Washington DC Event Planner Guide - 2025 Event Planning Guide

Experience one of the best dining scenes in the country

SAVOR SUSTAINABLY

The Duck & The Peach
Enjoy thoughtfully curated menus in an intimate setting in Capitol Hill, where women-owned wine and natural ingredients shine.

Founding Farmers
DC’s first LEED Gold-certified restaurant features a scratch-made menu, farm-focused ingredients and eco-friendly programs.

Shilling Canning Company
Taste the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region with seasonally inspired dishes featuring ingredients grown on property.

Root and Vine
Steps away from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, enjoy menus crafted for mindful consumption featuring locally sourced ingredients within the Westin Washington, DC Downtown.

DYNAMIC GROUP EXPERIENCES

Carmine’s
Pass around family-style portions of Italian favorites for a communal experience with 700 seats, nine private dining rooms, a circular bar and lounge.

Fogo de Chão
Dive into endless selections at the Brazilian steakhouse off ering group and private dining options.

Clyde’s of Gallery Place
The upscale sports bar features four bars and seven dining rooms across two levels in the heart of Chinatown.

Mi Vida
Bold Mexican culture and cuisine expressed across three locations, all off ering unique private and semi-private spaces.

DELUXE DINING

VUE Rooftop
Indulge in diverse dishes and curated cocktails with sweeping views of the White House and Washington Monument.

Rania
Translating to “queen” in Hindi and Sanskrit, the inventive Indian off erings are a royal delight.

Bourbon Steak
The upscale steakhouse from Chef Michael Mina serves premium cuts and handcrafted cocktails inside the Four Seasons Hotel.

Limani
Get a taste of Greek-inspired seafood overlooking The Wharf’s waterfront.

INCLUSIVE INDULGENCE

PLANTA Queen
The upscale, Asian and Mediterraneaninfluenced hot spot delivers plant-based sushi, small plates and noodle dishes.

Elizabeth’s
Elevate your vegan dining experience with a six-course tasting menu that puts vegetables center stage.

Chaia
From “farm-to-taco,” the fully vegetarian and gluten-free menu showcases local produce and handmade corn tortillas available for catering and dine-in.

Silver Diner
The regional, fan-favorite diner brings modern comfort food and a “flexitarian” menu for most diets.

Mita
Elevated, root-to-stem dining with a vibrant homage to Latin American flavors and a focus on vegetable-centric cuisine.

OPEN-AIR OFFERINGS

Hook Hall
Big party energy comes from 13,000-squarefeet of indoor and outdoor space, more than 20 beers on tap and charming cabanas.

Villa Yara
Diners can sample colorful Lebanese mezza and libations in an equally exquisite oasis setting.

Officina
The three-story Italian eatery includes an alfresco rooftop bar inspired by terraces in the Eternal City.

Hi-Lawn
Discover lawn games, city views and seasonal snacks atop the Union Market food hall.

Moonraker
The Pendry Hotel’s rooftop offers Japanese-inspired cuisine and whiskeys with waterfront views.