Best Restaurants for People Watching in Capitol Hill

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1378)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

2. Paraiso

4.7

Exceptional(180)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Capitol Hill

Booked 15 times today

A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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3. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.1

Excellent(96)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 69 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.

4. Georgia Brown's

4.6

Exceptional(8751)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 76 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

5. Kaliwa

3.2

Good(810)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 27 times today

Award-Winning, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 Recipient! Kaliwa presents upscale, South East Asian fare accompanied by vibrant cocktails in classy, waterfront digs. Enjoy interpretations of Thai, Filipino and Korean dishes under a sky of eclectic chandeliers, or dine Al Fresca on the patio overlooking the bustling waterfront.

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6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.5

Awesome(312)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

7. Peacock Café

4.8

Exceptional(1959)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 53 times today

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

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8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(1213)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 11 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!

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9. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1560)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 20 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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10. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4

Awesome(240)

Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 9 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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Chuckvip
Washington, D.C. Area •29 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was very good with an interesting array of flavors. Service was okay, but live music was too loud for pleasant conversation at the table.
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KaliwaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Southwest Waterfront
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3.2
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Normavip
Greater Boston •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoyed the food that we ordered. It appeared to take a long time to get our food. It was challenging to serve the food onto our plates because no spoons or extra utensils were provided. The kitchen seemed very busy, although the restaurant was relatively empty. Perhaps the kitchen was busy filling take out orders.
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ParaisoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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Nicole
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Brought a friend visiting from out of town to dine at Georgia Brown's. I had eaten there before and enjoyed the food in years past and this time was no different. We both had the deliciously seasoned roast chicken and enjoyed!! Thank you!
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown
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4.6
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Kathy
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great ambiance and service! I had the seafood salad and the grilled shrimp and chunks of crab were delicious and there was a nice combination of bacon, eggs, cucumber and tomatoes on a lightly dressed bed of kale as well. The presentation was delightful to the eye and composed beautifully. I will look forward to another visit in the future!
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Milk & Honey - The WharfPrice: Moderate• American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.1
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Mark
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time eating a Dauphines, and had an exceptional dining experience. No question about returning again
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

2. Paraiso

3. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4. Georgia Brown's

5. Kaliwa

6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

7. Peacock Café

8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

9. Chef Geoff's West End

10. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

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