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

The OpenTable Team

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

769 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Creative Cuisine
Romantic

Wonderful ambience. Impeccable service , fabulous food!

100% recommended

6 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$·French·

Great Falls

6,054 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

We knew this was the place to break our restaurant 'fast'. The outside terrace, completely covered by an open-sided tent, was very pleasant even on a hot day. Tables were spaced fa…Read more

98% recommended

Best Ambiance in Washington, D.C. Area

54 people mentioned the Plum Tart

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Kinship

$$$$·American·

Mt. Vernon Square

927 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

5,714 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Food was great as always and Angela’s service was amazing!

95% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

557 people mentioned the Stone Crab

Table for 2 today

Bistro L'Hermitage

$$$$·French·

Woodbridge

4,198 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

One of the best restaurants in the area! The escargot is lovely!

98% recommended

Best Service in Washington, D.C. Area

53 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

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Lost Creek Winery

$$$$·American·

Leesburg

16 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Quiet Conversation
Worth the Drive

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

100% recommended

1 people mentioned the Red Wine

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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

$$$$·Seafood·

Logan Circle

720 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Fun

Excellent Customer Service Excellent Food Excellent Dessert

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Washington, D.C. Area

18 people mentioned the Crayfish

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Manalu Italian Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·

Frederick

773 reviews

Good for a Date
Authentic
Good for Anniversaries

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

1,931 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

The best gin and tonic I’ve ever had (Hendricks gin).

98% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

21 people mentioned the Chicken Liver Mousse

Table for 2 today

Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

$$$$·French·

Foggy Bottom

3,353 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Fabulous as always!

96% recommended

75 people mentioned the Boudin Blanc

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Montmartre

$$$$·French·

Capitol Hill

497 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

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

97% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Washington, D.C. Area

7 people mentioned the Octopus Appetizer

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Cafe Renaissance

$$$$·French·

Vienna

2,637 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Wonderful! We will be back!

96% recommended

80 people mentioned the Irish Coffee

Table for 2 today

Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·

Logan Circle

8,822 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Amazing food and drinks

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

2,762 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Excellent food and service, as always. We especially liked the lamb lasagne and the charcuterie. Fantastic value for the money! Ambar is very clean and following all of the sanitat…Read more

97% recommended

Best Value in Washington, D.C. Area

86 people mentioned the Mushroom Crepe

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The Conche

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Washington DC

660 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

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

97% recommended

16 people mentioned the Short Rib

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Rasika West End

$$$$·Contemporary Indian·

West End

4,313 reviews

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

327 people mentioned the Chaat

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Ambar - Arlington

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Arlington

2,109 reviews

Tapas
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Always a great place to eat with great servers, service, people and food. Absolutely recommend Ambar!

92% recommended

Most Booked in Washington, D.C. Area

26 people mentioned the Cheese Pie

Table for 2 today

Fahrenheit 132

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Fredericksburg

1,805 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Consistently excellent food and service. We will definitely go back again.

97% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

21 people mentioned the Truffle Mac

Table for 2 today

Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

$$$$·Seafood·

Tysons Corner / McLean

2,826 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

My sever was amazing

93% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

56 people mentioned the Banana Foster

Table for 2 today

BLT Prime by David Burke

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

1,888 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Staff and service were both amazing !

96% recommended

Best Ambiance in Washington, D.C. Area

92 people mentioned the Popovers

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The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,359 reviews

Notable Wine List
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Simply wonderful!! We went post-quarantine and they did such an amazing job with social distancing and safety protocols. The food was amazing as always!

94% 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

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

606 people mentioned the Chaat

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Iron Gate

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Dupont Circle

1,729 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the Greek style chicken. They even sliced it up for us, and made sharing very easy.

92% recommended

Notable Wine List in Washington, D.C. Area

32 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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CIRCA at Clarendon

$$$$·American·

Arlington

724 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Great for Lunch

Circa has really mastered outdoor dining with social distancing. It was the same great menu, and the service was outstanding. Although our party lingered over our dinner, the ser…Read more

97% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

14 people mentioned the French Toast

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Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

646 reviews

Great for Brunch
Romantic
Special Occasion

Everything about our experience at The Jefferson Hotel was superb!

88% recommended

11 people mentioned the High Tea

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The Capital Grille - Washington DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Capitol Hill

3,959 reviews

Special Occasion
Business Meals
Good for a Date

First dining out restaurant since the start of covid and capital grille did not disappoint. All the staff, especially our waiter Akim went above and beyond. We were so glad to be a…Read more

96% recommended

Best Service 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
Good for a Date
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.

