Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Friendship Heights

112 restaurants available nearby

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 201 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

2. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3796)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 38 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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3. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

4.6

Exceptional(4994)

Price: Moderate

• American • Friendship Heights

Booked 60 times today

Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.

4. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.5

Awesome(2702)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

The heart of Washington, DC is home to a sliver of the French Riviera in FIG & OLIVE DC | CityCenter. Here, guests can escape from the commotion of Downtown DC to indulge in a glass of rosé on our al fresco terrace or enjoy an elegant evening with dinner upstairs in our Orchard Rooms. The bar & lounge are buzzy with our happy hours while the Wine Room is an accessible area perfect for an effortless get together before an event at the nearby Capital One Arena. During the day, F&O DC is a lunch and brunch favorite of CCDC locals and museum visitors alike.

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5. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13861)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 84 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

6. Iron Gate

4.6

Exceptional(3007)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 28 times today

Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

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7. The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase

4.8

Exceptional(3272)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Chevy Chase

Booked 57 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

8. Boqueria - Dupont

4.6

Exceptional(2306)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle

Booked 19 times today

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio several blocks away from Dupont Circle.Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 10 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

9. LIA'S

4.6

Exceptional(4468)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Booked 30 times today

Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

10. The Pembroke

4.5

Awesome(1951)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 51 times today

Situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle is The Pembroke, a sophisticated dining destination. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth." The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-paneled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see how “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”

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Sue
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent time at the Tabard Inn for a leisurely lunch. Food and atmosphere was great;
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Veniese
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server SJ was so good! Food was great as usual. French toast was a hit. Drinks were good and just as SJ recommended.
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown
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4.4
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SangitaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best New Year’s Day brunch and were served by a wonderful waitress, Selenia, who paid attention to every detail and made sure we were comfortable. Her cheerful and warm demeanor was icing on the cake for our special first family meal of the year. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Selenia!!
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5
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Snjezana
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
food was delicious, and our waiter was very pleasant, accommodating and did a very good job explaining the menu.
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FIG & OLIVE DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.5
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Alicia
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We attempted dining at the Georgetown location but decided against it because it so tight. Wall to wall people and it was loud. We decided to go to the Chevy Chase location. That location never fails…..it’s always the best dining service and the best quality food. My hubby and I are always pleased and this time was no different. We like being spread out and comfortable. Wish I could remember our server’s name because he was awesome! Anywho ya’ll never disappoint! 🫶🏽
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Clyde's of Chevy ChasePrice: Moderate• American• Friendship Heights
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4.6

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1. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

2. Tabard Inn

3. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

4. FIG & OLIVE DC

5. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

6. Iron Gate

7. The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase

8. Boqueria - Dupont

9. LIA'S

10. The Pembroke

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