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12 romantic restaurants ideal for date night in Washington, DC

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par Christabel Lobo
Mise à jour le 24 janvier 2024

Washington, DC, gives off the vibe that it’s 24/7 politics, but its date-night worthy restaurants all point to romance. A chilled-out winery with Anacostia River views is a first-date favorite. The wisteria-clad patio at a Mediterranean restaurant in Dupont Circle was made for intimate nights out. Korean and Southern flavors couple up at an anniversary hotspot in Penn Quarter.

This guide pairs DC restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Washington, DC’s 12 best date-night restaurants.

Une photo du restaurant District Winery
4.5
4.5 (1199)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Américaine
Navy Yard
À propos du restaurant

Break the ice at the district’s only commercial winery, sprawled along the Anacostia River. Share plates like cured Hungarian pork and shaved Brussels sprouts salad, which pair excellently with the restaurant’s made-in-DC wines and craft cocktails. If there’s a lull in the conversation, take in the sweeping waterfront—and make a serious first impression by booking a table on the heated outdoor patio for prime sunset views.


Une photo du restaurant Moonraker
4.5
4.5 (338)
50 $ et plus
Japonaise
Southwest Waterfront
À propos du restaurant

This Japan-inspired spot sits on the 14th floor of the Pendry Washington DC hotel and is especially loved for its 360-degree Potomac River views. Moonraker’s chic, circular bar was made for flirting, and there’s even a fireplace to snuggle up by. The snacky menu—Tokyo fried chicken, hamachi crudo, blistered shishitos—means you can focus on each other. If you’re drinking, consider whisky or fizzy cocktails featuring Japanese ingredients like matcha, yuzu, and green tea.


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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 15 août 2023
Excellente cuisine, un peu chère, très beau cadre, service pourrait être mieux
Une photo du restaurant Iron Gate
4.6
4.6 (2976)
50 $ et plus
Méditerranée
Dupont Circle
À propos du restaurant

This Italian and Greek favorite is set in a former carriage house and home to a cozy dining room with a fireplace, lanterns, and leather banquettes. But Iron Gate really shines for its wisteria-clad courtyard, which also has fire pits for cooler evenings. Mix things up with the pikilia menu (named after the Greek word for “variety”) and linger over trumpet mushroom arancini, charred Mediterranean octopus, and other Mediterranean small plates in the dreamy outdoor space.


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AshleyM
Y est allé·e le 6 juil. 2023
Truly our favorite restaurant in DC!! Amazing tasting menu!
Une photo du restaurant Floriana
4.7
4.7 (3828)
30 $ ou moins
Italienne
Dupont Circle
À propos du restaurant

It might be the red-brick rowhouse setting or the exceptional service, but Floriana is an Italian institution that’s been a date-night go-to since 1979. Couples can’t get enough of the old-school interiors and excellent housemade pastas, like lamb gnocchi with ricotta and basil and burrata ravioli—even Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff famously grabbed dinner here in 2021.


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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 29 août 2021
Excellent!!
Une photo du restaurant Succotash PRIME
4.6
4.6 (3830)
30 $ ou moins
Américaine
Penn Quarter
À propos du restaurant

If you’re looking for an anniversary dinner to remember, head to this sprawling steakhouse. For starters, it lives in a historic landmark building complete with original details from 1911. Tufted leather booths and hand-painted murals add to the swankiness, and so does a decadent menu by James Beard Award winner Edward Lee. Expect Southern American classics with Korean twists, like spicy gochujang honey fried chicken and collards, kimchi, and country ham. Bonus points for the live jazz performances.


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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 22 oct. 2022
Vacation trip
Une photo du restaurant 2941 Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (7712)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Americaine Française
Falls Church
À propos du restaurant

Cascading waterfalls, a koi pond, and lush garden views all give this Falls Church stunner its special-occasion cred. But it’s the French American food by Chef Bertrand Chemel—a Café Boulud alum—that takes 2941 to the next level. Celebrate your big night with a platter of East Coast oysters and apple-soy sauce mignonette, or go all out with butter-poached lobster with fennel raviolini, and you’ll see why the food is just as enchanting as the surroundings at this window-wrapped escape.


