Halal Restaurants in Washington (2026 Guide)

The Halal Food Scene in Washington

Washington DC has a vibrant and diverse halal food scene thanks to its large Ethiopian, Somali, and South Asian communities, as well as the diplomatic corps. Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and the Northern Virginia suburbs offer abundant halal options.

Best Areas for Halal Food

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Adams Morgan

One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale

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Columbia Heights

Well-regarded for its halal food offerings, with a particularly strong selection of grills and kebab houses

Notable Halal Restaurants

Maydan

Middle Eastern

14th Street NW

Acclaimed wood-fired Middle Eastern restaurant with halal options

Lapis

Afghan

Adams Morgan

Upscale Afghan restaurant with a modern take on classic dishes

Mango Tree

Pakistani/Indian

Columbia Heights

Popular halal Pakistani and Indian restaurant with a loyal following

Halal Restaurant Chains in Washington

Major restaurant chains and their halal status in United States. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.

Chain	Type	Halal Status	Details
German Doner Kebab	Fast Food	Fully Halal	US locations serve halal-certified meat.
The Halal Guys	Fast Food	Fully Halal	All The Halal Guys locations in the US serve halal-certified meat.
KFC	Chicken	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations in the US.
McDonald's	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations in the US.
Burger King	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Subway	Fast Food	Not Halal	No officially halal-certified locations.
Pizza Hut	Pizza	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Domino's	Pizza	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Papa John's	Pizza	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Wendy's	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Taco Bell	Fast Food	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Chick-fil-A	Chicken	Not Halal	Chick-fil-A does not serve halal-certified chicken.
Popeyes	Chicken	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations in the US.
Five Guys	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Nando's	Chicken	Not Halal	Nando's US locations are not halal certified.
Shake Shack	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
In-N-Out Burger	Burger	Not Halal	In-N-Out does not serve halal meat. Limited to western US states.
Chipotle	Fast Food	Not Halal	Chipotle does not serve halal meat. Sofritas (tofu) is a plant-based option.
Wingstop	Chicken	Not Halal	Wingstop US does not serve halal-certified chicken.
Raising Cane's	Chicken	Not Halal	Raising Cane's does not serve halal-certified chicken.
Zaxby's	Chicken	Not Halal	Zaxby's does not serve halal-certified chicken.
Whataburger	Burger	Not Halal	Whataburger does not serve halal meat.
Jack in the Box	Fast Food	Not Halal	Jack in the Box does not serve halal meat.
Carl's Jr.	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Hardee's	Burger	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Arby's	Fast Food	Not Halal	Arby's does not serve halal meat.
Sonic Drive-In	Fast Food	Not Halal	Sonic does not serve halal meat.
Tim Hortons	Cafe	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
A&W Canada	Burger	Not Halal	A&W US is a separate entity. Not halal.
TGI Friday's	Casual Dining	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Applebee's	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Applebee's does not serve halal meat.
Olive Garden	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Olive Garden does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian pasta and salads available.
Outback Steakhouse	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Outback does not serve halal meat.
Wagamama	Casual Dining	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations.
Denny's	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Denny's does not serve halal meat.
IHOP	Casual Dining	Not Halal	IHOP does not serve halal meat. Pancakes and vegetarian options may be suitable.
The Cheesecake Factory	Casual Dining	Not Halal	The Cheesecake Factory does not serve halal meat.
Red Lobster	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Red Lobster does not have halal certification. Seafood is generally permissible in Islam but cross-contamination may occur.
Buffalo Wild Wings	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Buffalo Wild Wings does not serve halal chicken.
Cracker Barrel	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Cracker Barrel does not serve halal meat.
Chili's	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Chili's does not serve halal meat.
Starbucks	Cafe	Not Halal	Food items not halal certified. Beverages are generally permissible.
Dunkin'	Cafe	Not Halal	Dunkin' does not serve halal-certified food. Donuts may contain non-halal ingredients. Beverages are generally permissible.
Krispy Kreme	Bakery	Not Halal	Krispy Kreme US has not confirmed halal certification.
Pret A Manger	Cafe	Not Halal	Not halal certified.
Burger & Lobster	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Not halal certified. Seafood available.
Vapiano	Casual Dining	Not Halal	Not halal certified.
Nando's (AU)	Chicken	Not Halal	See main Nando's entry.
Slim Chickens	Chicken	Not Halal	No halal-certified locations in the US.

Local Halal Certification

Halal certification is widely available in Washington. The following certification bodies operate in this area:

ISNA
IFANCA

Popular Cuisines

EthiopianMiddle EasternAfghanPakistaniSomali

Tips for Finding Halal Food

Local Tips

DC's halal scene extends into the Virginia and Maryland suburbs, which have even more extensive halal options. Falls Church, Annandale, and Silver Spring are worth exploring for halal dining.

Food Delivery Apps

DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub

Halal Supermarkets & Grocery

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