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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

My wife and I were first time patrons for our 20th wedding anniversary - asked for a quiet table, and was sure to get one with all the social distancing configurations and limited …Read more

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

6,320 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Great experience. Service was wonderful & parking wasn’t bad.

93% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

557 people mentioned the Stone Crab

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Bistro L'Hermitage

$$$$·French·

Woodbridge

4,676 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Neighborhood Gem

Anniversary dinner

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

801 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

Easy ordering experince. Nice staff. Good food.

97% recommended

Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area

18 people mentioned the Crayfish

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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

So welcoming and happy for the support. Our waiter Torrance went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed. The onion soup, confit de canard, and mussels were delicious. So was desser…Read more

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

We took our Brooklyn daughter to Marcel’s to celebrate the end of family distancing. We dressed up a bit! We had dined here twice previously but she had not. We went full of antici…Read more

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

When I'm looking for a retreat from today's madness, I can always count on an old style local restaurant w/good food, service, Which has set up outdoor seating during the pandem…Read more

97% recommended

Special Occasion in Virginia - DC Suburbs

80 people mentioned the Irish Coffee

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Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·

Logan Circle

10,026 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

celebrating life again with good friends and my husband’s bday

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

3,135 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Great for Brunch
Neighborhood Gem

Been twice in a month. Enough said. Sat outside both times. Good food. Good drinks. Good service. Good prices. Good experience.

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

2,490 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Tapas

Food is always great. So fun to be able to try so many different things. Recommend going with a small group so you can share more. You'll leave full!

92% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Virginia - DC Suburbs

26 people mentioned the Cheese Pie

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Fahrenheit 132

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Fredericksburg

2,244 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing! This is not your average quick dinner out. The lobster with pasta special, hanger steak and crab cake were all phenomenal! Eve…Read more

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

Food was excellent and service was great.. my only complaint would be that I made reservations for the dining room and then called to confirm that i would have a table in the dinin…Read more

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

The staff made my sons 12th birthday 🎂 awesome! Would highly recommend!

92% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

92 people mentioned the Popovers

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The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,603 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies

Girls night out and it was enjoyable. I was very impressed with the service at this restaurant. The entire staff was welcoming and very attentive. I definitely enjoyed the food; th…Read more

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Maryland - DC Suburbs

30 people mentioned the Short Rib

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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

1,908 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic
Special Occasion

The Iron Gate dining experience is amazing! The service is outstanding and the food was so delicious. Everything from the wine to salads and gnocchi and risotto was superb! Thanks …Read more

91% 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

Beautiful location, great environment!! Took my wife on our first date in this area and she loved it.

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

We sat on the patio on a beautiful night. Great food and great service.

100% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

75 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

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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

692 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Brunch
Fit for Foodies

Well separated indoor dining. Fried chicken outstanding

97% recommended

8 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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The Tasting Room

$$$$·American·

Frederick

2,168 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

We went for a business lunch and the food and service was excellent.

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

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

1,755 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Excellent food. The best in the Palisades. Efficient service.

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

One of our favorites - always a great meal and experience. Jason was great!

96% recommended

Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area

48 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

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The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chevy Chase

2,392 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Great for Lunch

Always a wonderful night out. Great wine selection. The sashimi-grade tuna was delicious! All staff are very friendly and kind. A lovely evening.

94% recommended

Great for Lunch in District of Columbia

28 people mentioned the Filet Mignon

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Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Penn Quarter

3,321 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

T was an amazing server! Enjoyed my experience very much!!

87% recommended

Steakhouse in District of Columbia

137 people mentioned the Butter Cake

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TRIO Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Falls Church

1,514 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic

Great restaurant. Always good food. The service is top notch and very friendly.

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

33 people mentioned the Short Rib

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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

1,374 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining

Place is dope and food even doper. I will return I will recommend.

94% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in District of Columbia

17 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta

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Nostos Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·

Tysons Corner / McLean

3,440 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem

We had a lovely lunch outside. The service is always superlative to match the food. The Bronzino is expertly carved table side and is so fresh. Everything on the menu is delicious…Read more

98% recommended

110 people mentioned the Grilled Octopus

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1789 Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Georgetown

5,879 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

The food and service were excellent. It's expensive, but well worth the money.

99% recommended

American in Washington, D.C. Area

83 people mentioned the Rack Lamb

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Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Georgetown

13,340 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

I felt like I was transported to Italy. Excellent service. Excellent food.

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

Love the place. It is a little too loud, but I enjoy the food.

94% recommended

Healthy in Washington, D.C. Area

43 people mentioned the Dumplings

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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

2,079 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

Love the new spring menu! New additions plus the return of some old favorites!

99% recommended

Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area

51 people mentioned the Coconut Pound Cake

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The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Middleburg

2,746 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining

Excellent service and delicious food! The ambience is outstanding.

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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