Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Waterfront

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1. The Point - DC

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buzzard Point

Booked 15 times today

The Point brings the thrill and robust flavors of open flame cooking with the freshest seafood in the city. Perfectly situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, our contemporary design, tranquil open-air patio and premium fire pits, compliment the picturesque and panoramic views. Although we cannot guarantee outdoor patio dining for all of our guests. We will try to accommodate as many requests as we can on a first come first serve basis.

2. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19287)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 248 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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3. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34352)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 257 times today

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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4. Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2898)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 39 times today

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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5. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.4

Awesome(2604)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Navy Yard

Booked 13 times today

The Salt Line - Navy Yard offers indoor STANDARD seating and OUTDOOR Patio Seating. Our OUTDOOR riverfront patio seating has been winterized and is now comfortably available all year round. The OUTDOOR reservations area has been tastefully enclosed in clear insulated curtains that still provide a scenic river view and is well protected, well heated and honored all weather. Additionally we offer FIREPIT LOUNGE reservations in our large outdoor bar area and first come first served bar, hightop and lounge seating. Please note: the Outdoor Bar area with hightops is covered and well heated but the fire pit and lounge seating is uncovered and so weather permitting. If your desired reservation is not available online or of you have any reservations questions please call the restaurant for more up to the minute information and assistance. For groups larger than 14 contact events@thesaltline.com.

6. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.4

Awesome(2692)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

The heart of Washington, DC is home to a sliver of the French Riviera in FIG & OLIVE DC | CityCenter. Here, guests can escape from the commotion of Downtown DC to indulge in a glass of rosé on our al fresco terrace or enjoy an elegant evening with dinner upstairs in our Orchard Rooms. The bar & lounge are buzzy with our happy hours while the Wine Room is an accessible area perfect for an effortless get together before an event at the nearby Capital One Arena. During the day, F&O DC is a lunch and brunch favorite of CCDC locals and museum visitors alike.

7. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3743)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 48 times today

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour, as well as Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, MD. He also shares the Tabard's longstanding commitment to sourcing ingredients locally. Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

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8. Mi Vida, District Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(2373)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 33 times today

Chef Roberto Santibañez creates a menu inspired by Mexican street food and traditional home cooking of his country, but in a modern, elevated presentation. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as Carne Asada, a variety of Tacos, Seasonal Fish, Ceviches and other Contemporary Mexican creations.

9. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2098)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 25 times today

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13778)

Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 142 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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Tamara Ashley
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service is always on point! I frequent Vola’s a lot whether for a quick stop or a nice dinner. Great atmosphere for family, dates, or just a outting with friends.
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Vola's Dockside GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Old Town Alexandria
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4.6
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Katie
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is truly a one of a kind dining experience in DC. Some of the best service I’ve had. Our server was attentive, but didn’t hover and was so kind. We were able to get great recommendations on both drinks and food options. The beet salad, mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp were beyond delicious and I would highly recommend. For cocktail lovers the 3PM in Istanbul was excellent. We will certainly be going back to enjoy the atmosphere and to eat more of the tapas we were just too full to eat this time around.
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Kemivip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambience, food and service was good. The cocktails could do with an upgrade (garnish/ looks ) they were good though.
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The Point - DCPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buzzard Point
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4.4
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Melissa
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful experience from the friendly hosts, to the delightful server, to the food all of which was perfectly delicious. We ordered the skillet cornbread, spinach dip, vegetable sandwich, goat cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich. Absolutely no complaints and they got us in and out in a little over an hour so we made it to our event right on time.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5
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Jordan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Salt Line never disappoints. Had a great girls night with fantastic crab dip, a great fish sandwich and delicious desserts. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind throughout our experience. Will be going back!
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. The Point - DC

2. Zaytinya - DC

3. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4. Vola's Dockside Grill

5. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

6. FIG & OLIVE DC

7. Tabard Inn

8. Mi Vida, District Wharf

9. Centrolina

10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

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