Best Date Night Restaurants in Navy Yard

364 restaurants available nearby

1. Gatsby

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 35 times today

Gatsby is a reimagined American diner by KNEAD Hospitality + Design. With favorites like the famous monte cristo sandwich, fried chicken or today's blue plate special, Gatsby brings you back to the days of the diner, but from a fresh perspective. Whether you crave breakfast at any time of day or a smashburger & a milkshake, Gatsby is the perfect place. Located at the corner of Half and N Streets, directly in front of Nats Park's Centerfield Gate, and overlooking the ballpark from our second floor dining room, Gatsby is the perfect pre/post game venue from which to celebrate.

2. Jackie

4.6

Exceptional(159)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 8 times today

Jackie offers modern American cuisine with nods to classic flavors. Seasonal menus showcase innovative creations alongside American classics, all with fresh sustainably-harvested ingredients; add creative cocktails, a beautiful wine list, and impeccable service - a perfect setting for a comfortable satisfying brunch or dinner.

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3. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(1213)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 14 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!

4. Pink Taco - DC

3.9

Excellent(355)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!

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5. Shilling Canning Company

4.8

Exceptional(43)

Price: Expensive

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 1 time today

A modern American restaurant in Navy Yard where Executive Chef Reid Shilling serves his take on seasonal cuisine highlighting ingredients from around the Chesapeake region. Experiences include a 7-course tasting menu (served exclusively at the Chef's Counter), a 3-course prix fixe menu, an a la carte menu, and a weekend brunch menu.The 7-course tasting menu is seasonally driven and changes regularly offering guests a front-row seat to the open kitchen. Enjoy an expansive offering of Chef Reid Shilling’s regularly changing culinary creations and seasonally-inspired dishes, all prepared with a hyper-local approach to sourcing. This experience is the only menu served at the Chef’s Counter and may be previewed on our website.

6. Agua 301

4.1

Excellent(812)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 3 times today

Aqua 301 celebrates the culture and cuisine of Mexico taking contemporary Mexican cuisine and infusing it with modern flair. This is not Tex Mex! Chef Jaime Pelayo tweaks traditional Mexican ingredients and flavor profiles through experimental ingredient combinations and serves it up waterside in Yards Park.

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7. Emmy Squared Pizza - Navy Yard

3.6

Very Good(125)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Navy Yard

Booked 5 times today

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

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8. Él Bebe - Navy Yard

new

4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to El Bebe! EL BEBE (translation: “he drinks”) is a new taco joint at the Navy Yard in DC. Wicked tacos, bangin’ queso, frozen margaritas, and Mexican fare served daily. Tacos before the game, tequila for date night – we’re not here to judge – we’re here to bring the flavor.

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9. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 45 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

10. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 54 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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Davidvip
Toronto / Ontario •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall, a good experience, with prompt service, tasty food, and good fancy margaritas. We found the spice level high but tolerable, though one of us needed lots of water! Portions are not huge, but satisfying. Not enough chips for the trio of dips.
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Él Bebe - Navy YardPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Navy Yard
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Diana
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We live in Los Angeles, CA and it's our first time in DC. We had Thanksgiving Day dinner at The Hamilton and it was perfect. Our waitress, Ash, was patient and attentive. Food serving portions were generous and tasty. The ambience and decor is modern yet classic, simply wonderful.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Jonathan
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Nov 2024
Fun atmosphere and amazing fun. Server made excellent recommendations everything was awesome.
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Shilling Canning CompanyPrice: Expensive• American• Navy Yard
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4.8
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Shanley
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
Great brunch prior to the Spirit game. We were in and out in one hour, and did not feel rushed. Food was excellent as always, service was warm and attentive.
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JackiePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Navy Yard
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4.6
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Kapeka
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Aug 2024
Great place and great service the food was really good and they had a great experience
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Agua 301Price: Moderate• Mexican• Navy Yard
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4.1

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364 restaurants available nearby

1. Gatsby

2. Jackie

3. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4. Pink Taco - DC

5. Shilling Canning Company

6. Agua 301

7. Emmy Squared Pizza - Navy Yard

8. Él Bebe - Navy Yard

9. Caruso's Grocery - DC

10. dLeña

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