Washington, DC Restaurants with a Great View

Washington DC has many fine restaurants with an elegant atmosphere. Which restaurants have the best view? Here are my top suggestions.

Lafayette
at the Hay Adams Hotel 16th and H Sts. NW, Washington, DC (202) 638-2570. Fine dining with a view looking out over Lafayette Park and the White House.

New Heights
2317 Calvert St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 234-4110 Enjoy New American cuisine overlooking Washington, DC’s beautiful Rock Creek Park.

Sequoia
3000 K St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 944-4200 Enjoy beautiful views of the Potomac River from this Georgetown restaurant.

Tony & Joes
3050 K St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 944-4545 Seafood restaurant on the Georgetown waterfront.

Sou' Wester
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. (202) 787-6868. The regionally-influenced American restaurant features views of the Potomac River and Washington Harbor.

Odyssey Cruises
Gangplank Marina, 600 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC (202) 488-6030. Enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour with a 4-course meal, music and dancing.

Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland. (301) 965-4000. Stunning restaurant with intimate ambiance and sweeping views of the Potomac River.

See also, Rooftop Bars in Washington DC

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