Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mount Vernon Square

125 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19305)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 236 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

2. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.4

Awesome(2693)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 7 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.

3. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2101)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 26 times today

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

4. Cranes

4.7

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 4 times today

Explore the intersections of Spanish and Japanese cuisine at Cranes, a restaurant and sake lounge by chef Pepe Moncayo. Chef Pepe’s contemporary dishes spotlight the similarities he has found with the ingredients, techniques and culinary viewpoints of Japan and Spain. From cooking style to ingredient and flavor combinations, his Spanish Kaiseki is a natural cultural and culinary marriage. The design of the 12,000 square foot restaurant space includes a beautifully striking bar, large sake lounge, raised dining area, open kitchen, and private dining room suitable for 30 guests. The sleek, modern, yet approachable space draws on the chef’s Spanish and Japanese influences. Bright polished metals and thoughtfully placed wood elements layer amongst dark textures and dramatic lighting.

5. Whiskey Charlie

4.5

Awesome(203)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southwest Waterfront

Whiskey Charlie — 38.88oN 77.02oW – is a premium rooftop cocktail lounge perched atop the Canopy Washington DC | The Wharf, DC’s quintessential lifestyle and entertainment destination. Whiskey Charlie’s 10th floor is a roofscape with both an intimate rooftop deck, and an indoor lounge, known as ‘The Cabin.’ Each area features uninterrupted views of The Wharf that radiate off the marina, while majestic monuments set a brilliant backdrop.We are a 21 & up establishment.

6. The Delegate

3.5

Very Good(181)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Monday- Sunday 7am-10pmBreakfast, Brunch & DinnerIndoor and Delivery DiningFeaturing Chef Driven Menus, Weekend Brunch and Local Craft Cocktails.

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7. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34373)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 283 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.

8. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3756)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 47 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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9. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3755)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 178 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

10. Iron Gate

4.6

Exceptional(2988)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 22 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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frank
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
They made our Thanksgiving dinner absolutely delicious and delightful. The prefix menu was paired amazing. The quantity was great. The whole experience was amazing. Our party decided that the experience here was what we wanted for future years.
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FIG & OLIVE DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.4
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Rachel
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was so amazingly good, from the roasted cauliflower to the tender and flavorful steak. The service was friendly and helpful, modifying the chef's menu for our vegetarian with shellfish allergy guest. And the overall enviroment was warm, welcoming, and cozy. My only complaint is that the experience is so good that no one wants to leave their tables! Like a great family dinner. Thank you
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Susan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent authentic Italian food with amazing service. A special treat for all of us! Will be back!
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CentrolinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Corinna
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 22, 2024
Cranes does not disappoint! Extremely well prepared and beautifully presented, the tapas dishes were fresh and provided exotic flavor combos. The dishes tend to be fairly heavy despite the small plate size because many of the dishes are fried and my only wish is that there were more variety of veggies available.
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CranesPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 3, 2021
Amazing experience!!! Beautiful view overlooking the Potomac and the ambiance was great! Good place to chill, enjoy food and drinks, and not loud which we like. Special shout out to Tia who greeted us…super hospitable and super professional. We will be back again for sure.
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Whiskey CharliePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

2. FIG & OLIVE DC

3. Centrolina

4. Cranes

5. Whiskey Charlie

6. The Delegate

7. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

8. Tabard Inn

9. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

10. Iron Gate

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