Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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Guapo's

5.0

5 (211)

$30 and under

Mexican

Tenleytown

About the restaurant

Located just steps from the Tenleytown–AU Metro Station, Guapo’s Tenleytown is a neighborhood favorite for vibrant Latin-inspired cuisine, refreshing margaritas, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together. Whether you’re meeting friends for dinner or grabbing a casual lunch, Guapo’s delivers flavor and energy in every visit.

From sizzling fajitas to freshly made guacamole and crowd-pleasing classics, our menu blends tradition with comfort. Planning a birthday, graduation, corporate event, or any celebration? Our private venue holds up to 150 guests and is perfect for gatherings of all sizes.

At Guapo’s Tenleytown, every meal feels like a celebration.
📞 For private events, call (202) 899-0350 or email groupdining@guaposrestaurant.com.

Top review

margotVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Guapo’s is our favorite restaurant. There is nothing like it anywhere. The chips are unbelievable, so thin and crispy and warm. The guacamole is unbelievable, really the best we’ve ever had anywhere. The two different sauces they give you are fantastic, I love the roasted one and my husband loves the pico de gallo. The food is delicious. The service is great. We come back here week after week, month after month, year after year. It’s really great.

Melting Pot - Fredericksburg

5.0

5 (913)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot is Fredericksburg’s premiere fondue restaurant. We offer both a romantic and family friendly atmosphere for your fine dining fondue experience. Our staff operates with one goal in mind - to provide you with the perfect night out.

Top review

Bryan

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Wonderful experience and got there at opening. Food and service was great!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Virginia Gateway

4.8

4.8 (262)

$30 and under

American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review

Mike and Laura

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Our waiter David was amazing. The food was great and I got my free birthday, Pizookie!

Pinstripes - Bethesda

4.8

4.8 (232)

$30 and under

American

North Bethesda

About the restaurant

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6:30pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

Top review

ERICK

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Food was great. They have deals different deals every day.

La Prensa

4.8

4.8 (39)

$30 and under

Mexican

Sterling

About the restaurant

Another unique restaurant by Chef Santosh Tiptur!

We Believe that food is a conversation of life and want to recreate that dialogue through our ingredient-focused menu. Specializing in gourmet tacos, La Prensa offers an escape from the ordinary taco joint with an approachable and globally inspired menu featuring fresh ingredients with our signature adventurous mindset. We also Cocktail and Cooking Classes!!

The inspiration behind La Prensa came from studying the art and craft of the skilled cooks and chefs who have used the Prensa de Tortilla for generations. The skills they have passed down have allowed us to create delicious food. We've always believed that to create amazing tastes and flavors you only need a handful of fresh ingredients Whether you want tacos, tapas, or both, we'll connect you with regional cuisine with an inspiring twist accompanied by our hand crafted cocktails or sangrias.

Please join us and experience La Prensa for yourself!

Your La Prensa Team

Top review

Dined on Jul 6, 2025

The food is good, the service is good, if the price is more affordable, I believe it will attract more people.

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Experience

SALUD! Cocktail Making Class

Experience

La Prensa's Happy Hour!

Gyu San Japanese BBQ

4.8

4.8 (101)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Arlington

About the restaurant

At Gyusan Japanese BBQ, offer high-quality cuts of meat, that are known for their tenderness, flavor, and overall premium quality, which include cuts such as Wagyu beef, dry-aged beef, prime rib, and other premium cuts of beef, as well as premium cuts of pork, lamb, and other meats.Wagyu beef, for example, is known for its high level of marbling, which gives it a rich, buttery flavor and a tender texture. Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung in a cool, dry place for several weeks, which helps to intensify its flavor and tenderize the meat.Our focus is often on using the highest quality and freshest ingredients, including premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and organic vegetables.From salad to sashimi and yakiniku to noodles, your friends and family are bound to find something to enjoy together.

Top review

Andre

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

The food is sublime. The staff is friendly, professional and courteous. excellent restaurant

Brazil Gourmet Pizzeria & Grill

4.7

4.7 (126)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Damascus

About the restaurant

Exquisite pizza and Grill in the best style of São Paulo, Brazil.

Top review

Brian

Dined 7 days ago

The Pizza was incredible. Got to try what seemed to be 10 or 15 different toppings Too many good ones to name a favorite. The dessert/sweet pizzas were excellent too. The servers were very helpful and kind. The place was clean and nicely decorated Would definitely go back again

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Experience

All You Can Eat - "Rodízio de Pizza"

G.O.A.T. Room

4.7

4.7 (91)

$30 and under

Indian

Downtown

About the restaurant

G.O.A.T. Room welcomes everyone to experience the wonderful food and flavors of the Punjab region! Metropolitan DC is a melting pot of many different cultures and Indian Masala is a melting pot of many different spices. When it is all combined it creates a blend of diversity and flavors. This is what G.O.A.T. Room is all about, enjoy friends.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Excellent service. They made our bachelorette celebration so fun and went above and beyond expectations.

Maggiano's - Chevy Chase

4.6

4.6 (2762)

$30 and under

Italian

Friendship Heights

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Chevy Chase and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location offers a city atmosphere in the heart of DC. Chevy Chase is a well-known suburb-in-the-city with a strong community connection that offers a great atmosphere. Visit us at 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW and book your reservation today!

Top review

Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was amazing. Food was delicious and the service was perfect.

Yard House - Tysons Galleria

4.6

4.6 (44)

$30 and under

American

McLean

About the restaurant

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

Top review

Tomeko

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

The restaurant has plenty of seating. And we only waited a few minutes to be seated. The BBQ Bacon Burger and the Whiskey Glazed Salmon were delicious. The Ribeye was average. All in all, it was a good experience and I would recommend it.

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