Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Navy Yard

124 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Navy Yard

Booked 9 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.

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2. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1066)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 8 times today

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

3. Agua 301

4.1

Excellent(812)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 3 times today

Aqua 301 celebrates the culture and cuisine of Mexico taking contemporary Mexican cuisine and infusing it with modern flair. This is not Tex Mex! Chef Jaime Pelayo tweaks traditional Mexican ingredients and flavor profiles through experimental ingredient combinations and serves it up waterside in Yards Park.

4. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19319)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 325 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.

5. The Point - DC

4.5

Awesome(1453)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buzzard Point

Booked 16 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.

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6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34377)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 283 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.

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.4

Awesome(2693)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 17 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.

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8. Ambar Capitol Hill

4.8

Exceptional(4980)

Price: Moderate

• Balkan style • Capitol Hill

Booked 49 times today

Ambar Capitol Hill Thanksgiving Update!Dine-in will be closed, but you can enjoy Thanksgiving at home with our special takeout—available for pickup from 12-5 pm. Pre-order by 4 pm on November 26th. And don’t miss our Black Friday Brunch! Ambar Clarendon is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day! Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Capitol Hill, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines.Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

9. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3761)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 79 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. 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. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. 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.

10. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2103)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 37 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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Barbara
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service. Interesting spicing and textures. Exceptional choices that worked well together. Great assortment of wines by the glass.
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Elizabeth
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We absolutely had the best night at Salt Line with Cheryl , who was fabulous! It was the night after Thanksgiving and you would think the staff would not be enthusiastic to work and Cheryl and the hostess and every single person was incredible! Thank you Cheryl and Salt Line for a great evening!
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.5
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Thomas
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First one of the reasons we picked the Point is we have eaten there before and your chef/chefs make the best BRUSSEL SPROUTS in D.C. The wait person was extremely attentive and came by many times to be sure we did not need anything., Your bus people were also very attentive. The meal was very tasty and the price was reasonable........shall dine there again soon. Thanks Best Thomas Walsh
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The Point - DCPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buzzard Point
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4.5
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Shihyuan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We enjoyed lunch and fruit sour beer here. Both food and beer are excellent!
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The Arsenal at BluejacketPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Navy Yard
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4.7
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Kapeka
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 18, 2024
Great place and great service the food was really good and they had a great experience
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Agua 301Price: Moderate• Mexican• Navy Yard
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4.1

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124 restaurants available nearby

1. The Salt Line - Navy Yard

2. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

3. Agua 301

4. Zaytinya - DC

5. The Point - DC

6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

7. FIG & OLIVE DC

8. Ambar Capitol Hill

9. Tabard Inn

10. Centrolina

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