6.7
H Street NE·$$
Granville Moore's
Belgian mussels and frites
Belgian mussels and frites. Bourdain-approved.
💬 7.5 convo✨ 7.5 vibe🚪 memorable