Best Restaurants for People Watching in Arlington

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1. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1457)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 19 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!

2. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1380)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 18 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!

3. Peacock Café

4.8

Exceptional(1961)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 24 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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4. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

4.5

Awesome(3250)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Arlington

Booked 20 times today

We are finally open for both Dine-In and Patio seating! Please adhere to Covid State guidelines upon dining at our restaurant. If there isn't a patio option upon booking, its because that time slot is already taken and cannot guarantee patio seating if you book indoor. Please keep in mind that our patio does have direct sunlight until about 12:30pm and shaded the rest of the day. Looking forward to hosting ya'll soon!From Fried Chicken To Hot Biscuits With HoneyWe serve fresh, scratch-made, Southern comfort food re-imagined. We Are Mouth-Wateringly Fresh, Southern and Scratch-Made: Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Grits, Fried Chicken BLTs, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Shrimp and Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits – all served with Southern hospitality. In The South, You Are What You Drink: We offer the greatest craft beers in the world, from Stone Brews to Founders Brewing. Also, discover our inventive, scratch-made cocktails made with fresh ingredients.

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5. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(350)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 5 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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6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(313)

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.

7. Georgia Brown's

4.6

Exceptional(8752)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 34 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/

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8. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

4.1

Excellent(102)

Price: Moderate

• American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 34 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(1564)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 15 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. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 21 times today

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Kevinvip
Houston •67 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I’ve eaten here in the past for lunch and it was fantastic. Ate dinner last night and it was again wonderful. Management on site to make sure everything goes perfectly. The service and wait staff are impeccable. The food is delicious and well prepared with a wide range of options. Very convenient in the Georgetown area and great for people watching with the tables upfront.
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Peacock CaféPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Georgetown
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4.8
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westyvip
Denver / Colorado •50 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best restaurants in Arlington. Blackened mahi and the Ahi salad were both great. The only small complaint was we were in a small alcove that was pretty crowded and a little noisy. I was surprised Bistro Mele has no reservations for lunch but Circa was wide open. Probably the parking issue because both are comparable with quality and prices
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7
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Sidivip
Washington, D.C. Area •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Enjoy the food every time I come here. The biscuits, chicken, rosemary potatoes and banana pudding are excellent. Looking forward to the next time.
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Tupelo Honey - ArlingtonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Arlington
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4.5
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Davidvip
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was good, nothing particularly outstanding. Service was slow and we didn't have a consistent server. Some items seemed overpriced for what they were. Not sure we'd go back with the kids, as they don't have any sort of kids menu and don't offer plastic cups (my son asked for milk and got a giant glass). I understand we're probably not their demographic, but it would be nice to accommodate families a bit more.
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Mazaro Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Arlington
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4.4
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Mark
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
First time eating a Dauphines, and had an exceptional dining experience. No question about returning again
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Dauphine’sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRCA at Clarendon

2. Dauphine’s

3. Peacock Café

4. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

5. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

6. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

7. Georgia Brown's

8. Milk & Honey - The Wharf

9. Chef Geoff's West End

10. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

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