15 Best Date Spots in U Street, Washington, DC
The most date-worthy restaurants, bars, and experiences in U Street, Washington, DC.
Late Night in U Street
Late Night
Editorial 7.8
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Rooftop with 2700+ whiskeys
Late Night
Editorial 7.6
Service Bar
Craft cocktails in a chill neighborhood spot that feels like a secret
Low-key cool vibe, creative drinks, and bartenders who actually care. Perfect for keeping things casual and conversational.
Late Night
Editorial 7.3
Churchkey
Keeps things loose when you're still figuring it out
Good energy, not too loud, solid for a second date when you want to keep things loose.
Late Night
Editorial 7.3
The Gibson
Unmarked speakeasy on 14th
Late Night
Editorial 7.0
Marvin
Rooftop bar and mussels
Low Pressure First Date in U Street
Low Pressure First Date
Editorial 8.8
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
14th Street oyster bar
Low Pressure First Date
Editorial 8.5
Compass Rose
Global small plates give you permission to try weird things together
Every dish is a conversation starter. Fun, lively, and if something's weird you can both laugh about it. Takes pressure off.
Low Pressure First Date
Editorial 8.3
Ben's Chili Bowl
Historic DC institution
Low Pressure First Date
Editorial 7.2
Ben's Next Door
Sit-down version next to Ben's
First Date in U Street
Coffee Date in U Street
Coffee Date
Editorial 7.6
Slipstream
Zero pressure — just coffee and good conversation
No dinner pressure, good light, and not too loud. Perfect for the "let's grab coffee" situation you actually mean.
Coffee Date
Editorial 7.3
Busboys and Poets
Bookstore cafe where you can sit forever without feeling rushed
Chill U Street institution with books, coffee, and a vibe that encourages lingering. Low-key perfection.