Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Southwest Waterfront

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1. Limani - DC

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to Limani at the District Wharf, redefining waterfront dining. Enjoy stunning multi-level views and a culinary journey from timeless classics to innovative dishes, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and globally sourced fish and seafood. Our approach combines modern and traditional culinary methods, supported by a diverse beverage selection, including fine wines, champagnes, and a dynamic cocktail program with non-alcoholic options. Experience upscale dining with white tablecloths on our first and second floors, or embrace the open air on our 190-seat third-floor Terrace. Here, enjoy the same exquisite menu in a lively, open-air setting with a fresh breeze, string lights, and panoramic water views creating a casual upbeat ambiance. Our Mediterranean-inspired dishes promise an exceptional dining experience. This is Limani, your table awaits.

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2. Mi Vida, District Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(2396)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 85 times today

Chef Roberto Santibañez creates a menu inspired by Mexican street food and traditional home cooking of his country, but in a modern, elevated presentation. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as Carne Asada, a variety of Tacos, Seasonal Fish, Ceviches and other Contemporary Mexican creations.

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3. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.1

Excellent(122)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 87 times today

Milk and Honey is a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and specializes in other slow cooked mouth-watering favorites. No matter the type of experience you are looking for, we have the dish for you. Join us for brunch with friends, lovers, family and everyone in between. Carryout available at all locations. Milk and Honey Wharf is located along the beautiful Southeast Waterfront in Washington DC. A Southern Brunch Restaurant and one of our “Full Service” locations, we are excited to share a delectable menu featuring Butter Glazed Biscuits, Old Bay Wings, and award-winning Shrimp & Grits.

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4. Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

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4.5

Awesome(43)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 99 times today

Now Open! Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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5. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

4.5

Awesome(565)

Price: Moderate

• French • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 24 times today

The way we French ...Bistro Du Jour is an all-day Parisian bistro serving traditional fare like Coq Au Vin, Croque Madame, French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Duck Confit, as well as an extensive selection of bubbly and an exciting list of cocktails and aperitifs. Open for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.Note: We offer full serving dining during Dinner (Daily) and Weekend Brunch only. During Breakfast (Daily) & Lunch (Weekday)

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6. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4

Awesome(244)

Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 19 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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7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.4

Awesome(1306)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 168 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

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8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

4.8

Exceptional(429)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Washington

Booked 58 times today

Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

9. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19384)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 327 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.

10. Gute Leute

4.9

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Arlington

Booked 11 times today

Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,known for its own unique signature coffee creations.In German, gute Leute means "good people"and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a spacein which good people can enjoy good company.Our logo is inspired by the pine treebecause it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with theirown stories.

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216 restaurants available nearby

1. Limani - DC

2. Mi Vida, District Wharf

3. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4. Fogo de Chao - The Wharf, DC

5. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

6. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

7. La Grande Boucherie - DC

8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

9. Zaytinya - DC

10. Gute Leute

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