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

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.

The OpenTable Team
36 Restaurants
Updated April 10, 2019
Restaurants:L'Auberge Chez Francois, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC, Bistro L'Hermitage…
Price Range:$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:French, Seafood…
Neighborhoods:Great Falls, Downtown, Woodbridge…
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L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$·French·
Great Falls
7,244 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Anniversaries
Food and service excellent.
Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area
54 people mentioned the Plum Tart
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

$$$$·Seafood·
Downtown
7,226 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Birthday wonderful service and wonderful food
Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area
557 people mentioned the Stone Crab
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Bistro L'Hermitage

$$$$·French·
Woodbridge
5,080 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood Gem
This s one of the best restaurants in the state. Our favorite place.
Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area
53 people mentioned the French Onion Soup
Table for 2 today

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

$$$$·Seafood·
Logan Circle
959 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Hot Spot
David our waiter was excellent; attentive and responsive. Food was creative and delicious
Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area
18 people mentioned the Crayfish
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Manalu Italian Restaurant

$$$$·Italian·
Frederick
877 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Authentic
  • Good for a Date
My wife and I have been here more than once. I ordered the Penne Vodka with sausage which is probably the best I’ve ever tasted. The sauce was thick and flavored to perfection. My …Read more
Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area
13 people mentioned the Calamari
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Chez Billy Sud

$$$$·French·
Georgetown
2,255 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
Excellent food and service. Do not miss a meal here on a trip to DC. The best.
French in District of Columbia
21 people mentioned the Chicken Liver Mousse
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Cafe Renaissance

$$$$·French·
Vienna
2,766 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
Old world charm, the BEST service and delicious food.
Romantic in Washington, D.C. Area
80 people mentioned the Irish Coffee
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Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·
Logan Circle
11,349 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighborhood Gem
Everything was delicious and the service was phenomenal!
French in Washington, D.C. Area
223 people mentioned the Mushroom Tart
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Ambar Capitol Hill

$$$$·Balkan style·
Capitol Hill
3,634 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Good for Groups
Ambar is amazing. The price is reasonable and the food is fantastic. It's perfect for 2 or 3 people since they are small plates. But since it is all you can eat, you can order thin…Read more
Best Value in District of Columbia
86 people mentioned the Mushroom Crepe
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Ambar - Arlington

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Arlington
2,909 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Groups
  • Tapas
Great brunch! The downstairs is quite dark and gets loud by 11am, so would not recommend for quiet breakfast where you can fully read the menu but the food fully makes up for it. O…Read more
Most Booked in Virginia - DC Suburbs
26 people mentioned the Cheese Pie
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Fahrenheit 132

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Fredericksburg
2,810 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Neighborhood Gem
We celebrated a promotion here last night and ordered the Fahrenheit 3-course special for two with the shared ribeye. The chef’s special glaze on the steak created a beautiful crus…Read more
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
3,660 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
The food was delectable, the drinks were amazing and the ambiance proved to be one of the best in the business. Definitely recommend this establishment to anyone looking for great …Read more
Seafood in Washington, D.C. Area
56 people mentioned the Banana Foster
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BLT Prime by David Burke

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
2,124 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Notable Wine List
  • Fit for Foodies
I took my friend there for her birthday, and we were treated wonderfully. We enjoyed the food, environment, and service greatly. This was by far the best dinner experience of our l…Read more
Best Ambiance in District of Columbia
92 people mentioned the Popovers
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The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

$$$$·American·
Frederick
2,852 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Notable Wine List
  • Fit for Foodies
Didn’t realize the menu would be specific to New Year’s Eve. What a great surprise! Made an early start to celebrate. 24 hour short ribs were the best we’ve had in a long time. Win…Read more
American in Washington, D.C. Area
30 people mentioned the Short Rib
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Iron Gate

$$$$·Mediterranean·
Dupont Circle
2,155 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
We had a lovely experience there. We will be enjoying the food again today. Very generous protions
Best Ambiance in Washington, D.C. Area
32 people mentioned the Gnocchi
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CIRCA at Clarendon

$$$$·American·
Arlington
1,047 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Great for Lunch
We went to Circa with our son who has food allergies and they were very knowledgeable and accommodating. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Would highly recommen…Read more
American in Virginia - DC Suburbs
14 people mentioned the French Toast
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The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
715 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Great for Brunch
  • Great for Lunch
Delightful brunch spot! The ambience, service, atmosphere, food, etc. was stellar.
Best Ambiance in District of Columbia
11 people mentioned the High Tea
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The Capital Grille - Washington DC

