Bluestone Lane
Fairmount Courtyard Bar
Bottles Wine Garden
Bourbon Steak
The Graham
Chez Billy Sud
Pinstripes
Brasserie Liberte
Martin's Tavern
Donahue
Lutèce
Farmers Fishers Bakers
Mercy Me
Tatte Bakery
Boogy & Peel
Mission Dupont
Boqueria
Iron Gate
Lady Bird
Dauphine's
Grazie Nonna
Opaline
Tatte Bakery
Immigrant Food
Wild Days
Lucha Rosa
Piccolina
Fig & Olive
Urban Roast
Central
Cafe Du Parc
Crimson
Present Company
DLeña
Rebel Taco
Stellina Pizzeria
Bartaco
Ciel Social Club
Calico
Dacha Beer Garden
Takoda
Wet Dog Tavern
Lulu's Winegarden
Gypsy Kitchen
Cork
Garden District
Aslin
Barcelona Wine Bar
Le Diplomate
Etto
Lauriol Plaza
The Imperial
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Lucky Buns
Alfresco Tap & Grill
Vagabond
Tiki on 18th
Perry's
Doubles
No Kisses
Sonny's
St Vincent Wine
The Midlands
Mr Braxton
Dirty Habit
La Coop
Zaytinya
Zeppelin
Denizens Brewing
Zinnia
Little Beast
Comet Ping Pong
Millie's
Chef Geoff
Glover Park Grill
Continental Beer Garden
Courthaus Social
FireWorks Pizza
Seamore's
Buena Vida
Northside Social
The Lot
Medium Rare
Pirouette
Mussel Bar & Grille
SER
Ruthie's
The Freshman
Stracci Pizza
Evening Star Cafe
Hank's Oyster Bar
The Point
The Saltline
All Purpose
Jackie
Due South Dockside
Bammy's
Shilling Canning Company
Bluejacket
The Brig
La Collina
La Famosa
Art & Soul
Wundergarten
Yara
Upstairs
St Anselm
Taqueria Las Gemelas
Masseria
The Pub & The People
Big Bear Cafe
The Royal
Metrobar
Primrose
Brookland Pint
Provost
Pennyroyal Station
Other Half Brewing
Ivy City Smokehouse
Stable
Hill East Burger
Hank's Oyster Bar
Moon Rabbit
Mi Vida
The Grill
Officina
Tonic
Tatte Bakery
Bethesda Crab House

An outdoor dining guide to Washington D.C.

Al is collecting the best places to eat and drink outdoors in Washington D.C. Discover breezy, chilled out patios, lively beer gardens and secluded gardens.

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aussie

Bluestone Lane

brunch aussie – brunch

Aussie inspired cafe with health conscious eats and freshly brewed coffee.

  • Patio

upscale

Fairmount Courtyard Bar

gin upscale – gin

Secret and secluded bar is a lush oasis in the heart of the city. Sip on freshing cocktails alongside coastal inspired bites.

  • Firepit

  • Garden

wine

Bottles Wine Garden

garden wine – garden

Secret wine garden oasis showcasing female winemakers and low intervention wines.

  • Heated

  • Patio

steak

Bourbon Steak

upscale steak – upscale

Stylish steakhouse in the Four Seasons hotel with classic Americana flavors.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

modern

The Graham

american modern – american

Effortlessly cool and relaxed hotel with expansive rooftop lounge and secret garden restaurant.

  • Garden

  • Rooftop

wine

Chez Billy Sud

french wine – french

Petite and intimate French bistro showcasing the best of the region through classic plates and wines.

  • Patio

bocce

Pinstripes

italian bocce – italian

Family friendly destination for Italian-American fare, bocce in a riverside setting.

  • Heated

  • Patio

french

Brasserie Liberte

bistro french – bistro

Classic French seasoned with a little bit of American flavor! Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner.

  • Heated

  • Patio

american

Martin's Tavern

upscale american – upscale

Historic American tavern serving upscale classics since 1933.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

oysters

Donahue

caviar oysters – caviar

Swanky cocktail lounge with champagne menu, seafood towers and a spritz garden.

  • Patio

french

Lutèce

bistro french – bistro

Effotlessly charming and refined French fare at this welcoming Georgetown spot.

  • Sidewalk

eco

Farmers Fishers Bakers

american eco – american

Stop by this farmer-owned restaurant for sustainably produced plates. The large menu is sure to have something for everyone!

