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50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

50 Restaurants

Updated April 10, 2019

Restaurants:	The Inn at Little Washington, L'Auberge Chez Francois, Kinship…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	American, French…
Neighborhoods:	Washington, Great Falls, Mt. Vernon Square…

The Inn at Little Washington

$$$$·American·

Washington

771 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

Wonderful ambience. Impeccable service , fabulous food!

96% recommended

6 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$·French·

Great Falls

6,684 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

The outdoor dinning was a little cold due to the wind, but the food and service was fantastic

99% recommended

Best Service in Washington, D.C. Area

54 people mentioned the Plum Tart

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Kinship

$$$$·American·

Mt. Vernon Square

928 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Romantic

Went here for an anniversary dinner a few weeks ago and it was a terrific experience. We used to live in Manhattan and couldn't help comparing the experience to the likes of Le Be…Read more

93% recommended

103 people mentioned the French Toast

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Maydan

$$$$·Middle Eastern·

U Street Corridor

249 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Authentic

We went for my husband's birthday and absolutely loved it! Great atmosphere, delicious food and great service! The music was a little loud, however overall very festive!

95% recommended

8 people mentioned the Kebab

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown

6,321 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Everything about this experience was outstanding. The food was amazing the wine was excellent and the ambience was perfect

93% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

557 people mentioned the Stone Crab

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Bistro L'Hermitage

$$$$·French·

Woodbridge

4,678 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Neighborhood Gem

It was my friend’s first time there. She’s a very classy lady. My mentor. She’s very picky in qualities of everything in life. Especially restaurants, their service, music, t…Read more

99% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

53 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

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Lost Creek Winery

$$$$·American·

Leesburg

16 reviews

Worth the Drive
Great for Outdoor Dining
Quiet Conversation

The Chef continues to put out excellent tapas-style dishes that go great with the wines from Lost Creek. The service this last visit was a little slow. We felt like we may have bee…Read more

95% recommended

1 people mentioned the Red Wine

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

$$$$·Seafood·

Logan Circle

802 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

Anniversary

97% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

18 people mentioned the Crayfish

Table for 2 today

Manalu Italian Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·

Frederick

777 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Manalu is consistently a great place to go. Great food, great service, cheerful staff. Highly recommended.

97% recommended

13 people mentioned the Calamari

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Chez Billy Sud

$$$$·French·

Georgetown

2,079 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining

Fantastic meal and the staff are very friendly and inviting. Really enjoyed sitting in the patio area. Was a great experience.

97% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

21 people mentioned the Chicken Liver Mousse

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Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

$$$$·European·

Foggy Bottom

3,424 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

The food was delicious, the service impeccable and we all throughly enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend Marcel's.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area

75 people mentioned the Boudin Blanc

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Montmartre

$$$$·French·

Capitol Hill

497 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

Food and service are always lovely. A nice treat out!

97% recommended

7 people mentioned the Octopus Appetizer

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Cafe Renaissance

$$$$·French·

Vienna

2,702 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Neighborhood Gem

Simply wonderful restaurant - impeccable & personal service and amazing cuisine.

97% recommended

Special Occasion in Virginia - DC Suburbs

80 people mentioned the Irish Coffee

Table for 2 today

Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·

Logan Circle

10,032 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

Forgot to bring out a birthday dessert for our daughter’s bday after confirming 2 times the reason for our dinner. However, food was fantastic.

95% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

223 people mentioned the Mushroom Tart

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Ambar Capitol Hill

$$$$·Balkan style·

Capitol Hill

3,136 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Brunch
Neighborhood Gem

This place was fantastic and had great food and drinks!

98% recommended

Best Value in Washington, D.C. Area

86 people mentioned the Mushroom Crepe

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The Conche

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Washington DC

661 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

Consistently wonderful and delicious. Every time we try a new dish and every time we leave wanting more. What a gem!

95% recommended

16 people mentioned the Short Rib

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Rasika West End

$$$$·Contemporary Indian·

West End

4,315 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Hot Spot

Love this place. Great staff and great food. Get the fried spinach it is to die for!

95% recommended

327 people mentioned the Chaat

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Ambar - Arlington

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Arlington

2,493 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Tapas
Neighborhood Gem

Definitely get the Ambar Experience!! It is worth it because you get to try a bit of everything. I would also recommend taking your server's recommendations, they know best ;) This…Read more

92% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Virginia - DC Suburbs

26 people mentioned the Cheese Pie

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Fahrenheit 132

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Fredericksburg

2,246 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Downtown location, excellent food preparations, wine list extensive but generally $50 plus range. Service professionally done

98% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

21 people mentioned the Truffle Mac

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Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

$$$$·Seafood·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,251 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

It was my daughter’s birthday. They made sure she had a great time. I’m very appreciative of Eddie V’s.

97% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

56 people mentioned the Banana Foster

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BLT Prime by David Burke

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

1,972 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

went for birthday - best steaks in DC

92% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

92 people mentioned the Popovers

Table for 2 today

The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,604 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies

Love this place!

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Maryland - DC Suburbs

30 people mentioned the Short Rib

Table for 2 today

Rasika

$$$$·Indian·

Penn Quarter

8,652 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Hot Spot

Excellent meal & service. Best Indian food I've ever had.

96% recommended

606 people mentioned the Chaat

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Iron Gate

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Dupont Circle

1,909 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic
Special Occasion

First time dining here since Covid, had been pining to dine on the patio. Gracious service, beautiful setting, tables spaced perfectly -I felt very safe. Prepare to keep your mask …Read more

92% recommended

32 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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CIRCA at Clarendon

$$$$·American·

Arlington

881 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch

Excellent food!

