Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Waterfront

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1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Navy Yard

Booked 13 times today

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

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2. Mi Vida, District Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(2403)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront

Chef Roberto Santibañez creates a menu inspired by Mexican street food and traditional home cooking of his country, but in a modern, elevated presentation. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as Carne Asada, a variety of Tacos, Seasonal Fish, Ceviches and other Contemporary Mexican creations.

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3. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13865)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 78 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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4. Skydome Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1428)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

Booked 63 times today

Experience unforgettable moments at Skydome, a signature dining destination offering breathtaking panoramic views of the DC skyline. Savor innovative American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, all served 15 stories above the city. Indulge in award-winning dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and the one-of-a-kind ambiance of the region’s only revolving rooftop lounge. Reserve your table now and elevate your dining experience!

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5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

Awesome(2257)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 28 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

6. Cafe Du Parc

4.3

Awesome(2580)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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7. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1620)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

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8. Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria

4.5

Awesome(4032)

Price: Expensive

• American • Alexandria

Blackwall Hitch is a coastally inspired concept that creates a local connection, blending the area’s finest in ambiance, taste, and talent. Here you’ll find seasonally driven and locally sourced food and spirits, great live music, and the area’s friendliest staff. With just one visit to Blackwall Hitch, you'll be hooked on the flavor!Blackwall Hitch promotes a comfortable, family friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We ask guests to support this atmosphere by not wearing clothing with offensive graphics or language, midriff-baring outfits, exposed undergarments, cut-off shorts or tank tops. Blackwall Hitch is a Drug Free Zone, and we prohibit all illicit substances on our property at all times.

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9. Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2943)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Old Town Alexandria

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Arlington

4.6

Exceptional(3933)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Arlington

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Arlington, VA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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Jonathan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a reservation at 7 but we did wait for a little bit. Food was good and drinks were good as well.
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Skydome RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arlington
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4.2
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Baden-Württemberg •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I love this place! Consistently delicious food and great service. Phenomenal views and ambiance.
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Mi Vida, District WharfPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Southwest Waterfront
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4.6
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Robert
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Friendly staff - great service - well prepared dishes - nice music play list too - nicely designed space and quality furnishings - just an appealing nice atmosphere - both the people and place
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Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: GeorgetownPrice: Moderate• American• Georgetown
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4.4
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Lance
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The selection and flavor of the oysters was amazing as well as the attentive staff. The music here is appropriate for the crowd and not too loud. Great selection at the bar including a selection of Pappy to which we had the 15-year. As none of our oyster bars in DC have failed to impress, this will be the one that we make a second visit before we leave.
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4
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Cynthia
New York City •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
The entire high tea experience was perfect and ideal. Everything was perfect! The foods outstanding. The tea selection was so many it was hard to choose from. We each were satisfied with our selections and recommendations from our server. It was a wonderful afternoon and I would highly recommend this for a special afternoon with friends and family. Plus they have a no cell phone use policy. It was nice quiet conversations, exactly how dining out should be. Thank you to everyone who made our cold afternoon a delight.
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.2

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

2. Mi Vida, District Wharf

3. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4. Skydome Restaurant

5. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

6. Cafe Du Parc

7. Lafayette Restaurant

8. Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria

9. Vola's Dockside Grill

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Arlington

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