Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Mount Vernon Square

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Whiskey Charlie

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southwest Waterfront

Whiskey Charlie — 38.88oN 77.02oW – is a premium rooftop cocktail lounge perched atop the Canopy Washington DC | The Wharf, DC’s quintessential lifestyle and entertainment destination. Whiskey Charlie’s 10th floor is a roofscape with both an intimate rooftop deck, and an indoor lounge, known as ‘The Cabin.’ Each area features uninterrupted views of The Wharf that radiate off the marina, while majestic monuments set a brilliant backdrop.We are a 21 & up establishment.

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2. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13865)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 77 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.

3. Cafe Du Parc

4.3

Awesome(2580)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

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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4. Mi Vida, District Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(2403)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 30 times today

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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5. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1620)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 31 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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6. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

Awesome(2257)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 25 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.

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7. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.4

Awesome(2612)

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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8. Skydome Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1428)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

Booked 62 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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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Arlington

4.6

Exceptional(3933)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Arlington

Booked 65 times today

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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10. Tony & Joe's Seafood Place

4.3

Awesome(2657)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 16 times today

Dine with a view of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and the beautiful Washington Harbour fountains. Located in The Washington Harbour in Georgetown, we serve only the freshest seafood.

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DarleneVIP
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I reserved a table for lunch at the Lafayette restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was fabulous. The staff was warm, friendly and extremely attentive. The food and wine were superb.
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Lafayette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Jean-Marc
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Two great dishes were the mussels and the boeuf bourguignon. The veal and chicken should be reviewed. The veal accompaniment was good, but the meat should be cut more finely. The chicken, too dry, with asparagus needs to be rethought, The desserts were perfect. I'll certainly be back
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Cafe Du ParcPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown
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4.3
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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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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 3, 2021
Amazing experience!!! Beautiful view overlooking the Potomac and the ambiance was great! Good place to chill, enjoy food and drinks, and not loud which we like. Special shout out to Tia who greeted us…super hospitable and super professional. We will be back again for sure.
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Whiskey CharliePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Whiskey Charlie

2. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

3. Cafe Du Parc

4. Mi Vida, District Wharf

5. Lafayette Restaurant

6. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

7. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

8. Skydome Restaurant

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Arlington

10. Tony & Joe's Seafood Place

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