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Highly Recommended Patios for Outdoor Dining Around D.C.

Try these favorites as the weather warms up

byWilla PlankUpdated
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Barca Pier & Wine Bar breathes new life into the site of a former shipping pier on the Potomac.
|Rey Lopez/Eater DC
byWilla PlankUpdated

Streateries, patios, and other outdoor dining spaces that become ubiquitous around D.C. during the pandemic are here to stay. The spring weather and blooming buds continue to entice eaters to dine alfresco among nature. From views of the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria to prime people watching on 14th Street NW, here’s a list of more unique outdoor dining spaces in the area. For other reliable, year-round patios picks, check out this selectlist.

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Bethesda Crab House

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This longtime community staple offers a real Maryland crab-picking experience, complete with Old Bay seasoning and brown paper-covered tables. Call in advance to make sure it is open and to reserve orders.

4958 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-3382
(301) 652-3382

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Barcelona Wine Bar

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Barcelona Wine Bar has two locations with outdoor seating in D.C., but the space on 14th Street NW is a little more special. Situated in a stone courtyard area out front, industrial-style metal lights and dark wood give off a chic, urban vibe.

1622 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 588-5500
(202) 588-5500
A stone-framed patio
Barcelona’s stone-lined patio.
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Le Diplomate

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這是一個必要的戶外就餐體驗D.C. newcomers, complete with a bustling sidewalk vibe at brunch.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333

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Apéro

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Behind the bar and down the stairs, there is a small, intimate outdoor patio great for late-night dates in the quieter part of Georgetown. There are also picnic tables out front for more casual seating.

2622 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 525-1682
(202) 525-1682

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Residents Cafe & Bar

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Blushing cherry blossom decor envelops the front patio space of this Mediterranean hotspot that serves one of the best espresso martinis in town.

1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 733-7143
(202) 733-7143

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Iron Gate Restaurant

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The patio at Iron Gate Restaurantfeels like a secret garden: according to the Greek-Italian restaurant’s website, the wisteria overhead dates back to the 1800s. Try dishes here like lamb neck osso bucco, focaccia, and caramelized ricotta gnocchi.

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 524-5202
(202) 524-5202

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Calico

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This Blagden Alley hideaway has maximized its limited space outdoors and transformed it into a space for cool cats. Order adult juice boxes or cocktails along with tater tots and pizza.

50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 791-0134
(202) 791-0134

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BOURBON STEAK

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This tony restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel captures the spirit of Georgetown with its lush patio, elegant cocktail menu, and attentive service. While it certainly has the upscale atmosphere this neighborhood is known for, the stone-lined outdoor area keeps patio-dwellers cozy with sofas and fire pits.

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2026
(202) 944-2026

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Opaline Bar and Brasserie

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Downtown’s reimagined French darling inside Sofitel hotel sports a spacious wraparound patio overlooking manicured Lafayette Square park. It’s a perfect spot to sample its cherry blossom-themed cocktail served in a gorgeous swan goblet through April.

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
(202) 730-8800

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Zaytinya by José Andrés

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This José Andrés restaurant sits in a prime location near several Metro stops, making it accessible for any local to get to. The patio has a view of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and serves a solid Mediterranean menu. Andrés’s nearby Jaleo and Oyamel are also standbys when it comes to outdoor patios.

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-0800
(202) 638-0800

Dirty Habit

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The modern, sleek furniture of the outdoor bar juxtaposes the white brick walls of the hotel surrounding it. Currently fashioned with bursting pink blooms for the spring, this spot is great for after-work drinks and sweet bites, like the donut holes and churros.

555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 449-7095
(202) 449-7095

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Northside Social Coffee & Wine

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Buy wine and cheese and take it outside at this casual dining spot with stellar coffee drinks in Clarendon.

3211 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 465-0145
(703) 465-0145

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La Famosa

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Navy Yard’s colorfulPuerto Rican restaurantLa Famosa serves whole crispy snapper and sandwiches stuffed with roasted pork, ham, and sliced ribeye on its breezy patio.

1300 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 921-9882
(202) 921-9882

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Evening Star Cafe

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這個字符的折衷的庭院裝飾和綠色植物ming Del Ray cafe gives the impression of being in an artist’s backyard. The menu boasts a long list of wines from its wine shop next door.

