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Pentagon Row On Tap Magazine's Guide to utdoor Dining 20 4 W elcome to On Tap’s 2014 Outdoor Dining Guide. A collection of great places to eat, drink and enjoy a great summer day or night. The guide is available online at ontaponline.com to download to your iPad, iPhone or Android device. Cheers and see you outside! 2014 Locations Washington, DC Aria Pizzeria & Bar Austin Grill DC Barrel DC Biergarten Haus Bistro Bohem Bistro Cacao Black Rooster Pub Bottom Line, The Bullfeathers Cafe Berlin Cafe du Parc Cantina Marina Caucus Room, The Circa Dupont Circa Foggy Bottom DC9 Del Frisco’s Grille Dirty Martini Dunya El Tio Elephant & Castle Eye St. Elephant & Castle Penn Ave. Fujimar Georgia Brown’s Hot ‘N’ Juicy Crawfish I Thai DC James Hoban’s Kitty O’Shea’s Kramerbooks & Afterwords Levante’s M Cafe Bar Mad Hatter, The Martin’s Tavern Midtown Morton’s The Steakhouse Murphy’s of DC Neyla Old Glory Panache Paolo’s Ristorante Penn Quarter Sports Tavern Policy Public Bar Dupont Public Bar Tenley R.F.D. Rumors Sette Osteria Stetsons Famous Bar & Grill zine's Guide Maryland American Tap Room Bethesda Austin Grill Silver Spring Mon Ami Gabi Virginia American Tap Room Clarendon American Tap Room Reston Arlington Rooftop Restaurant Austin Grill Old Town Austin Grill Springfield Boulevard Woodgrill Cafe Asia Chart House Circa Clarendon Clarendon Grill Clyde’s Reston Crystal City Sports Pub Darna Fire Works Pizza Freddie’s Beach Bar Grand Cru härth Ireland’s Four Provinces Joe Theismann’s Kilroy’s Magnolias at the Mill Market Common Clarendon Open Road Paolo’s Reston Pinzimini Restaurant & Lounge Public House No. 7 Sea Side Crab House Sine Irish Pub South Beach on The Bayou Southside 815 Spicy Bar & Grill Sushi Rock Tara Temple Three Fox Vineyards Tortoise & Hare Trio Grill V Eatery, The Whitlow’s on Wilson to ing utdoor Din On Tap Maga Tonic Foggy Bottom Trusty’s Tunnicliff’s Tavern Ultimo Lounge Union Pub On The Cover Pentagon Row 1101 South Joyce St., Arlington, VA 22202 www.pentagonrow.com 20 4 Photo by Katie Krieger Copyright 2014, On Tap Magazine. All rights reserved. For inquiries, please call 703-465-0500 or email us at ads@ontaponline.com. 25 Dove St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Find your beach. The beach is wherever you are when you’re enjoying a Corona or Corona Light. Look for locations marked with the bottles and find your beach. Washington DC Aria Pizzeria & Bar Austin Grill Aria offers downtown DC’s largest outdoor patio, centrally located near the White House and National Mall. Nestled among the shaded trees lining Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Reagan Building, it is refreshingly tucked away from the city streets, providing a relaxing backdrop for unwinding with colleagues or recovering after a long day of sightseeing with family. A neighborhood pizzeria, Aria offers an extensive and affordable menu featuring can’t-miss items: Four Cheese Pizza, Loaded Kettle Chips and Baked Lasagna. An outdoor, charcoal grill open during lunchtime adds even more dining options for patrons. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m., Monday-Friday with daily drink specials that can be enjoyed at the bar or al fresco. With hi-def TV’s, attentive service, live music on the patio and a casual atmosphere, Aria is the perfect place for groups and private events. The Federal Triangle Metro station (orange/blue lines) is only a few steps away and public parking is available in the Reagan Building, validated with a $15 purchase at Aria (garage entry after 4 p.m.) End your day on a high note at Aria! Fresh and Made From Scratch are the Star of Our Patios! Austin Grill offers a menu that blends the best of classic Mexican flavors and Southwest spice - with an Austin Grill twist. Specialty margaritas with real lime - no storebought mixes plus homemade salsas, sauces, and dressings that use freshest off-the- farm ingredients. Lunch and dinner house specialties including Longhorn Nachos and sizzling Fajitas served daily. Weekend brunch offers favorites such as homemade cornmeal pancakes and huevos rancheros. All served on our festive, friendly patios! Barrel Biergarten Haus Barrel is a low-country inspired neighborhood bar on Capitol Hill. With the largest collection of bourbons, whiskeys, and elixirs on the Hill, and with the help of Chef Garret Fleming, we strive to bring you the best southern inspired food and drink possible at fair and just pricing. We hope that you enjoy your time with us and we look forward to providing supper, snacks, and drinks for you. Take care and see y’all soon! This is the place to be on H Street! Charming atmosphere, authentic food, live music, and of course, genuine German beer on tap, Biergarten Haus is a slice of old-world Germany right in NE. Winner of the “Best Outdoor Patio” by City Paper, its patio and roof deck are one of the liveliest in town, featuring seating for 400, a live German Oompah band on most weekends, a great selection of German and seasonal beers, amazing wursts and traditional German dishes. Enjoy our Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and. You will it easy to catch the world Cup, football, baseball or any soccer match on any one of our 20 large screen TVs. For private events contact us at events@ biergartenhaus.com or email us for more details at info@biergartenhaus. com. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • 202-312-1250 www.ariapizzeria.com 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE • 202-543-3622 www.barreldc.com 2 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 750 E St. NW • 202-393-3776 www.austingrill.com 1355 H St. NE • 202-388-4053 www.biergartenhaus.com Washington DC Bistro Bohem Bistro Cacao Bistro Bohem, Washington DC’s newest and most lively hangout, is located in the historic U Street / Shaw Neighborhood. We’re unique to the area, offering flavorful Central European cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere with a great cozy patio. Sink into our cozy banquettes and chat with friends while enjoying succulent meats, delectable sides and irresistible desserts. From our unique salads and homemade soups to slow roasted duck served with slow-braised red cabbage with house potato dumplings, you’ll love the modern twists we’ve added to traditional Old World favorites. Indulge in our full bar, including unique beers from Europe, wines from around the globe and specialty cocktails developed especially for the bistro. Whether you’re a regular or just visiting, Bistro Bohem offers outstanding food and an enticing atmosphere that will bring you back again and again. Join us this summer at Bistro Cacao’s historic Capitol Hill location and enjoy our new concept of modern bistro-style French cuisine in a romantically charming and comfortable setting blending old France with modern creative touches. Bistro Cacao’s is the perfect spot for romantic dinners “à deux,” Saturday and Sunday brunch and private business meetings, offering a generous outdoor covered patio with ample seating and separate rooms for larger gatherings. At Bistro Cacao, chef-owner Kemal Deger brings nearly 20 years of culinary expertise to your table. Come and enjoy French-inspired haute cuisine in the heart of Capitol Hill! Black Rooster Pub The Bottom Line The Black Rooster Pub has been a DC institution since 1970, known to many as the “Cheers” of NW, DC. It is not unusual to see a mixture of patrons enjoying their favorite libations side by side - from lawyers to construction workers, businessmen to rugby players, and secretaries to dart shooters. We pride ourselves in the quality of our spirits and ales, including an extensive line of Irish whiskeys, scotches, and vodkas, along with daily/nightly food specials. Only blocks from Farragut West and North stops. Stop by and sit in the shade while traffic dies down or swing by for lunch. You will not leave hungry! Visit us once and we know you’ll want to come back. The Bottom Line is your neighborhood bar in the heart of downtown DC. Any given day you can find a suit-and-tie-professional dining and drinking with an athlete in full gear fresh from a game on the Mall. It’s a local hot spot for lunch, happy hour, and late night fun. We are proud that The Bottom Line is the place “where everyone knows your name.” Our patio is open eight months out of the year and even when it rains you can sit outdoors and enjoy the I Street scenery under our awning. Stop in and see us anytime. 600 Florida Ave. NW • 202-735-5895 www.bistrobohem.com 1919 L St. NW • 202-659-4431 www.blackroosterpub.com 320 Massachusetts Ave. NE • 202-546-4737 www.bistrocacao.com 1716 I St. NW • 202-298-8488 www.thebottomlinedc.