Etto
Le Diplomate
Barcelona Wine Bar
Garden District
Gypsy Kitchen
Lulu's Winegarden
Wet Dog Tavern
Takoda
The Royal
Dacha Beer Garden
Stellina Pizzeria
DLeña
Urban Roast
Central
Wild Days
Dauphine's
Lady Bird
Iron Gate
Mission Dupont
Lauriol Plaza
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Lucky Buns
Alfresco Tap & Grill
Tiki on 18th
Sonny's
No Kisses
St Vincent Wine
The Midlands
Brookland Pint
Metrobar
Ivy City Smokehouse
Masseria
St Anselm
Wundergarten
Art & Soul
La Famosa
Bammy's
The Saltline
All Purpose
The Point
Moon Rabbit
Tonic
Bottles Wine Garden
Farmers Fishers Bakers
Pinstripes
Brasserie Liberte
Martin's Tavern
Glover Park Grill
Chef Geoff
Comet Ping Pong
Zaytinya
Zeppelin
Zinnia
Pennyroyal Station
Provost
Stable
FireWorks Pizza
Ruthie's
SER
Stracci Pizza

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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Etto

pizza italian – pizza

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

elegant

Le Diplomate

french elegant – french

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

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

beer

Garden District

bbq beer – bbq

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

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

Lulu's Winegarden

chic wine – chic

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

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Streetery

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

beer

Takoda

sliders beer – sliders

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

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

cocktails

The Royal

arepas cocktails – arepas

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

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

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

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

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

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

southern

Dauphine's

modern southern – modern

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

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

cocktails

Lady Bird

views cocktails – views

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

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

greek

Iron Gate

italian greek – italian

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

  • Awning

  • Garden

  • Heated

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

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

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

cocktails

Tiki on 18th

tiki cocktails – tiki

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

  • Heated

  • Streetery

pizza

Sonny's

wine pizza – wine

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

  • Heated

  • 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

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

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

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

fish

Ivy City Smokehouse

oysters fish – oysters

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

  • Firepit

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

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

steak

St Anselm

modern steak – modern

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Sidewalk

beer

Wundergarten

games beer – games

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

  • Garden

  • Heated

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

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

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

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

seafood

The Point

grill seafood – grill

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

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

upscale

Moon Rabbit

modern upscale – modern

Cool Vietnamese restaurant takes a modern approach to traditional fare.

  • Heated

  • Patio

american

Tonic

casual american – casual

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

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

wine

Bottles Wine Garden

garden wine – garden

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

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

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

american

Glover Park Grill

comfort american – comfort

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

american

Chef Geoff

casual american – casual

DC staple offering classic American fare with casual sophistication.

  • Heated

  • Patio

ping-pong

Comet Ping Pong

pizza ping-pong – pizza

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

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

modern

Zinnia

american modern – american

Modern American cuisine is served in a historic garden setting.

  • Garden

  • Heated

modern

Pennyroyal Station

comfort modern – comfort

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

organic

Provost

comfort organic – comfort

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

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

swiss

Stable

fondue swiss – fondue

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

pizza

FireWorks Pizza

beer pizza – beer

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

american

Ruthie's

casual american – casual

Family friendly chilled out eatery offering comfort classics all day.

  • Heated

  • 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

pizza

Stracci Pizza

wine pizza – wine

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

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio