Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Southwest Waterfront

31 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf restaurant

1. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 7 times today

Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.

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2. Makers Union - The Wharf

3.7

Very Good(241)

Price: Expensive

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 12 times today

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3. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17205)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 277 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

4. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11858)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 157 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

5. Jaleo - DC

4.7

Exceptional(10993)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 137 times today

Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.

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6. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

3.7

Very Good(1225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.

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7. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap

4.5

Awesome(2910)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 52 times today

Reservations are now being accepted for The Loft at Lena's - Havana 151 and Lena's Bar & Tap Room. *All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes past reservation time & the party must be 100% present to be seated. *If the experience area is not available, this indicates we are fully booked for that experience or the space is not open for that time frame. The Loft at Lena's is a seasonally themed venue located on the 2nd floor, above the main restaurant. The current experience, Havana 151, takes a trip to a sultry, elegant supper club with a Latin/Cuban flair. Immerse yourself in an experience featuring decadent decor with a unique take on an Old Havana luxury hotel of the 1940/50s.Lena's Tap Room & Bar is our original, rustic, tavern style bar and dining room that provides a gathering place where families and friends can escape their hectic daily routines.

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8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(1222)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 22 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!

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9. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1068)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 5 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

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10. The Liberty Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(4016)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 48 times today

We are not just a restaurant, but an institution in Arlington. The first floor of our restored historic property houses an inviting bar and lounge that remains vibrant all hours of the day. Our upstairs dining room offers professional service, a warm ambiance, and a menu featuring rustic, modern American cuisine. We are devoted to in-house production: we bake all of our own bread and pastas, sausages, and desserts. Our beverage program features creative specialty cocktails, a diverse wine list, and a great selection of premium draft and bottled beer. We are known for our unlimited small plates brunch on the weekend and late night dancing Friday through Sunday. Liberty To-Go offers a separate carry-out entrance on Irving Street where wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, fresh salads and other specialties are offered for enjoyment at home.

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Brian
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always a wonderful dinner with fantastic service from Kendal. We could not have been happier! The food and cocktails were great.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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MerSVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoy eating at Jaleo much more than at the Cap Center. Always great! I wish there was a way to get Paella without having to wait an hour😳
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Jaleo - DCPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Abby
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I’d suggest you make a reservation as it was a full house at 2pm on a Thursday. We were greeted promptly by our server and she checked on us regularly. The food came out timely and it was delicious. We each had alcoholic beverages, salads, an entree, cappuccinos and dessert. The bill was about $200 and I felt that was a fair price and worth it.
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Sean
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Patrick wasa great server very friendly knowledgeable attentive always he always seemed to be back at the perfect time
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The WharfPrice: Moderate• Oyster Bar• Southwest Waterfront
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4.4
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DeniseVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •82 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
First time at this location and welcomed by our server Sharee. She was awesome. My favorite lunch dish at Makers Union is the kale Ceasar but was disappointing. The salad was soggy and the chicken tasted processed. I am writing it off as a bad day and will return. My colleague loved her chix sandwich.
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Makers Union - The WharfPrice: Expensive• American• Southwest Waterfront
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3.7

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

2. Makers Union - The Wharf

3. Filomena Ristorante

4. The Hamilton

5. Jaleo - DC

6. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

7. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap

8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

9. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

10. The Liberty Tavern

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