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 3 Washington DC Café Berlin 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE • 202-543-7656 www.cafeberlindc.com There is no place better to enjoy a stein of our German draft beers than our sunny garden patio. Our rotating taps and newly expanded bottled beer selections are a great way to cap of your work day. Don’t miss our Europeanstyle Sunday brunch featuring bottomless mimosas on our patio. In the evening, our lit boxwoods provide the perfect enclosure for a romantic date, drinks with friends or a spot to rest your feet and quench your thirst after a long day of touring DC’s sites. Bullfeathers 410 1st St. SE • 202-484-0228 www.bullfeathersdc.com Bullfeathers boasts one of the largest outdoor cafes on Capitol Hill, offering a welcome respite from the bustle of Pennsylvania Avenue. Bullfeathers has become one of the most popular lunch and happy hour spots on the Hill, offering 31 beers on tap and a reinvigorated contemporary American menu. Bullfeathers is located less than one block from the Capitol South metro, and is only a short walk to Nationals Park. Stop in to enjoy game day food and drink specials! Café du Parc Cantina Marina Offering outdoor dining along Pennsylvania Avenue, one block from the White House, Cafe du Parc is known for its authentic French bistro-style cuisine. Discover a truly authentic bistro experience where traditional French food fuses with a modern, casual atmosphere in the heart of the nation’s capital. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind menu enhanced by the use of locally grown produce and Café du Parc’s 3 star certified green restaurant status. Looking to take a vacation for an hour or two? Then head down to DC’s Southwest Waterfront where you’ll find Cantina Marina. Situated over the water, Cantina Marina offers outdoor seating for over 200 with the best views in Washington and our daily feature - the best sunset in town! Cantina Marina serves Gulf Coast/Cajun cuisine including crawfish étouffée, fish and shrimp tacos, and great gumbo. The patio is a party every night starting with Doggie Happy Hour on Mondays, Tecate Tuesdays and Corona Night on Wednesdays. Cantina Marina is also the best spot to watch the World Cup. We are a short walk from the new Nationals park and we are your perfect pre and post-game spot! Bring in your ticket after the game for a free Corona. The kitchen is open until midnight after Nats home games. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • 202-942-7000 www.cafeduparc.com 4 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 600 Water St. SW • 202-554-8396 www.cantinamarina.com FRIDAY CONCERT bring your SERIES 2014 friends! Friday Night Series 6:30-8:30 at the Yards Park | 355 Water Street SE 6/6 6/13 6/20 7/11 7/18 7/25 8/1 8/8 8/15 8/22 9/5 9/12 Sam O Texas Chainsaw Horns Sin Miedo Scott’s New Band Framewerk Jah Works White Ford Bronco Back to Zero 19th Street Band Cazhmiere Crowded Streets Jeff From Accounting Reggae Horn Driven Rock Latin Salsa Pop Hits R&B Reggae All 90s 70s, 80s, 90s & Today Eclectic Rock Variety Party Dave Matthews Covers Pop, Rock, Soul * No concerts Labor Day weekend. Please check website for other great events and weather updates. yardspark.org capitolriverfront.org Washington DC The Caucus Room Brasserie CIRCA - Dupont Located in the West End within a short walking distance from Georgetown and Dupont Circle, the Caucus Room Brasserie offers traditional French dishes with a modern American interpretation. The patio offers a quiet, comfortable dining experience away from city traffic and construction. Enjoy a Europeaninspired cocktail while sitting on the edge of the patio’s fountain, or a steak dinner at one of our many outdoor tables. The Caucus Room patio is open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner. CIRCA at Dupont, located a block from the Dupont North Metro entrance on one of the best corners in the city, affords a great view of everything that defines the Dupont neighborhood. Take in the sights and people watch on our covered street-side patio while enjoying brunch, a casual lunch, dinner, or late-night fare. CIRCA at Dupont offers an extensive wine list, which includes over 20 by the glass offerings and an original cocktail list for every season. Enjoy our happy hour Monday through Friday! CIRCA - Foggy Bottom DC9 Nightclub Located in the heart of Foggy Bottom, CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is the perfect spot to meet for food, drinks, and fun in one of DC’s most bustling new nightlife areas. Directly in front of Foggy Bottom’s metro, GW University, and GW hospital, our outside bar and large covered patio is perfect for people watching or catching a game on our outside televisions. Whether enjoying brunch, lunch, or dinner, every meal is complimented by a seasonal cocktail or a selection from our extensive wine list, which includes over 20 offerings by the glass. Enjoy happy hour Monday through Thursday at either one of our two bars! High above the two other floors of DC9 sits a great secret roof deck and like the first floor jukebox bar, it is open seven nights a week. While the second floor of this unpretentious nightclub/bar hosts national and local bands, or pumps live DJs most nights of the week, the roof gives panoramic city views and a cool breeze even if you’re not here for the show. Plenty of seating with tables and a full service bar with the full menu available sit atop DC9. The simple and classic menu boasts tasty burgers (veggie, too) that keep people coming back. So, pop in for a beer, the view, a show, a burger, some weekend people watching, and feel the real that is DC9. Smoking permitted on the roof deck, of course. 2350 M St. NW • 202-861-3450 www.crbrasserie.com 2221 I (Eye) St. NW • 202-506-5589 www.circaatfoggybottom.com 6 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 1601 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-667-1601 www.circaatdupont.com 1940 9th St. NW • 202-483-5000 www.dcnine.com Washington DC Del Frisco’s Grille Dirty Martini Del Frisco’s Grille in D.C. is located between the U.S. Capitol and the White House at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. This one-of-a-kind American grill sits along wide, tree-lined sidewalks that brim with the energy of locals who live and work in the neighborhood as well as visitors from all over the globe. People watch and enjoy the warm weather on the 100-seat patio while sipping a signature cocktail and sharing a unique appetizer with friends. Del Frisco’s Grille is your place to meat up and drink up. Call for reservations: 202450-4686. www.delfriscosgrille.com Welcome to Dirty Martini, a unique, upscale, sophisticated and casual place to enjoy great food and drinks, do business and more importantly have a good time! We are proud to say that we have brilliantly integrated both a classic dining club and a modern restaurant/lounge into one fantastic culinary phenomenon. The Dirty Martini deck is an outdoor extension of our location with great food and drink specials, seating for 25+ people, and an outdoor heater and fans with a direct view of Connecticut avenue in the heart of Dupont circle. Express lunch available Wednesday-Friday 11:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Dunya El Tio Pssst….Let me let you in on a little secret. Mere footsteps from the famous 930 club or the historic Howard Theatre, Dunya’s rooftop patio is U St/Shaw’s greatest new hidden gem! Featuring 10 taps, wine, creative cocktails and more, Dunya is perfect for dates, dinner or a nice refreshing drink in the sun before a show or just a great night out. Restauranteur Hasnaa Farouidi and creative director Neema Sadeghi teamed up with Chef Rafael Viera, bringing a new spin on traditional Mediterranean cuisine with local sustainable ingredients, and it’s good, actually it’s better than good, it’s great! Come see what all of the buzz about and dine and drink in style in this brand new 3-level bar and restaurant. Private parties are available and dessert is encouraged! El Tio is located on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. You can enjoy dining and drinks on their spacious patio and the location is open every day for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends. The restaurant offers both a friendly family atmosphere and entertainment. El Tio has the best Mexican food in the area, including their fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, tacos and enchiladas, and combination platters. El Tio also offers a private party room, available for your events. Check them out online at www.eltiogrill.com. 