  • Heated

  • Patio

ceviche

Mercy Me

cocktails ceviche – cocktails

Cafe,restaurant and bar offering South American inspired dishes on a sleek patio.

  • Patio

bread

Tatte Bakery

pastries bread – pastries

Fast casual bakery chain with housemade bread, pastries and lunch items.

  • Patio

  • Covered

pizza

Boogy & Peel

zany pizza – zany

Pizza place that doesn't take itself too seriously! Try a hamburger pizza loaded with pickles or a caesar pie.

  • Patio

tex-mex

Mission Dupont

brunch tex-mex – brunch

Spacious patio spot slinging Tex-Mex classics, happy hour specials and an always popular bottomless brunch.

  • Heated

  • Patio

spanish

Boqueria

tapas spanish – tapas

Attractive Barcelona-style tapas bar with a show-stopping Paella de Mariscos.

  • Patio

greek

Iron Gate

italian greek – italian

Charming spot serving elevated Italian and Greek inspired small plates in a beautiful patio space.

  • Awning

  • Garden

  • Heated

cocktails

Lady Bird

views cocktails – views

Rooftop lounge where you can enjoy expansive city views, hand crafted cocktails and small plates.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

southern

Dauphine's

modern southern – modern

Sleek restaurant with a modern take on Lousiana classics like crawfish bisque and jambalaya.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

italian

Grazie Nonna

pizza italian – pizza

Contemporary Italian restaurant specializing in thin crust pizza and fresh pasta.

  • Patio

  • Covered

french

Opaline

bistro french – bistro

Upscale bar and brasserie serving French inspired cuisine and speciality drinks.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

bread

Tatte Bakery

pastries bread – pastries

Fast casual bakery chain with housemade bread, pastries and lunch items.

  • Patio

fusion

Immigrant Food

modern fusion – modern

Ambitious and creative menu celebrating flavors from around the world.

  • Patio

tacos

Wild Days

cocktails tacos – cocktails

This hip rooftop bar is a verdant oasis in the city. Sip a cocktail surrounded by lush plants and big sunsets.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

tacos

Lucha Rosa

tequila tacos – tequila

Stylish rooftop lounge at The Moxy with Southern Mexican vibes. Enjoy upscale tacos, tequila and lively music.

  • Rooftop

pizza

Piccolina

panini pizza – panini

Enjoy Sicilian street food from the wood-fired grill and freshly made spritzes.

  • Sidewalk

upscale

Fig & Olive

french upscale – french

Olive oil is the start of the show at this upscale Mediterranean restaurant. Experience the flavors of the French Riviera!

  • Patio

cocktails

Urban Roast

smores cocktails – smores

Cafe meets cocktail bar offering brunch, sharing plates and smores by the firepits.

  • Firepit

  • Heated

  • Patio

french

Central

modern french – modern

James Beard award winning bistro putting a French accent on American classics. Bon Appetit!

  • Heated

  • Patio

french

Cafe Du Parc

classic french – classic

Authentic French brasserie serving elegant dishes all day. Stop by for a pastry and a coffee or linger over dinner on the charming patio.

  • Patio

cocktails

Crimson

snacks cocktails – snacks

Find craft cocktails, local wines and a lively crowd at this penthouse level rooftop bar. Grab a lobster roll and take in the view.

  • Rooftop

beer

Present Company

tavern beer – tavern

Rustic pub nestled inside DC's oldest firehouse serving all the classics alongside hearty apps and sandwiches.

  • Patio

mezcal

DLeña

tacos mezcal – tacos

Enjoy the flavors of wood-fired Mexican fare and mezcal cocktails at this elevated yet rustic spot.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

tacos

Rebel Taco

nachos tacos – nachos

Head to this casual eatery for authentic tacos, nachos and burritos.

  • Patio

  • Covered

italian

Stellina Pizzeria

pizza italian – pizza

Upscale casual restaurant offering up a taste of La Dolce Vita with cuoppo, Neapolitan style pizzas and an Italian heavy wine list.

  • Heated

  • Patio

tacos

Bartaco

beachy tacos – beachy

Beachy street food with coastal vibes. Enjoy the freshly made tacos and freshly squeezed juices.

  • Patio

  • Covered

luxe

Ciel Social Club

views luxe – views

Ritzy rooftop serving craft cocktails and lite bites and 360 degree views of the DC skyline.

