Best Casual Restaurants in Washington

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1. Cafe Du Parc

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 77 times today

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café. Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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2. VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

4.4

Awesome(233)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 42 times today

Perched above the Hotel Washington, experience VUE Rooftop, an artfully designed destination that brings the outside world in. Offering unparalleled views of the White House and Washington Monument, VUE pairs the effervescent energy of D.C.'s skyline with seasonal cocktails, elegant plates, and a stylish ambiance like no other.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

4.6

Exceptional(5244)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 87 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. The Henri

4.6

Exceptional(193)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Penn Quarter

Booked 25 times today

The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.

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5. Proper 21 - F Street

4.1

Excellent(904)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Proper 21, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper and Proper West, opened in early October 2016. Located at 1319 F Street NW, Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21 is the third location of NIEUW Group Inc. Like its predecessors, located in New York City, Proper 21 serves contemporary American cuisine. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison. The restaurant provides the best audio & visual for sports, corporate functions, nightlife and other events. Proper 21 requests reservations be made 45 minutes in advance.

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6. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

4.1

Excellent(696)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 37 times today

Located just two blocks from the National Mall and steps from the White House, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums, Elephant & Castle on Pennsylvania Avenue is your go-to British pub in D.C. Enjoy British classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, paired with a great selection of beers. Relax on the largest patio in downtown D.C. with scenic views of Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a late-night spot to unwind, we've got you covered. Catch live football and soccer matches or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub delivers the best British hospitality right in the heart of Washington, D.C.

7. Avenue Grill

4.7

Exceptional(314)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 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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8. Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

4.6

Exceptional(2409)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Bobby Van’s Grill has a very loyal following of patrons who appreciate its first-rate, dry-aged steaks and seafood, phenomenal wine list, and exceptional professional wait staff – many of whom have worked for Bobby Van’s Grill for more than 15 years. We have the largest private dining space of any restaurant in DC; Bobby Van’s Grill can accommodate guests in 7 different rooms! In the fall of 2018, it unveiled a newly renovated atrium (now known as The Atrium @ Bobby Van’s) that accommodates up to 330 people for private events.

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9. Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

4.3

Awesome(754)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Located on the corner of 11th and H street NW, Capitol City Brewing Co. opened its doors in 1992 as the first brew pub in our nation's capitol since prohibition, thus giving its citizens and its many visitors the freedom to enjoy some of the finest hand-crafted beer in the country. On the front of our menu is the symbol of freedom, the Lady Liberty, a statue found atop our namesake, the United States Capitol.Nestled in the heart of Washington's rejuvenated downtown, this location has become a local landmark for celebrating great beer and food with family and friends. We have always taken great pride in our beer so come in and enjoy a cold pint of our very best and match it to one of the many menu selections tailored to the brews we serve.

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10. Fireclay - At The Hotel Washington

3.9

Excellent(17)

Price: Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 3 times today

Classic but whimsical; elegant yet laid back — Fireclay at Hotel Washington is setting a new and unexpected standard within the DC dining scene. The menu unfolds over a lineup of small plates and larger, shareable items, prepared over open fire, with an emphasis on seasonality and flavor.

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Mark
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Music was too loud! And very basic holiday music at that. Need more eclectic playlist. Everything else was great.
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VUE Rooftop at Hotel WashingtonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington
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4.4
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Evita
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great Thanksgiving dinner. Our waiter James was awesome.
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Fogo de Chao - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.6
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Amanda
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
We were very pleasantly surprised with what a gem of a dining experience this was. We selected mostly on location which was very convenient to our hotel. The staff were all very attentive. We had a gluten allergy diner and they not only suggested already gluten free meals but modified a meal (mussels) to be gluten free. They even carry GF bread. All of our meals were quite good from the grilled octopus starter to the Vanilla Napoleon dessert.
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Cafe Du ParcPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown
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4.5
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Gelavip
San Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Did not realize it is really a sports bar when booking. So, of course it is noisy. Nice selection menu. Food was quite good. Prices appropriate to the menu. As it got busier, our waitress disappeared trying to deal with a lot of tables. Luckily someone else came along and took our dessert order. The lava cake was mediocre; the menu said berries but there were none, only a not very good berry sauce. Decent wine list although beer is probably more popular.
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Proper 21 - F StreetPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.1
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Jonathan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Always so well taken care of. Love the new power lunch menu.
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The HenriPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Penn Quarter
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4.6

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339 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Du Parc

2. VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

3. Fogo de Chao - Washington DC

4. The Henri

5. Proper 21 - F Street

6. Elephant & Castle - DC Pennsylvania Ave.

7. Avenue Grill

8. Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

9. Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown

10. Fireclay - At The Hotel Washington

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