Explore Outdoor Dining in Washington DC
Browse through our curated selection of places
Bohemian spot with global fare & brunch. International dishes, brunch & cocktails served in a laid-back, eclectic spot with a rooftop patio.
Classic brasserie for French eats. Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating, serving familiar French fare, brunch staples, and drinks.
Mediterranean meze in bustling setting. Chef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.
High-end Italian seafood restaurant. Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views.
Fine American dining in a classic space. New American preparations of locally sourced ingredients served amid handcrafted furnishings.
Tony Italian & Greek small-plates venue. Swanky spot offering Italian & Greek small plates, a tasting menu & more in courtyard-enhanced digs.
Innovative bistro fare in jazzy space. Chef Ryan Ratino's avant-garde, French influenced cooking & modern cocktails in a playful bistro.
Trendy locale for brunch & global fare. Hip spot featuring a global menu with brunch classics, burgers & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
Rustic American farm-to-table eatery. Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.
Northern Italian food in a rustic space. Emilia-Romagna cuisine in a warm setting, plus cocktails & a robust Italian wine list.
Cool spot for pasta, entrees & cocktails. Sophisticated eatery serving housemade pasta dishes, garlic bread & other Italian classics.
Chefy seafood spot with waterfront patio. New England classics & Chesapeake dishes star at this nautical seafood house with riverside patio.
Chef José Andrés' festive Spanish bistro. Buzzy Spanish spot from chef José Andrés serving tapas, paella & sangria in a striking, artsy space.
Casual backyard cookout themed American. Clever riffs on al fresco grill fare and easygoing drinks in a sceney patio & country-chic room.
Spectacular American with loungey patio. Dramatic river views & swanky design define this soaring, spacious American with a killer terrace.
Sleek spot for eclectic plates and drinks. Globally inspired cuisine and craft cocktails served in an elegant hotel space with a courtyard.