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Directions to Chef Geoff's Downtown
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Chef Geoff's Downtown
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-464-4461
Chef Geoff's Downtown is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater.
By Metro:
The restaurant is one block from the Metro Center station on the Red, Orange and Blue lines.
Metro information:- For all Metro stations, see the Metrorail Stations page.
- For a map of the station and surrounding neighborhood, click on the PDF in the Entrances / Evacuation Maps box.
- For the full Metro system of lines, see the Metrorail map – PDFs of rail maps are available in black & white and in color; Metro Pocket Guides are available in seven languages: English, French, Amharic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean.
- For the train status map, see Live Metrorail Train Map. New)
Getting there by the Moovit App:
- Download the Moovit app for all your local transit options.
- Type in your current location (or where you want to leave from) and where you want to go and it will immediately show where the nearest bus or Metro line might be and when the next train or bus is scheduled to arrive. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, Maryland.
Take the 12th and F Street exit (follow signs towards the sales office). At the top of the escalator proceed straight ahead (West) on F Street towards 13th Street. Turn left at the corner of 13th Street. The restaurant is halfway down the block on your right.
By Car:
From your starting point: Driving Directions and Map
Note: E Street NW between 15th and 17th Streets remains closed to all traffic.
From Virginia via Constitution Avenue: (Not recommended during evening rush hour.)
Proceed to the Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the Roosevelt Bridge. Keep right to continue on to Constitution Avenue. Follow Constitution Avenue to 12th Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. A few blocks up is E Street. Turn left onto E Street. One block over is 13th Street. Turn right onto 13th Street. To park, see Parking.
From Virginia via E Street / I-66 East:
Proceed to the Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the Roosevelt Bridge and bear left on the E Street/I-66 East exit. Keep right at the fork in the ramp to continue on the E Street Expressway. The E Street Expressway becomes a ramp. Continue on E Street NW to 19th Street. Turn left on 19th Street. Just after crossing Pennsylvannia Avenue turn right onto H Street. Continue to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and continue to E Street. Turn left on E Street NW and continue to 13th Street. Turn left on E Street. The restaurant is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater. To park, see Parking.
From Alexandria, Washington/I-395:
Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GW Parkway) to the US-50 West exit on the left towards Memorial Bridge/Arlington Cemetery. Keep left at the fork in the ramp and merge onto Arlington Memorial Bridge. Make a slight right onto Lincoln Memorial Circle SW. Turn left onto 23rd Street NW. At the next circle, make the second turn onto K Street NW, then turn right on 14th Street and continue to E Street. Turn left on E Street NW and continue to 13th Street. Turn left on E Street. The restaurant is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater. To park, see Parking.
From Virginia via the GW Parkway:
Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway South and follow signs to the Memorial Bridge. Make a slight right onto Lincoln Memorial Circle SW. Turn left onto 23rd Street NW. At the next circle, make the second turn onto K Street NW, then turn right on 14th Street and continue to E Street. Turn left on E Street NW and continue to 13th Street. Turn left on E Street. The restaurant is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater. To park, see Parking.
From the Capital Beltway:
From either north or south on I-495, exit at I-66 E and follow signs to Washington, DC and Roosevelt Bridge. Proceed to the Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the Roosevelt Bridge and bear left on the E Street/I-66 East exit. Keep right at the fork in the ramp to continue on the E Street Expressway. The E Street Expressway becomes a ramp. Continue on E Street NW to 19th Street. Turn left on 19th Street. Just after crossing Pennsylvannia Avenue turn right onto H Street. Continue to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and continue to E Street. Turn left on E Street NW and continue to 13th Street. Turn left on E Street. The restaurant is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater. To park, see Parking.
From Washington, DC NE and Maryland:
Take your favorite route to E Street West. Turn right onto E Street. Continue to 13th Street. Turn right on E Street. The restaurant is located on 13th Street between E and F Streets and directly across from the Warner Theater. To park, see Parking.
Parking
Starting at 5 p.m., valet parking is available in front of the restaurant for a $5 fee. There are two public garages on 13th Street on each side of Chef Geoff's. Street parking is also available.
Accessibility
Wheeled access to be determined.
- Accessiblity Information and Resources for the Nation's Capital Disabled Access in Washington, DC.for museums, restaurants, museums, shopping malls, and other points of interest
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Riding Metro to the Event
Metro information:
- For all Metro stations, see the Metrorail Stations page.
- For a map of the station and surrounding neighborhood, click on the PDF in the Entrances / Evacuation Maps box.
- For the full Metro system of lines, see the Metrorail map – PDFs of rail maps are available in black & white and in color; Metro Pocket Guides are available in seven languages: English, French, Amharic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean.
- For the train status map, see Live Metrorail Train Map. New)
Getting there by the Moovit App:
- Download the Moovit app for all your local transit options.
- Type in your current location (or where you want to leave from) and where you want to go and it will immediately show where the nearest bus or Metro line might be and when the next train or bus is scheduled to arrive. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, Maryland.
To plan your metro ride, use the Metro Trip Planner at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/. The Trip Planner will give you an idea of the travel time and fees from your Metro station to the station near the event.
Metro Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions are at https://www.wmata.com/service/accessibility//faq.cfm. See also the Metro Accessibility information.
Parking in Metro lots
A SmarTrip card is the only form of payment accepted at Metro-operated parking lots. For more information about Metro parking and lot operating hours, see Parking at Metrorail Stations.
Where to Buy a SmarTrip Card
You may purchase SmarTrip cards online from the SmarTrip Store.
Standard SmarTrip Farecard
A renewable SmarTrip farecard purchased online has a $20 fare value already on it. The cost for the renewable card is $5. The total charge for this card is $25 online.
Senior and Disabled SmarTrip Farecard
In order to purchase a discounted farecard, Senior citizens (65 and older) and persons with disabilities must have proof of age or a valid Metro Disability ID Card. For information on how to apply, see https://www.wmata.com/service/accessibility/metro-access/eligibility.cfm. Senior citizens 65 years or older with a disability and Medicare card holders with a valid photo ID are not required to apply for the Metro Disability ID card, but may purchase fare by showing proof of age at any Metro Sales location, many public libraries in the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County, and retail outlets. Applications for the free WMATA Disabled ID card are available from the Office of ADA Programs at 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 or by calling 202-962-1245 or TTY 202-628-8973 or calling 202-962-1558 or TTY 202-962-2033 and requesting an application be mailed to you. A renewable SmarTrip farecard for senior (65 and older) and disabled riders purchased online has a $10 fare value already on it. The cost for the renewable card is $5. The total charge for this card is $15 online.
SmarTrip cards may also be purchased from vending machines in Metro stations but come with a lower initial fare value: $5 for the card with a $5 fare value for a total of $10 for the standard farecard. A separate vending machine allows you to add fare value up to $300 to the card.
For more information about purchasing SmarTrip cards, see Metro Passes, Fares, SmarTrip Cards, and Tokens.
