Best Restaurants for People Watching in Mount Rainier

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

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2. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(334)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

3. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8800)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

4. Floriana

4.7

Exceptional(3843)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 12 times today

Floriana offers authentic Italian recipes with handmade pastas in the most comfortable of environments. Located in DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, in a historic brick stone row house that has been converted into a cozy restaurant, but hasn't given up the feel of coming over to someones home for dinner. Offering a seasonal menu of fresh and local ingredients Floriana has developed a reputation for consistent, high quality, authentic, feel good dishes at a great value. Our pledge of superior service is matched only by our ability to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable when joining us for a DC dining experience.We pay special attention to every guest that chooses Floriana.

5. Paraiso

4.7

Exceptional(189)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Capitol Hill

Booked 4 times today

A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

6. La Tomate

4.8

Exceptional(1390)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 4 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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7. matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4

Awesome(574)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 20 times today

Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

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8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(1219)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 4 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!

9. Rewind

4.0

Excellent(270)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dupont Circle

Rewind by Decades is a premium dining destination highlighting the finest in timeless, comfortable, and forever beloved cuisine, beverages, and entertainment.

10. Silver Social

4.4

Awesome(175)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Navy Yard

Silver Social by Executive Chef Ype Von Hengst offers a creative menu of elevated comfort food and contemporary American sharing plates to complement our craft drink menu. Located on the second floor above Silver Diner, Silver Social’s unique feature is a 50-seat covered outdoor terrace overlooking Nationals Park.Rules & Restrictions: 16+ accompanied by an adult till 9:00pm. 21 and Up only after 9:00pmYour table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties up to 6 people. The entire party must be present to be seated. If you can’t make your reservation, please cancel it 30 minutes in advance. We accept online reservations for parties of 1 to 6 persons. For parties of 7 to 9 persons, please call the restaurant for availability. For any larger groups please contact our Event Planner Rebecca Morris at rmorris@eatatsilver.com

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Caribbean •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
TiShonda was absolutely great. She triple checked our orders against food allergies in our group. She kept checking on us. She was friendly and very helpful. Everything we ordered was simply delicious.
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Georgia Brown'sPrice: Expensive• Low Country• Downtown
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4.4
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great time for afternoon tea. Food and service were both very good. If it is cold out, recommend getting a spot away from the door, it can be drafty. Looking forward to coming back for drinks and dinner.
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The St Regis DC - Afternoon teaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.4
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Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I would give this place a 20/10. I bring friends here all the time to try it out they rave about it!
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ParaisoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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Kenny
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Oysters are fresh and the bread is amazing! They can even split entrees in two plates if needed.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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JamesVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
The experience was marred only by a loud table in the window that dominated the room. Food and service were excellent.
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FlorianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.7

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Dauphine’s

2. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

3. Georgia Brown's

4. Floriana

5. Paraiso

6. La Tomate

7. matchbox Penn Quarter

8. CIRCA at Navy Yard

9. Rewind

10. Silver Social

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