Georgetown guide: What's new and next in D.C.'s trendy-again neighborhood
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Georgetown perched on the Potomac River. Photo: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
On the hot topic of whether Georgetown is cool again, we'll throw our weight behind "yes."
Why it matters: An influx of trendy attractions and waterfront revival means one of D.C.'s most charming and historic neighborhoods is also among its most happening.
🚣 What's new on the water: A public boathouse is coming to the Potomac near Key Bridge — the result of a major land deal between Georgetown University, the city, and the National Park Service.
- More waterfront will become publicly accessible, and the Capital Crescent Trail will finally connect through the neighborhood.
- Two residential-retail projects at 1000 Potomac Street and 3333 K Street promise more upscale housing and retail by the harbor.
🌮 Bonus float: A taco-themed party boat now sails weekdays from Washington Harbour.
The big picture: With nearly 7 million visitors in the first half of the year, Georgetown is one of the most popular D.C. destinations — but there's plenty to draw locals, too.
What's new
🍣 Restaurants: Japanese restaurants are flocking here — and it's not just sushi, though Sushi Gaku is among them.
- Two Nine: A chirashi cafe with matcha and sweets by day. Omakase at night.
- Koryouri Urara: Cozy kaiseki restaurant with homestyle dishes.
- Ramen by Uzu: Union Market fave finds a new noodle home.
🍨 Plus, cool off with a sweet treat from Yala Greek Ice Cream shop.
- Treat yourself to Turkish-Azerbaijani pastries and paninis from Caspian Crust.
- Grab Filomena's classic Italian sweets, pastas and more at their new emporium.
- Settle in for a lovely Mediterranean meal at My Little Chamomile.
👗 Shops: Fashion girlies welcome LA's Staud.
🛎️ Sleep: Marriott's boutique hotel Canal House just opened with a cozy lounge and Mid-Atlantic restaurant.
- Or if you have $25,000 (a night) to burn, this ultra-luxe private villa.
What's next
All slated to open this year.
💐 Restaurants: Argentina's lauded cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico make their U.S. debut along the C&O Canal— both accessed, speakeasy-style, through a flower shop. (ETA: late Aug./early Sept.)
We're also excited for:
- Alfie's: Fiery Thai street eats from chefs Alex McCoy and Justin Ahn.
- The Salty: Miami's cult-favorite donuts.
- Springbone Kitchen: NYC's tallow fries + bone broth for the collagen crowd.
- Flor Coffee + Books: Argentinian cafe culture in a zen-like space.
- Dutch Darlings: Stroopwafels!
- Amorino Gelato: Parisian pedigree, rose-shaped scoops.
🐶 Shops: Gtown's cat cafe will have a canine counterpart at Milo and Mav, a dog-friendly retailer and coffee shop.
💻 Also huge: D.C.'s first Google store, one of only a few. Tech, gadgets, gear and merch.
Plus: Travel-worthy Monos Luggage, show-off-worthy Amanda Hagerman Jewelry, Hastens beds, and "pre-loved" clothing from Current Boutique.
👀 What we're watching: Trump vs. Andrés, again?
- The Executive Branch, a MAGA members club with Don Jr. as a lead investor, just opened.
- José Andrés is planning a members-only club and hotel (ETA: 2027). Stay tuned.