Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cuba Libre - DC

4.4

4.4 (3143)

$31 to $50

Cuban

Mount Vernon Square

About the restaurant

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is dedicated to a continued exploration of Cuban heritage, art, music, flavors and traditions. The open-air setting, tropical ambiance, vintage décor, Latin music and two-time James Beard Award winning founding Chef Guillermo Pernot's menu of classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine make the restaurant a must-see, must-experience dining destination. Enjoy a signature mojito with your dinner, weekend brunch or late night dancing (Fridays and Saturdays after 11 PM). Planning a private event? Visit Cuba Libre’s website to learn about the various event spaces, party enhancements, and customizable menus.

Top review

Alyson

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Excellent service and delicious food. We enjoyed the music and the environment. We will definitely be back.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bowie

4.4

4.4 (144)

$30 and under

American

Bowie

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Good atmosphere. Service was good however it took I feel too long for someone to initially come to our table. Even though my order was not exactly right, the food was still good.

PLANTA, Bethesda

4.4

4.4 (137)

$31 to $50

Vegan

Bethesda

About the restaurant

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be- an un-guilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Bethesda offers signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding on the plant-powered menu, offering even more in the way of Sushi, Pizza, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof the the power of plants can change the world.

For Parties larger the 8, please contact hellobethesda@plantahq.com

GETTING HERE: The closest private garage is just next to restaurant and can be entered from ELM Street. We are also a 5 minute walk from Bethesda Metro (Red Line)

Top review

RICHARD

Dined 5 days ago

As usual great service and very good food although value not as very high prices. Menu could use some new offerings

Discover more

Experience

Brunch - $30 Unlimited Mimosas

Experience

Maki Monday!

Experience

Pour Decision Wednesday

Milk and Honey - Dulles

4.4

4.4 (37)

$30 and under

American

Dowell

About the restaurant

Milk and Honey Dulles, ideally situated in the Dulles Retail Plaza, is a cheerful Southern Brunch Restaurant. We eagerly welcome guests to one of our “Full Service” locations, where you can relish classic dishes like RumChata French Toast and savor our delightful cocktails. Call ahead for pickup or, even better, invite your large party to join you in our dining room!

Top review

Jonathan

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service. The biscuits came with an amazing seasonal sweet potato butter and peach jam. I ordered the chicken and biscuits and my partner ordered the French toast, we both left very satisfied.

Ted's Bulletin - Merrifield

4.2

4.2 (494)

$30 and under

American

Merrifield

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

Top review

LinusVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Good desserts. Odd food served before our drinks.

Discover more

Experience

Start Fresh This New Year at Ted’s Bulletin

Milk and Honey - College Park

4.2

4.2 (10)

$30 and under

American

Lanham

About the restaurant

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 College Park is located on Baltimore Ave in College Park, Maryland. With ample free parking for visitors, this location is “Full Service”, so don’t miss our Honey Butter Biscuits in our inviting dining room or shaded patio!

Top review

Cheryl

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Fantastic all around. We had a large group of about 40 people (youth hockey players and parents) with reservations at the same time. We were given our tables quickly, food came out very fast, and everyone loved their meals. Wait staff and manager were very helpful, patient and friendly. Highly recommend!

Casey's Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (90)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

We are a flavor driven restaurant and create unique experiences through bites and craft cocktails. Chef Alex Casey creates his dishes through his experiences and emotions to offer an exciting bite and mouth watering flavors. While supporting and utilizing local produce and meat with other small business in town, here at Casey's we like to think of you as family and would love to welcome you to our home.

Top review

JenVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Casey’s is always a great place for brunch or breakfast on the weekends. I have never had a bad meal and the service is excellent.

Milk and Honey - Bowie

4.2

4.2 (22)

$30 and under

American

Lanham

About the restaurant

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 - Bowie is conveniently situated just off Fairwood Parkway in Prince George’s County.

Top review

VincentVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service that more well known restaurants should emulate. Just wish the music in the background was a tad lower. Had to speak with a somewhat louder voice at times.

The Hall CP

4.1

4.1 (284)

$30 and under

American

College Park

About the restaurant

The Hall welcomes the entire community, including College Park and beyond. It’s a synergistic hub for creatives, innovators, musicians, and more. Located in the Discovery District, across the street from The University of Maryland, The Hall is a restaurant, bar, and venue featuring rotating Discovery Series menu items, the best pizza in the city, and craft drinks. The Hall CP is host to a saturday and sunday brunch with bottomless drinks and featured specialties. Our outdoor space has pickleball, ample seating, and beautiful murals. Come join us for Happy Hour during the week, a UMD Game Day, or order online for take out!

Parties of 15 to 25 please email: reservations@thehallcp.com for larger restaurant reservations.
Parties of 25 or more please email events@thehallcp.com for our private dining options.

Restaurant reservations will be unavailable during UMD Commencement: May 19 - 22, 2024. Restaurant seating will be walk in only. Private Event reservations still available!

Top review

MaryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, and lots of space around tables so didn't feel packed in

The Commentary

3.9

3.9 (90)

$30 and under

American

Arlington

About the restaurant

Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ballston, The Commentary sets the tone to come together and connect over shared experiences and conversation. A new All American Eatery and Social House, The Commentary infuses East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. From business breakfasts to power lunches and happy hours, the dynamic space accommodates groups large and small for a variety of purposes. In our bar and lounge, enjoy shareable appetizers, shareable cocktails, local draft beers and a well rounded wine selection sure to please all palates.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Slow service but food was good. Space was quiet. One meal came out 10 minutes later than the rest.

Explore Diners' Choice best of Washington, D.C. Area

Explore more Diners' Choice lists