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Best Restaurants for People Watching in National Harbor

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4.4
Awesome(719)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Alexandria
Booked 13 times today
King & Rye is the reflection of the bounty of the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. We feature seasonal, intentional ingredients sourced through real relationships with farmers, makers and butchers. With humble, refined menus rooted in tradition and authentic flavors that go beyond the expected to offer a deeper exploration of Southern cuisine, we're a place where you can expect slow food, proper whiskeys and genuine hospitality.
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4.4
Awesome(211)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Alexandria
Booked 9 times today
Rustic yet elegant handmade cuisine that celebrates the Italian-American experience. Sit inside one of our cozy dining rooms...fire roaring in winter, and friendly service that treats you like family and royalty at the same time. Listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, or catch our live jazz or opera music several nights a week. When the weather turns warm, we have an inviting patio setting perfect for people watching with a glass of wine and some good friends.
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4.2
Awesome(377)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Alexandria
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Urbano 116.* Please note that outdoor tables are NOT available for reservations, we will be happy to accommodate you outside on a first come, first serve basis.
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4.5
Awesome(333)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.
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4.9
Exceptional(1978)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Georgetown
Booked 13 times today
Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.
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4.3
Awesome(1592)
Price: Moderate
• American • West End
Booked 15 times today
A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!
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4.4
Awesome(574)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 15 times today
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.
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4.7
Exceptional(315)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Avenue Grill is located at the corner of 14th St. & Pennsylvania Avenue inside the JW Marriott. Its design celebrates the history of America’s Main Street and its cuisine features classic American fare, showcasing locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. Currently offering both a Full Breakfast Buffet, with made to order omelets, as well as a la carte breakfast menu options. The perfect place to start your day, join us in Avenue Grill.*Menus subject to change based on seasonality and availability

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  • Chris
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great time for afternoon tea. Food and service were both very good. If it is cold out, recommend getting a spot away from the door, it can be drafty. Looking forward to coming back for drinks and dinner.
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    The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
    4.5
  • MatthewVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Not our first time here. Saturday brunch, but you could order from the brunch or the main menu, which is always good news. Great food and service. Everyone in our party loved it.
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    Peacock CaféPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Georgetown
    4.9
  • WilliamVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent, fun, intimate and excellent! Seafood medley (shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams) over linguine w/ pink marinara sauce was spectacular. Great dessert and coffee(chocolate). Service was great.
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    Trattoria Da FrancoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Alexandria
    4.4
  • DianaVIP
    Charlotte •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Good service and nice menu with interesting selections. It was a repeatable experience.
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    King & RyePrice: Moderate• Southern• Alexandria
    4.4
  • Marshall
    Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    Went on Taco Tuesday for the all you can eat tacos. The food was delicious. The server was mistaken on what exactly we ordered, so the initial plate came with rice and beans. Make sure to order the Taco Tuesday special, or they will charge you for the rice and beans. In any case, the margarita was good too, just a nice place for a mid-week dinner. Saw other menu items brought out to other tables and it all looked and smelled wonder.
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    Urbano 116Price: Moderate• Mexican• Alexandria
    4.2
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