Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

113 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 33 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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2. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.3

Awesome(764)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

3. Bombay Club

4.8

Exceptional(5326)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.

4. Il Piatto

4.5

Awesome(663)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

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5. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(299)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC. We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19467)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 255 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.5

Awesome(2705)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

The heart of Washington, DC is home to a sliver of the French Riviera in FIG & OLIVE DC | CityCenter. Here, guests can escape from the commotion of Downtown DC to indulge in a glass of rosé on our al fresco terrace or enjoy an elegant evening with dinner upstairs in our Orchard Rooms. The bar & lounge are buzzy with our happy hours while the Wine Room is an accessible area perfect for an effortless get together before an event at the nearby Capital One Arena. During the day, F&O DC is a lunch and brunch favorite of CCDC locals and museum visitors alike.

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8. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34491)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 288 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

9. Tabard Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3812)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 65 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

10. Iron Gate

4.6

Exceptional(3016)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 31 times today

Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

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Melinda
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent in every way! We would recommend and visit again.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was great, but I was a bit put off by the automatic service charge. We were a party of two and automatically charged 20%. I am accustomed to 20% for parties of 6-8 or more but not for two. Bombay Club has always had great service and on those cases, I typical provide 25 to 30% tip. However, since 20% was automatic, and not allowing me to provide a tip percentage (say ranging between 15 & 30 percent) based on my experience, I chose to not provide a 25-30% tip. I think this is a missed opportunity for your waiter staff. David
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Bombay ClubPrice: Expensive• Indian• Downtown
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4.8
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Kat
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service and food are amazing. The environment is very conducive to a nice celebration or business lunch. The location is easy to find for visitors and convenient for the DC office crowd.
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Il PiattoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.5
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Brandy
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
this is a lovely gem of an Italian restaurant downtown. the food and service were top-notch.
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Via Sophia Washington DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.3
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BrionVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Food was good. Salmon was great. Chicken was a bit dry but well seasoned. Desserts were not good except for the chocolate coffee cake. Love the ambiance and good customer service Overall very solid Christmas dinner. a bit overpriced; maybe worth $70-$100
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Opaline Bar and BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.3

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113 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

2. Via Sophia Washington DC

3. Bombay Club

4. Il Piatto

5. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

8. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

9. Tabard Inn

10. Iron Gate

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