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To say I love Eggs Benedict would be a bit of an understatement. One of the greatest challenges I face at brunch is wrenching myself away from my beloved Eggs Benny and trying other options on the menu. This post is a roundup of my favorite restaurants for Eggs Benedict in the District. It is also purely selfish, as I'm hoping to get suggestions on some fantastic new Eggs Benedict spots to satisfy my craving. Comments welcome! ()
Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Avenue NW
You're in good company when you eat Eggs Benedict at Martin's. The restaurant has served every president from Harry Truman to George W. Bush. It's also the spot where JFK asked Jackie to marry him. All this and a great Eggs Benedict too? What more could a Washingtonian want?
The Reef
2446 18th St. NW
Eggs Benedict on Reef's roof is the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday. The restaurant uses many all-natural and organic ingredients.
Circa
1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
I've heard Circa is lackluster in some areas, but their Eggs Benedict leaves nothing to be desired. The restaurant gets bonus points for being endlessly patient when one of my brunch companions was nearly an hour late. (photo)
Tabard Inn
1739 N St. NW
Dupont Circle's genteel Tabard Inn offers some of the best Eggs Benedict in DC in a beautiful, homey setting. But beware the wait. Tables here fill up fast on the weekend, so you may want to make a reservation. (photo)
Bistro Francais
3128 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007-3704
The French do food well, and the Oeufs Bénédictine at Bistro Francaise are no exception. Francophiles and Eggs Benedict fans alike should check out this charming Georgetown spot. (photo)
Luna Grill
1301 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
I can only vouch for the Dupont location (there's another in Arlington), but bustling Luna Grill offers up excellent Eggs Benedict every weekend. Wait time here is often at least an hour.
Comments
I love love love the fried green tomatos eggs ben at St. Ex!
I was just about to post about the egss at St. Ex as well. They're great!
What about Polly's on U street? They have benedicts with all kinds of deliciousness, even a Southwestern one. And they're cheeeeeeeap.
Comment on The Best Eggs Benedict in DC Eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch food, too. I would say the best I've had in DC are, hands down, the offering at Hook. They've always been perfectly cooked with creamy, runny yolks and a beautiful, light and lemony Hollandaise. The St. Ex Fried Green Tomato Bens are pretty fantastic too, but I've always found the Hollandaise at Polly's a bit off and the eggs over-cooked at the Reef.
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