Best Fun Restaurants in Mount Vernon Triangle

404 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(588)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 12 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

2. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1956)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

3. Tonari

4.6

Exceptional(312)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 9 times today

Tonari is our Wafu Italian restaurant. WAFU means Japanese-style, so our menu is a Japanese take on Italian food. It originated in Japan through the love that the Japanese had for Italian food but wanted to incorporate some of their cultural flavors and ingredients to them. We at Daikaya Group and chef & owner, Katsuya Fukushima, are bringing this experience to you here in DC.Looking for some fun Japanese antipasti bites, one of a kind pasta dishes, or pizza that you won't find anywhere else in the city? Then come join us for dinner, we look forward to having you soon.

4. RPM Italian - DC

4.8

Exceptional(4448)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 60 times today

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly

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5. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.6

Exceptional(2112)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 9 times today

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA is a fun restaurant because of its unique Izakaya style, offering a diverse selection of bar offerings to accompany Japanese comfort food. The food is described as 'interesting', 'creative', and 'delicious', and the atmosphere is vibrant and energetic. One reviewer highlighted the 'great selection of cocktails and beer' and another appreciated the 'live music sets'. The restaurant is great for 'after work', 'before a big night out', or 'late-night bites with friends', indicating it's a fun place to hang out.

6. Ottoman Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(1693)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 24 times today

Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

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7. dLeña - Chef Table

4.9

Exceptional(75)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Mount Vernon Square

dLeña - Chef Table offers a unique and exciting experience with its signature chef's table tucked behind the main bar. The guests get a chance to engage with the chef, watch the food preparation, and receive a take-home surprise. The restaurant has been praised for its exquisite food, exceptional service, and the overall dining theater. Reviews highlight the delicious food, great service, and a delightful atmosphere, making it a must-visit place for a special dining experience.

8. Mandu - K Street

4.6

Exceptional(666)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 3 times today

Mandu is so excited to invite you back into our home! We ask that you please review our updated policies before your reservation.We will now be offering limited tables on our patio along with limited tables inside in the dining room. Due to our limited tables to maintain a safe and comfortable environment guests will be given a 90 min window from the start of their reservation regardless of tardiness. Our patio is open based on weather and patio tables are non reservable. When the patio is open all patio tables are available on a first come first serve basis. We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to hosting you!

9. Momo

4.6

Exceptional(55)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Navy Yard

Booked 1 time today

Award Winning KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN Is fully open for Dine In.

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10. Founding Spirits Tour and Tasting

4.9

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

We’re excited to welcome you to experience a special sneak peek into our small-batch distilling process. You will get a behind the scenes look into our distillery, as well as enjoy a tasting of our spirits, a cocktail, and some delicious small bites.Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour, and check in at the bar upon arrival. As Founding Spirits distillery is located within our Farmers & Distillers restaurant, we encourage you to join us for a meal in the main dining room before or after your hour tour and tasting. Please visit FarmersandDistillers.com for parking and metro information. If you need to cancel, please call us as soon as possible. Failure to cancel within 24 hours of your reservation will result in a full charge in the amount of your tour. We look forward to sharing our latest distilling adventures with you.Must be 21 or older with valid ID.

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Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent Thanksgiving Menu. Great service!! Meatballs, Fried Turkey, and short ribs were fantastic. Pecan Pie was also fabulous.
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RPM Italian - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Mount Vernon Square
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4.8
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Madison
West Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service was phenomenal it was quick and efficient. All our servers were extremely nice and so kind and answered all our questions. The food was 10/10 out of this world all 3 of the items that we ordered were spot on with flavor. I will definitely be coming back soon to get some more items but overall fantastic place to have dinner.
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TonariPrice: Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Suyi
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our brunch experience was delightful and Troy made it extra special. He was attentive, cheerful and very thoughtful during our dining experience. The food was delicious and such a great value. The ambiance was vibrant yet sophisticated. Will definitely be back.
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dLeñaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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JoAnn
New York City •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious shareable options. Crispy shrimp bao and breakfast fried rice with char sui sausage was d bess
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Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.7
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Tony
New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
The menu was creative, the selections that I tried were outstanding (apart from the pork belly). The ambiance was hip and cool ,love the nu disco selections that were playing and classics. Comfortable seating and very attentive service.. kudos to the bartender the drinks were amazing- flavor profiles five stars -Will definitely be back and this time bringing friends
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DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYAPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Penn Quarter
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4.6

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1. Bar Chinois

2. dLeña

3. Tonari

4. RPM Italian - DC

5. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

6. Ottoman Taverna

7. dLeña - Chef Table

8. Mandu - K Street

9. Momo

10. Founding Spirits Tour and Tasting

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