Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Navy Yard

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1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Navy Yard

Booked 3 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.

2. Agua 301

4.0

Excellent(810)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

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.

3. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29690)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 171 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

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4. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17155)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 89 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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5. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1172)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 30 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.

6. Limani - DC

4.5

Awesome(950)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 40 times today

Welcome to Limani at the District Wharf, redefining waterfront dining. Enjoy stunning multi-level views and a culinary journey from timeless classics to innovative dishes, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and globally sourced fish and seafood. Our approach combines modern and traditional culinary methods, supported by a diverse beverage selection, including fine wines, champagnes, and a dynamic cocktail program with non-alcoholic options. Experience upscale dining with white tablecloths on our first and second floors, or embrace the open air on our 190-seat third-floor Terrace. Here, enjoy the same exquisite menu in a lively, open-air setting with a fresh breeze, string lights, and panoramic water views creating a casual upbeat ambiance. Our Mediterranean-inspired dishes promise an exceptional dining experience. This is Limani, your table awaits.

7. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11820)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 91 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.4

Awesome(1265)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 260 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

9. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19379)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 108 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.

10. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 10 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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MarkVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always Dino and the rest of the staff provide a fantastic dining experience. Can’t thank them enough for the special plate of food for our vegan eater. Filomena’s is the best restaurant in the area.
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Walter
Washington, D.C. Area •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Once again, Old Ebbitt Grill was great! Even though crowded due to Xmas, they were super organized and handled reservations well. The food, steak frites, stead salad, and bowl were perfect and the brownie sundae couldn't have been better. Our server Alexa made it even more fun with her efficiency and adept handling of the many things going around us.
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Amanda
Philadelphia County •1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Food was delicious and drink was good. Service was terrible. Waiter was uninterested and didnt want to be there. He did not introduce himself and never check on us. Other servers were having to do his work. Unfortunate because food is so good.
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.5
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JimmyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
All the food was delicious. Great service and couldn’t believe how low prices were. Wine and cocktails $12-16 great value.
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Caruso's Grocery - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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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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176 restaurants available nearby

1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

2. Agua 301

3. Old Ebbitt Grill

4. Filomena Ristorante

5. Caruso's Grocery - DC

6. Limani - DC

7. The Hamilton

8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

9. Zaytinya - DC

10. The Dabney

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