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The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C.
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Darnell J.Darnell Jones: The crab cakes are excellent. Also enjoyed the clam chowder. However the ambience is it strongest point! Come on, less than 2 blocks from the White House!

Zaytinya is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

2. Zaytinya

9.1
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Definitely don’t miss the hünkar beğendi, a hearty dish of falling-off-the-bone-tender lamb shank served atop a velvety eggplant-enriched béchamel in a shiny Turkish copper pot. Read more.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

3. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.2
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 271 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Thomas: The brisket, the ribs, sausage, chicken, sweet potato mash, mac and cheese. All of its good, the service, Mason jars of soda, the ambience, its awesome.

Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

4. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.6
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews

ZoeZoe: sashimi, ribs, red Manhattan mussels, fish & chips, shrimp scampi are all amazing

Busboys and Poets is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

5. Busboys and Poets

8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Nate T.Nate T: This location will always be a winner: rich atmosphere; more than ample food selection; professional staff! What more can you ask for?

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

6. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

713 H St NW (btwn 7th & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chinatown · 278 tips and reviews

Dan F.Dan Foy: Pizza, check. Sliders, check. Beer, check check check. Great Chinatown option.

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

7. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews

Dennis H.Dennis Hansen: Oh my god the tacos! We ordered a bunch of different ones. Do not underestimate how full you'll feel after sharing 4 or 5 while also eating tortillas. The tequila cocktails are plentiful and good.

Lauriol Plaza is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

8. Lauriol Plaza

8.4
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Small: Authentic food and excellent service in a lively atmosphere.

Le Diplomate is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

9. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 315 tips and reviews

Karen C.Karen Cooper: Foie gras, trout, beef tartare & crème brûlée were DELICIOUS! Take your time here, it's not for quick meals. The patio was a perfect replica of French café terraces- love, love, love!

Jaleo is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

10. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 254 tips and reviews
ChurchKey is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

11. ChurchKey

8.9
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Excellent selection of beers. Mac and cheese sticks are great to share and the homemade smores are spot on!

Boqueria is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

12. Boqueria

8.8
1837 M St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 128 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen S: Great small plates. Try the lamb skewers and the crispy potatoes.

Lincoln is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

13. Lincoln

7.9
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Morgan T.Morgan Thomas: Tapas style American food is the concept of this restaurant. The interior is beautiful and the drinks are tasty. Everything is seasonal so the menu changes often.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

14. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The namesake fries at this elegant restaurant are like little bricks of mashed potatoes, which are basted in duck fat before being fried to crisp perfection and served with spicy smoke pepper aioli. Read more.

Commissary is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in D.C..

15. Commissary

1443 P St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 150 tips and reviews

Mohan B.Mohan Berg: The drinks are decent. Atlanta mule was very powerful, variation on Moscow mule. Small and loud. Diverse menu.