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Calico

snacks cocktails – snacks

Breezy backyard grill bar serving snacks, adult juice boxes and draft cocktails.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

beer

Dacha Beer Garden

'wurst beer – 'wurst

This expansive beer garden is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. The menu is bolstered by beer garden classics like sausage and belgian beers.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Takoda

sliders beer – sliders

Rooftop beer garden with plenty of room for the whole gang and plenty of shareable plates.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

beer

Wet Dog Tavern

dogs beer – dogs

Take your pup out for a well deserved night on the town at this lively bar with an extensive beer list.

  • Heated

  • Patio

wine

Lulu's Winegarden

chic wine – chic

Casual bottle focused wine bar with 3 patios and Southwestern inspired bites.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Streetery

mezze

Gypsy Kitchen

wine mezze – wine

Pan-Mediterannean restaurant with a bohemian vibe. Enjoy global inspired dishes and creative cocktails on the airy patio.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

wine

Cork

bites wine – bites

Trendy spot for shareable small plates and a heady wine list from producers around the world.

  • Garden

beer

Garden District

bbq beer – bbq

Beer garden meets BBQ with grilled foods and chilled beers at this lively patio spot.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Aslin

vibes beer – vibes

Expansive and playful beer garden in a former fuel station! Sample the 20 draft beers, natural wines and unusual teas.

  • Patio

wine

Barcelona Wine Bar

spanish wine – spanish

An award winning tapas bar capturing the spirit of Spanish cuisine and offering an extensive bottle list. Salud!

  • Heated

  • Patio

elegant

Le Diplomate

french elegant – french

Atmospheric French brasserie paying homage to classic Gallic dishes like escargot and cassoulet.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

italian

Etto

pizza italian – pizza

Rustic Italian pizzeria specializing in wood-fired pizzas from stone milled flours.

  • Heated

  • Patio

tex-mex

Lauriol Plaza

casual tex-mex – casual

Lively spot for Tex-Mex dishes, pitchers of cocktails and a patio with room for the whole gang.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

buzzy

The Imperial

modern buzzy – modern

Buzzy spot where Mid-Atlantic cuisine is peppered with the influence of Southern France.

  • Rooftop

whiskey

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

upscale whiskey – upscale

High end bar offering the largest whiskey selection in the Western Hemisphere.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

burgers

Lucky Buns

chicken burgers – chicken

Burgers and chicken get a flavor shakeup at this lively spot with global influences.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

modern

Alfresco Tap & Grill

american modern – american

Modern American restaurant with 3 patios and a something-for-everyone menu.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

beachy

Vagabond

cocktails beachy – cocktails

Take a vacation without leaving the city at this beach themed bar and restaurant. Grab a fruity cocktail and exhale.

  • Patio

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Tiki on 18th

tiki cocktails – tiki

A tropical escape paying homage to classic tiki cocktails and flavorful Filipino bites.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

sushi

Perry's

japanese sushi – japanese

Sleek Japanese eatery serving sushi and speciality drinks under the stars.

  • Rooftop

ping-pong

Doubles

coffee ping-pong – coffee

Table tennis club meets chill coffee house serves up more than points. Grab a coffee, pastry and work on your top spin.

  • Patio

  • Covered

funky

No Kisses

cocktails funky – cocktails

Slick bar and garden featuring natural, low intervention wines, unique beers and well crafted cocktails.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Covered

pizza

Sonny's

wine pizza – wine

Easy breezy neighborhood joint serving up slices, pies and natural wines.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

wine

St Vincent Wine

garden wine – garden

Warm and welcoming neighborhood wine garden with light bites.

  • Garden

  • Heated

beer

The Midlands

pretzels beer – pretzels

This vast beer garden offers local and Euro beers, draft cocktails and giant pretzels. Perfect for groups!

  • Heated

  • Patio

bistro

Mr Braxton

casual bistro – casual

Funky bistro serving American classics with an international flair.

  • Patio

  • Covered

cocktails

Dirty Habit

snacks cocktails – snacks

Trendy bar and restaurant serving globally inspired cocktails and plates around an urban campfire.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

coffee

La Coop

fresh coffee – fresh

Family owned coffee shop specializing in Guatemalan coffee and small batch roasts.

  • Garden

  • Covered

mezze

Zaytinya

wine mezze – wine

Turkish, Lebanese and Greek cuisines are merged into innovative small plates at this Jose Andres spot.

  • Heated

  • Patio

japanese

Zeppelin

sushi japanese – sushi

Fun Japanese spot specializing in sushi and charcoal grilled yakitori.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

brewery

Denizens Brewing

seltzer brewery – seltzer

Craft brewery and taporoom serving beer produced on site and scratch-made gastropub bites.

