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Washington, D.C., Mother's Day Brunch



Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our Washington, DC Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


AGAINN British
14/20
Dining Room at AGAINN, Washington, DC 1099 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-639-9830
Demonstrating that British pub food rocks. More...

Ardeo+Bardeo New American
14/20
Dining Room at Ardeo+Bardeo, Washington, DC 3311 & 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-244-6750
One of upper Connecticut’s favorite gathering places for contemporary fare. More...

Art and Soul Southern
14/20
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-7777
Enjoy haute Southern cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

Asia Nine Bar & Lounge Pan-Asian
12/20
915 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-629-4355
It's pan-Asian cooking in a swirl of mixed cuisines and messages. More...

B. Smith's Southern
12/20
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-6188
Splendid Southern fare creates a magnet for powerbrokers at lunch. More...

Bangkok Joe's Thai
12/20
Washington Harbour Complex
3000 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-4422
High-flying Thai stars dumplings and noodles. More...

Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar, Washington, DC 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-0111
Upscale French food in a classy setting with a cozy upstairs wine bar. More...

BlackSalt Restaurant Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at BlackSalt Restaurant, Washington, DC 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-9101
One of DC’s premiere seafood restaurants, and a seafood market as well. More...

Blue Duck Tavern American Regional
No Rating
Dining Room at Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC Park Hyatt Washington
1201 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-419-6755
A contemporary, farm-to-restaurant destination with an elegant menu. More...

Bourbon Steak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Bourbon Steak, Washington, DC Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-944-2026
Elegant cuisine for the über gourmet. More...

Brasserie Beck Belgian
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Beck, Washington, DC 1101 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-408-1717
Robert Wiedmaier's Belgian-French cooking in a highly diverting setting. More...

Casa Nonna Italian
13/20
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-629-2505
A fancy version of Granny's Italian cooking for the family. More...

Central Michel Richard American
14/20
Dining Room at Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-626-0015
Casual American fare is central to Central. More...

Clyde’s of Gallery Place American
14/20
Gallery Place
707 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-349-3700
You've gotta love Clyde's: the cooks come through with good American fare. More...

Clyde's of Georgetown American
13/20
Georgetown Park
3236 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-9180
One of DC’s best destinations for burgers, chili, brews, pub food and family fare. More...

Et Voila! Belgian
14/20
5120 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-237-2300
First-rate Belgian food gives all comers a run for their money. More...

Hank's Oyster Bar Seafood
14/20
1624 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-4265
Dupont Circle celebrates this trendy seafood bar. More...

J&G Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at J&G Steakhouse, Washington, DC W Washington DC
515 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-661-2440
Chic signature restaurant of famed chef with steaks and much more. More...

Marcel's French
16/20
Dining Room at Marcel 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-296-1166
Chef Robert Wiedmaier cooks in the French style but with Flemish accents. More...

Masa 14 Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Masa 14, Washington, DC 1825 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-1414
Hot destination for a fusion of the best of Asian and Latino flavors. More...

Michel Richard Citronelle French
19/20
Dining Room at Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, DC Latham Hotel
3000 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-625-2150
Let Michel Richard take your senses on an exhilarating thrill ride. More...

Morrison-Clark Restaurant American
12/20
Dining Room at Morrison-Clark Restaurant, Washington, DC Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant
1015 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-898-1200
A small but elegant dining room provides the setting for upscale meals. More...

Nage Bistro American
14/20
Courtyard Washington Embassy Row
1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-448-8005
A vibrant menu filled with casual American meat and seafood dishes. More...

Old Ebbitt Grill American
14/20
675 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-4800
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. More...

The Oval Room Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Oval Room, Washington, DC 800 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-463-8700
This Oval Room is a watering hole that serves up contemporary cuisine, and makes for great celebrity-watching. More...

Rasika Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Rasika, Washington, DC 633 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-637-1222
Classic Indian cooking in a contemporary setting. More...

RIS American
15/20
Dining Room at RIS, Washington, DC 2275 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-730-2500
Ris Lacoste is back with her American cuisine in the West End. More...

701 Restaurant Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at 701 Restaurant, Washington, DC 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-393-0701
A swanky setting for innovative Modern American cuisine. More...

1789 Restaurant American
No Rating
Dining Room at 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC 1226 36th St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-965-1789
Seasonal American fare in an elegant Georgetown townhouse. More...

Sou'Wester Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Sou Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-787-6990
The casual sister restaurant of formal CityZen. More...

Tabard Inn American
14/20
Dining Room at Tabard Inn, Washington, DC Tabard Inn
1739 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-833-2668
A DC landmark, the inn is redolent with tradition and charm, with food to match. More...

Taberna del Alabardero Spanish
14/20
1776 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-429-2200
Decades-old restaurant for a world of Spanish cooking beyond paella. More...

 

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