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 the Tastemaker 20. 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.
| Restaurants: | Peacock Café, Masa 14, Le Chat Noir… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$ |
| Cuisines: | Contemporary American, Asian, French… |
| Neighborhoods: | Georgetown, Logan Circle, Friendship Heights… |
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$$$$·Contemporary American·
Georgetown
- Great for Brunch
- Great for Lunch
- Good for a Date
A Georgetown institution, Peacock Cafe has been in operation since 1991. If diners are looking for a restaurant that not only knows their name, but also remembers their last order,…Read more
$$$$·Asian·
Logan Circle
- Great for Brunch
- Tapas
- Good for Groups
If diners are looking to jump outside of their culinary comfort zone, Masa 14's brunch menu has a mix of Latin/Asian small plates that will guide their adventure in style. Located …Read more
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View Availability$$$$·French·
Friendship Heights
- Neighborhood Gem
- Cozy
- Romantic
Stylish yet unpretentious, Le Chat Noir will transport you to Paris's Left Bank neighborhood with its French fare and outstanding wine selection. If guests prefer to begin “Sunday …Read more
$$$$·Belgian·
Capitol Hill
- Great for Brunch
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
Know nothing about Belgian cuisine? Belga Cafe looks to change that by transporting diners' taste buds to Brussels. Dine on their sidewalk cafe and peruse the brunch menu created b…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
- Great for Brunch
- Special Occasion
- Quiet Conversation
As one of the U.S.'s top-rated luxury hotels, The Jefferson certainly sets the standard for elegance and refinement. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson serves one of the best breakfas…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·Southern·
Navy Yard
- Comfort Food
- Waterfront
- Good for a Date
Fixin' to get a taste of the South in your mouth? Due South aims to fill diners' bellies with comfort food classics for the best DC brunch. When you see a menu section devoted to “…Read more
$$$$·American·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Great for Lunch
- Casual
- Great for Brunch
Missing a touch of West Coast flavor? Summer House in Bethesda, Maryland offers some California sunshine to dreary East Coast days. The California-inspired menu has a wide range of…Read more
$$$$·French·
Logan Circle
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
Modeled after a Parisian brasserie, the casual Le Diplomate aims to serve classic French-inspired dishes in a laid-back environment. Located in the 14th Street Corridor, Le Diploma…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·French·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Neighborhood Gem
Modeled after a French bistro and serving simple French comfort food is the Bethesda, Maryland outpost of Mon Ami Gabi. The classic onion soup au gratin, finished with Gruyere chee…Read more
$$$$·Italian·
Logan Circle
- Good for a Date
- Good for Groups
- Authentic
Fun, fresh, and vibrant all describe the brunch scene at Sette Osteria on 14th Street. Order plates like a brunch tart, Nutella flatbread, smoked salmon platter to split and snack …Read more
$$$$·Global, International·
Penn Quarter
- Good for a Date
- Happy Hour
- Vibrant Bar Scene
Housed in an old General Post Office, the decidedly modern Dirty Habit also boasts an expansive atrium and massive patio that encompasses an entire city block. Sweets calling on a …Read more
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
Washington, D.C. is a city where no matter how many times people seen a famous building, seeing it from a different angle or view is awe-inspiring all over again. The Lafayette Res…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·American·
Dupont Circle
- Great for Brunch
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
The nation's 26th president and outdoors enthusiast, Teddy Roosevelt, is the inspiration behind Teddy and the Bully Bar. Using Roosevelt's love of fresh produce and simple, well-pr…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary French·
Tenleytown
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for Anniversaries
- Cozy
Modern French/Mediterranean cuisine is Matisse's specialty, and their brunch menu allows diners to sample this flavor fusion. Duck confit hash takes a traditional French preparatio…Read more
$$$$·Seafood·
Palisades Northwest
- Special Occasion
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
Not sure what cuisine should be the focus on a brunch outing? Check out BlackSalt Fish Market and Restaurant to sample a variety of cuisines, and a rarely seen kids menu to keep yo…Read more
$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
When celebrity chefs attach their name to new concepts, it's clear that they have had a great deal of personal input on the restaurant's concept, design, and menu. The Source by Wo…Read more
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View Availability$$$$·American·
Penn Quarter
- Good for Groups
- Casual
- Vibrant Bar Scene
Located in Penn Quarter, The Smith is the D.C. offshoot of this popular NYC-based restaurant. A unique feature of The Smith is their brunch raw bar, shucking and serving a rotating…Read more
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
- Neighborhood Gem
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
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