Those looking for good food while visiting the Smithsonian on the mall, no need to despair.

The National Mall is America’s front yard - it is at once a park and a home to some of the most iconic American museums. What it does not have is great or many local food options. The only restaurants on the mall are the overcrowded and at-best average Museum restaurants and cafes. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian National History of Natural History, and the National Archives, one of the best lunch options is the food hall at National Place.