Explore Outdoor Dining in Washington DC
Tables under the sky, food that cools with the breeze. Best when it’s not too hot, not too cold, and you want to eat without four walls.
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.