An outdoor dining guide to Washington D.C.

Updated June 8, 2023
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.
Breezy backyard grill bar serving snacks, adult juice boxes and draft cocktails.
Firepit
Patio
Stylish rooftop lounge at The Moxy with Southern Mexican vibes. Enjoy upscale tacos, tequila and lively music.
Rooftop
This hip rooftop bar is a verdant oasis in the city. Sip a cocktail surrounded by lush plants and big sunsets.
Heated
Rooftop
Cafe meets cocktail bar offering brunch, sharing plates and smores by the firepits.
Firepit
Heated
Patio
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
Rustic pub nestled inside DC's oldest firehouse serving all the classics alongside hearty apps and sandwiches.
Patio
Ritzy rooftop serving craft cocktails and lite bites and 360 degree views of the DC skyline.
Rooftop
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
Rooftop beer garden with plenty of room for the whole gang and plenty of shareable plates.
Heated
Rooftop
Take your pup out for a well deserved night on the town at this lively bar with an extensive beer list.
Heated
Patio
Casual bottle focused wine bar with 3 patios and Southwestern inspired bites.
Garden
Heated
Patio
Streetery
Trendy spot for shareable small plates and a heady wine list from producers around the world.
Garden
Beer garden meets BBQ with grilled foods and chilled beers at this lively patio spot.
Heated
Patio
Expansive and playful beer garden in a former fuel station! Sample the 20 draft beers, natural wines and unusual teas.
Patio
An award winning tapas bar capturing the spirit of Spanish cuisine and offering an extensive bottle list. Salud!
Heated
Patio
Rooftop lounge where you can enjoy expansive city views, hand crafted cocktails and small plates.
Heated
Rooftop
Buzzy spot where Mid-Atlantic cuisine is peppered with the influence of Southern France.
Rooftop
High end bar offering the largest whiskey selection in the Western Hemisphere.
Heated
Rooftop
A tropical escape paying homage to classic tiki cocktails and flavorful Filipino bites.
Heated
Streetery
Slick bar and garden featuring natural, low intervention wines, unique beers and well crafted cocktails.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Warm and welcoming neighborhood wine garden with light bites.
Garden
Heated
This vast beer garden offers local and Euro beers, draft cocktails and giant pretzels. Perfect for groups!
Heated
Patio
Trendy bar and restaurant serving globally inspired cocktails and plates around an urban campfire.
Firepit
Patio
Southern tinged American cuisine and a passion for craft beers are the main draw at this friendly neighborhood tavern.
Heated
Patio
This 11,000 sqf cultural hub is home to art installations, rotating food trucks and a full bar menu.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Fun neighborhood hotspot for smoked fish, seafood and local spirits.
Firepit
Heated
Rooftop
Lively taproom and brewery famous for their IPAs.
Patio
Covered
Rooftop
Your new go-to spot for eclectic light bites, well crafted cocktails and golden hour views.
Firepit
Rooftop
Buzzy rooftop bar melding Japanese and Peruvian flavors through seafood and shareable dishes.
Rooftop
Relaxed beer garden outfitted with games, firepits and a great drink selection.
Garden
Heated
Neighborhood gastropub serving classic tavern fare and craft beers.
Patio
Lush green patios with vines and herb gardens are the perfect setting for New American cuisine.
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Cafe,restaurant and bar offering South American inspired dishes on a sleek patio.
Patio
Secret and secluded bar is a lush oasis in the heart of the city. Sip on freshing cocktails alongside coastal inspired bites.
Firepit
Garden
Secret wine garden oasis showcasing female winemakers and low intervention wines.
Heated
Patio
Family friendly destination for Italian-American fare, bocce in a riverside setting.
Heated
Patio
Swanky cocktail lounge with champagne menu, seafood towers and a spritz garden.
Patio
Spacious outdoor patio with pups, picnic tables and pints!
Patio
The largest patio in Arlington! Enjoy craft beers, German style snacks and a lively atmosphere.
Patio
Covered
Multi-vendor beer garden with cabanas, tiki bars, games and tacos. Something for everyone!
Patio
Stylish neighborhood restaurant and wine store with a modern industrial vibe.
Patio
Staple American comfort eats with a Southern twist famed for their tots and mac & cheese.
Garden
Heated
Patio
Head up to the roof of this Italian trattoria for the best views in DC and cozy firepits.
Firepit
Rooftop
Ahoy matey! Stop by this nautical inspired seafood restaurant and oyster bar for a taste of New England.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Southern staples like shrimp, grits and BBQ are served up at this waterfront boardwalk.
Patio
Taproom and restaurant serving comfortable classic dishes alongside craft beers.
Patio
Beer garden offering a large selection of German beers, pretzels and bratwurst.
Patio
All-day hotspot for coffee, craft cocktails and locally sourced eats.
Patio
Ping-pong pizzeria serving up wood-fired pies and points.
Heated
Patio
Craft brewery and taporoom serving beer produced on site and scratch-made gastropub bites.
Patio