Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Washington: 6:18 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 544-0100 to confirm.
Location & directions
514 8th St SEWashington, DC 20003
About Belga Cafe
Belga Cafe is a Belgian restaurant you'll find at 514 8th St SE in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of 2,052 places to eat and drink we list in Washington.
Belga Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Thursday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Guests can choose from 64 menu items across 13 sections, including If You Need Some Extras & Like to Share, New Ideas From the Chef, Our Classiques Apps, 100% Belgian, and Our Guest's Favorites. Listed prices range from $7.50 to $59.00, with a typical item around $17.00. Menu highlights include The Belgian Frites, Groene Asperge Soep, and The Best Steak Tartare in DC.
Available service options are outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, and takeaway. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (202) 544-0100 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Belgian Restaurant
- Address
- 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone
- (202) 544-0100
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 64 items · $7.50–$59.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Belgian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Belgian restaurants across the US
Based on 5 menus with 290 priced items from Belgian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $13.50 and $29.00.
At Belga Cafe the median listed price is $17.00, close to the typical $17.00 for Belgian restaurants across the US.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Belga Cafe there are 68 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 177 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), American (21), Bars & Pubs (21), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (17).
Belga Cafe is the only Belgian restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Lucille's Modern Chophouse, 1.3 mi away.
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBetsy< 0.1 mi
- ChineseHan Palace< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiGinza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianBombay Street Food 2< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAs You Are< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Belgian restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Belga Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Belga Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Belga Cafe is open on Sundays: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Belga Cafe located?
Belga Cafe is located at 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
What is the phone number of Belga Cafe?
You can call Belga Cafe at (202) 544-0100.
Does Belga Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Belga Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Belga Cafe?
Menu prices range from $7.50 to $59.00.
Does Belga Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Belga Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Belga Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Belga Cafe open late?
Yes – Belga Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Belga Cafe?
There are 177 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Belga Cafe. Nearby options include Betsy (< 0.1 mi), Han Palace (< 0.1 mi), and Ginza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Belgian restaurants near Belga Cafe?
None within a mile. The closest is Lucille's Modern Chophouse, 1.3 mi away.
How much do Belgian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 5 menus with 290 priced items from Belgian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $13.50 and $29.00.