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • 202-450-4686 www.delfriscosgrille.com 801 Florida Ave. NW • 202-332-0207 www.dunyadc.com 1223 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-503-2640 www.dirtymartinidc.com 3345 14th St. NW • 202-450-5620 www.eltiogrill.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 7 Washington DC Elephant & Castle - I St. Elephant & Castle - Pennsylvania Ave. At Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, our goal is to be your favorite neighborhood place for dining, drinking and gathering. At the corner of 19th and I St. NW, we are just blocks from the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro Stations. It’s the perfect place for a quick lunch, to enjoy a cocktail with friends on our huge patio, or have a relaxing dinner with family inside our cozy dining room. We’ve got the best happy hour in the area and nightly drink specials starting at 7pm. We pour all our beers in 20 oz. Imperial Pints, not 16 like the other guys, and with 20 draughts and an expansive bottle selection, you’re sure to find the perfect brew to go with the $5 Sharing Plates we have every happy hour 4-7 M-F. Join us Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for our Pub Trivia night. Our British specialties, like Shepherd’s Pie and our famous fish and chips, are always a big hit; but if it’s a salad or burger that you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget E & C’s specialty cocktail or our varied selection of single malts. Bang On! At Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, our goal is to be your favorite neighborhood place for dining, drinking and gathering. Located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, E & C is just blocks away from the White House, and close to all five Metro lines. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with friends on our huge patio, or have a relaxing dinner with family inside our cozy dining room. Our British specialties, like Shepherd’s Pie and our famous fish and chips, are always a big hit, but if it’s a salad or burger that you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesday evenings at 6pm for our Team Trivia Night. If you are looking for a great happy hour, look no further! We feature Monday thru Friday from 4-7 p.m.: $5 20 oz. Craft & Domestic Draughts, $5 House Wines and $5 Rail Drinks. Looking for more details? Visit our website and Bang On! 900 19th St. NW • 202-296-2575 www.elephantcastle.com/dc_eye 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • 202-347-7707 www.elephantcastle.com/dc_penn Georgia Browns 950 15th St. NW • 202-393-4499 www.gbrowns.com FUJIMAR Restaurant & Lima Lounge 1401 K St. NW Suite M103 • 202-789-2800 www.limaloungedc.com • www.fujimarrestaurant.com As a Hybrid Lounge, Bar & Restaurant in the East End of downtown serving Latininfused cuisine in a modern setting, Fujimar Restaurant & Lima Lounge are your destination for a great Happy Hour Monday- Friday 4 to 7pm featuring small bites, a sushi menu (until 1 a.m. on Weekdays and 2 a.m. on Weekends) and great drinks specials. New for 2014 we are now serving lunch Monday through Friday starting 11:30 a.m. Our heated patio offers bottle service, a full menu and also hookahs on the patio Monday-Friday and during our Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a cocktail after work or dance the night away with seven days of entertainment. We are also available for private events with a wide variety of event configurations which include the use of the bar, lounge, patio and dining rooms. Please contact us at 202-789-2800 or email us at Ginadak@gmail.com for reservations or more info. 8 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com Georgia Browns warmly opened its doors in 1993 and has been wooing the district with its southern fare and rustic charm for over 20 years. Its immaculate outdoor patio is an extension of its simple but well thought out Low-Country traditional cuisine, with ample dining space where the smells waft into the nearby streets creating envy in the belly of every average passerby. The food is to be slowly savored, traditional Fried Green Tomatoes, Perlau, straight from Charleston, and Fried Chicken to compete with your Grandmama’s. Proper Desserts, like Homemade Ice Cream atop our Peach Cobbler will cause you to swing your feet while your spoon clatters to get every last bite. Enjoy live jazz Wednesdays 6-10 p.m. or our to-die-for Sunday brunch while sampling one of our many exotic craft cocktails. Come see what everyone’s been talking about! Washington DC Hot ‘N’ Juicy Crawfish I-Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar Hot ‘N’ Juicy Crawfish flies in fresh seafood daily and prepares it with homemade seasoning. Pair their spicy Southern seasoning with an ice cold beer for the perfect combination. There is something for everyone on the menu from fresh crawfish, live lobsters and all types of crab legs to their signature soft shell crab baskets and Po Boy sandwiches. As featured on the Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food and Cooking Channel’s Unique Eats, Hot ‘N’ Juicy is located across the street from the Woodley Metro Station on the red line. There are happy hour specials running Monday through Wednesday from open-9 p.m. $1.50 any bottle beer, domestic or import. (Limit 2 per person) Check them out on Facebook and find their carry-out menu on their website. Enjoy Atrium dinning at I-Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar! Located in Georgetown, between M St., NW. and 30th St., I-Thai’s elegant & comfortable atmosphere includes warm and attentive service. I-Thai menu is known for its balance of the 3 to 4 fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, salty and bitter. Our Thai and Sushi chefs transform each dish with the perfect blend of their special ingredients into a delightful experience and traditional recipe with the boldest and most genuine flavors possible. In addition to the great cuisine enjoy a variety of selections of wine, cocktails, sake and Asian beer. We also carry import beer on tap are always changing brands every month to compliment the cuisine and our unique events. James Hoban’s Kitty O’Shea’s James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar is home to the largest sidewalk patio in the District. Located on the Dupont Circle one block from the metro and surrounded by the excitement of everyday city life. Open at 11:30 a.m. the patio serves as a haven from the busy work day during the week, a sunny spot to spend happy hour, or a weekly meeting site for weekend brunch. Closing at 2 a.m. on the weekdays and 3 a.m. on the weekends, this location is the destination for a great night out. Every day of the week has a price you will not be able to resist at James Hoban’s! Who doesn’t love a patio in the summer? And on a hot day, what better way to cool off than with an ice cold drink? Lucky for you, Kitty O’Shea’s has both! With a large patio and a great selection of beer and cocktails, Kitty O’Shea’s has everything you could want on those warm days and nights. Located in Tenleytown, convenient to the Red Line metro, the patio at Kitty O’Shea’s is perfect for you and your friends, welcoming young professionals, students, families and even your four-legged pals! Come check us out and see why we are a neighborhood favorite. 2651 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-299-9448 www.hotnjuicycrawfish.com 1 Dupont Cir. NW • 202-223-8440 www.jameshobansdc.com 3003 M St NW • 202-580-8852 www.i-thairestaurant.com 4624 Wisconsin Ave. NW • 202-450-5077 www.kittyosheasdc.