Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Southwest Waterfront

28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11820)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 93 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

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2. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

4.7

Exceptional(1067)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting reinterpretations of hearty classics such as steamed mussels, artisanal sausages and more. Gourmet sandwiches, seasonal salads & vegetables, alongside approachable bar snacks are the perfect accompaniments to a signature Bluejacket brew.

3. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(665)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 6 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

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4. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

4.5

Awesome(1587)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Logan Circle

Booked 25 times today

Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.

5. Cafe Berlin

4.7

Exceptional(2318)

Price: Moderate

• German • Capitol Hill

Booked 7 times today

Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three townhouses whose front yards serve as Biergarten for outdoor dining. The interior features a small bar and two cozy dining rooms. The restaurant is located within a short walking distance of Union Station and the U.S. Capitol. It draws politicians, congressional staffer, and tourists as well a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The traditional dishes are authentically prepared with lighter touch by chefs with extensive experience in German cuisine. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant offer seasonally changing menus that feature fresh asparagus in the spring, salads and light fares in the summer, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest in the fall, and wild game in the winter. Desserts which are freshly made in-house include apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines.

6. Mallard

4.7

Exceptional(110)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Logan Circle

Booked 8 times today

At Mallard, Chef Johnson will apply classic and global techniques to the culinary traditions of the south while incorporating the best local and regional ingredients available. Undergirding it all will be a sense of hospitality rooted in Johnson’s memories of the family table. Mallard’s menu will range from Chef Johnson’s take on classics like Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Pork, Piquillo Peppers, and Tabasco-Shellfish Nage and Wild-Caught Blue Catfish with Poached Oysters, Summer Corn, and Smoked Trout Roe to new creations like Seared Sea Scallops with Cracklin’ Cornbread, Charred Peaches and Dandelion Greens and Crisp Berkshire Pork Trotters with Ramp Chow Chow, Sunny-Side-Up Egg, and Edisto Island Grits. Dessert options include Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb and Almond Shortbread and Banana Puddin’ with Cracker Jacks and Nilla Wafers.

7. Belga Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(4770)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • Capitol Hill

Booked 13 times today

Belga Café is a great place to eat typical Belgian cuisine. Hours of operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday starting from 5 pm, Lunch: Tuesday - Friday from noon until 2:30 pm, Brunch: Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.To inquire about PRIVATE EVENT email at info@belgacafe.com

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8. The Salt Line - Ballston

4.6

Exceptional(781)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Arlington

Booked 7 times today

The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a second location to Arlington’s burgeoning Ballston neighborhood. Just one year in, The Salt Line has already established itself as one of the top dining spots in Northern Virginia. Executive Chef Matt Singer is leading the kitchen team in partnership with award winning Long Shot Hospitality Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey. The Salt Line is where "New England meets the Chesapeake" so guests can expect the same New England classics and renowned raw bar found at the original location, along with lots of new chef driven fish and seafood entrees, house-made pastas, exciting selections of crudos, and of course the best lobster rolls around. In addition to dining, the welcoming year round outdoor bar (tented in the winter) has also become a favorite neighborhood gathering spot and is the perfect place to enjoy The Salt Line's signature beverage program and grab what many say is the best burger in town.

9. Lyon Hall

4.7

Exceptional(3890)

Price: Moderate

• French • Arlington

Booked 19 times today

A neighborhood brasserie in Arlington, VA.

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10. Walters Sports Bar

4.4

Awesome(178)

Price: Moderate

• American • Navy Yard

Booked 1 time today

A comfortable neighborhood restaurant conveniently located across the street from Nats Park. Walters is equipped with a state of the art pour your own beer system loaded with the latest trends in brewing. It doesn't stop there, Walters kitchen is more then your classic bar fare, featuring items ranging from Tuna Crudo to a sous vide Steak Sandwich. With 30 TVs across the restaurant its hard to miss your favorite sports teams. Walk on over to Walters and check us out!

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C.VIP
Las Vegas •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted with a big smile at the front stand and promptly seated. This vibrant spot featured fresh, well-prepared sushi and an array of American and Italian selections. Every dish we selected was excellent. Though the place was packed and the noise level was predictably high, I had requested a quiet table when reserving and we were seated in a private booth complete with a door and coat hooks - the closest thing to our own dining room. The star of the evening was was our server Brian S. He was cheerful, informative, professional, welcoming, and everything one wants to insure a good experience when dining out. Kudos to The Hamilton - everyone got everything right!
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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CatherineVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent as always! Brought two out of town guests who loved it as well and tried some different items that were perfectly prepared. The curry sausage, schnitzel, and risotto all highly recommend.
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Cafe BerlinPrice: Moderate• German• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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nealVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, great ambiance, good service! Definitely coming back!
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Gypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle
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4.5
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Mauricio
Upstate New York •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Food and beer were great. Great place and good crowd.
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The Arsenal at BluejacketPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Navy Yard
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Food and service were excellent. The muscles were so fresh. Many choices on how to have them we chose the saffron and it was delicious. The short ribs were melt in your mouth tender. Waiter was attentive without being pushy.
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hamilton

2. The Arsenal at Bluejacket

3. The Sovereign

4. Gypsy Kitchen - DC

5. Cafe Berlin

6. Mallard

7. Belga Cafe

8. The Salt Line - Ballston

9. Lyon Hall

10. Walters Sports Bar

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