Washington, D.C. Area Private Dining

Looking for restaurants with private dining rooms in Washington D.C. for your upcoming event? Whether it's a birthday celebration, a cozy dinner, or a private event, Washington D.C. offers a wide variety of spacious and intimate private dining options suitable for any type of party. Explore private dining in Washington D.C., where political power meets culinary innovation. From elegant venues overlooking the National Mall to historic townhouses in Georgetown, DC offers private dining restaurants that reflect its diverse cultural tapestry. Enjoy menus featuring Chesapeake Bay seafood, regional specialties like Maryland crab cakes, and globally inspired cuisine curated by top chefs, complemented by an ambiance that embodies the city's blend of tradition and modernity. Browse through the best private dining rooms in Washington D.C., select your preferred options, and easily submit requests for dining with a private room. Pretty straightforward, don't you think?

166 Washington, D.C. Area private dining restaurants for your next special event

Old Ebbitt Grill
Capacity: 600 • $$
American • Downtown
Just steps from The White House in downtown Washington, DC, Old Ebbitt is the perfect place for your next special occasion. The Cabinet Room and Atrium can accommodate a wide range of private events while our rooftop terrace offers some of the best views in the city. To learn more, please contact our team at oegevents@ebbitt.com or (202) 552-5000.
Zaytinya - DC
Capacity: 300 • $$$
Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Zaytinya offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. From our soaring mezzanine space, to the intimate bar and “blue room,” to the spacious but secluded terrace, we have the ideal space for you.
The Hamilton
Capacity: 600 • $$
American • Downtown
The Hamilton is located in the heart of downtown, it can accommodate events in a variety of elegant & unique settings. The Hamilton LIVE is a state of the art music venue with tiered seating- a perfect spot for private conferences & live performances. Ideal for groups of 30 to 300.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC
Capacity: 150 • $$$$
Seafood • Downtown
Joe's offers five stylishly decorated private spaces. Jesse’s Room, is the most intimate private space, with restored floor to ceiling vintage millwork and a marble fireplace. At the top of a floating staircase, the mezzanine level is devoted to private dining with dedicated kitchen and full bar.
Lyon Hall
Capacity: 175 • $$
French • Arlington
With multiple areas throughout our restaurant, we can accommodate an event of any size. The mezzanine is perfect option for private dining. Our lounge is available for casual private events, as is our bar. We even offer complete restaurant buy-outs!
The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
Capacity: 30 • $$$
American • Penn Quarter
At The Smith Penn Quarter, our private room can accommodate any type of occasion from corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and baby showers. We are committed to making your event memorable and assisting you every step of the way.

Old Ebbitt Grill

Zaytinya - DC

The Hamilton

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

Lyon Hall

The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

Great places for Special Occasions