Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

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1. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

2. Bombay Club

4.8

Exceptional(5298)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.

3. Il Piatto

4.6

Exceptional(645)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

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4. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(294)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 10 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.

5. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19304)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 232 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.

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6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(34373)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 275 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. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3756)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 51 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13790)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 175 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.

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Mary Louvip
Fort Lauderdale •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
If you’re in the area and looking for some basic Italian this is a good place to consider. It’s the second time we have been here and both times the food and service did not disappoint. The seating is tight so probably not the best for large groups but otherwise would highly recommend it.
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Il PiattoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Michael
Indiana •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely outstanding food. So full of flavor. I've had saag 100 times at different Indian restaurants, but this was definitely the best. However, the clear winner of the night was the dal. cooked for 16 hours and with incredible floavor. Also the best i have had. Our waiter was very nice but he did have few problems remembering what we ordered, but it just meant that there was an additional dish to share. Very highly recommended.
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Bombay ClubPrice: Expensive• Indian• Downtown
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4.8
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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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Daphneevip
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Amazing experience. The food and service 10/10. I enjoyed it ♥️
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Via Sophia Washington DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.4
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Karen
Yorkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 4, 2024
Lovely breakfast, excellent coffee.. up sold a but on the fruit plate, it wasn’t needed. But really ice place.
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Opaline Bar and BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.4

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98 restaurants available nearby

1. Via Sophia Washington DC

2. Bombay Club

3. Il Piatto

4. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

5. Zaytinya - DC

6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

7. Tabard Inn

8. Iron Gate

9. Centrolina

10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

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