New Georgetown Restaurants & Retail

The small and straightforward menu at this NYC-based burger spot delivers, featuring single or double patties served with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and house sauce on a Martin’s potato bun. The Infatuation even included it on its 2024 list of the best burgers in New York City. Add a standard order of fries or opt for the loaded variety, which are basically covered with a chopped-up version of the burger.

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear, loungewear and underwear line opened a retail location in Georgetown. In addition to the women’s line, SKIMS also carries a menswear collection and is the official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball.

The menu at this restaurant near the waterfront is a blend of Italian, Spanish, and Lebanese cuisines and craft cocktails that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors. Expect a mezze service style with small plates, skewers, and large-format dishes.

The shop specializes in creating permanent, clasp-free bracelets, necklaces, anklets and rings that often signify a special someone, bond or event in your life. The 14K solid gold jewelry is tailor-fitted to your measurements and can be customized before it’s bonded with a mini weld. The average appointment time is 30 minutes and can accommodate up to three welded jewelry pieces or three guests. Permanent jewelry is designed to last forever or until you want to take them off or add a clasp.

The Boston-based bakery and cafe offers breakfast sandwiches, quiche, soup, salads, sandwiches, and bowls, plus a full bakery selection. Menu highlights include strawberry, roasted peach and chicken salad; the proscuitto, cherry tomato and mozzarella flatbread; a chocolate cardamom caramel tart; corn, spinach and shishito pepper pita; ham and cheddar quiche salad; and the blackberry lemon pavlova. The Georgetown location has new outdoor seating in the back, plus parking.

West Coast-inspired Monstera is serving up breakfast burritos inside of Grace Street Coffee. Menu highlights include the Breakfast Boi with house-made chorizo, bacon, barbacoa or cumin-roasted aubergine, scrambled egg, peppers and onions, cheese, salsa fresca, crema, crispy fries and salsa verde; and the Monstera with braised beef barbacoa oaxaqueña, house-made chorizo or cumin-roasted aubergine with Spanish yellow rice, peppers, and more. Get a side of guac and chips, rice, or beef barbacoa broth.

This is the facial studio’s first DC location. Opt for a monthly membership, or book a single, 30-minute facial for for $75.

From visual art to poetry, music, dance and various cultural activities, Gallery 16TEN aims to create an environment that fosters a community of artistic expression and connection.

The shop offers a range of bubble teas, from iced fruit drinks like strawberry matcha, hibiscus mango, and passion fruit tea, to iced milk drinks including a matcha latte, blue jasmine, vanilla taro, Thai blossom, milk tea, and a coffee twist on the classic. Stop by and try a unique tea blend.

The boutique retail gallery & design experience offers a curated selection of home decor accents, vintage goods, eye-catching jewelry, wall art, and works of art, handcrafted in Mexico & Italy. These pieces are designed to spark conversations in your home. A sample room gallery also showcases a collection of design finishes for any renovation needs.

The studio offers a range of classes that are designed to improve your posture, strengthen your core and correct muscle imbalances, creating a strong foundation for movement. The Reformer-based group Pilates classes are complemented by TriggerPoint, TRX® springboard, EXO-chair and other equipment. Specific offerings include Cardio Sculpt, Center + Balance, and Suspend. Book a free 30-minute intro class to walk through Reformer Pilates basics and familiarize yourself with the studio equipment.

Named after Rob Lowe’s character in St. Elmo’s Fire, which was set in Georgetown, the new restaurant serves all-day coffee, spirits and comfort food. Lunch and dinner menu highlights include short rib quesadillas, a fried green tomato grilled cheese, bang bang shrimp, French dip, honey lemon salmon, fried chicken platter, and a Billy Burger made with over a 1/2 pound of prime steak, short rib and brisket. If brunch is more your speed, try the griddle cakes with lemon curd, ricotta and blueberries, a caprese omelette, fried chicken and waffles, the churro French toast, or short rib eggs benedict.

According to Washingtonian, Kyojin chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute’s latest restaurant is an ode to his childhood in Thailand, with his mother at the helm as head chef. The menu includes everything from a traditional pad thai, to regionally specific dishes like herbal oxtail soup and fried spicy pork ball salad. A tasting menu will also be available for a chef-guided tour of Thailand.

The first woman-owned mini-spa of its kind in DC, RM Wellness specializes in massage therapy services and manual lymphatic drainage. Book a Swedish, deep tissue or prenatal massage, or try a session that combines therapy and lymphatic work. Sessions range from 30 to 120 minutes and are by appointment only. Aromatherapy, jade stones and PEMF mats are all complimentary with your experience, which you can tailor by picking your own music and organic oils. Snacks, tea, Champagne and juices are also available. The massage studio also serves as an art gallery; browse a rotating exhibit of local artists and select pieces for purchase.