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 9 Washington DC Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe Levante’s Afterwords Cafe has an open-air sidewalk that is only a half block off Dupont Circle and offers a ringside seat for excellent people-watching from early until late seven days a week, and all night Friday and Saturday. It’s a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, full service brunch and late night snacks on the weekends, cappuccino and dessert after the theatre or a movie, or a brandy and coffee for intimate conversation. Along with seasonal libations, dreamy ice cream drinks are popular year round. Afterwords also features a great variety of craft beers, and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Anytime is time for DC’s legendary Afterwords Café, so stop in for a first date, family brunch, or to meet new people. Come find out what all the fuss is about at Levante’s in Dupont Circle, where they bring the best of the Mediterranean to the heart of Washington, DC. Skip the way home from work traffic and cool off with their great happy hour specials weekdays from 4-7 p.m. on the patio while watching the city scurry around you. Then come back on Sundays for the best buffet brunch the nation’s capital has to offer! M Cafe Bar Madhatter Modern, exciting, and vibrant, MCafe Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy lunch, dinner, or a Bellini brunch while visiting DC! Our talented culinary team creates contemporary Italian cuisine, utilizing the best and freshest ingredients available. Pasta, seafood, chicken, and delicious handmade pizzas are served by a professional and enthusiastic staff to ensure you have an ideal dining experience. Dine inside or try our gorgeous sidewalk patio, where you can relax with a fine wine and watch 14th Street passerbys. Nestled on quiet 18th Street, our patio is the best-kept secret in Dupont Circle. Whether you are looking for the perfect place to read the Sunday paper for brunch, or have a nice quiet lunch away from your busy workday or happy hour with friends, we have it all. Located just one block away from the Dupont Circle Metro, Madhatter is the place to be this summer with daily specials, happy hour and late night drink and food specials. Come relax and enjoy our gorgeous patio with one of our house favorite Orange Crushes, Mangoritas or our famous Hatter Punches. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for special events and promotions. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-387-3825 www.kramers.com 1401 R St. NW • 202-290-1178 www.mcafebar.com 10 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 1320 19th St. NW • 202-293-3244 www.levantes.com 1319 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-833-1495 www.madhatterdc.com Washington DC Martin’s Tavern Midtown Rooftop Martin’s Tavern, the landmark and heart of old Georgetown, boasts more than 80 years as the oldest family run restaurant in the city! The outside café boasts one of the best people watching and dining experience. On any given day, locals and tourists alike relax under the awning and enjoy classic tavern fare on white linen table tops. On cool nights, who’s who of DC holds court under the glow and warmth of the heat lamps. You can often catch fourth generation owner Billy Martin greeting his guests and encouraging them to join him. Come and enjoy the culinary delights of Executive Chef Gregorio Martinez seven days a week. Come join us for happy hour and party on the Midtown rooftop! With over 5 levels of party rooms at the Midtown Partyplex go straight to the top and dance the night away with great DJs and specials. Great appetizer and food specials are also available on the rooftop with a covered roof in case of extreme weather conditions, so the party doesn’t stop for a little rain. We have plenty of great premium cocktails, beers, wine and tasty food, such as mini burgers, steak skewers and more. $25 party platters available. Friday only 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come join us! Morton’s The Steakhouse Murphy’s Irish Pub, DC Enjoy scenic outdoor dining at two Washington-area Morton’s The Steakhouse locations. Fresh air is the perfect complement to USDA PrimeAged steaks and succulent seafood. From the collegial terrace at Morton’s in Georgetown, guests bask in the excitement of one of the city’s most unique shopping and entertainment districts. Guests dining on the patio at Morton’s Downtown on Connecticut Avenue overlook Washington’s K Street Corridor, the notorious home of some of the Capital City’s most historically significant think tanks and lobbyist groups. Morton’s is renowned for serving the Best Steak Anywhere – consider outdoor dining an enhancement to an already spectacular dining experience. Murphy’s Patio, just one block from the Woodley Park Metro, is a great place to gather with friends. Murphy’s features half-price Irish happy hour specials Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m.. Check out their daily food specials and their Irish champagne brunch on Saturdays from 9-2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 -2 p.m. Join them every Tuesday night for their pub quiz and enjoy half-price burgers. Murphy’s attracts a varied crowd of young professionals, locals and out-of-towners staying at the nearby Marriot Wardman Park. They have good hearty Irish portions at reasonable prices, offering everything from steak to seafood, and Irish specialties. Murphy’s serves the best pint of Guinness in town and offers a variety of pilsners, ales and stouts on tap. Watch all of your favorite games on seven large flat-screen TVs and enjoy our newly renovated patio with flat screens available outside. Murphy’s is the home for all your New England Patriot games! Listen to live music Thursday through Saturday. 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW • 202-333-7370 www.martinstavern.com Downtown • 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-955-5997 Georgetown • 3251 Prospect St. NW • 202-342-6258 www.mortons.com 1219 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-466-7529 www.midtown-dc.com 2609 24th St. NW • 202-462-7171 www.murphysofdc.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 11 Washington DC Neyla Old Glory Bar-B-Que Meet Neyla, the Mediterranean spirit of prosperity, abundance and success. Neyla is both elegant and comfortable. Neyla’s food melds the best of all the Mediterranean cultures. The Mediterranean diet is a heart healthy way to eat. You will enjoy vegetables, salads, grilled meats and fish that are set off by light and subtly spiced sauces. Neyla’s knowledgeable servers will guide you through the many offerings to make your experience an event and a pleasure. We love Bar-B-Que! Old Glory features authentic Bar-B-Que that captures the food, flavor and feel of the great Southern restaurants in the USA. Great Bar-BQue ain’t just cooked…it’s nurtured, it’s felt. The huge barbecue pit, the open kitchen and the 1901 Silver Dollar Four Winds hand-crafted bar create a lively, exciting atmosphere that is downright down-home. Old Glory features the only outside rooftop dining deck in Georgetown, where you can enjoy your date, semi-private special occasion or rent out the entire area for your party. Old Glory has a robustly friendly feeling reminiscent of that wonderful “hole in the wall” that you just happened into on a Southern roads trip. 3206 N St. NW • 202-333-6353 www.neyla.com 3139 M St. NW • 202-337-3406 www.oldglorybbq.com Paolo’s Ristorante 1303 Wisconsin Ave. NW • 202-333-7353 www.paolosristorante.com Panache DC 1725 Desales St. NW • 202-293-7760 www.panacherestaurant.com Panache DC offers 10 patio tables street side in Downtown NW, DC. With its french doors the bar area is quick to convert into an patio bar on gorgeous spring afternoons. Nestled on DeSales St. next to the Mayflower Hotel, you will feel as if you are in the middle of Soho, NY and one can watch the world go by while sipping on our homemade sangria. We offer our full dinner and tapas menu on the patio and seating is first-come-first-serve. For further information please visit online or give us a call. 12 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com New outdoor Patio Bar. Paolo’s is known for their pizza, loved for their pasta and enjoyed for their pizzazz! Paolo’s is traditional Italian-made California style with mesmerizing aromas of fresh garlic, simmering sauces and grilled vegetables… all in full view of the open kitchen. Chef Bryan Yealy focuses on flavor featuring an ever-changing menu of new tastes and fusions. Enjoy their signature house-made frozen Bellini at the their New Patio Bar. Paolo’s patio is the best seat in Georgetown, on the corner of Wisconsin and N. Washington DC Penn Quarter Sports Tavern Policy Voted “Best Sports Bar” by The Washington Post. Welcome to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern “Where DC Watches Sports”. Now serving brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday! Mimosas, Bloody’s, Micheladas!!! Recently renovated with 9 65” HDTVs and 33 55” HDTVs, come see why we are the premier venue to watch sports. A full bar available on both levels and seating available on our outdoor patio and palm tree lined cafe. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. come unwind after work with friends and co-workers! Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is conveniently located on Indiana Ave, NW corner of 7th St. offering daily specials and game specials, in addition to our regular menu. Everything is guided by truth, love and liberty – from plate to glass, from table to bar. It’s the place where friends and neighbors gather, dressed up or dressed down, to share great food, quick bites, extended meals, celebrations and more. Dinner is served Tuesday-Saturday; Happy Hour is everyday but Sunday, and Policy’s Sunday Brunch has become a favorite among locals. Wine and dine over these Summer months on a choice of three patios that each provide a unique experience of Policy. “Start early, finish late … ” let Policy be the first and final stop of the evening. Public Bar - Dupont Public Bar - Tenley Our skyline rooftop features: Thursday-Saturday live DJ, bottle service, $20 Corona/Pacifico buckets and $5 OJ Crushes and Premium Lemonades. In addition our 3 levels have 49 HD TVs including DC's largest 240in HD projector, currently showing MLB, NBA, NHL and all upcoming World Cup games. Mon- Fri 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Happy Hour and daily food specials. Sunday-Thursday 11a.m. - 2 a.m. Friday- Saturday 11 a.m. -3 a.m. Located in Tenleytown NW our two levels feature two decks and front patio. We’ve got 33 HD TVs including a 120in HD projector, skee ball, darts and a 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. happy hour every day with beer, specialty cocktails and sangria as well happy hour 4 p.m. - close on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Join us for weekend brunch featuring bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys! SundayFriday 11 a.m. - close. Saturday 9 a.m. - close. 639 Indiana Ave. NW • 202-347-6666 www.dcsportstavern.com 1214 18th St. NW • 202-223-2200 www.publicbardc.com 1904 14th St. NW • 202-387-7654 www.policydc.com 4611 41st St. NW • 202-237-1783 www.publicbardc.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 13 Washington DC RFD 810 7th St. NW • 202-289-2030 www.lovethebeer.com Get away from the daily grind! Located in the heart of downtown DC, RFD’s private Beergarden and secluded, enclosed courtyard shields you from the DC traffic, noise and car fumes with great outdoor dining you can actually raise a pint to. Located midway between the Verizon and Convention Centers on 7th Street, RFD has the largest selection of world class brews on tap and a beer list featuring 45 taps and over 300 of the world’s finest ales and lagers. Enjoy your meal surrounded by Flat Screen TVs, blooming flowers and tropical landscaped greenery. Check out our new brunch menu and wine list (1/2 price bottles on Sunday night 6 p.m. –close!), complete with delicious sangria made fresh daily! Peaceful serenity, incredible brews, happy hours, delicious food, RFD is also smoker friendly! Rumors 1900 M St. NW • 202-466-7378 www.rumorsrestaurant.com Rumors, a DC landmark, has it all! Get your dance on on the great new patio, enjoy lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with their awesome ItalianAmerican Chophouse menu, and enjoy the DJs and parties that never seem to stop! Insane specials include Mondays- half priced burgers; Tuesdays- steak night; Wednesdays- Prime Rib night; Thursdays- lobster night; Fridays- fish and chips night; all 5 p.m. -10:30 p.m., plus drink specials, too! Come and see what everyone is raving about! Sette Osteria Stetson’s Italian for seven, the traditional ‘lucky’ number, Sette Osteria is a traditional Italian restaurant with an inviting modern appeal. Warm and welcoming, our inside dining room carries a sophisticated charm where you can enjoy pizza from the woodfired oven or our daily house made pastas. Or dine out on our large outdoor patio, where you can relax with a glass of sangria amid the hustle and bustle of downtown DC. Whatever your taste, Sette Osteria is the perfect spot. We offer an extensive menu, including classic pastas, lighter fare, fresh foccacia, small and large plates, a children’s menu, and a full bar! Stetson’s is your local neighborhood bar that offers great weekly specials for all your patio needs! Introducing puppy patio Mondays: Bring your dog to the patio all night long and enjoy Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale and ½ price hamburgers! Dog treats and water bowls provided. Enjoy the internet jukebox as it provides sound to the patio for you musical preference & smoking is available! Happy Hour (Mon-Fri 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) and all day Sunday. Bud Light, Yuengling, PBR Tall Boys, Natty Bo Tall Boys, rail drinks, red/white wine, and free popcorn. Join us on Tuesdays for our pub quiz with Rolling Rock pitcher specials starting at 7 p.m. and an open mic comedy night on Wednesdays offering drink and food specials. Our upstairs bar can be rented out for your special occasion equipped with internet jukebox, pool table, dart boards, Buck Hunt, Golden Tee and foosball. 1666 Connecticut Ave. NW • 202-483-3070 www.setteosteria.com 14 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 1610 U St. NW • 202-667-6295 www.stetsons-dc.com Washington DC Tonic at Quigley’s Trusty’s Full Serve Located in Foggy Bottom on GWU’s campus, Tonic at Quigley’s features two fantastic outdoor patios with tons of seating, complete with awnings and heaters to adjust to the climate and one with its own full bar outside. Happy Hour is from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes $4 drafts, rail drinks, and house wine, and don’t forget the yummy HH food specials (including our signature tots for $4 and totchos for $6). Tonic serves American comfort food with a twist, including an innovative cocktail menu with a great selection of craft beers. Tonic’s menu is reminiscent of your mother’s recipes--homemade mac n’ cheese, delicious hamburgers that are perfectly seasoned and topped with tasty fixings, specialty pizzas that satisfy every craving. Swing on in and let us show you what outdoor dining at its finest is all about! Trusty’s Full-Serve is located in the Hill East neighborhood and a block from the Potomac Ave Metro. Friendly and reliable, comfortable and convenient. Enjoy old filling station décor, TVs and board games among neighbors and friends. Head upstairs to our Bus Bar and rooftop patio comfortably seating 30+! School’s out for…ever! Grab a cold draft in a mason jar, something fresh from the grill, sit back and relax! Check out our weekend brunch. We are available for happy hours, team gatherings, and private events. Email us at info@trustysdc.com for more information. 2036 G St. NW • 202-296-0211 www.tonicrestaurantdc.com 1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SE • 202-547-1010 www.trustysdc.com Duffy’s Irish Pub 2106 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-3413 | www.duffysdc.com on Join us io t a P s ’ y Duff er! m m u s s . thi o get it.. ok us 8 it only to $ 7 years t rricanes 16oz Hu ay E V E RY d ALL day atio on the P Duffy’s Irish Pub @DuffysIrishpub @DuffysIrishpub • 202-265-3413 • www.duffysdc.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 15 Washington DC Ultimo Lounge Tapas y Carnes Union Pub If you like the way our patio looks, wait untill you try our food and libations! Open daily Ultimo Lounge serves authentic Mexican cuisine specializing in mouth watering fajitas, succulent steaks, delectable soft or hard tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. Plus we have the best margaritas, sangrias, wines, and a variety of Mexican beers in town all at an economical price! Our new Mexican Brunch menu will be available this month and will tantalize your heart with our new and innovative, but classic Mexican breakfast dishes! Check out our specials such as Taco Tuesdays which includes our delectable fish tacos paired with a glass of margarita for only $8.95, as well as any hard or soft tacos for $1.95 each! Thursdays enjoy our half-priced fajitas! Happy Hour specials change daily, but stay tuned for more exciting appetizer and early bird specials to come this summer! Be a MexiCAN not a MexiCANT!!! With its comfortable gathering-place atmosphere and the best patio on Capitol Hill, neighborhood families, young professionals and Hill staffers all call Union Pub home. Enjoy modern-day pub fare with 35 different craft beers. From the State of the Union, to the Super Bowl, Union Pub has become one of the premier bars in DC to watch your favorite event with 25 flat screen TVs and three high-definition projection screens. Join us for our Bottomless Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until 3 p.m. or happy hour all week long. 1633 17th St. NW • 202-232-0437 www.ultimolounge.com 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE • 202-546-7200 www.unionpubdc.com Tunnicliff’s Tavern 222 7th St. SE • 202-544-5680 www.facebook.com/tunnicliffstavern Before searching for treasures at DC’s famous Eastern Market, stop in for brunch on the patio at Tunnicliff’s. This friendly attraction boasts a great modern American menu and warm, friendly service. The patio is also the perfect spot for an after dinner drink or munchies during the ever-popular happy hour. Casually yet tastefully decorated, Tunnicliff’s is a neighborhood tavern that makes guests feel right at home. 16 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com Maryland American Tap Room Austin Grill American Tap Room offers a variety of classic grill favorites and chef-inspired fare paired with the area’s best craft beers, wine and specialty cocktails on both of our Maryland locations’ relaxing outdoor patios. Open daily for lunch and dinner and with an extensive weekend brunch, we are an ideal location for work and social gatherings. American Tap Room is truly “your place to be” with private and semi-private outdoor options available. Fresh and Made From Scratch are the stars of our patios! Austin Grill offers a menu that blends the best of classic Mexican flavors and Southwest spice - with an Austin Grill twist. Specialty margaritas with real lime, no store-bought mixes plus homemade salsas, sauces, and dressings that use the freshest off-the-farm ingredients. Lunch and dinner house specialties including Longhorn Nachos and sizzling Fajitas served daily. Weekend brunch offers favorites such as homemade cornmeal pancakes and huevos rancheros. All served on our festive, friendly patios! 