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District Bites at District E, Washington, DC

District Bites at District E

3.7
3.7
75 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 48 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 661-5120
  • Website
    http://www.districtedc.com/district-bites
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    World-class food and beverage services provided by our in-house bar and restaurant, District Bites, are the perfect accompaniment to any event. Additionally, our venue offers a highly customizable variety of food offerings and accommodations that can be made on an event-by-event basis.
  • Private party facilities
    Our state-of-the-art hospitality space is designed to provide the very best in modern entertainment. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Capital One Arena makes it ideal for pre- and post-event festivities. Get access to our customizable event space to accommodate your event needs!
  • Location
    701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Located between 6th & 7th St NW in Gallery Place Mall (First Floor).
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located by the Gallery Place metro stop (Red, Yellow, & Green Lines).
  • Additional
    Happy Hour

Offers

  • ITS HAPPY HOUR!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4pm - 7pm. Enjoy $7 Draft Beer, $10 Select Appetizers, and More!

Menu

Starters

  • Shrimp FrittersUSD 18.00

    cilantro lime crema

    • Roasted Red Pepper HummusUSD 14.00

      curried garbanzo beans, shaved radish, cilantro, naan bread

      • French Dip Egg RollUSD 16.00

        made in house; shaved striploin, gruyere, onions, beef jus

        • Esports Nachos GrandeUSD 16.00

          flash fried corn tortillas, queso, green poblano sauce, pico de gallo, shaved jalapenos, pickled red onions, pinto beans, cilantro lime crema

          • Game Time Buffalo Chicken WingsUSD 16.00

            jumbo wings, blue cheese or ranch, celery, hot sauce

            • Blistered Shishito Peppers**USD 16.00

              lime, tajine, sea salt

              Soups

              • Maryland Crab Soup**USD 14.00

                maryland blue crab, tomatoes, pole beans, com, lima beans, old bay

                • French OnionUSD 10.00

                  5-hour onions, thyme, focaccia crouton, gruyere

                  Salads

                  • Romaine CaesarUSD 14.00

                    romaine hearts, grated parmesan Reggiano, focaccia crumble, Caesar dressing

                    • Local Farm Greens**USD 16.00

                      baby oak, kale, endive, radish, goat cheese, smoked tomato vinaigrette

                      Sandwiches

                      served with shoestring fries

                      • Eastern Shore Crab CakeUSD 26.00

                        jumbo lump crab, remoulade, tomato, buttered roll

                        • Big Bites Grind Burger*USD 20.00

                          ground sirloin + brisket + chuck LTO, house pickles, griddled martin's potato roll served medium

                          • Buttermilk Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 19.00

                            freebird free range + hormone free chicken breast, slaw, house garlic dill pickle, pimento cheese, martin's potato roll

                            • MD Rockfish SandwichUSD 23.00

                              remoulade, pickle, roma tomato, green leaf

                              • Salt Cured Pit Beef* SandwichUSD 22.00

                                low roasted prime sirloin, shaved white onions, tomatoes, creamy horseradish, hearth baked kaiser roll served medium

                                • The Impossible E BurgerUSD 20.00

                                  roasted red pepper + harissa burger, arugula, vegan mayonnaise

                                  • Cider Brine & Applewood Smoked Turkey BLTUSD 19.00

                                    sourdough, nueske's slab bacon, green leaf, tomatoes, black pepper aioli

                                    Detroit Style Pizzas

                                    • MargheritaUSD 14.00

                                      mozzarella, basil, san marzano tomatoes

                                      • PepperoniUSD 18.00

                                        artisan pepperoni, san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella

                                        • MushroomUSD 16.00

                                          kennett square mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan

                                          Entrees

                                          • Low Country Shrimp N Grits**USD 28.00

                                            jumbo shrimp, carolina gold rice grits, andouille sausage, red eye gravy

                                            • Steak* FritesUSD 32.00

                                              prime sirloin steak, herb butter, steak sauce, shoestring potatoes

                                              • Butter Roast Half ChickenUSD 26.00

                                                freebird free range + hormone free chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes, french beans, pan drippings

                                                • Pappardelle BologneseUSD 28.00

                                                  beef + pork + veal ragu, san marzano tomatoes, pappardelle

                                                  • Pan Seared MD Rockfish**USD 31.00

                                                    bright lights rainbow swiss chard, cauliflower puree, smoked tomato, crispy leeks

