Restaurants near John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodPizzeriaAfternoon Tea

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

8 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel restaurant

1. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.2

Awesome(2285)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 17 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.

2. Matera DC

4.5

Awesome(162)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Foggy Bottom

Booked 3 times today

Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.

A photo of Sixty Vines DC - Washington Circle restaurant

3. Sixty Vines DC - Washington Circle

4.7

Exceptional(274)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 62 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant

4. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13899)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 145 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.

A photo of North Italia - Washington DC restaurant

5. North Italia - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(1731)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • West End

Booked 60 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

A photo of CIRCA at Foggy Bottom restaurant

6. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3073)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 45 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!Our patios accommodate service animals only.

A photo of Ristorante La Perla of Washington restaurant

7. Ristorante La Perla of Washington

4.1

Excellent(1565)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 9 times today

The restaurant of choice of many distinguished diners and restaurant critics, Ristorante La Perla of Washington, located near Georgetown at the tail-end of the historic Pennsylvania Avenue, takes its diners on a culinary journey through Italy with elegant decor surpassed only by authentic mouth-watering Italian masterpieces. During Lunch and Dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while prime meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables roast to treat diners to a little bit of heaven, with a long lasting memory for your taste buds, thanks to the vision of famous chef Vittorio Testa, who has kept alive the Italian culinary tradition for over three decades.Chef-Owner Vittorio Testa will make you feel like you're dining in his house. The waiters exceed expectations, and the space is garnished with painted tiles and Venetian glass to make every dining occasion a memorable one. There's also Private dining and Outdoor seating when the weather permits.

A photo of Tony & Joe's Seafood Place restaurant

8. Tony & Joe's Seafood Place

4.2

Awesome(2670)

££££Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 36 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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Todd
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is fantastic! We ate hear two nights in a row. The food was excellent and the service outstanding.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.6
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Teba
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always great menu choices and excellent customer service! Great vibes and beautiful interior architecture!
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Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
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4.2
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Carole
Greater Boston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a wonderful experience…delicious food, fantastic staff and a lovely atmosphere.
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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HelenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was very good and the service was excellent.
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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JosephVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Quiet, no hassle, great drinks, really good food and attentive, friendly and efficient service combine for a really welcoming experience at this neighborhood spot near the Kennedy Center. We will definitely be returning!
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Matera DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Foggy Bottom
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4.5

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