36-A Maryland Ave. • Rockville • 301-838-4281 7278 Woodmont Ave. • Bethesda • 301-656-1366 www.americantaproom.com 919 Ellsworth Dr. • Silver Spring • 240-247-8969 www.austingrill.com Virginia Mon Ami Gabi 7239 Woodmont Ave. • Bethesda • 301-654-1234 www.monamigabi.com While seated on their two patios, diners will enjoy a relaxing meal with a lovely view of downtown Bethesda and all the action of Bethesda Row. The grand patio is decorated in traditional Parisian style and no detail has been left undone, from the gorgeous black granite tables to the French sconces on the dark mahogany walls. It is encompassed by a beautiful array of herbs in bloom and has umbrellas to shield you from the sun and rain. The side patio has an awning to serve for that very same purpose and has a quieter, peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy mouth-watering steak frites, fresh seafood, French wine and don’t forget their decadent desserts! Bon Appétit! Mon Ami Gabi is conveniently located only three blocks from the Bethesda Metro. Please note that patio seating is unreserved and is available on a first come, first served basis. American Tap Room - Clarendon 3101 Wilson Blvd. • Clarendon • 703-312-9080 www.americantaproom.com American Tap Room offers a variety of classic grill favorites and chef-inspired fare paired with the area’s best craft beers, wine and specialty cocktails on both of our Virginia locations’ relaxing outdoor patios. Open daily for lunch and dinner and with an extensive weekend brunch, we are an ideal location for work and social gatherings. American Tap Room is truly “your place to be” with private and semi-private outdoor options available. www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 17 Virginia American Tap Room - Reston Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill American Tap Room offers a variety of classic grill favorites and chef-inspired fare paired with the area’s best craft beers, wine and specialty cocktails on both of our Virginia locations’ relaxing outdoor patios. Open daily for lunch and dinner and with an extensive weekend brunch, we are an ideal location for work and social gatherings. American Tap Room is truly “your place to be” with private and semi-private outdoor options available. Whether you are looking for outdoor dining, drinking or special events, Arlington Rooftop has it all. Our Rooftop Patio offers full dining to those looking for our seasonally crafted menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. We have plenty of standing room around our fully stocked bar, with marble table tops and custom wrap-around wood railings. Rooftop offers specials everyday of the week and extended specials on the weekends and holidays! Austin Grill The Boulevard Woodgrill 1811 Library St. • Reston Town Center • 703-834-0400 www.americantaproom.com 8430 Old Keene Mill Rd. • Springfield • 703-644-3111 801 King St. • Alexandria • 703-684-8969 www.austingrill.com Fresh and Made From Scratch are the stars of our patios! Austin Grill offers a menu that blends the best of classic Mexican flavors and Southwest spice - with an Austin Grill twist. Specialty margaritas with real lime, no store-bought mixes plus homemade salsas, sauces, and dressings that use the freshest off-the-farm ingredients. Lunch and dinner house specialties including Longhorn Nachos and sizzling Fajitas served daily. Weekend brunch offers favorites such as homemade cornmeal pancakes and huevos rancheros. All served on our festive, friendly patios! 18 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 2424 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington • 703-528-3030 www.arlingtonrooftopbarandgrill.com 2901 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington • 703-875-9663 www.boulevardwoodgrill.com The Boulevard Woodgrill features an incredible array of delicious American fare, from juicy wood-grilled steaks to fresh seafood to our signature molasses & rum baby-back ribs. Our atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated---and our patio is comfortable and accommodating. Our great private party room, The Fillmore room, is also available for any size engagement. Bring a date, bring a friend, bring your family... no matter who you bring, you will be in a comfortable atmosphere with outstanding food and service. We look forward to you stopping by! Virginia Café Asia Chart House Café Asia is the largest Asian restaurant in the metropolitan area, serving a delightful array of Asian cuisine from Indonesia, Malaysian, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, China, and Japan. Happy Hour (Monday to Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) We offer the always popular $1.00 sushi. With two fullservice bars, lounges, and a large 100-seat outdoor dining area, Café Asia is an inviting and comfortable place to get together with friends of family, or simply to relax. Our warm and friendly service is recognized by both local and international media as The People’s Choice for the best sushi and Asian food in town. Chart House Alexandria is located on the Potomac River, where you can take in spectacular views of the Capitol while feasting on an impressive menu of fresh fish, seafood, steaks and more. Chart House is the perfect place to enjoy specialties like crab, avocado and mango-stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, macadamia-crusted mahi mahi, slow-roasted prime rib, and the Chart House signature dessert—chocolate lava cake. Relax on our patio and enjoy a signature cocktail. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner Sunday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. Sunday champagne brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please visit us online. CIRCA - Clarendon Clarendon Grill Just a one-block walk from the Clarendon Metro, CIRCA at Clarendon offers prime people-watching on both of our award-winning street-side, open-air patios, which are accompanied by beautiful artwork and a relaxing water fountain. Enjoy great entrees, signature cocktails, or a selection from our extensive wine list, which features over 20 by the glass offerings, on our shaded front patio or our sun-filled side patio. Whether it be weekend brunch, a casual lunch, dinner, or late-night fare, CIRCA at Clarendon provides a unique dining experience. Enjoy happy hour Monday through Thursday at either one of our two bars! The Clarendon Grill’s patio offers a “rain or shine” retractable roof with an interesting concrete bar and garden area plus TWO BRAND NEW table sections (pictured above). The patio is the ideal location for birthday parties and other gatherings, so just give us a call to book your event. Later at night Clarendon Grill offers you the best live entertainment in the area including live bands and DJs Thursday through Saturday Salsa lessons on Monday nights starting at 7:15pm and Trivia Kings Trivia Night every Wednesday at 8pm. The Clarendon Grill is a happening place to party this summer for any young professional so check out our brand new patio set-up today. 1550 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington • 703-741-0870 www.cafeasia.com 3010 Clarendon Blvd. • Arlington • 703-522-3010 www.circaatclarendon.com One Cameron St. • Alexandria • 703-684-5080 www.chart-house.com 1101 N Highland St. • Arlington • 703-524-7455 www.cgrill.