Mercy Me
Boogy & Peel
Mission Dupont
Boqueria
Iron Gate
Dauphine's
Grazie Nonna
Opaline
Immigrant Food
Piccolina
Fig & Olive
Urban Roast
Central
Rebel Taco
Stellina Pizzeria
DLeña
Bartaco
Art & Soul
La Famosa
La Collina
Hill East Burger
Shilling Canning Company
Bammy's
All Purpose
Jackie
The Point
Hank's Oyster Bar
Moon Rabbit
Mi Vida
The Grill
Tonic
Bourbon Steak
The Graham
Chez Billy Sud
Farmers Fishers Bakers
Brasserie Liberte
Martin's Tavern
Lutèce
Glover Park Grill
Chef Geoff
Millie's
Comet Ping Pong
Little Beast
Bethesda Crab House
Zaytinya
Zeppelin
Zinnia
Dirty Habit
Mr Braxton
Sonny's
The Royal
Gypsy Kitchen
Garden District
Le Diplomate
Etto
Lauriol Plaza
The Imperial
Lucky Buns
Alfresco Tap & Grill
Vagabond
Perry's
Masseria
Taqueria Las Gemelas
St Anselm
Stable
Primrose
Provost
Pennyroyal Station
FireWorks Pizza
Seamore's
Buena Vida
Medium Rare
Pirouette
Mussel Bar & Grille
SER
Ruthie's
Stracci Pizza
Evening Star Cafe
Hank's Oyster Bar

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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ceviche

Mercy Me

cocktails ceviche – cocktails

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

  • Patio

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

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

fusion

Immigrant Food

modern fusion – modern

Ambitious and creative menu celebrating flavors from around the world.

  • Patio

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

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

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

Bartaco

beachy tacos – beachy

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

  • Patio

  • Covered

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

italian

La Collina

pasta italian – pasta

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

  • Patio

texan

Hill East Burger

cocktails texan – cocktails

Kitschy Texan saloon offering smoked burgers and out there cocktails.

  • Patio

modern

Shilling Canning Company

american modern – american

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

  • 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

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

seafood

The Point

grill seafood – grill

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

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • 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

american

Tonic

casual american – casual

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

  • Garden

  • 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

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

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

french

Lutèce

bistro french – bistro

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

  • 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

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

ping-pong

Comet Ping Pong

pizza ping-pong – pizza

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

bistro

Little Beast

pizza bistro – pizza

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

  • Patio

  • Covered

seafood

Bethesda Crab House

casual seafood – casual

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

  • Patio

  • 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

modern

Zinnia

american modern – american

Modern American cuisine is served in a historic garden setting.

  • Garden

  • Heated

cocktails

Dirty Habit

snacks cocktails – snacks

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

  • Firepit

  • Patio

bistro

Mr Braxton

casual bistro – casual

Funky bistro serving American classics with an international flair.

  • Patio

  • Covered

pizza

Sonny's

wine pizza – wine

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

cocktails

The Royal

arepas cocktails – arepas

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • 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

beer

Garden District

bbq beer – bbq

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

  • 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

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

sushi

Perry's

japanese sushi – japanese

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

  • 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

tacos

Taqueria Las Gemelas

churros tacos – churros

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

  • 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

swiss

Stable

fondue swiss – fondue

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

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

french

Primrose

bistro french – bistro

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

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

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

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

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

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