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Three D.C. restaurants were honored in TripAdvisor’s 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards

The travel research platform recognized Old Ebbitt Grill, No Goodbyes and Ben's Chili Bowl in its annual awards.

Helen Carefoot
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Helen Carefoot
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The interior of Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C.
Photograph: Shuttershock/melissamnThe interior of Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C.
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Three Washington, D.C. restaurants made the cut in Tripadvisor's 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards, the travel research and booking platform's annual global survey of the best places to stay, eat and be entertained. Old Ebbitt Grill, No Goodbyes and Ben's Chili Bowl earned honors within the United States Restaurant category.

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The restaurant list highlights nine categories in the U.S.: fine dining, date night, casual dining, hidden gems, pet-friendly, quick bites, vegetarian and vegan, sustainable and outdoor. Old Ebbitt was recognized at #21 on the list for best restaurants for casual dining, No Goodbyes was named sixth best pet-friendly U.S. restaurant and Ben's Chili Bowl took the 11th spot on the Quick Bites list. Here are the Washington, D.C. restaurants spotlighted in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards:

Old Ebbitt Grill—21st best U.S. restaurant for Casual Dining

Old Ebbitt Grill
Photograph: Shuttshock/Deb Robinson PhotosOld Ebbitt Grill in downtown Washington, D.C.
Established in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is about as classic as it gets—but don't let that fool you into thinking it's hoity toity. Right across the street from the White House, the famed tavern snagged the 21st spot on TripAdvisor's list of best casual dining restaurants, which honors places that combine "really good food and really good vibes." Old Ebbitt Grill is known for being a laidback outpost for cocktails, oysters and meals to fuel up before or after exploring the National Mall.

No Goodbyes—6th best Pet-Friendly U.S. restaurant

No Goodbyes at The Line Hotel.
Photograph: Helen Carefoot/Time Out USAThe spacious lobby of The Line Hotel, which serves as seating for No Goodbyes.
The Line Hotel's all-day restaurant, bar and coffee shop earned the sixth spot on Tripadvisor's list of pet-friendly U.S. restaurants, which honors restaurants that are hospitable to both human and animal patrons. The spacious interior has plenty of places to sip a cocktail or coffee alongside a furry friend.

Ben's Chili Bowl—11th best U.S. restaurant for Quick Bites

The interior of Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C.
Photograph: Shuttershock/melissamnThe interior of Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C.

Famous for its iconic half-smoke sandwich, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a U. Street fixture since 1958. The famed carryout spot captured the eleventh spot on Tripadvisor's Quick Bites list, which highlights meals that are "no frills, all flavor, and best enjoyed on the go."

The awards cover listings for destinations, beaches, hotels, things to do and restaurants. Places that get consistently positive reviews and ratings from travelers, meaning they're among the top 10% of listings get Travelers' Choice distinction; the top 1% of listings earn the Best of the Best ranking. Check out the full list here.

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