While Restaurant Week inspires a frenzy of reservation snatching from delighted deal-seekers, there are also plenty of diners who would prefer to stay as far away as possible from the crowded dining rooms and limited menus. Fortunately, Restaurant Week can also be a quieter time to visit otherwise packed places that aren't participating in the promotion. Here are 15 Y&H-approved spots you might want to check out if you have Restaurant Week phobia. Feel free to add other suggestions in the comments.
717 8th St. SE
1822 14th St. NW
709 D St. NW
1511 17th St. NW
1800 14th St. NW
1541 14th St. NW
1243 H St. NE
1819 Columbia Rd. NW
828 Upshur St. NW
1117 V St. NW
3417 Connecticut Ave.
1601 14th St. NW
1734 N St. NW
1520 14th St. NW
515 Florida Ave. NW
Photo of whole crispy fish at Doi Moi