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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

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

6,368 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Always a wonderful treat

98% recommended

Special Occasion 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

5,909 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

I was surprise to see the dining room as pack considering we are in COVID.

95% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

557 people mentioned the Stone Crab

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Bistro L'Hermitage

$$$$·French·

Woodbridge

4,384 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

We have been going for years and always love the staff, the food, the ambiance. So very special......

98% recommended

Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area

53 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

Table for 2 today

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

760 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Fun
Neighborhood Gem

Great oysters and on Monday they are half price. Cant go wrong w that.

95% recommended

Late Night Find in District of Columbia

18 people mentioned the Crayfish

Table for 2 today

Manalu Italian Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·

Frederick

774 reviews

Authentic
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

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

98% recommended

13 people mentioned the Calamari

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Chez Billy Sud

$$$$·French·

Georgetown

2,002 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

The cozy alley-way is ideal for dining al fresco. It is quiet, collected, removed from the hustle and bustle of the street. The service is wonderful and the food (what an amazing …Read more

98% recommended

21 people mentioned the Chicken Liver Mousse

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Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

$$$$·French·

Foggy Bottom

3,367 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

As always, Marcel’s does not miss the mark. The food and service is flawless. There’s a reason Marcel’s is considered among the best restaurants in the city. Milos and Adnane went …Read more

98% recommended

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!

96% recommended

7 people mentioned the Octopus Appetizer

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Cafe Renaissance

$$$$·French·

Vienna

2,658 reviews

Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem
Romantic

Cafe Renaissance is our go-to restaurant for special occasions. The food is always well done and interesting, but we probably go more for the owners and staff, who make any visit f…Read more

98% recommended

Romantic in Virginia - DC Suburbs

80 people mentioned the Irish Coffee

Table for 2 today

Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·

Logan Circle

9,224 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Brunch

Always good.

94% recommended

Most Booked in Washington, D.C. Area

223 people mentioned the Mushroom Tart

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Ambar Capitol Hill

$$$$·Balkan style·

Capitol Hill

2,932 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Tapas
Good for a Date

They were very considerate and attentive to our anniversary. Highly recommended. Ate way too much because everything was so good!!

96% recommended

Best Value in District of Columbia

86 people mentioned the Mushroom Crepe

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The Conche

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Washington DC

660 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

4,314 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

2,259 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Tapas
Good for a Date

Such a fun and unique restaurant! I love bringing friends who are in town here!

92% recommended

Most Booked in Virginia - DC Suburbs

26 people mentioned the Cheese Pie

Table for 2 today

Fahrenheit 132

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Fredericksburg

1,963 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

I was staying at The Kenmore Inn B and B and I asked Susan, who was on duty, what places she likes. Fahrenheit 132 was the first place she mentioned out of 5 restaurants. It did…Read more

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

2,979 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

As always a great place for a business lunch. The outdoor seating and view was nice, particular with ongoing covid19 issues. Delicious meal and attentive staff made this another …Read more

94% 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

1,898 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Notable Wine List

Our waitstaff was phenomenal, especially Isiah, he was extremely professional and attentive. This is why we love to dine at BLT Prime, we always have the best experience. We’re hap…Read more

100% recommended

92 people mentioned the Popovers

Table for 2 today

The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,437 reviews

Good for a Date
Notable Wine List
Special Occasion

Food was great as well as friendly and efficient service

95% recommended

Notable Wine List 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

1,789 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Wonderful food and pleasant, attentive, careful service. We LOVED the roasted eggplant, the grilled octopus and especially the shrimp and crab orzo/risotto with saffron. Nice to …Read more

93% recommended

Romantic in District of Columbia

32 people mentioned the Gnocchi

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CIRCA at Clarendon

$$$$·American·

Arlington

783 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Casual

A great place for a weekend brunch; good food, good service, and a lovely ambiance.

97% recommended

American in Virginia - DC Suburbs

14 people mentioned the French Toast

Table for 2 today

Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

646 reviews

Romantic
Great for Brunch
Special Occasion

Everything about our experience at The Jefferson Hotel was superb!

83% recommended

11 people mentioned the High Tea

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The Capital Grille - Washington DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Capitol Hill

4,015 reviews

Special Occasion
Business Meals
Good for a Date

I had a great time! The food was amazing

97% 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

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Romantic

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

595 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Green Pig Bistro -- Alway a great dining experience!

92% recommended

8 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

Table for 2 today

The Tasting Room

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,038 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Went for lunch, which was excellent. We will be back next for dinner!

96% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

79 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Del Ray Cafe

$$$$·French·

Alexandria

907 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

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

98% recommended

18 people mentioned the Beignets

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The Ashby Inn

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Paris

1,541 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Worth the Drive

My husband and I decided on the tasting menu which included four courses. The ambience and service were both outstanding and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for special oc…Read more

97% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

12 people mentioned the Gazpacho

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Acqua Al 2

$$$$·Italian·

Capitol Hill

3,545 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion

Very enjoyable. Good food and friendly and excellent service

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

1,566 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Authentic

I am an Et Voilà regular and I love it there. This was my first time dining in person there since lockdown. Everything was done very well and felt very safe. Ordered the day’s spec…Read more

97% recommended

French in Washington, D.C. Area

30 people mentioned the Beef Stew

Table for 2 today

The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Tysons Corner / McLean

2,953 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Business Meals

Another great night out at our favorite steakhouse in DC - service was top-notch as was the food

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

2,335 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Business Meals

Ashley, our server, was great- attentive and answered all our questions

96% recommended

Special Occasion in District of Columbia

28 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

Table for 2 today

Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Penn Quarter

3,018 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

the drinks were so good ... now as for the food, absolutely amazing! the steak was so juicy and flavorful. our waiter T was the best! i highly recommend this restaurant, especially…Read more

87% recommended

Steakhouse in District of Columbia

137 people mentioned the Butter Cake

Table for 2 today

TRIO Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Falls Church

1,415 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

We celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. The food was fabulous.

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

33 people mentioned the Short Rib

Table for 2 today

Lupo Verde - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·

Logan Circle

1,307 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Authentic

Food is delicious and worth every penny. The pasta of course is number one. Fresh and silky

91% recommended

Hot Spot in District of Columbia

17 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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Nostos Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,338 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion

We really enjoyed our lunch there today. The food was excellent and the service was great!

97% recommended

Best Food in Virginia - DC Suburbs

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

86% recommended

83 people mentioned the Rack Lamb

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Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Georgetown

12,951 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Love this place! Everything we had was delicious. Will go back.

96% recommended

Italian in Washington, D.C. Area

192 people mentioned the Calamari

Table for 2 today

True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

$$$$·American·

Fairfax

1,986 reviews

Healthy
Good Vegetarian Options
Fit for Foodies

Food was delicious

95% recommended

Healthy in Washington, D.C. Area

43 people mentioned the Dumplings

Table for 2 today

Succotash - Penn Quarter DC

$$$$·American·

Penn Quarter

2,053 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

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

89% recommended

53 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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Monocacy Crossing

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Frederick

1,928 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

A wonderful surprise to find such an outstanding venue. Our luncheon entrees were superb; inside tables spaced well apart; cross ventilation appreciated and a very pleasant waitre…Read more

97% 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

2,597 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Exceptional service. Best dining experience I’ve had in covid times.

95% recommended

Outdoor Dining 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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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

28 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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