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Where to Eat Meatloaf Right NOW

by Eater Staff Jul 17, 2013, 10:42am EDT

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by Eater Staff Jul 17, 2013, 10:42am EDT

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"Meatloaf, smeatloaf, double-beatloaf." Thus saith the little brother in "A Christmas Story," which features perhaps the most memorable meatloaf scene on the big screen. While not everyone appreciates this American classic, it remains a menu staple. Sure, it might not look appetizing, but done right, meatloaf can be downright crave-worthy. Here are a few places around town to get a comfort food meatloaf fix. And don't forget to share your favorite place to head when a meatloaf hankering strikes.
— Adele Chapin

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District Commons

Every Monday night at 10 p.m. District Common dishes out $12 plates of “Nana Sue’s” meatloaf as part of their late night Dinner Bell menu. Their meatloaf is accompanied by sides of scalloped potatoes and green beans.

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2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Ris

It’s not always on the menu, but Ris Lacoste makes a mean meatloaf. The restaurant often offers the entree with mashed potatoes and green beans on “Meatloaf Monday,”

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2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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The Diner

Bacon fans shouldn’t miss The Diner’s decadent bacon-wrapped meatloaf topped with a tomato glaze and served with creamed corn and whipped potatoes.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Logan Tavern

Another bacon-wrapped meatloaf option is available at Logan Tavern. Their version involves veal, pork, and beef and a bacon shallot gravy.

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1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Duplex Diner

The meatloaf is such a favorite at Duplex Diner that when the restaurant underwent renovations, the diner’s billboard declared that the meatloaf plate with a choice of tomato sauce or brown gravy wasn’t going anywhere.

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2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Bayou

Vegetarian meatloaf: it does exist. Bayou’s version of veggie “meatloaf” involves mushrooms and a dousing of chipotle ketchup along with mashed potatoes and green beans

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2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

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Ted's Bulletin

Ketchup-glazed meatloaf at Ted’s Bulletin is based on Chef Eric Brannon’s mother’s meatloaf recipe.

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505 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Founding Farmers

Founding Farmers rounds out their down-home menu with a hearty slice of meatloaf. Vegans and vegetarians can try the meat-free “meatloaf” with a tomato cider glaze, wild mushroom gravy, and crispy onions.

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1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

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The Majestic

Ringing in at $22, the homestyle meatloaf with green beans, bacon, whipped potatoes and gravy is a mainstay at The Majestic in Old Town Alexandria.

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911 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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C.F. Folks

Check the specials for meatloaf with mushroom gravy at C.F. Folks, the D.C. lunch favorite deemed an “American Classic” by the James Beard Foundation.

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1225 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Greek Deli & Catering

Here’s another lunch spot that serves a meatloaf special that is beloved among regulars.

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1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Satellite Room

Hipster diner Satellite Room’s menu includes a meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. It’s too tasty to be ironic.

2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Red Apron Butcher

One of the hot sandwich options at Red Apron is a baguette piled high with meatloaf, arugula, Calabrian chile aioli and sherried onions

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8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA 22031

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Spacebar

The grilled cheese specialists at Spacebar offer a meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich, with mozzarella and provolone on sourdough bread.

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709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

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Teddy & the Bully Bar

Dupont newbie Teddy & the Bully Bar’s spin on meatloaf involves crispy potatoes and root vegetable puree.

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Oohh’s & Aahh’s

This soul food establishment offers turkey meatloaf with all the usual sides.

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1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Central Michel Richard

Pull out all the stops at Central with upscale, $25 meatloaf from Michel Richard.

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1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Woodside Delicatessen

This deli has just about everything on its menu, including hot meatloaf with whipped potatoes and gravy.

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9329 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Tastee Diner

Tastee Diner (multiple locations) offers meatloaf as one of its Blue Plate specials.

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7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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District Commons

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Every Monday night at 10 p.m. District Common dishes out $12 plates of “Nana Sue’s” meatloaf as part of their late night Dinner Bell menu. Their meatloaf is accompanied by sides of scalloped potatoes and green beans.

Open in Google Maps

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Ris

2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

It’s not always on the menu, but Ris Lacoste makes a mean meatloaf. The restaurant often offers the entree with mashed potatoes and green beans on “Meatloaf Monday,”

Open in Google Maps

2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Visit Website

The Diner

2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Bacon fans shouldn’t miss The Diner’s decadent bacon-wrapped meatloaf topped with a tomato glaze and served with creamed corn and whipped potatoes.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Logan Tavern

1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Another bacon-wrapped meatloaf option is available at Logan Tavern. Their version involves veal, pork, and beef and a bacon shallot gravy.

Open in Google Maps

1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Duplex Diner

2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The meatloaf is such a favorite at Duplex Diner that when the restaurant underwent renovations, the diner’s billboard declared that the meatloaf plate with a choice of tomato sauce or brown gravy wasn’t going anywhere.

Open in Google Maps

2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Bayou

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Vegetarian meatloaf: it does exist. Bayou’s version of veggie “meatloaf” involves mushrooms and a dousing of chipotle ketchup along with mashed potatoes and green beans

Open in Google Maps

2519 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

Visit Website

Ted's Bulletin

505 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Ketchup-glazed meatloaf at Ted’s Bulletin is based on Chef Eric Brannon’s mother’s meatloaf recipe.

Open in Google Maps

505 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Visit Website

Founding Farmers

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Founding Farmers rounds out their down-home menu with a hearty slice of meatloaf. Vegans and vegetarians can try the meat-free “meatloaf” with a tomato cider glaze, wild mushroom gravy, and crispy onions.

Open in Google Maps

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Visit Website

The Majestic

911 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Ringing in at $22, the homestyle meatloaf with green beans, bacon, whipped potatoes and gravy is a mainstay at The Majestic in Old Town Alexandria.

Open in Google Maps

911 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Visit Website

C.F. Folks

1225 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Check the specials for meatloaf with mushroom gravy at C.F. Folks, the D.C. lunch favorite deemed an “American Classic” by the James Beard Foundation.

Open in Google Maps

1225 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

Greek Deli & Catering

1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Here’s another lunch spot that serves a meatloaf special that is beloved among regulars.

Open in Google Maps

1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

Satellite Room

2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Hipster diner Satellite Room’s menu includes a meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. It’s too tasty to be ironic.

2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Red Apron Butcher

8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA 22031

One of the hot sandwich options at Red Apron is a baguette piled high with meatloaf, arugula, Calabrian chile aioli and sherried onions

Open in Google Maps

8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA 22031

Visit Website

Spacebar

709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

The grilled cheese specialists at Spacebar offer a meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich, with mozzarella and provolone on sourdough bread.

Open in Google Maps

709 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Visit Website

Teddy & the Bully Bar

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dupont newbie Teddy & the Bully Bar’s spin on meatloaf involves crispy potatoes and root vegetable puree.

1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Visit Website

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Oohh’s & Aahh’s

1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This soul food establishment offers turkey meatloaf with all the usual sides.

Open in Google Maps

1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Central Michel Richard

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Pull out all the stops at Central with upscale, $25 meatloaf from Michel Richard.

Open in Google Maps

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Woodside Delicatessen

9329 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

This deli has just about everything on its menu, including hot meatloaf with whipped potatoes and gravy.

Open in Google Maps

9329 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Tastee Diner

7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Tastee Diner (multiple locations) offers meatloaf as one of its Blue Plate specials.

Open in Google Maps

7731 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Visit Website

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