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Where to Find French Dip Sandwiches in D.C.

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Fans of the French dip are often so devoted to the elusive sandwich that they order it every time they see it on a menu. The French Dip isn’t pervasive in D.C., there are a handful of versions to be found around town. This map highlights some of the best combinations of tender roast beef, dip-worthy bread, and savory au jus. Any other condiments — say, horseradish cream sauce — are strictly optional.

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Woodmont Grill

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This Bethesda restaurant serves a French dip with roasted prime rib on a French roll with mayonnaise for $22. It’s one of the most beloved French dips in town.

MGM Roast Beef

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The French dip sandwich at this casual spot in Northeast D.C. is one of the area’s iconic sandwiches.

Jetties (Multiple locations)

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The “Monomoy,” hot roast beef topped with provolone and served with jus on a toasted brioche roll, is this popular sandwich chain’s take on a French dip.

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Morton's The Steakhouse (Multiple Locations)

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Naturally, Morton’s makes its French dip sandwich, available during lunch hours, with prime rib.

Inside Morton’s in D.C.
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P.J. Clarke’s D.C.

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The ribeye French dip at P.J. Clarke’s has a place on both the dinner and lunch menu. It’s served au jus on French bread with horseradish cream.

P.J. Clarke’s in D.C.
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Rare Steakhouse and Tavern

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The Tavern at Rare Steakhouse sells a $16 dry-aged “beef dip” that’s served au jus with fontina cheese and pickled jalapeno.

Rare Steakhouse
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

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法國20美元由神戶牛肉脫穎而出mid the cheeseburgers and steaks served for lunch at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. The affiliated Del Frisco’s Grille nearby, which is more affordable, has a steak sandwich — served au jus and with creamy horseradish for $18 — that is essentially a French dip even if it isn’t labeled as one.

Founding Farmers (Multiple Locations)

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Founding Farmers’ prime rib dip sandwich is available on the lunch and dinner menus at each of the chain’s local establishments. It’s priced at $19.50.

Old Ebbitt Grill

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The French dip at this D.C. institution has a full lineup of toppings on the normally straightforward sandwich: roast beef, caramelized onions, provolone cheese and watercress all come on a baguette. Sister restaurant Clyde’s has a strong French dip as well.

French Dip from Old Ebbitt Grill
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Nopa Kitchen+Bar

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Here’s an interesting spin on the sandwich: Nopa’s Singers Meat Trio Dip Sandwich has a mix of corned beef, roast beef, and turkey pastrami. Provolone and peppadew peppers add further accents, and it’s all served with a red wine mustard jus on the side ($16).

Nopa’s dip sandwich
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Celebrity Delly

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For a no-frills French Dip, order one from this Falls Church favorite. It holds up as a carry-out order, too.

The French dip from Celebrity Delly
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Woodmont Grill

This Bethesda restaurant serves a French dip with roasted prime rib on a French roll with mayonnaise for $22. It’s one of the most beloved French dips in town.

MGM Roast Beef

The French dip sandwich at this casual spot in Northeast D.C. is one of the area’s iconic sandwiches.

Jetties (Multiple locations)

The “Monomoy,” hot roast beef topped with provolone and served with jus on a toasted brioche roll, is this popular sandwich chain’s take on a French dip.

Official

Morton's The Steakhouse (Multiple Locations)

Naturally, Morton’s makes its French dip sandwich, available during lunch hours, with prime rib.

Inside Morton’s in D.C.
Morton’s [official photo]

P.J. Clarke’s D.C.

The ribeye French dip at P.J. Clarke’s has a place on both the dinner and lunch menu. It’s served au jus on French bread with horseradish cream.

P.J. Clarke’s in D.C.
P.J. Clarke’s [official photo]

Rare Steakhouse and Tavern

The Tavern at Rare Steakhouse sells a $16 dry-aged “beef dip” that’s served au jus with fontina cheese and pickled jalapeno.

Rare Steakhouse
R. Lopez/Eater DC

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

法國20美元由神戶牛肉脫穎而出mid the cheeseburgers and steaks served for lunch at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. The affiliated Del Frisco’s Grille nearby, which is more affordable, has a steak sandwich — served au jus and with creamy horseradish for $18 — that is essentially a French dip even if it isn’t labeled as one.

Founding Farmers (Multiple Locations)

Founding Farmers’ prime rib dip sandwich is available on the lunch and dinner menus at each of the chain’s local establishments. It’s priced at $19.50.

Old Ebbitt Grill

The French dip at this D.C. institution has a full lineup of toppings on the normally straightforward sandwich: roast beef, caramelized onions, provolone cheese and watercress all come on a baguette. Sister restaurant Clyde’s has a strong French dip as well.

French Dip from Old Ebbitt Grill
DL M/Yelp

Nopa Kitchen+Bar

Here’s an interesting spin on the sandwich: Nopa’s Singers Meat Trio Dip Sandwich has a mix of corned beef, roast beef, and turkey pastrami. Provolone and peppadew peppers add further accents, and it’s all served with a red wine mustard jus on the side ($16).

Nopa’s dip sandwich
Nopa Kitchen + Bar [official photo]

Celebrity Delly

For a no-frills French Dip, order one from this Falls Church favorite. It holds up as a carry-out order, too.

The French dip from Celebrity Delly
Missy Frederick/Eater DC

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