  • Patio

modern

Zinnia

american modern – american

Modern American cuisine is served in a historic garden setting.

  • Garden

  • Heated

bistro

Little Beast

pizza bistro – pizza

Neighborhood bistro and bar serving classic American plates and award winning pizzas.

  • Patio

  • Covered

ping-pong

Comet Ping Pong

pizza ping-pong – pizza

Ping-pong pizzeria serving up wood-fired pies and points.

  • Heated

  • Patio

baja

Millie's

tacos baja – tacos

Coastal vibes and baja-style fare make for the breeziest patio in town! Don't miss the signature frose!

  • Patio

american

Chef Geoff

casual american – casual

DC staple offering classic American fare with casual sophistication.

  • Heated

  • Patio

american

Glover Park Grill

comfort american – comfort

Stylish and modern Southern Italian dishes are served with iconic DC views.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

pups

Continental Beer Garden

pints pups – pints

Spacious outdoor patio with pups, picnic tables and pints!

  • Patio

german

Courthaus Social

beers german – beers

The largest patio in Arlington! Enjoy craft beers, German style snacks and a lively atmosphere.

  • Patio

  • Covered

pizza

FireWorks Pizza

beer pizza – beer

Cheerful modern pizzeria slinging wood-fired pies, craft beer and innovative cocktails.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

seafood

Seamore's

beachy seafood – beachy

Sustainably sourced, healythy seafood is the star at this restaurant that's always a good time.

  • Patio

mexican

Buena Vida

modern mexican – modern

Contemporary Mexican food and tequila based drinks at this sleek spot.

  • Covered

  • Rooftop

coffee

Northside Social

wine coffee – wine

Bustling neighborhood coffee house, bakery and wine bar with spacious front patio.

  • Patio

beer

The Lot

tacos beer – tacos

Multi-vendor beer garden with cabanas, tiki bars, games and tacos. Something for everyone!

  • Patio

steak

Medium Rare

fries steak – fries

Relaxed bistro with a set menu of salad, sirloin steak and fries.

  • Patio

wine

Pirouette

modern wine – modern

Stylish neighborhood restaurant and wine store with a modern industrial vibe.

  • Patio

belgian

Mussel Bar & Grille

mussels belgian – mussels

Mussels are the star of the show at this laid back seafood focused eatery.

  • Patio

spanish

SER

tapas spanish – tapas

Spanish cuisine is served with panache at this spot celebrating all of the reginional flavors of Spain.

  • Heated

  • Patio

american

Ruthie's

casual american – casual

Family friendly chilled out eatery offering comfort classics all day.

  • Heated

  • Patio

coffee

The Freshman

cocktails coffee – cocktails

All-day hotspot for coffee, craft cocktails and locally sourced eats.

  • Patio

pizza

Stracci Pizza

wine pizza – wine

Light and fluffy Roman-style pies with hand pulled mozzarella.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

southern

Evening Star Cafe

casual southern – casual

Quintessential neighborhood restaurant serving up American classics like meatloaf, burgers and fried chicken.

  • Patio

oysters

Hank's Oyster Bar

seafood oysters – seafood

Rooftop restaurant in the heart of Old Town for lobster rolls, grilled fish and a full raw bar.

  • Covered

  • Rooftop

seafood

The Point

grill seafood – grill

Refined riverfront terrace specialising in wood-fired fare, fresh seafood and oysters.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

oysters

The Saltline

seafood oysters – seafood

Ahoy matey! Stop by this nautical inspired seafood restaurant and oyster bar for a taste of New England.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

modern

All Purpose

pizza modern – pizza

Classy and classic pizzeria serving deck-oven pizzas, freshly made pastas and inventive cocktails.

  • Heated

  • Patio

modern

Jackie

american modern – american

Modern American bistro with a mid-century setting. Enjoy classic dishes with a subtle twist.

  • Patio

  • Covered

southern

Due South Dockside

bbq southern – bbq

Southern staples like shrimp, grits and BBQ are served up at this waterfront boardwalk.

  • Patio

tropical

Bammy's

island tropical – island

Get a taste of island life with flavorful Caribbean dishes and cocktails. Try the bammy - their speciality flatbread!

  • Heated

  • Patio

modern

Shilling Canning Company

american modern – american

Sleek restaurant for seasonal ingredients, locally sourced produce and composed mid-Atlantic plates.

  • Patio

brewery

Bluejacket

american brewery – american

Taproom and restaurant serving comfortable classic dishes alongside craft beers.

