Best Date Night Restaurants in Mount Vernon Triangle

369 restaurants available nearby

1. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(2008)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 79 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

2. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(603)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 58 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!

3. RPM Italian - DC

4.7

Exceptional(4493)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 113 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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4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.3

Awesome(10352)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 204 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. 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

5. Tonari

4.6

Exceptional(317)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 28 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.

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6. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.6

Exceptional(2122)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 39 times today

DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA is a great spot for a date night. With a casual vibe and an array of Japanese comfort food, it's perfect for after work or before a night out. Reviewers rave about the amazing ambiance, excellent food, and top-notch service. One even called it a perfect date night!

7. Ottoman Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(1705)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 44 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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8. dLeña - Chef Table

5.0

Exceptional(77)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Mount Vernon Square

dLeña - Chef Table is perfect for a date night. With its exclusive chef's table, you get a unique, up-close look at the culinary magic. Reviewers rave about the 'unforgettable outstanding experience' and 'exquisite' food. The personalized service and intimate setting make it a special and memorable date night.

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9. 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.

10. SHIA Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 6 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

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Leslie
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My experience at D'Lena was truly exceptional! The only suggestion I have is to provide a heads-up when presenting the flambéed steak, as the flames were quite close to diners. It felt like a portable heater next to my neck. That said, everything else was absolutely amazing!!!
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dLeñaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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clydeVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •282 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Interesting take on Japanese. Recommend to get out of the usual sushi/sashimi route. Grilled meats highly recommended.
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DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYAPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Hayley
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came here for Christmas Day buffet and all of the staff were in great moods and very helpful… despite working the holiday. We really appreciated having this option so that we didn’t have to think about cooking dinner and could just spend time together as a family. Thank you so much for a great meal!
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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.3
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Dominique
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was the first year ever that I have dined out on Christmas Eve so I was extremely nervous about the level of food and service on the holiday. I’m so happy that my nerves were wrong. The food and the service were outstanding and on the same level as a normal RPM experience. We walked in and it was so busy but the hostesses were so calm and very warm, friendly and welcoming. The service all around was so attentive. My parents were raving at the level of service on such a busy evening . Thank you for such a wonderful holiday dinner and experience.
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RPM Italian - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Jean claudeVIP
Miami - Dade •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We will come back he was so good The food was the best
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Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.7

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1. dLeña

2. Bar Chinois

3. RPM Italian - DC

4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

5. Tonari

6. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

7. Ottoman Taverna

8. dLeña - Chef Table

9. Founding Spirits Tour and Tasting

10. SHIA Restaurant

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