Washington, DC’s restaurant scene boasts numerous eateries with breathtaking private event spaces, offering ideal settings for exclusive meetings and intimate gatherings of all types and sizes.
From Michelin-starred dining to historic buildings and museums, the nation’s capital provides unique experiences. Here are some top recommendations for private dining venues accommodating groups of around 150 guests.
Accommodates Up to 30 Guests:
Dōgon (15 guests)
Celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Dōgon, located in the renovated Salamander Hotel, offers a unique culinary journey inspired by DC surveyor Benjamin Banneker and his West African heritage. Guests can enjoy a sharing-style menu in a stunning private dining room.
Osteria Mozza (16 to 20 guests)
James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton brings her celebrated Italian flavors to Georgetown at Osteria Mozza. Private dining options include a cozy and inviting space above the kitchen and an enclosed terrace overlooking Georgetown's streets.
Arrels (20 guests)
Located in the Arlo hotel in Penn Quarter, this restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Pepe Moncayo highlights open-fire Spanish cooking in a contemporary enclosed private dining room for 20 guests.
Café Riggs (30 guests)
Set in the historic Riggs Hotel in Penn Quarter, Café Riggs reimagines classic French brasserie cuisine. Private dining options include the intimate Tellers’ Room (16 guests) and the Galerie (30 guests).
Accommodates Up to 80 Guests:
Officina (15 to 64 guests)
Chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s three-story Officina on the Wharf features views of the Potomac River and private spaces like the Terrace Room (64 guests) and Rooftop Terrazza for outdoor gatherings. The spaces can be combined to accommodate up to 125 guests.
L’Ardente (16 to 70 guests)
A 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree in Penn Quarter, L’Ardente offers Mediterranean-inspired private dining for up to 70 guests, with additional semi-private spaces for smaller groups (starting at 16 guests).
Sixty Vines (20 to 75 guests)
Known for its eco-friendly wine on tap program, Sixty Vines offers flexible spaces such as the private Rhône Room for up to 75 guests or the Syrah space for smaller groups in Foggy Bottom.
Dirty Habit (12 to 80 guests)
Located in Chinatown, Dirty Habit features versatile spaces such as the Birdcage (40-50 guests) and the modern Glass House (80 guests), as well as the secluded Courtyard for outdoor events nestled within the Kimpton Monaco Hotel.
Accommodates Up to 100 Guests:
Casa Teresa (18 to 100 guests)
Chef Rubén García brings Spanish heritage to life with his open-fire cooking in Downtown DC. Options include intimate rooms like El Cellar (18 guests), the semi-private chef’s table seating (28 guests) and full buyouts for up to 100 guests.
Villa Yara (14 to 100 guests)
Located in Georgetown, Villa Yara offers Lebanese-inspired private dining spaces, including Yara’s Chamber (14 guests), the Salon (40 guests) and the exposed brick Covered Garden (60 guests) complete with hanging flowers and a tiered fountain.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab (16 to 120 guests)
Steps from the White House, Joe’s offers six versatile spaces including the Gigi Room (112 guests seated) and the South Beach Room (30 guests seated).
Clyde's of Gallery Place (30 to 140 guests)
This classic American restaurant near Capital One Arena features spaces like the Piedmont Room (140 seated guests) and 7th Street Parlor (80 guests) and the Circle Dining room (130 seated guests).
Accommodates 150 Guests and Above:
Carmine’s (18 to 250 guests)
This Penn Quarter family-style Italian restaurant offers nine private rooms, including the Grand Piazza (250 guests) with a private bar and private restroom and the Caruso Room (144 guests).
Old Ebbitt Grill (44 to 225 guests)
Host a memorable private gathering steps from the White House at Washington’s oldest saloon with spaces like the Atrium or the Rooftop Terrace steps.
Full Restaurant Buyout Options Include:
• Jaleo (145 guests)
• Ilili (195 guests)
• Zaytinya (220 guests)
• The Bazaar (300 guests)
• Mi Vida, District Wharf (400 guests)
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