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The Best Brunch Restaurants in Washington DC

The OpenTable Team

From Georgetown to Foggy Bottom and Cleveland Park, DC diners have many of the nation's most historic buildings as their brunch backdrop. Brunch in DC can range from an elegant affair, complete with champagne, chandeliers, and caviar or it can be casual and low-key. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Whether diners want to start their day off with some cocktails and savory treats or use the time to get some political brokering done, the best brunch in DC delivers.

19 Restaurants
Updated February 26, 2020
Restaurants:Peacock Café, Le Chat Noir, Belga Cafe…
Price Range:$$ - $$
Cuisines:Contemporary American, French, Belgian…
Neighborhoods:Georgetown, Friendship Heights, Capitol Hill…

Peacock Café

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Georgetown
1,513 reviews
  • Great for Brunch
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Great for Lunch
A Georgetown institution, Peacock Cafe has been in operation since 1991. If diners are looking for a restaurant that not only knows their name, but also remembers their last order,…Read more
93% recommended
Great for Brunch in District of Columbia
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Le Chat Noir

$$$$·French·
Friendship Heights
2,136 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Authentic
  • Good for a Date
Stylish yet unpretentious, Le Chat Noir will transport you to Paris's Left Bank neighborhood with its French fare and outstanding wine selection. If guests prefer to begin “Sunday …Read more
88% recommended
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Belga Cafe

$$$$·Belgian·
Capitol Hill
4,152 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Great for Brunch
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
Know nothing about Belgian cuisine? Belga Cafe looks to change that by transporting diners' taste buds to Brussels. Dine on their sidewalk cafe and peruse the brunch menu created b…Read more
90% recommended
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Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
646 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Great for Brunch
  • Special Occasion
As one of the U.S.'s top-rated luxury hotels, The Jefferson certainly sets the standard for elegance and refinement. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson serves one of the best breakfas…Read more
83% recommended
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Due South

$$$$·Southern·
Navy Yard
912 reviews
  • Comfort Food
  • Waterfront
  • Casual
Fixin' to get a taste of the South in your mouth? Due South aims to fill diners' bellies with comfort food classics for the best DC brunch. When you see a menu section devoted to “…Read more
90% recommended
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Summer House - North Bethesda

$$$$·American·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
1,965 reviews
  • Great for Brunch
  • Great for Lunch
  • Casual
Missing a touch of West Coast flavor? Summer House in Bethesda, Maryland offers some California sunshine to dreary East Coast days. The California-inspired menu has a wide range of…Read more
Great for Brunch in Maryland - DC Suburbs
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Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·
Logan Circle
9,221 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Great for Brunch
Modeled after a Parisian brasserie, the casual Le Diplomate aims to serve classic French-inspired dishes in a laid-back environment. Located in the 14th Street Corridor, Le Diploma…Read more
94% recommended
Most Booked in Washington, D.C. Area
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Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

$$$$·French·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
5,978 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
Modeled after a French bistro and serving simple French comfort food is the Bethesda, Maryland outpost of Mon Ami Gabi. The classic onion soup au gratin, finished with Gruyere chee…Read more
95% recommended
Most Booked in Maryland - DC Suburbs
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El Centro D.F. on 14th Street

$$$$·Mexican·
Downtown
1,474 reviews
  • Great for Brunch
  • Happy Hour
  • Fun
Welcome to Oaxaca, Mexico! Even at their three locations in Washington, it feels like dining a thousand miles away at El Centro D.F. Start with a michelada, a beer rimmed with lime…Read more
92% recommended
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Sette Osteria - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·
Logan Circle
493 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Casual
  • Good for a Date
Fun, fresh, and vibrant all describe the brunch scene at Sette Osteria on 14th Street. Order plates like a brunch tart, Nutella flatbread, smoked salmon platter to split and snack …Read more
96% recommended
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Dirty Habit

$$$$·Global, International·
Penn Quarter
946 reviews
  • Happy Hour
  • Good for a Date
  • Handcrafted Cocktails
Housed in an old General Post Office, the decidedly modern Dirty Habit also boasts an expansive atrium and massive patio that encompasses an entire city block. Sweets calling on a …Read more
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Lafayette Restaurant

$$$$·American·
Downtown
1,180 reviews
  • Quiet Conversation
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
Washington, D.C. is a city where no matter how many times people seen a famous building, seeing it from a different angle or view is awe-inspiring all over again. The Lafayette Res…Read more
88% recommended
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Teddy & The Bully Bar

$$$$·American·
Dupont Circle
1,423 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Great for Lunch
  • Good for Groups
The nation's 26th president and outdoors enthusiast, Teddy Roosevelt, is the inspiration behind Teddy and the Bully Bar. Using Roosevelt's love of fresh produce and simple, well-pr…Read more
93% recommended
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Matisse

$$$$·Contemporary French·
Tenleytown
1,235 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Quiet Conversation
  • Special Occasion
Modern French/Mediterranean cuisine is Matisse's specialty, and their brunch menu allows diners to sample this flavor fusion. Duck confit hash takes a traditional French preparatio…Read more
98% recommended
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BlackSalt

$$$$·Seafood·
Palisades Northwest
6,049 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
Not sure what cuisine should be the focus on a brunch outing? Check out BlackSalt Fish Market and Restaurant to sample a variety of cuisines, and a rarely seen kids menu to keep yo…Read more
97% recommended
Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area
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Macon Bistro & Larder

$$$$·Southern·
Chevy Chase
810 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Comfort Food
  • Good for a Date
Connecting Georgia, France, and Washington, D.C. on a map would require a long ruler and a good sense of geography. Macon Bistro and Larder aims to make this connection a little ea…Read more
94% recommended
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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

$$$$·American·
Penn Quarter
1,931 reviews
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for a Date
Located in Penn Quarter, The Smith is the D.C. offshoot of this popular NYC-based restaurant. A unique feature of The Smith is their brunch raw bar, shucking and serving a rotating…Read more
85% recommended
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Wildwood Kitchen

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
1,222 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Cozy
Chef/owner Robert Wiedmaier's Wildwood Kitchen uses Mediterranean and French influences on the Bethesda, Maryland restaurant's menu. The Middle Eastern spice za'atar makes an appea…Read more
97% recommended
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The Source by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
3,652 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
When celebrity chefs attach their name to new concepts, it's clear that they have had a great deal of personal input on the restaurant's concept, design, and menu. The Source by Wo…Read more
89% recommended
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