Best Restaurants for Groups in Mount Vernon Square

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AlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillChevy ChaseCollege Park

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 38 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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2. City Tap House - Penn Quarter

4.0

Excellent(1231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.

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3. Brickstones Kitchen & Bar

4.0

Excellent(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 2 times today

Brickstones Kitchen and Bar (BKB) is a Full Service Kitchen and Iconic Bar that serves as the social hub of our Embassy Suites experience. Guests are invited to an adaptable environment designed to our varied guest and operator needs. Our menu is familiar and approachable, serving Burgers, Flatbreads, Healthy Salads and Trendy Bar Fare that’s engaging to the individual business traveler, group attendee or family on holiday. Bricktstones Bar comes to life for our evening reception featuring signature cocktails, local beers and wines

4. G.O.A.T. Room

4.8

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

G.O.A.T. Room welcomes everyone to experience the wonderful food and flavors of the Punjab region! Metropolitan DC is a melting pot of many different cultures and Indian Masala is a melting pot of many different spices. When it is all combined it creates a blend of diversity and flavors. This is what G.O.A.T. Room is all about, enjoy friends.

5. The Delegate

3.5

Very Good(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Monday- Sunday 7am-10pmBreakfast, Brunch & DinnerIndoor and Delivery DiningFeaturing Chef Driven Menus, Weekend Brunch and Local Craft Cocktails.

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6. 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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7. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 70 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

8. Bar Japonais

4.3

Awesome(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Logan Circle

Booked 25 times today

Bar Japonais combines an energetic setting with a distinctive culinary and beverage program. Features include vibrant, Japanese-inspired dishes, sushi and a French wine and cocktail menu, embodying the spirit of both cultures. As with acclaimed sister concept Bar Chinois, which highlights Chinese and French influences, our inspiration is to once again blend two exciting, rich and timeless traditions to create a dynamic offering. Bar Japonais' restaurant core values will revolve around energetic hospitality and intuitive service, ensuring a remarkable guest experience. Join us for Happy Hour specials throughout the entire restaurant and patio, available Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 7 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to close.Located in Logan Circle, Bar Japonais is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and The White House. If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience we would love to host you!

9. Umaya

4.0

Excellent(771)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 21 times today

Umaya, where East meets West in a plethora of Japanese inspired small & large dishes. We focus on drawing from the simplicity of flavor in fresh ingredients, while giving it a Western flair. Specializing on the popular Japanese ‘street food’ - think small 'tapas' style dishes that are easy to share amongst friends & family. Our Izakaya grill features a one of a kind charcoal brick that is imported from Japan & allows for the natural flavors of the proteins & vegetables to radiate.Umaya elevates the typical 'beer garden' concept with hard-to-find Asian dishes. Our menu promotes friends, coworkers, family to enjoy their time together. We carry a wide array of Asian beer, sake & Japanese Whiskey, complimenting the tranquility of the restaurant. The menu will feature seasonal highlights; however, the time-honored staples will always be available. ‘Umaya’ directly translates to a ‘place that tastes good’ in Japanese; it is a place where you can go

10. Cafe Riggs

4.6

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 6 times today

In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

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MichelleVIP
Atlanta •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always perfection! I can’t recommend enough. The drinks and food were excellent and the staff is friendly and professional!
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Scarlet
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great spot. Food is fresh and not overly seasoned. Most importantly the food was flavorful. My new favorite spot in DC for Indian food.
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G.O.A.T. RoomPrice: Moderate• Indian• Downtown
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4.8
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Susanne
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 4, 2025
We we greeted and seated promptly. The server explained how to order and the food/drinks came out quickly after ordering. The manager checked in on us to make sure everything was ok. Overall a great experience. We’ll be back!
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City Tap House - Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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Audrey
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
The Shrimp and Grits was awesome! I selected the restaurant because they serve Milk & Honey entrees. Would like to have seen more than 3 on the menu.
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The DelegatePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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3.5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 8, 2024
A good choice for a large group. Servers were helpful and responsive. Food was good.
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Brickstones Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• West Loop
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