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 19 Virginia Clyde’s Reston Crystal City Sports Pub Located in the bustling heart of the Reston Town Center, you will find the best outdoor European style dining in Northern Virginia. Our patio offers a great location with a relaxed urban setting and a perfect view of the fountain. Come sit a spell with us and enjoy front row seating for the summer concerts in the Pavilion on Saturday nights or one of the many Reston festivals. Clyde’s extensive American fare menu featuring local grass fed beef burgers, seasonal local produce, fresh seafood, monthly specials and great variety is ever changing, there is something for everyone. We feature a wide selection of craft brews, drink specials and wine on Monday. Join us for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as a late-night menu until 2am daily. Check our website for the latest upcoming specials and events and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Wow! The Sports Pub has three levels of entertainment. There are two covered patios to choose from for your outdoor dining pleasure; one on the main floor that holds 60 seats and one on the second floor holding 20 seats. Both are heated in the fall and winter and have fans for the spring and summer. Ideal for families, professionals and college alumni, dine inside or out for reasonably priced American Cuisine featuring “well worth it” daily specials. This Sports Pub has over 100 TVs including one-ten ft. projection and two eight ft. projections along with 37 42” LCDs for your viewing pleasure. The 3rd floor level boasts several data walls with presentation capabilities for all business and sports fanatics. A must see for all! The 2nd floor has 20 flat screen TVs. CCSP is conveniently located 5 blocks from Crystal City Metro. Already voted the #1 Sports Bar in the DC Metro Area, they are striving for #1 in the country! Check out our menus on our website. Darna Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar Tucked between Clarendon and Virginia Square lies the last hidden gem of Arlington. Darna Lounge boasts an outdoor loft patio that overlooks the ever-growing Clarendon nightlife. Darna, Arabic for “Our Home,” has become the standard that all other hookah lounges hold themselves too. Visit us and treat yourself to the finest hookah in the DMV to have the authentic Darna experience. Enjoy our custom cocktails or your favorite mezze that defines our namesake. Visit us for our hookah happy hour or wait until the sun goes down to experience the best party in the DMV. Welcome to “Our Home.” Voted“Number One Artisan Pizza”in Northern Virginia, Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar offers exceptional wood-fired pizza from our five-ton, custom-made wood-fired oven. We offer one of the largest selections of draft and bottled craft-brewed beers available anywhere in the DC area (over 170). We also have one of the most spacious patios in Arlington for outdoor dining, with 125 seats and many umbrella tables, as well as our lighted and heated canopy. Enjoy one or more of our 33 draft craft-brewed beers, or one of a couple of cask-cured ales on tap. Or try a bottle of one of our fine wines, from an extensive list of local Virginia wines, domestic and imported labels. Our varied menu offers unusual appetizers such as a Hot Pot of Steamed Mussels, or Smoked Blue and Bacon Risotto Fritters, as well as creatively prepared entrees, such as Beer-Braised Half-Chicken and Gnocchi with Lamb Bolognese, if you want something other than pizza. Fun times await you outdoors on the patio. 11905 Market St. • Reston • 703-787-6601 www.clydes.com 946 N. Jackson St. • Arlington • 703-988-2373 www.darnava.com 20 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 529 S. 23rd St. • Arlington • 703-521-8215 www.ccsportspub.com 2350 Clarendon Blvd. • Arlington • 703-527-8700 www.fireworkspizza.com Virginia Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant Grand Cru For a casual, colorful patio experience, join us at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. Full on beach kitzch meets neighborhood fun here! There is always something going on at this “straight friendly” Gay Bar. Freddie’s has events every night! Whether it’s karaoke, Drag Bingo, a live DJ or Freddie’s Follie’s Drag Show, there is always something exciting going on at Freddie’s! And, of course, don’t miss our Saturday Breakfast Buffet and our Fabulous Champagne Brunch on Sundays! Please call or visit us online for more information, reservations, and up to date events. One of the DC area’s most sought after outdoor dining spots. Grand Cru offers fine wine and dining in an exclusive European Garden style atmosphere. Secluded from the busy streets, here in Ballston you find yourself relaxing near our large fountain and surrounded by lush foliage. Occasionally you can even catch a wedding ceremony being performed on the steps of the fountain. Grand Cru offers an intimate, charming setting and features an array of tapas, salads, sandwiches, entrees, dessert and fondue prepared by their world class chef. In addition to a huge variety of wine options, they offer an impressive selection of premium beers from around the globe. Open a bottle, relax and enjoy. härth Restaurant Ireland’s Four Provinces härth’s patio, in the heart of Tysons Corner, is the perfect mid-day or after work getaway. Guests can enjoy this calming oasis and warm atmosphere created by the comfy lounge seating and glass enclosed outdoor fireplace. We are excited to now offer cigar pairings on the patio to go with your favorite wine and scotch drinks. Take advantage and indulge in the full farm-to-table inspired menu or the “Get Buzzed” happy hour featuring honey-themed cocktails (made with honey from our four rooftop beehives), along with a variety of other food and drink specials, weekdays, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Our flower-lined patio features al-fresco dining and our 51-foot outdoor bar with TVs serves a complete line of beverages including draft & bottle beer with a fully stocked bar. On the corner of Broad Street and Lee Highway, only a half block from the State Theater, our outdoor bar and patio serves as the perfect meeting place for Happy Hour after work or a relaxing lunch with friends. We play all the major games on the TVs and have an award winning Pub Quiz on Wednesday nights. Whether it’s for 1/2 price burgers on Monday night and Saturday mornings or brunch on Sunday it’s a great place to be! See you here soon! 555 S. 23rd St. • Crystal City • 703-685-0555 www.freddiesbeachbar.com 7920 Jones Branch Dr. • McLean • 703-761-5131 www.harthrestaurant.com 4401 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington • 703-243-7900 www.grandcru-wine.com 105 W. Broad St. • Falls Church • 703-534-8999 www.4psva.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 21 Virginia Joe Theismann’s Restaurant Kilroy’s Located beside the King Street Metro Station (blue and yellow lines), Theismann’s has been a longtime favorite among professionals seeking a “pit-stop” on the commute home, or a fine white cloth dinner. Never miss your train while enjoying happy libations after work on our spacious patio. And while the weather in DC has been known to throw a curveball, you’ll stay warm under our all-new gas patio heaters. So, whether the weather is perfect or rainy, rest assured Theismann’s has you covered! Open daily 11:00am until late. Kilroy’s is a privately owned bar and restaurant that caters to a diverse crowd from families to young professionals and our loveable regulars. Hosting weekly and monthly events in our restaurant allows our customers to get together and enjoy their private functions ranging from business events, team lunches and birthdays to holiday celebrations, reunions, college parties and much more. Our ability to differentiate our restaurant by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service at a reasonable price has allowed Kilroy’s to gain and retain its outstanding reputation and brand name. Kilroy’s is known for its excellent prime rib, its diverse entrée and dessert menus and also boasts the most beautiful and spacious dog friendly deck patio which is open all year long. We have hungry hour specials every day along with our famous Wednesday Night College Karaoke specials - plus cornhole! Over the past 32 years, Kilroy’s is proud to have served this area and is committed to continuing our tradition. We appreciate all the support we have received from returning customers and friends and look forward to serving you! Magnolias at the Mill Market Common Clarendon 1800 Diagonal Rd. • Alexandria • 703-739-0777 www.theismanns.com 198 N. 21st St. • Purcellville • 540-338-9800 www.magnoliasmill.com Hungering for great food in the fresh air of Loudoun County’s wine country? Magnolias at the Mill offers a newly redecorated, landscaped and tented patio that sits at the Purcellville start of the W&OD Trail. Our menu changes daily, using the freshest and finest local produce, meats and cheeses. You’ll also find a great Virginia wine list,* 30 beers on tap and another 50 in bottles, and a wonderful selection of creative cocktails. You’re invited to dine with your canine friend on our dog-friendly patio. Inhale the country air, quench your thirst and refresh at Magnolias at the Mill’s patio. Call or visit the website for reservations or more information. * Second Best in Virginia, according to Virginia Wine Lover Magazine. 