8 people mentioned the Boudin Blanc

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Green Pig Bistro

$$$$·American·

Arlington

580 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Green Pig Bistro is a great restaurant in the Clarendon neighborhood. I've been for brunch and dinner multiple times and the food is always delicious, service is fantastic, and atm…Read more

90% recommended

Vibrant Bar Scene in Virginia - DC Suburbs

8 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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The Tasting Room

$$$$·American·

Frederick

1,958 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

We sat outside and our server was lovely. She made sure we felt safe and liked everything about our meal. Wonderful time!

96% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

79 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Del Ray Cafe

$$$$·French·

Alexandria

905 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

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

96% recommended

Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area

18 people mentioned the Beignets

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The Ashby Inn

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Paris

1,522 reviews

Worth the Drive
Special Occasion
Romantic

Great food, great service - we have been coming here for years and will keep coming back! Love the Ashby!

97% recommended

12 people mentioned the Gazpacho

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Acqua Al 2

$$$$·Italian·

Capitol Hill

3,544 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Very enjoyable. Good food and friendly and excellent service

95% recommended

Italian in Washington, D.C. Area

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

1,482 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Authentic

We had a wonderful Birthday dinner at Et Voila for my wife. An excellent dinner though somewhat pricey. Will return.

96% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in District of Columbia

30 people mentioned the Beef Stew

Table for 2 today

The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Tysons Corner / McLean

2,870 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Business Meals

Always amazing food and spectacular service. Great place to visit no matter what the reason. ❤️❤️❤️

94% 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

2,269 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays
Business Meals

This was our first in-restaurant dining since March. The Capital Grille has created a warm, safe environment. The food was delicious as always, the service outstanding and seeing t…Read more

96% recommended

Great for Lunch in Washington, D.C. Area

28 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Penn Quarter

2,868 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

First night out since March 4

89% recommended

Steakhouse in District of Columbia

137 people mentioned the Butter Cake

Table for 2 today

TRIO Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Falls Church

1,348 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

The salmon was absolutely amazing. As was the chicken dish! The staff is always excellent. Recommended for any night out.

97% recommended

Best Ambiance in Washington, D.C. Area

33 people mentioned the Short Rib

Table for 2 today

Osteria Morini DC

$$$$·Italian·

Navy Yard

2,068 reviews

Waterfront
Good for a Date
Scenic View

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.

94% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Washington, D.C. Area

28 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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Lupo Verde - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·

Logan Circle

1,269 reviews

Good for a Date
Authentic
Neighborhood Gem

We love Lupe and the entire crew. As soon as you arrive, you are attended to in a familial manner at safe distance. They did a great job physically distancing but being social pres…Read more

89% recommended

17 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

Table for 2 today

Nostos Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,245 reviews

Authentic
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

Great food. Great service

95% recommended

110 people mentioned the Grilled Octopus

Table for 2 today

1789 Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Georgetown

5,782 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

A classic American restaurant in a charming setting with excellent food and impeccable service (note - and prices to match: you get what you pay for). The portions are just right …Read more

87% recommended

Special Occasion in Washington, D.C. Area

83 people mentioned the Rack Lamb

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Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Georgetown

12,739 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Authentic

Very attentive staff. Delicious food. Generous portions that are sized for sharing, but the food is so good, you won't want to. Quiet, intimate setting that was great for conver…Read more

96% recommended

Best Food in Washington, D.C. Area

192 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 today

True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

$$$$·American·

Fairfax

1,891 reviews

Healthy
Good Vegetarian Options
Organic

Always great food and service, but the latter today was outstanding. Safe, of course, but fun and a great light touch. Made a usually great experience outstanding.

92% recommended

Healthy in Washington, D.C. Area

43 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Succotash - Penn Quarter DC

$$$$·American·

Penn Quarter

2,052 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Fantastic job with social distancing measures, great bartender, and classy service.

90% recommended

53 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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Monocacy Crossing

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Frederick

1,828 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

Glad to have our favorite restaurant back. Lunch was excellent and the service attentive and pleasant.

97% recommended

Best Value in Washington, D.C. Area

51 people mentioned the Coconut Pound Cake

Table for 2 today

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Middleburg

2,512 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

Such a nice evening. They knew it was my husband’s birthday and made sure to make it special! Everything was fantastic!

97% recommended

Romantic in Virginia - DC Suburbs

117 people mentioned the Peanut Soup

Table for 2 today

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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