James Beard Award-winners Stephen Starr and Nancy Silverton opened the first East Coast location of LA’s Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Georgetown, transforming the space into an Italian restaurant featuring a marble-topped mozzarella bar, outdoor solarium, private dining room overlooking the main restaurant space, and market selling olive oil, fresh fruit and vegetables, Italian specialty items, and more. Menu highlights include a deconstructed caesar salad, tagliatelle pasta with oxtail ragu, spicy roasted chicken on toast, mozzarella di bufala in Cantabrian anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes and peppers, and Silverton’s famous cheese-filled Focaccia di Recco. (Photo by Rey Lopez / Osteria Mozza)

The three-story bookstore returned to its former Georgetown location after 13 years, featuring 30,000 square feet of books, magazines, stationery, toys, gifts, movies, music, and a café. According to CEO James Daunt, “The Georgetown Barnes & Noble is the most ambitious of all the new bookstores we, or anyone else, has opened in over 15 years. The return to this historic building is a dramatic example of the ongoing revival of brick-and-mortar bookstores.” The Georgetown location has in-store author book talks and events happening each week.

A decade after founding its online business in Georgetown, Framebridge has opened a retail store here. Bring in artwork or photos and Framebridge’s design experts will help you find your frame style or the perfect gift. Take advantage of their gallery wall service and collaborate with a designer to create personalized layouts for multiple pieces – including easy hanging instructions and exact measurements – starting at just $99. Don’t miss the many nods to our neighborhood while you’re in the store – from a framed matchbook from Martin’s Tavern to a Patrick Ewing Georgetown jersey, and a print of the C&O Canal.

The LA-based golf brand infuses the sport with the energy of fashion, music and art, and has the goal of making golf inclusive and relevant to a new generation. The store carries golf apparel for men, women and youth – from jackets, sweatshirts, polos, bucket hats, shorts and golf shoes, to bags and gloves.

Expert stylists will give you curated style recommendations, color coordination and accessory pairings, on-trend look suggestions for any occasion, and access to Generation Tux’s premium collection. The store carries everything from tuxedos and suits, to shirts, vests, ties, accessories, and shoes and socks.

The locally owned store carries 20+ brands of dog and cat food – from canned to fresh and gently cooked options – as well as toys, grooming equipment, beds, collars, and more.

The British activewear brand sells comfortable, versatile, and empowering sports and activewear – from leggings to sports bras and hoodies.

The Brazilian brand was founded in 1997 by a group of friends and creatives from Rio de Janeiro, and has since expanded from a booth at a fashion market to stores in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London. The women’s clothing store is known for its color and flair, particularly in their prints – with over 700 exclusive designs in more than 4,500 styles each year. Shop dresses, knitwear, jumpsuits, pants and more.

Several electric vehicles are on display at the showroom, with demo drives and full self-driving (supervised!) coming soon.

The Mediterranean restaurant and bar features a variety of modern dishes from Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. Highlights include beet labneh dip, butter shrimp, feta cheese wrapped in dough, braised lamb shank over rice, pan-seared branzino with potato salad and asparagus, a meze platter, and Mediterranean flatbread with spicy sausage. For dessert, try the tahini creme brulee or Turkish coffee tiramisu. Brunch is also available on the weekend.

Experience a kaiseki-inspired sushi omakase experience, combining seasonal seafood imported from Japan with produce from local farmers that’s plated on handmade ceramics carefully picked out from Tokyo. An a la carte sushi counter and sake bar are also available. A more expansive cafe menu is coming soon – including Japanese breakfast, tea, and pastries.

The immersive game show experience features a live host, stage, lights, and sounds that make you feel like you’re on TV. Two teams go head-to-head in a series of mini-games that will remind you of your favorite game shows. From the creators of The Escape Game, Great Big Game Show is perfect for birthday parties, a game night with friends, or work outings.

The popular Canadian company specializes in outdoor clothing, technical outerwear, and accessories. According to their website, the retailer’s design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering durable, unrivaled performance. Shop everything from men’s and women’s jackets, pants and base layers, to boots, gloves, day packs, climbing gear, ski and snowboard accessories, and more. Whether you’re running, hiking, or climbing, they’ve got you covered.

A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, this property features 92 guest rooms, 10 specialty suites, three king terrace rooms and two attached townhomes. All guest rooms are pet-friendly, and feature views of the C&O Canal, Georgetown Waterfront, or DC skyline. Enjoy free access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, library lounge, and private courtyard. The on-site restaurant, bar and lounge is a nod to the C&O Canal, serving everything from crab bisque to a C&O burger.

The intimate Turkish restaurant pays homage to the women in chef and owner Çağla Önal Urel’s family who cultivated her love of food and cooking. Enjoy a focus on fresh herbs, vegetables, and bright flavors, with a lot of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. My Little Chamomile serves dinner from Wednesday through Saturday evening.