The Best Brunch Restaurants in Washington DC

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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.

20 Restaurants

Updated December 02, 2019

Restaurants:	Peacock Café, Le Chat Noir, Belga Cafe…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, French, Belgian…
Neighborhoods:	Georgetown, Friendship Heights, Capitol Hill…

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Peacock Café

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Georgetown

1,455 reviews

Great for Brunch
Sunday 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

90% recommended

Great for Brunch in Washington, D.C. Area

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Le Chat Noir

$$$$·French·

Friendship Heights

2,076 reviews

Authentic
Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date

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

85% recommended

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Belga Cafe

$$$$·Belgian·

Capitol Hill

4,010 reviews

Great for Brunch
Good for a Date
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

88% recommended

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Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

620 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Great for Brunch

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

89% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

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Due South

$$$$·Southern·

Navy Yard

839 reviews

Comfort Food
Casual
Waterfront

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

82% recommended

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Summer House - North Bethesda

$$$$·American·

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

1,707 reviews

Casual
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for Birthdays

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

91% recommended

Most Booked in Maryland - DC Suburbs

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Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·

Logan Circle

8,413 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

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

96% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

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Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

$$$$·French·

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

5,622 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Lunch

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

94% recommended

Most Booked in Maryland - DC Suburbs

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El Centro D.F. on 14th Street

$$$$·Mexican·

Downtown

1,435 reviews

Great for Brunch
Fun
Casual

Welcome to Oaxaca, Mexico! Even at their three locations in Washington, it feels like dining a thousand miles away at El Centro D.F. Start with a michelada, a beer rimmed with lime…Read more

85% recommended

Great for Brunch in Washington, D.C. Area

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Sette Osteria - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·

Logan Circle

435 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Lunch
Neighborhood Gem

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

100% recommended

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Dirty Habit

$$$$·Global, International·

Penn Quarter

873 reviews

Good for a Date
Happy Hour
Bar Seating

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

87% recommended

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Lafayette Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Downtown

1,124 reviews

Special Occasion
Business Meals
Good for Anniversaries

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

88% recommended

Best Ambiance in Washington, D.C. Area

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Teddy & The Bully Bar

$$$$·American·

Dupont Circle

1,313 reviews

Good for Groups
Great for Lunch
Business Meals

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

86% recommended

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Matisse

$$$$·Contemporary French·

Tenleytown

1,176 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Quiet Conversation

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

100% recommended

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BlackSalt

$$$$·Seafood·

Palisades Northwest

5,884 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
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

95% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

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Macon Bistro & Larder

$$$$·Southern·

Chevy Chase

776 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Casual
Creative Cuisine

Connecting Georgia, France, and Washington, D.C. on a map would require a long ruler and a good sense of geography. Macon Bistro and Larder aims to make this connection a little ea…Read more

97% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in District of Columbia

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The Source by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

3,618 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

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

82% recommended

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The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

$$$$·American·

Penn Quarter

1,720 reviews

Casual
Good for Groups
Fun

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

85% recommended

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Wildwood Kitchen

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Bethesda / Chevy Chase

1,156 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

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

97% recommended

Contemporary American in Maryland - DC Suburbs

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Masa 14 - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Asian·

Logan Circle

2,053 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

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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