Enjoy a black-and-tan with brunch, or order-in for dinner with a Guinness Burger and shepherd’s pie. The Dubliner is one of the oldest Irish pubs on Capitol Hill and it has an expansive outdoor patio, perfect for social distancing. The beloved bar is also offering take-home flights of Irish whiskeys in 1-ounce pours.

This mom-and-pop shop is a hidden gem on Hill East. The menu features affordable Korean dishes available for takeout or delivery, including mandu (Korean dumplings) and bulgogi bowls.

Conveniently pick up or dine outside at Buffalo & Bergen on the northeast side of Capitol Hill. This bagel bar wins for its brunch cocktails and “the Bandito” — a bagel sandwich with carnitas-style pulled pork, pickled peppers, avocado, and manchego cheese.

After a decade in its cozy, historic Capitol Hill location, this modern French restaurant took over the space next door and expanded its patio two-fold. During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s offering curbside pickup and socially distanced outdoor dining. At weekend brunch, say “cheers to the weekend” to get a free mimosa.

This unassuming corner store serves some of the sweetest treats in the neighborhood. Capitol Hill Candy Jar is where neighbors meet for two scoops or a box of chocolate covered cookies. The shop has patio seating, and a park across the street is perfect for a picnic.

Spike Mendelsohn’s pizza joint is still serving up the perfect slice after more than a decade of service on the Southeast side of Capitol Hill. The Buffalo chicken slice is a top draw. Order delivery or curbside pickup here.

Located inside historic Eastern Market, Market Lunch is serving hearty breakfast and lunch platters to-go. The blueberry buckwheat pancakes alone are worth the trip.

Jeremiah Cohen’s follow-up to his popular H Street shop specializes in bagels, bialys, and sandwiches. These are bagels hand rolled and boiled and served warm and fresh. Order takeout here and delivery through Doordash.

With expanded patio service, a takeout window, and a new brunch menu, this legendary bar remains a gathering place for neighbors to enjoy salads, sandwiches, burgers, and nightly specials.

This restaurant from the owners of SER in Ballston specializes in Spanish cuisine, including salt cod, Iberian ham, and fried anchovies. Sidewalk dining has since been added and orders and available for pickup and takeout. Order takeout here and delivery through Uber Eats.

This exciting fast-casual spin on Chinese and Korean food recently spun off a breakfast sandwich concept called I Egg You, available for all your hangover needs on weekends. Order takeout here and delivery through Caviar.

Restaurateur Ivan Iricanin’s flagship Balkan restaurant is newly renovated. Go for kebabs, brunch, and rakia. Ambar has its own site for reserving two-person takeout feasts. Use Uber Eats or Grubhub for delivery.

This family-owned Italian deli has acquired a serious local following for its meaty subs. Its most famous sandwich, the “G” Man, comes with ham, salami, mortadella, pepperoni, fontina cheese, provolone cheese, and oregano.

This house that tacos built offers an outdoor patio for dining, as well as takeout and delivery options. Customers eating at the restaurant must order a queso fundido that’s served bubbling hot.