The Grill restaurant front
Restaurants with outdoor dining in Washington DC offer patio, riverside or courtyard seating for guests to enjoy meals and cocktails with fresh air, greenery, water views and more. Some of the best rooftop restaurants and bars make for a beautiful and scenic outing. Visit the following restaurants to dine outside in DC.
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Outdoor courtyard at Bourbon Steak
Large firepits and lush greenery in the courtyard area at Bourbon Steak provide a premium outdoor dining experience. Grab a round of seasonal cocktails with friends and plates to share family-style for a fun opportunity to connect outdoors at Bourbon Steak. Website | 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Osteria Morini patio seating
Enjoy waterfront views from the Osteria Morini patio while grazing on aperitivo hour bites from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Sip an Aperol spritz or frozen negroni with friends at this outdoor dining destination. Website | 301 Water St. SE
Garden courtyard area at Michele's
The lush gardens in the courtyard area and the plants throughout the indoor-to-outdoor dining establishment offer a refreshing ambiance. Michele's French-American menu includes brunch and dinner items to explore while visiting with friends or family or for a solo dining date while reading a book or working on a laptop. Website |1201 K St. NW
Outdoor seating at Opaline Bar & Brasserie
People watch while dining with good company at Opaline Bar & Brasserie at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square. Sit on the patio for breakfast, lunch or dinner and try the croque monsieur, steak frites and brioche French toast. Website | 806 15th St. NW
Developed by Knead Hospitality + Design, The Grill offers woodfired American cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner. The outdoor dining area is adjacent to the Washington Channel with waterfront views. Dine outdoors with a view at The Grill. Website | 99 Market Square SW
This Michelin star-awarded coastal Italian seafood restaurant offers top-of-the-line dining experiences with outstanding food, service and views. Recognized by the Michelin Guide, Trip Advisor and Wine Spectator, the consensus on Fiola Mare is noteworthy. The upscale seafood establishment offers outdoor seating alongside the river for an exceptional meal. Website | 3050 K St. NW
Patio seating at Chloe Michelin star-winning Chloe by Haidar Karoum in the Yards and Capitol Riverfront area offers Lebanese cuisine with European and Southeast Asian influence. Discover chef Karoum's creations during brunch on the weekends or dinner any night of the week with patio seating available. Website | 1331 4th St. SE
The fine dining experience at Shilling Canning Company showcases the ingredients and goods of the Chesapeake region. The Michelin Guide describes this eatery as "mid-Atlantic with contemporary flair." Shaded and sun-drenched patio seating is available for guests to enjoy dining gatherings. Website | 360 Water St. SE
Photography by: Courtesy of Osteria Morini; Courtesy of Leading DC (Michele’s); Courtesy of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square (Opaline); Courtesy of The Grill; Courtesy of Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants (Fiola); Courtesy of Chloe