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EdRod
Y est allé·e le 9 avr. 2023
EXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXcellent
Une photo du restaurant Das Ethiopian - Georgetown
4.7
4.7 (1523)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Éthiopienne
Georgetown
À propos du restaurant

This MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award winner offers a lesser-seen, fine-dining take on Ethiopian food. A shareable anniversary feast includes some seriously good beef tibs and injera (fermented flatbread). The menu’s many meat-free dishes—chickpea stew, collard greens, and red lentils with red pepper sauce—make Das Ethiopian a solid pick for vegetarians, too. White tablecloth service and a seasonal patio dial up the romance, and so does a stroll down the cobblestone streets nearby.


Meilleur avis
OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 17 févr. 2022
Tout juste du début à la fin, de l’accueil au service en passant par le goût, les saveurs et une addition raisonnable. Si il fallait chipoter le plat végétarien n’est pas très copieux en rapport à son prix.
Une photo du restaurant Ambar Capitol Hill
4.8
4.8 (4967)
30 $ ou moins
dans le style des Balkans
Capitol Hill
À propos du restaurant

Ambar’s bottomless Balkan brunch menu means it’s a magnet for leisurely group get-togethers. And its many sitting areas—an expanded patio, indoor dining room, and retractable roof space—make it an especially versatile restaurant to hang. Grab a crew to do justice to the restaurant’s meze platters, salmon Benedict, and cinnamon sourdough, and add unlimited drinks, like mango hibiscus mimosas, for an additional fee.


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Alli
Y est allé·e le 24 juin 2023
Ambar is my favorite restaurant!
Une photo du restaurant DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA
4.6
4.6 (2107)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Japonaise
Penn Quarter
À propos du restaurant

Sapporo-style ramen draws crowds to Daikaya’s casual, walk-in-only bar, but you can book a table at its sibling spot upstairs. The Izakaya is an ode to Tokyo’s night markets, and the traditional decor is especially transportive. Take your favorite couple friends and catch up over small plates like sizzling yakitori skewers and onigiri stuffed with fillings like pork belly and fried eggplant, best washed down with cups of warm sake.


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Sheri
Y est allé·e le 21 oct. 2017
Excellent!
Une photo du restaurant dLeña
4.7
4.7 (1921)
De 31 $ à 50 $
Latino-américaine
Mount Vernon Square
À propos du restaurant

A meal at this rustic-chic Mount Vernon hotspot channels a Oaxacan holiday. dLeña’s modern approach to traditional Mexican plates includes wood-fired grilled meats, seafood, and fresh ceviche. The restaurant’s sexy wraparound bar, built for mezcal tastings and flights of Mexican, South American, and Spanish wines, sets the tone for an extra-special evening. For peak privacy, book the chef’s table—a single, roomy booth with direct kitchen views.


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OpenTable Diner
Y est allé·e le 18 févr. 2023
Excellent Service
Une photo du restaurant The Hamilton
4.7
4.7 (11716)
30 $ ou moins
Américaine
Centre-ville
À propos du restaurant

The Hamilton’s snug leather banquettes don’t just set you up for romance—they’re also where you score views of some of DC’s most iconic facades, including the Treasury building and the historic Willard hotel. Fuel up on gussied-up bar bites, including a locally loved late-night sushi menu, before continuing your evening downstairs for cocktails and some of the area’s best live music.


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MartinGVIP
Y est allé·e le 9 août 2023
Très bon choix à un prix convenable. Notre serveuse ne semblait pas vouloir travailler, le service étaient moyen mais nous avons bien mangé. Very good choice at a reasonable price. Our waitress didn't seem to want to work, the service was average but we ate well.
Une photo du restaurant Chez Billy Sud
4.8
4.8 (2925)
30 $ ou moins
Française
Georgetown
À propos du restaurant

Chez Billy Sud’s sensational French-inspired food lands it consistent spots on DC’s best restaurant lists, and its gilded mirrors and lamp-lit courtyard make it one of the area’s most romantic. A dinner at the charming Provençal spot is where you make things official, and you can celebrate with classics like escargots, chicken liver mousse, and roast chicken. Then sweeten the deal with crème brûlée—or the ultimate question.


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GreatFrenchVIP
Y est allé·e le 7 déc. 2023
Beautiful ambiance. Excellent meal. Gracious service.
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