Best Restaurants for People Watching in Waterfront

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

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2. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.1

Excellent(121)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 69 times today

Milk and Honey is a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and specializes in other slow cooked mouth-watering favorites. No matter the type of experience you are looking for, we have the dish for you. Join us for brunch with friends, lovers, family and everyone in between. Carryout available at all locations. Milk and Honey Wharf is located along the beautiful Southeast Waterfront in Washington DC. A Southern Brunch Restaurant and one of our “Full Service” locations, we are excited to share a delectable menu featuring Butter Glazed Biscuits, Old Bay Wings, and award-winning Shrimp & Grits.

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3. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(335)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

4. Kaliwa

3.5

Very Good(823)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 14 times today

Award-Winning, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 Recipient! Kaliwa presents upscale, South East Asian fare accompanied by vibrant cocktails in classy, waterfront digs. Enjoy interpretations of Thai, Filipino and Korean dishes under a sky of eclectic chandeliers, or dine Al Fresca on the patio overlooking the bustling waterfront.

5. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8803)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Low Country) • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

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6. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 24 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

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7. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(1219)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 13 times today

8. Peacock Café

4.9

Exceptional(1978)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 30 times today

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

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9. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

4.5

Awesome(564)

Price: Moderate

• French • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 18 times today

The way we French ...Bistro Du Jour is an all-day Parisian bistro serving traditional fare like Coq Au Vin, Croque Madame, French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Duck Confit, as well as an extensive selection of bubbly and an exciting list of cocktails and aperitifs. Open for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.Note: We offer full serving dining during Dinner (Daily) and Weekend Brunch only. During Breakfast (Daily) & Lunch (Weekday)

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10. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

4.4

Awesome(244)

Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 19 times today

Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf) occupies the restored historic oyster shed (circa 1912) building at the Municipal Fish Market (the oldest fish market in the United States). The restaurant serves a line up of small plate offerings, wines, craft beers, unique cocktails, and of course, our very own celebrated shellfish.

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RenaVIP
Caribbean •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
TiShonda was absolutely great. She triple checked our orders against food allergies in our group. She kept checking on us. She was friendly and very helpful. Everything we ordered was simply delicious.
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Low Country)• Downtown
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4.4
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great time for afternoon tea. Food and service were both very good. If it is cold out, recommend getting a spot away from the door, it can be drafty. Looking forward to coming back for drinks and dinner.
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The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.4
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Kimberly
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Only bad thing was that the heat wasn't on. There was a guy there fixing it, and the manager gave my table a heater because of my elderly parents. It was a wonderful fix. The server was absolutely wonderful, and she made my birthday memorable!!
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Milk & Honey - The WharfPrice: Moderate• American• Southwest Waterfront
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4.1
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Carrie
Washington, D.C. Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Another excellent experience. We had someone in our group that is gluten free. Staff did a great job answering questions and verifying the GF process. Pad see ew was excellent. Skewers were a hit, we had a variety of chicken, shrimp, and pork belly. Great spot at The Wharf before the theater.
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KaliwaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Southwest Waterfront
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3.5
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Kenny
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Oysters are fresh and the bread is amazing! They can even split entrees in two plates if needed.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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1. Dauphine’s

2. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

3. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4. Kaliwa

5. Georgia Brown's

6. CIRCA at Clarendon

7. CIRCA at Navy Yard

8. Peacock Café

9. Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

10. Rappahannock Oyster Bar at The Wharf

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