Rated one of the top restaurants in the area by Northern Virginia magazine, Eleventh Street Lounge is a cozy, upscale bar and café. Bright red walls sport trendy art and patrons relax on the eclectic variety of couches and chairs, positioned around martinis resting on a low table in the center. The menu features a variety of specialties, including sea scallops, sandwiches burgers and truffled eggs. The sausage waffle and stuffed French toast are popular items for Saturday and Sunday brunch. At night the place is packed with a young, well-dressed crowd and the basement room doubles as a great location for private parties and events.

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