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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.


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AGAINN British
14/20
Dining Room at AGAINN, Washington, DC 1099 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-639-9830 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
One of DC’s premiere seafood restaurants, and a seafood market as well. More...

Brasserie Beck Belgian
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Beck, Washington, DC 1101 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-408-1717 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Casual American fare is central to Central. More...

Chef Geoff's American
13/20
3201 New Mexico Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-237-7800 | Menu
This Wesley Heights eatery offers upgraded, accessible American fare. More...

Clyde’s of Gallery Place American
14/20
Gallery Place
707 Seventh St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-349-3700 | Menu
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 | Menu
One of DC’s best destinations for burgers, chili, brews, pub food and family fare. More...

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Cuban
14/20
801 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-408-1600 | Menu
Snazzy rum drinks and creative Cuban fare tempt the palate. More...

Et Voila! Belgian
14/20
5120 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-237-2300 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Hot destination for a fusion of the best of Asian and Latino flavors. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
American fare in a restaurant that captures the city's be-there spirit in an exuberant, old-world setting. More...

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

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

 

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