Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Arlington

129 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19377)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 224 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. Ruthie's All-Day

4.8

Exceptional(3183)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 85 times today

The menu follows a Southern-fried meat-and-three concept, meaning diners order a meat, plus three sides. Those will include Ruthie’s mac and cheese, of course, but also white-soy-braised greens, stewed chickpeas and smoked cauliflower with a spicy soy glaze. “We’re going to be changing it a lot based on seasonality,” Hill says of the menu. “ Every vegetable has got to be fantastic because it has to stand on its own.” One thing that will help that: Hill is already growing all of the restaurant’s own herbs at his South Arlington community garden plot.

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3. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34424)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 224 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.

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4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.5

Awesome(13814)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 138 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.

5. Ambar - Arlington

4.6

Exceptional(4052)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 78 times today

Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.

6. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3781)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 39 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.

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.4

Awesome(2696)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 10 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.

8. Lyon Hall

4.7

Exceptional(3890)

Price: Moderate

• French • Arlington

Booked 31 times today

A neighborhood brasserie in Arlington, VA.

9. Boqueria - Dupont

4.7

Exceptional(2304)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle

Booked 7 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(3004)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 18 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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Lynne
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food and great service at great prices. This is an all-time favorite.
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Ruthie's All-DayPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.8
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JeremiahVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Brought in a group who were all there for the first time, and everyone loved it!
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown
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4.5
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vikasVIP
London •40 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food, good service and a pleasant environment. The music is to loud though!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Scott
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great place to eat! Took my wife for our anniversary and we really enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly, the service was great, and the food was excellent!
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Ambar - ArlingtonPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Arlington
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4.6
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Howard
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great luncheon today. Lots of menu choices for winter warmers. I had the beef stew. Tender and tasted great, with a small salad and some bread. Just the right size portions, not to big and not to small. My wife had the chicken stew, and equally as satisfying. Our server was very attentive. We've been here before-sometimes good, sometimes not so much- and this is the best experience we've ever had.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5

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129 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

2. Ruthie's All-Day

3. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

5. Ambar - Arlington

6. Tabard Inn

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

8. Lyon Hall

9. Boqueria - Dupont

10. Iron Gate

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