What can I eat at Unconventional Diner on a dairy-free diet?

Whole Grilled Branzino and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does Unconventional Diner have vegan options?

Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Restaurant Week Dinner Menu.

Is Unconventional Diner gluten-free?

2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at Unconventional Diner?

Unconventional Meatloaf, at roughly 34.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

Unconventional Diner – American

This high-energy destination reimagines the classic American eatery as a vibrant culinary playground where nostalgic comfort meets sophisticated, modern execution. Mornings awaken with the fragrant sweetness of blueberry-lavender pancakes, while the evening air hums with the sizzle of whole grilled branzino and the dramatic blue flame of a tiramisu flambé. Whether sharing crispy pot-pie poppers or savoring a velvety espresso martini amidst the chic, bustling decor, guests find a soulful yet polished experience that breathes new life into the familiar.

1207, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12028470122 https://www.unconventionaldiner.com/

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free

Diet fit at Unconventional Diner

Dairy-Free at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Grilled Branzino and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Grilled Branzino and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Grilled Branzino, Plain Scrambled Eggs and Margherita Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Restaurant Week Dinner Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegetarian at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Scrambled Eggs, Margherita Pizza and Kid's Spaghetti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Heart-Healthy at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kid's Spaghetti and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Sodium at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Scrambled Eggs, Unconventional Meatloaf and Kid's Spaghetti. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Mediterranean at Unconventional Diner

Unconventional Diner in Washington has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Restaurant Week Dinner Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.

What to order at Unconventional Diner

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
Unconventional Meatloaf	23.5 g	34.2 g
The Burger	6.5 g	25.1 g
Margherita Pizza	14.3 g	13.2 g
Kid's Spaghetti	29.4 g	6.3 g
Espresso Martini	16.9 g	2.2 g
Whole Grilled Branzino	5 g	0.3 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Unconventional Meatloaf - $26: Beef, house-made glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Whole Grilled Branzino - $38: Branzino fish Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Margherita Pizza - $18: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
The Burger - $19: Beef patty, bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Spaghetti - $12: Choice of tomato sauce or butter-Parmesan sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch

Desserts

Tiramisu Flambé - $13: Espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium

Beverages

Espresso Martini - $15: Espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur

Winter Restaurant Week

Dinner only, Jan 19-25

Restaurant Week Dinner Menu - $40: Three-course prix fixe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner

Frequently Asked Questions about Unconventional Diner

Is Unconventional Diner dairy-free-friendly?: Yes. Unconventional Diner has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Grilled Branzino and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu.
What can I eat at Unconventional Diner on a dairy-free diet?: Whole Grilled Branzino and Restaurant Week Dinner Menu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
Does Unconventional Diner have vegan options?: Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Restaurant Week Dinner Menu.
Is Unconventional Diner gluten-free?: 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
What is the highest-protein dish at Unconventional Diner?: Unconventional Meatloaf, at roughly 34.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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