                                                    • Smoked Portabella Mushroom "Steak Frites"USD 27.00

                                                      kenneth square mushroom, brandy reduction, chimichurri, fries

                                                      Desserts

                                                      all ice cream spun in house

                                                      • Big Brownie SundaeUSD 14.00

                                                        walnut brownie + vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, salted caramel

                                                        • Signature Ice Cream SandwichesUSD 14.00

                                                          red velvet + buttermilk ice cream; chocolate brownie + vanilla; snickerdoodle + dolce de leche; vegan chocolate chip cookie + vegan vanilla bean ice cream** | (Vegetarian)

                                                          • Hand Crafted MilkshakesUSD 14.00

                                                            raspberry meringue**; vanilla chocolate brownie; salted caramel

                                                            Last updated: 11 April 2023

                                                            What 75 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            3.7
                                                            3.7 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 3.7Food
                                                            • 3.6Service
                                                            • 3.8Ambience
                                                            • 3.7Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            District Bites at District E impresses with its lively atmosphere and "awesome" bar food. Popular for "happy hour specials" and pre-game gatherings, patrons love the "great food," including nachos and crab dip, and the "attentive" staff. However, some experienced service hiccups. Perfect for sports fans and social events.

                                                            75 Reviews

                                                            1. Kelly

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              1.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                              No staff working before a major event and lots of reservations. We were seated but no one ever came to take our order so we left.

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                                                            2. Kimberly

                                                              Baltimore

                                                              1 review

                                                              1.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Had a reservation. Once seated we were forgotten. Had to flag down a manager to get service. Took 25 minutes for someone to acknowledge the table. Ordered the french onion soup. Was so hot would cause 3rd degree burns if it was spilled. The turkey sandwich was dry. The burger was ok. Waitress never came back. Think she quit. Do not go to this restaurant.

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                                                            3. Roland

                                                              Nashville

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great experience to watch one of the biggest games in the world. Incredible service, incredible crowd, will come here all the time as we do with Caps games. 

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                                                            4. Kathi

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              2.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Food was horrible. Fake cheese on the nachos. No taste burgers. Very few wings.

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                                                            5. Kathy/Jack

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined on 4 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              This is our go to place before Caps games. This night was a mess. Seemed like chaos from the time we checked in with our reservation to leaving. Not enough staff. The ones there were all over. One quit and walked out. Ugh. It won’t stop me from returning but disappointed

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                                                            6. Tom

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              1.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                              Had a reservation. They made us wait in a long line with people that didn’t have one. After finally being seated, we waited for 10 minutes and no one would serve us. So we got up and left.

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                                                            7. Kathy/Jack

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              For bar food it was awesome. I recommend the chicken nachos, Caesar salad, and you can’t beat the happy hour specials.

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                                                            8. Davena

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              The server was decent & on time with everything I paid 200$ or more & just wanted some fresh tortilla chips for my nachos & they wanted me to pay 6$ i thought that was ridiculous! Overall it was ok I may return

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                                                            9. BRUCE

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great place to recommend to friends. for parties, live events, social gatherings,or to watch sports

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                                                            10. Kathy/Jack

                                                              Washington DC

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              This place was hopping. Great drinks, food and great place to go before a Caps game.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            You can order delivery directly from District Bites at District E using the Order Online button.

                                                            District Bites at District E is rated 3.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 pm
                                                            Booked 48 times today

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for District Bites at District E

                                                            701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

                                                            Dining areas

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Cross Street
                                                              Located between 6th & 7th St NW in Gallery Place Mall (First Floor).
                                                            • Area
                                                              Penn Quarter
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $30 and under
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              None
                                                            • Public transit
                                                              Located by the Gallery Place metro stop (Red, Yellow, & Green Lines).
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Happy Hour
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://www.districtedc.com/district-bites
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (202) 661-5120
                                                            • Catering
                                                              World-class food and beverage services provided by our in-house bar and restaurant, District Bites, are the perfect accompaniment to any event. Additionally, our venue offers a highly customizable variety of food offerings and accommodations that can be made on an event-by-event basis.
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Our state-of-the-art hospitality space is designed to provide the very best in modern entertainment. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Capital One Arena makes it ideal for pre- and post-event festivities. Get access to our customizable event space to accommodate your event needs!
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