97% recommended

American in Virginia - DC Suburbs

14 people mentioned the French Toast

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Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

646 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Brunch
Great for Lunch

Everything about our experience at The Jefferson Hotel was superb!

93% recommended

11 people mentioned the High Tea

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The Capital Grille - Washington DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Capitol Hill

4,097 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Perfect place to celebrate my husband 60th birthday. We had outstanding service from L.C. We had the cold seafood platter very good and good value to followed by ribeye with soy s…Read more

100% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

75 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Mirabelle - Washington, DC

$$$$·French American·

Downtown

726 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Went to celebrate a birthday. The night was perfect. Recommended wine was perfectly paired with the meal, and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.

88% recommended

8 people mentioned the Boudin Blanc

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Green Pig Bistro

$$$$·American·

Arlington

693 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch
Fit for Foodies

Excellent meatloaf with a nice large portion - specialty on Tuesday. Beer menu great also. Varied menu with a lot of great looking choices.

97% recommended

8 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

Table for 2 today

The Tasting Room

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,169 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Great meal and wine selections. Their wine list always has wonderful choices and the food was perfect as usual.

96% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

79 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

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Del Ray Cafe

$$$$·French·

Alexandria

907 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Great for Brunch

Our favorite restaurant and the best people! Thanks for staying open.

95% recommended

18 people mentioned the Beignets

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The Ashby Inn

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Paris

1,554 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining

Amazing place. Historic atmosphere, great food, helpful service, and a wonderful sommelier named John. We also stayed overnight in the School House, their additional property nex…Read more

97% recommended

12 people mentioned the Gazpacho

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Acqua Al 2

$$$$·Italian·

Capitol Hill

3,545 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Great as always

95% recommended

131 people mentioned the Pasta Sampler

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L'Auberge Provencale

$$$$·French American·

Boyce

356 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

Idyllic setting, wonderful food, superior service!! Couldn’t be better than this!!

93% recommended

4 people mentioned the Wagyu Beef

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Convivial

$$$$·French American·

Shaw

684 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Do yourself a favor and get the Poulet Rouge. It's a simple meal with simple ingredients that is executed perfectly.

93% recommended

33 people mentioned the Coq Au Vin

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Et Voila

$$$$·French·

Palisades Northwest

1,756 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Service is always efficient and not rushed. Food delicious.

98% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

30 people mentioned the Beef Stew

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The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,069 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

My wife and I was very pleased and satisfied with our dining experience. It was our anniversary and the staff did a great job making our evening feel special.

96% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

48 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chevy Chase

2,392 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Great for Lunch

Everything was excellent from service to food. I used to work in the food service industry and I was just impressed by it all. Kudos to the staff for making my experience worthwhil…Read more

94% recommended

Great for Lunch in District of Columbia

28 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Penn Quarter

3,323 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

The food was excellent, the service was exceptional and the drinks were delightful.

87% recommended

Steakhouse in District of Columbia

137 people mentioned the Butter Cake

Table for 2 today

TRIO Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Falls Church

1,514 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic

We had a great experience. Our waitress was very polite and fun. The food was fantastic from the appetizers to dessert. I totally recommend Trio Grill to anyone that wants a nice…Read more

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

33 people mentioned the Short Rib

Table for 2 today

Osteria Morini DC

$$$$·Italian·

Navy Yard

2,068 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining

The food was excellent and our server Jamie did a fantastic job! It was unusually loud in the restaurant for a Monday, due to the crowd for Morini Monday.

93% recommended

28 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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Lupo Verde - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·

Logan Circle

1,375 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Romantic

Salvatore was great, had great suggestions and was super polite and friendly. Felt safe dinning inside during the pandemic, there was plenty of space between tables.

93% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in District of Columbia

17 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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Nostos Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,441 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

It's Lavraki season so it's a must-try. Sesame crusted feta with red pepper sorbet is delicious. And their orange cake is heavenly!

98% recommended

110 people mentioned the Grilled Octopus

Table for 2 today

1789 Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Georgetown

5,879 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

It was for my birthday, the service was perfect in every aspect. Both myself and my partner was extremely satisfied. Every detail was attended to.

99% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

83 people mentioned the Rack Lamb

Table for 2 today

Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Georgetown

13,340 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

wonderful food fabulous service love the atmosphere the wine was excellent and the after dinner drink very special

98% recommended

Italian in Washington, D.C. Area

192 people mentioned the Calamari

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True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

$$$$·American·

Fairfax

2,123 reviews

Great for Lunch
Healthy
Fit for Foodies

Our server, Samuel Norman, was the best part of the dining experience. He made the experience memorable. Food is always delicious. Really enjoyed the new spring rolls and sav blan…Read more

94% recommended

Healthy in Washington, D.C. Area

43 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Succotash - Penn Quarter DC - Reopening Soon

$$$$·American·

Penn Quarter

2,053 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Luv'd the salmon pitcher of Bella Peach snuck'd up on me too

90% recommended

53 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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Monocacy Crossing

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Frederick

2,081 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

Get together with good friends for drinks and dinner on the patio. Love the long list of snacks and appetizers, as well as specials. Dinner was superb!

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

51 people mentioned the Coconut Pound Cake

Table for 2 today

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Middleburg

2,748 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining

Excellent food and service. The 4 courses is a lot of food.

94% recommended

Contemporary American in Virginia - DC Suburbs

117 people mentioned the Peanut Soup

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Mokomandy

$$$$·American·

Sterling

2,234 reviews

Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

This was our 3rd time at Mokomandy, and it's continued to provide delicious dishes with personable staff! Highly recommend.

94% recommended

91 people mentioned the Dumplings

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