  • Patio

german

The Brig

beers german – beers

Beer garden offering a large selection of German beers, pretzels and bratwurst.

  • Patio

italian

La Collina

pasta italian – pasta

Italian-ish osteria offering a simple menu that's big on traditional flavors.

  • Patio

all-day

La Famosa

comfort all-day – comfort

An all day eatery caputing the heart and soul of Puero Rican cuisine. Don't miss the mofongo and rum based cocktails.

  • Heated

  • Patio

comfort

Art & Soul

modern comfort – modern

Trendy eatery serving modern takes on Southern comfort. Enjoy the cozy patio with views on the Capitol.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Wundergarten

games beer – games

Relaxed beer garden outfitted with games, firepits and a great drink selection.

  • Garden

  • Heated

japanese

Yara

peruvian japanese – peruvian

Buzzy rooftop bar melding Japanese and Peruvian flavors through seafood and shareable dishes.

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Upstairs

views cocktails – views

Your new go-to spot for eclectic light bites, well crafted cocktails and golden hour views.

  • Firepit

  • Rooftop

steak

St Anselm

modern steak – modern

Quintessential modern steakhouse famed for their butcher steaks, truffle mash and expansive wine list.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Sidewalk

tacos

Taqueria Las Gemelas

churros tacos – churros

Fast-fancy taqueria with tacos, quesadillas and tlayudas on handmade tortillas.

  • Patio

italian

Masseria

upscale italian – upscale

Experience a taste of Puglia and fine Italian cooking through the prix-fixe experiences at this upscale eatery.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

The Pub & The People

burgers beer – burgers

Neighborhood gastropub serving classic tavern fare and craft beers.

  • Patio

american

Big Bear Cafe

green american – green

Lush green patios with vines and herb gardens are the perfect setting for New American cuisine.

  • Firepit

  • Garden

  • Patio

cocktails

The Royal

arepas cocktails – arepas

All-day cafe meets cocktail bar meets Latin inspired restaurant. Don't miss the arepas!

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

culture

Metrobar

drinks culture – drinks

This 11,000 sqf cultural hub is home to art installations, rotating food trucks and a full bar menu.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

french

Primrose

bistro french – bistro

Classic French dishes sit alongside a curated wine selection at this charming bistro.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

american

Brookland Pint

comfort american – comfort

Southern tinged American cuisine and a passion for craft beers are the main draw at this friendly neighborhood tavern.

  • Heated

  • Patio

organic

Provost

comfort organic – comfort

Laid back American fare with soul food roots prepared with local, organic produce.

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

modern

Pennyroyal Station

comfort modern – comfort

Easy breezy neighborhood spot with an imaginative take on classic comfort food.

  • Heated

  • Patio

beer

Other Half Brewing

snacks beer – snacks

Lively taproom and brewery famous for their IPAs.

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Rooftop

fish

Ivy City Smokehouse

oysters fish – oysters

Fun neighborhood hotspot for smoked fish, seafood and local spirits.

  • Firepit

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

swiss

Stable

fondue swiss – fondue

DC's only Swiss restaurant serving up alpine treats like fondue and rosti.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

texan

Hill East Burger

cocktails texan – cocktails

Kitschy Texan saloon offering smoked burgers and out there cocktails.

  • Patio

oysters

Hank's Oyster Bar

seafood oysters – seafood

Waterfront restaurant for lobster rolls, grilled fish and a full raw bar.

  • Awning

  • Patio

upscale

Moon Rabbit

modern upscale – modern

Cool Vietnamese restaurant takes a modern approach to traditional fare.

  • Heated

  • Patio

mexican

Mi Vida

comfort mexican – comfort

Head to this dramatic waterfront restaurant for elevated Mexican home style dishes.

  • Sidewalk

cali

The Grill

modern cali – modern

Elegant California inspired eatery with a gin-centric cocktail menu.

  • Awning

  • Patio

italian

Officina

views italian – views

Head up to the roof of this Italian trattoria for the best views in DC and cozy firepits.

  • Firepit

  • Rooftop

american

Tonic

casual american – casual

Staple American comfort eats with a Southern twist famed for their tots and mac & cheese.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

bread

Tatte Bakery

pastries bread – pastries

Fast casual bakery chain with housemade bread, pastries and lunch items.

  • Patio

seafood

Bethesda Crab House

casual seafood – casual

Casual spot for Maryland steamed crabs, fried oysters and key-lime pie.

  • Patio

  • Covered