Best Restaurants for People Watching in Southwest Waterfront

36 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Milk & Honey - The Wharf restaurant

1. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.2

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 65 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.

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2. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

4.5

Awesome(571)

Price: Moderate

• French • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 17 times today

The way we French ...Bistro Du Jour is an all-day Parisian bistro serving traditional fare like Coq Au Vin, Croque Madame, French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Duck Confit, as well as an extensive selection of bubbly and an exciting list of cocktails and aperitifs. Open for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.Note: We offer full serving dining during Dinner (Daily) and Weekend Brunch only. During Breakfast (Daily) & Lunch (Weekday)

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3. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.5

Awesome(248)

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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4. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 105 times today

Set in the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, The Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC’s General Post Office until 1914, The Bazaar is a multi-level destination reinvented with avant-garde and Americana-inspired decor.

5. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1405)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 38 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!

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6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 6 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. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8809)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 46 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/

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8. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1465)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 31 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!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

9. Peacock Café

4.9

Exceptional(1982)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 44 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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10. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1604)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 40 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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Gwen
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was chilly in the main dining area, though the heaters were appreciated.
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The WharfPrice: Moderate• Oyster Bar• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5
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william
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Simply stated both the food and the service were excellent, and I can highly recommend this restaurant
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The Bazaar by José Andrés - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Marcelle
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The beignets are AMAZING!! Table on the mezzanine level overlooking the main dining room felt like the best seat in the house.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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LisaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service! Not crazy about the deviled eggs but the salmon cakes and Brussels were great.
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Milk & Honey - The WharfPrice: Moderate• American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.2
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Steven
Atlanta Metro •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
We had a family breakfast here at the Wharf. The coffees, pastries, and breakfast entrees were excellent. Try the Pain Perdu or Plat Américain; both were phenomenal!
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Bistro Du Jour District WharfPrice: Moderate• French• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

2. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

3. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

5. Dauphine’s

6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

7. Georgia Brown's

8. CIRCA at Clarendon

9. Peacock Café

10. Chef Geoff's West End

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