Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Penn Quarter

113 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19418)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 268 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.

2. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.5

Awesome(2702)

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.

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3. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2271)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 23 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

4. Centrolina

4.6

Exceptional(2141)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 26 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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5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3812)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 109 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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6. Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(6569)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 86 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's! We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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7. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1046)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 12 times today

The wood-fired pizza oven at the heart of the restaurant is what makes our handcrafted pizzas come alive with flavor, bringing inspiration to the rest of our menu. Our philosophy is to use the freshest, best quality ingredients, prepare it well and to serve it with joy. We invite you to share in the experience of what makes Ella's so special. Enjoy!

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8. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

Awesome(34484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 247 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.

9. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3800)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 73 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. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1403)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

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Jennise
Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautiful ambience. Very relaxed and unique! The food was great,
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Dirty Habit | The Glass HousePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Penn Quarter
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4.3
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CraigVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1050 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Vidal is amazing as always. The verde salad is the best, particularly the fried egg. The salmon entree was excellent.
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CentrolinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Gustavo
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My wife and I loved our visit to Zaytinya in DC! If you’re in downtown, you’ve got to check it out. They specialize in Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish food, and everything is meant to be shared, which makes it even more fun. The flavors were amazing, and the vibe was relaxed but still classy. Definitely try their mezze dishes—they’re so good!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Matt
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a great first experience at The Smith. Our server Terra was very nice and conveyed the specials and the menu well. She made sure we were having a great experience which can be a rare find in restaurants now a days. The pressed chicken was fantastic as was the 3 leaf salad. Great spot for before a Caps game. Looking forward to my next visit and will recommend to friends. Thanks Terra!
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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
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4.5
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Snjezana
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
food was delicious, and our waiter was very pleasant, accommodating and did a very good job explaining the menu.
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FIG & OLIVE DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.5

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113 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

2. FIG & OLIVE DC

3. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4. Centrolina

5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

6. Carmine's - Washington DC

7. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

8. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

9. Tabard Inn

10. Dauphine’s

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