Liangma Qiao / Lufthansa Center Area-亮马桥燕莎桥

Qingjiu is a cozy sushi bar in Maizidian with floor-to-ceiling windows and several private dining rooms for groups. The thick menu includes sashimi, tempura, grilled seafood, sukiyaki, and sea urchin hot pot (RMB 298). Some of the more special fish items are delivered several times throughout the week directly from Nagasaki.

BK's Tavern, located near Liangma River, serves a range of bar foods and beverages.

Just like its name, this Gongti establishment is refreshingly simple – no gimmicks, just regular beers, pub grub, and sports. The venue is spacious with several dozen seats inside, drinks are affordable, and a few huge LED TVs broadcast the hottest games and must-see matches. Fans of the now defunct Den or Paddy O'Shea's are likely to find a new home in Joe's.

Deep in the embassy district, down an alleyway opposite the US embassy lies one of Beijing's best terraces. Casual French restaurant Bistro 108 and its neighboring restaurants (including Italian trattoria La Villa) share a long terrace that is one of the hottest spots for dining and drinking during Beijing summers. The founding spirit of the Bistro 108 has been to break prejudices against French cuisine, which is often seen as abroad upscale with large plates and small portions.

Market best-known for selling pets, flowers, plants, and even larger plants. Also has some jade and jewelry stores.

Fresh, hand-rolled New York-style bagels, hot bagel sandwiches, a weekend bagel brunch, and hot drinks.

Lin's is a vegetarian dining lounge tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Beijing. 

Here you will find veggie dishes that integrate elements of both Chinese and Western cuisinesa, and a selection from both worlds to create a fresh epicurean experience. 

Lin’s kitchen is brought to life by his team of 30 chefs, all exhibiting their own individual and distinctive skills and strengths. Together they form the heart of Lin’s restaurant. 

Moderately priced, and moderate in quality, curry is served up at this Grand Summit eatery.

Three-Starred Japanese Dessert Bar Toshi Yoroizuka opens a branch in Beijing. There are only two options for dining in people, course A: small dish and main dish, with beverage (except for champagne) for RMB 330; or course B: small dish and two main dishes, with beverage for RMB 550, including the service charge. There are six main dishes, and you can choose one, such as Dessert Caprese, Lemon Souffle, Gorgonzola Pistache, Dessert Mont-Blanc and Mango Risotto.

One of Beijing's older hotels, but also houses some great restaurants like Sake Manzo and sits next door to the 21st Century Theater which is home to the Beijing International Christian Fellowship.