A Guide To The First Family's Favorite DC Restaurants

Imagine Barack and Michelle Obama nonchalantly strolling into your restaurant, waiting to sit down for a meal. The pressure to perform must be astounding, but, at the end of the day, they’re a normal family with a hearty appetite; they typically focus on healthy eats, but there’s always the occasional ice cream or pizza night. These are some of their favorite dishes within District limits.

1. Lincoln

Restaurant, American, Beer, Tapas

President Obama’s affinity for burgers isn’t exactly top secret. It comes as no surprise that he often dines on the cheddar burger at the Lincoln restaurant. On his last visit, he paired it with a mountainous kale salad, a choice likely to appease his health-conscious spouse. The restaurant’s interior is elegant, featuring trendy New American digs and a floor made of pennies, but nothing too luxurious.

2. Blue Duck Tavern

Blue Duck Tavern

The First Couple celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary at the upscale Blue Duck Tavern. As First Lady, Michelle’s platform focuses on healthy eating and sustainable ingredients, and Blue Duck Tavern caters to lovers of the farm-to-table style. The menu cites the source of each ingredient. The presidential pair reportedly opted for oysters and crabs, likely fished directly from the Chesapeake Bay.

Blue Duck Tavern, 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC, USA

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3. The Dairy Godmother

The Dairy Godmother

This Alexandria-based ice cream shop is the site of many First Family outings — Barack, Michelle, and their daughters. The Dairy Godmother serves up unique flavors of custard and frozen yogurt, which range from pumpkin to white peach. The dynamic tastes definitely delight the president’s well-documented sweet tooth.

The Dairy Godmother, 2310 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, USA

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5. Five Guys

Five Guys

Being president, one of the most influential figures in the world, doesn’t mean you have to quit fast food entirely. Customers of the burger franchise have spotted Barack at various Five Guys across the District; he always orders, you guessed it, a cheeseburger. Sometimes you just need a greasy break from the five-star meals of your personal chef.

Five Guys, International Square, 1825 I St NW, Washington, DC, USA

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6. We The Pizza

We The Pizza

The tucked-away pizzeria on Capitol Hill is beloved by local residents and senators alike. The Obamas are also in on the secret, having dined here for family pizza night many a time. The casual digs offer superb pizzas and craft beer to pair with each slice.

We The Pizza, 305 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, USA

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7. Cafe Milano

Cafe, Restaurant, Italian

The whole Obama family, and an entourage of friends, gathered at Cafe Milano to celebrate Malia’s high school graduation in June 2016. Michelle also celebrated her birthday there in 2013. The restaurant keeps their orders private, but the buffet looks spectacular.

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