Best Restaurants for People Watching in Annandale

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. matchbox Merrifield

4.1

Excellent(1569)

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 28 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Overlooking Strawberry Park in the vibrant Mosaic District, our 40-seat patio offers outdoor dining and front row seats to Angelika Film Center’s outdoor screen and prime people-watching.Inside, exposed pipes and warm brick line the walls surrounding 220 seats, all with views of the glowing wood wall, reclaimed from barn-wood from Rochester, New York. The private Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests and comes with plush booths, a wood-burning fireplace and private wine coolers to store your favorite vintages.

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2. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 31 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!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

3. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1395)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 20 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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4. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(335)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 3 times 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.

5. The Warehouse

4.8

Exceptional(4437)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 38 times today

Alexandria's Finest Dining - The Warehouse has consistently been highly rated by the nationally known "Zagats Dining Guide" and is one of the most popular restaurants in Old Town. Specialties include their famous all-lump crab cakes, fruit de mer, and veal porterhouse steak. Their Nola Brunch is a "must do" in Old Town. Come and try our hole-less donuts. Reservations are recommended for this popular meal.

6. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8804)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 76 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/

7. Peacock Café

4.9

Exceptional(1978)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 38 times today

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

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8. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.1

Excellent(122)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 94 times today

Milk and Honey is a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch that features Award Winning Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, RumChata French Toast and specializes in other slow cooked mouth-watering favorites. No matter the type of experience you are looking for, we have the dish for you. Join us for brunch with friends, lovers, family and everyone in between. Carryout available at all locations. Milk and Honey Wharf is located along the beautiful Southeast Waterfront in Washington DC. A Southern Brunch Restaurant and one of our “Full Service” locations, we are excited to share a delectable menu featuring Butter Glazed Biscuits, Old Bay Wings, and award-winning Shrimp & Grits.

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9. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1596)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 56 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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10. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(356)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 21 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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Rosette
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Yesterday, I had an amazing time at The Warehouse, reconnecting with friends I hadn’t seen in a while . The atmosphere and décor immediately stood out—iconic and deeply reflective of the DMV, while embracing the warmth of Southern culture. It felt like stepping into a true potluck gathering. The service was excellent; each server was assertive yet professional, ensuring everything was just right. I ordered a classic Sidecar cocktail, and it was perfectly made. Our table was filled with a variety of dishes—oysters, salad, brunch items, and creamy grits—all of which gave me a comforting sense of home. The Warehouse truly delivered an unforgettable experience.
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The WarehousePrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria
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4.8
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Anonymous
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent meal and service in a beautiful setting.
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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David
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Circa was wonderfully surprisingly great! Would definitely recommend!
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Kimberley
Washington, D.C. Area •39 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Liz was amazing and the salmon was great. The chicken sandwich was a little off, but still good. Loved the winter mocktails!
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matchbox MerrifieldPrice: Moderate• American• Merrifield
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4.1

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. matchbox Merrifield

2. CIRCA at Clarendon

3. Dauphine’s

4. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

5. The Warehouse

6. Georgia Brown's

7. Peacock Café

8. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

9. Chef Geoff's West End

10. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

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