2000 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-5051
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

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Barca serves tapas, wines, and cocktails along the Potomac River in Alexandria. The gray, white, and blue aesthetic of the dining area along the riverfront gives it a stylish, beachy vibe.

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 638-1100
(703) 638-1100

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Bethesda Crab House

4958 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

This longtime community staple offers a real Maryland crab-picking experience, complete with Old Bay seasoning and brown paper-covered tables. Call in advance to make sure it is open and to reserve orders.

4958 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-3382
(301) 652-3382

Barcelona Wine Bar

1622 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Barcelona Wine Bar has two locations with outdoor seating in D.C., but the space on 14th Street NW is a little more special. Situated in a stone courtyard area out front, industrial-style metal lights and dark wood give off a chic, urban vibe.

1622 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 588-5500
(202) 588-5500
A stone-framed patio
Barcelona’s stone-lined patio.
Barcelona

Le Diplomate

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

這是一個必要的戶外就餐體驗D.C. newcomers, complete with a bustling sidewalk vibe at brunch.

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333

Apéro

2622 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Behind the bar and down the stairs, there is a small, intimate outdoor patio great for late-night dates in the quieter part of Georgetown. There are also picnic tables out front for more casual seating.

2622 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 525-1682
(202) 525-1682

Residents Cafe & Bar

1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Blushing cherry blossom decor envelops the front patio space of this Mediterranean hotspot that serves one of the best espresso martinis in town.

1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 733-7143
(202) 733-7143

Iron Gate Restaurant

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The patio at Iron Gate Restaurantfeels like a secret garden: according to the Greek-Italian restaurant’s website, the wisteria overhead dates back to the 1800s. Try dishes here like lamb neck osso bucco, focaccia, and caramelized ricotta gnocchi.

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 524-5202
(202) 524-5202

Calico

50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

This Blagden Alley hideaway has maximized its limited space outdoors and transformed it into a space for cool cats. Order adult juice boxes or cocktails along with tater tots and pizza.

50 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 791-0134
(202) 791-0134

BOURBON STEAK

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

This tony restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel captures the spirit of Georgetown with its lush patio, elegant cocktail menu, and attentive service. While it certainly has the upscale atmosphere this neighborhood is known for, the stone-lined outdoor area keeps patio-dwellers cozy with sofas and fire pits.

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2026
(202) 944-2026

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Downtown’s reimagined French darling inside Sofitel hotel sports a spacious wraparound patio overlooking manicured Lafayette Square park. It’s a perfect spot to sample its cherry blossom-themed cocktail served in a gorgeous swan goblet through April.

806 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-8800
(202) 730-8800

Zaytinya by José Andrés

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

This José Andrés restaurant sits in a prime location near several Metro stops, making it accessible for any local to get to. The patio has a view of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and serves a solid Mediterranean menu. Andrés’s nearby Jaleo and Oyamel are also standbys when it comes to outdoor patios.

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-0800
(202) 638-0800

Dirty Habit

555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

The modern, sleek furniture of the outdoor bar juxtaposes the white brick walls of the hotel surrounding it. Currently fashioned with bursting pink blooms for the spring, this spot is great for after-work drinks and sweet bites, like the donut holes and churros.

555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 449-7095
(202) 449-7095

Northside Social Coffee & Wine

3211 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Buy wine and cheese and take it outside at this casual dining spot with stellar coffee drinks in Clarendon.

3211 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 465-0145
(703) 465-0145

La Famosa

1300 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Navy Yard’s colorfulPuerto Rican restaurantLa Famosa serves whole crispy snapper and sandwiches stuffed with roasted pork, ham, and sliced ribeye on its breezy patio.

1300 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 921-9882
(202) 921-9882

Evening Star Cafe

2000 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

這個字符的折衷的庭院裝飾和綠色植物ming Del Ray cafe gives the impression of being in an artist’s backyard. The menu boasts a long list of wines from its wine shop next door.

2000 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-5051
(703) 549-5051

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

Barca serves tapas, wines, and cocktails along the Potomac River in Alexandria. The gray, white, and blue aesthetic of the dining area along the riverfront gives it a stylish, beachy vibe.

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 638-1100
(703) 638-1100

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