With tasteful, inviting décor, and just as tasteful, inviting food, Level One, the newest addition to 17th Street's immensely popular restaurant row has quickly become one of its darlings. The menu is diverse, 21st century-style American, and the charming and amicable servers guide you to the best things, from the best bottle of wine to the best way to top a popular Level One burger – the Southern way, with bacon, BBQ sauce and cheddar. At half-price on Sundays, your Southern burger will come to just over $5. With the average entrée priced at just $15, chances are, you’ll leave with fond memories all around.

LEVEL ONE 1639 R St. NW Washington 202-745-0025 Cost: $$

Pictured: Level One's Salmon. Photography by Todd Franson / Metro Weekly.