Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Washington

124 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Du Parc

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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2. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1

Excellent(696)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 44 times today

Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we've got you covered. Catch live football and soccer matches or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub delivers the best British hospitality right in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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3. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(295)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC. We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

4. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19315)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 267 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.

5. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.4

Awesome(2693)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 11 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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6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34375)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 205 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.

7. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2101)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 36 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.

8. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3759)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 63 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.

9. Boqueria - Dupont

4.6

Exceptional(2302)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle

Booked 18 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.

10. Iron Gate

4.6

Exceptional(2989)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 23 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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Jennifer
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service, our wait person was friendly, and offered to put in separate checks for our group (we assumed she wouldn't be able to with a group of our size). We all loved all meals. The pub has a fun atmosphere.
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Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.Price: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.1
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frank
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Bernard
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
An awesome experience! Highly recommend and will be back. Made a reservation for lunch for a party of 6. We were seated within 5 minutes of arrival. We were seated in a back corner and it was very hot when we sat down. The management adjusted the temperature when we informed them. Three of us got the Chef’s Tasting Menu and I added the Wine Pairing for an extra $45. The others ordered off the lunch menu. We enjoyed everything and plenty of food with the Tasting Menu. Highly recommend!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Amanda
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We were very pleasantly surprised with what a gem of a dining experience this was. We selected mostly on location which was very convenient to our hotel. The staff were all very attentive. We had a gluten allergy diner and they not only suggested already gluten free meals but modified a meal (mussels) to be gluten free. They even carry GF bread. All of our meals were quite good from the grilled octopus starter to the Vanilla Napoleon dessert.
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Cafe Du ParcPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown
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4.5
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Catherine
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
We celebrated 2 special occasions this evening and the staff was attentive to both!
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Opaline Bar and BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.4

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124 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Du Parc

2. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

3. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4. Zaytinya - DC

5. FIG & OLIVE DC

6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

7. Centrolina

8. Tabard Inn

9. Boqueria - Dupont

10. Iron Gate

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