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Capitol Hill
4,243 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Birthdays
  • Fit for Foodies
Celebrated anniversary. Wonderful and delicious food! Had the lobster and tenderloin!! So delicious!!
Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area
75 people mentioned the Filet Mignon
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Il Piatto

$$$$·Italian·
Washington DC
0 reviews
8 people mentioned the Boudin Blanc
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Green Pig Bistro

$$$$·American·
Arlington
973 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Comfort Food
Amazing service, it wasn't too busy so we didn't feel badly lingering after we ate and our server was so kind about it. Great food too!
American in Virginia - DC Suburbs
8 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits
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The Tasting Room

$$$$·American·
Frederick
2,424 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
This was our first Tasting Room visit since 2019 and under new management, the place remains a dining destination in Frederick! Their servers are professional and the food remains …Read more
American in Washington, D.C. Area
79 people mentioned the Filet Mignon
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Del Ray Cafe

$$$$·French·
Alexandria
908 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Great for Brunch
First time via Restaurant Week 1/22/22. The menu choices were exceptional for the 3 course meal. Trout and Venison were our entree choices. Pate and salad were our appetizers. Mous…Read more
18 people mentioned the Beignets
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The Ashby Inn

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Paris
1,531 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • Cozy
The food and staff were high above my expectations. If I could give more than 5 Stars, I would. The entire staff, Support, Wait and Sommelier, works together to make each guest fe…Read more
12 people mentioned the Gazpacho
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Et Voila

$$$$·French·
Palisades Northwest
2,265 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
Consistently excellent.
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
3,248 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Notable Wine List
  • Business Meals
Wonderful dining experience. Our waiter Jose was professional, pleasant and his service was top notch!
Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area
48 people mentioned the Filet Mignon
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The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Chevy Chase
2,591 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Birthdays
Just great!
Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Area
28 people mentioned the Filet Mignon
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Mastro's Steakhouse - DC

$$$$·Steak·
Penn Quarter
3,817 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Live Music
Amazing service and absolutely delicious food!
Hot Spot in Washington, D.C. Area
137 people mentioned the Butter Cake
Table for 2 today

TRIO Grill

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Falls Church
1,728 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
We ordered 3 seafood entrées (Seabass, Ahi tuna, and Salmon) and they were all delicious. We'll definitely return!
Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area
33 people mentioned the Short Rib
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Lupo Verde - 14th St

$$$$·Italian·
Logan Circle
1,502 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romantic
Best Italian food I have eaten in DC by a wide margin!
17 people mentioned the Squid Ink Pasta
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Nostos Restaurant

$$$$·Greek·
Tysons Corner / McLean
3,654 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
One of our favorite Greek restaurants in the area! Always a great experience!!
110 people mentioned the Grilled Octopus
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1789 Restaurant

$$$$·American·
Georgetown
5,878 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Anniversaries
We were so delighted to see 1789 participating in Restaurant Week and even more excited when we were able to get a reservation for dinner. When we want to dine, we do not mind dri…Read more
Best Overall in Washington, D.C. Area
83 people mentioned the Rack Lamb
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Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·
Georgetown
13,856 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Incredible restaurant, by far my favorite in DC. Top notch food and service as always
Italian in Washington, D.C. Area
192 people mentioned the Calamari
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True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

$$$$·American·
Fairfax
2,430 reviews
  • Good Vegetarian Options
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Healthy
Excellent food and service! I would highly recommend this restaurant to friends.
Healthy in Washington, D.C. Area
43 people mentioned the Dumplings
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Succotash PRIME

$$$$·American·
Penn Quarter
2,283 reviews
  • Comfort Food
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
Let's start with the service I received when I needed to increase my reservation from 6 to 8. The hostess quickly accommodated my request and informed me of the menu options neces…Read more
53 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits
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Monocacy Crossing

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Frederick
2,360 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
We had a delicious meal for our anniversary. The waitress was very pleasant- didn’t come by too often-just the right amount so we felt our needs were met but we could enjoy oursel…Read more
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
2,776 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Anniversaries
We had a early reservation for an anniversary dinner. The restaurant is very well kept. The staff was super polite and on top of things, never felt rushed. Justin our waiter and th…Read more
Contemporary American in Washington, D.C. Area
117 people mentioned the Peanut Soup
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