22 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 5250 A & B Port Royal Rd. • Springfield • 703-321-7733 www.kilroys.com 2700 Clarendon Blvd. • Arlington • 703-807-2922 www.MarketCommonClarendon.com Take a stroll through the courtyard, meet with friends, and choose from 9 eateries, including the renowned IOTA Club & Café. Dine outdoors at ZAIKA and La Tasca. Enjoy the “happy-hour haven” at Fuego Cocina y Tequileria. Grab some bakery delights at Crumbs, cool treats at the new Nicecream Factory, and discover plenty of shops and services anchored by Apple, Barnes & Noble, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, The Cheesecake Factory, Whole Foods Market, and much more. In ‘The Loop’ courtyard, there’s a playground, two gazebos, and free entertainment like ‘Mr. Knick Knack’ shows for children every Friday morning at 10:30, and special events throughout the year. Free outdoor movies are “Now Playing on The Loop” on the first Thursdays of July, August, and September – see the event schedule online at MarketCommonClarendon. com. Garage parking available; Metro: Orange Line-Clarendon. Virginia Open Road Grill & Icehouse Paolo’s Ristorante Reston Located in up-and-coming Merrifield, VA, Open Road offers an expansive patio unlike any other in the area. Just a short walk from the Dunn Loring metro, the sprawling outdoor bar is uniquely decorated with license plates from all over the US. With a selection of over 50 beers, fantastic signature cocktails, fresh food and live acoustic music each weeknight, Open Road is sure to become your favorite new spot. Pull up a seat for happy hour Monday through Friday! Paolo’s, in the heart of Reston Town Center, is know for their pizza, loved for their pasta and enjoyed for their pizzazz! Paolo’s is traditional Italian made California fresh with an intimate yet lively dining experience for all. Guests are greeted and made to feel at home with our house-made breadsticks, and famous olive tapenade. The Weekend Bottomless Brunch is served on small plates, designed for tasting and sharing. Paolo’s signature house-made Frozen Bellini is a treat on the open patio. Save room for our classic, tantalizing desserts, like our homemade Tiramisu. Chef Steve Benincasa focuses on flavor featuring an ever-changing menu of new tastes and fusions. Pinzimini Restaurant and Lounge Public House No 7 Pinzimini welcomed their new Executive Chef Bo Palker earlier this year to create a new culinary experience for guests. This Arlington restaurant in the heart of Ballston offers modern Italian cuisine along with a selection wine and craft beers. On any weekday, you’ll find business meetings taking place over the breakfast buffet or lunch specials, while the evening scene changes to happy hours with friends from the neighborhood. If you’re looking for a special event or family party, Pinzimini also offers private dining with customized menus. Public House No 7 is your local English pub and Tap room, great for watching the game, enjoying live music or grabbing a tasty bite and raising a pint or three with friends and family. Happy Hour is Monday- Friday from 3pm-7pm with great food and beverage specials every night of the week. Monday enjoy 1/2 price fish & chips 1/2 price martinis. Tuesday enjoy 1/2 price burgers with fix your own bar, ½ price wine and trivia night at 8pm. Wednesday enjoy 1/2 price Sheppard’s pie. Thursday enjoy roast beef carvery dinner 5 to 7 p.m. and $3.00 draft beer. Fridays enjoy 1/2 price cheese quesadillas. Every Friday and Saturday we have great live music and bands at 9 p.m., so don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes to tap along. Saturday and Sunday check out our delicious brunch starting at 10:30 a.m. 8100 Lee Hwy. • Falls Church • 571-395-4400 www.openroadmerrifield.com 801 N. Glebe Rd. • Arlington • 703-537-4200 www.pinzimini.com 24 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 11898 Market St. • Reston • 703-689-4981 www.paolosristorante.com 6315 Leesburg Pike • Falls Church • 703-942-6383 www.publichouseno7.com Virginia Sea Side Restaurant and Crab House 6799 Wilson Blvd. • Falls Church • 703-241-2722 www.edencenter.com Located in the famous Eden Center, Seaside Restaurant and Crab House is the “home of the Louisiana Cajun Crawfish”. Seaside offers a unique blend of Cajun seafood and Vietnamese Cuisine. Enjoy a casual dining experience full of unbeatable seafood perfected by unique, homemade sauces. The covered outdoor seating area is a relaxing and comfortable environment, perfect for digging in to an enormous platter of crawfish with a cold beer. Siné Irish Pub and Restaurant 1301 S. Joyce St. • Arlington • 703-415-4421 www.sineirishpub.com Siné has become a neighborhood favorite in Arlington. Their large courtyard patio is a great place to gather after work to enjoy a pleasant evening with friends. With easy access to Pentagon City metro and right next to Pentagon City Mall (a great place to eat, drink and shop!), Siné serves their full menu of great Irish fare, and full bar service is available on both patios. Whether you are looking for an early dinner out or a full night of great fun, Siné has a friendly atmosphere to welcome you. South Beach on The Bayou Southside 815 Isn’t it time for a better patio bar and dining experience in Clarendon? We think so. We’ve newly renovated and created the premier tropical outdoor bar with one of the largest NEW outdoor patios in Clarendon (with no stairs to climb)! Kick back with our great Happy Hour from 4-8pm and drink specials on Coronaritas, Frozen Peach Smoothies, Fresh Squeezed Orange and Grapefruit Crushes, Oyster shooters and Hurricane Margaritas. Our exciting new menu features Gulf specialties from South Beach to New Orleans including Fresh Oysters, Miami Chopped Salad, Conch Margarita, New Orleans Po’Boys, Blackened Catfish, Andouille Sausage, Bayou Flatbreads, Bourbon St. Brownies and Key Lime Pie. Sounds delicious? It is! Enjoy live music outside with local musicians and our Friday night Karaoke competition. Don’t miss your chance to have a little fun in the sun on our slice of the Bayou! Enjoy outdoor dining in the heart of Historic Old Town Alexandria on their friendly street side patio. Located on one of the more quiet side streets just off the main drag in Old Town, Southside 815 offers all the comforts of good Southern cooking and warm Southern hospitality. A great spot for dining with family, for Sunday brunch or hanging out. One On Tap reader, “One of my favorite spots is Southside in Alexandria-laid-back and casual, perfect for catching up and enjoying some great food and drinks.” An added bonus, especially in Old Town, is that parking is easy. 3100 Clarendon Blvd. • Arlington • 703-527-1283 www.misterdays.com 815 S. Washington St. • Alexandria • 703-836-6222 www.southside815.com www.ontaponline.com • 2014 Outdoor dining guide • 25 Virginia Spicy Restaurant Sushi Rock Located in the famous Eden Center, Spicy is a Vietnamese sports bar with a wide variety of Vietnamese specialties, an awesome full bar, and a friendly and attentive staff. It is sleek and modern design attracts the hippest crowds in need of a night out with delicious libation, a hearty meal, and a game on the TV. Local foodies rejoice, as Sushi Rock’s new ownership takes full swing this summer with new cocktails and the finest sushi served in the DC area. Merely three blocks from the Courthouse Metro, the patio and multi-level restaurant offers a great dining atmosphere. Owner Steve Yoon ensures the highest quality sushi is provided to guests. Come relax with professionals and foodies alike; with regular all-day specials you are sure to enjoy a night out. Count on Sushi Rock to reboot your palette in a way you haven’t experienced, with a constant evolving menu both in cuisine and beverage. Tara Temple Three Fox Vineyards Relax, converse and enjoy Thai and Japanese cuisine in our casual lounge area which offers drinks and dining in a casual setting for either a quick bite or a full meal, including our late night menu (until 2 a.m. for Friday and Saturday.) We also have happy hour and daily special offers every day. All these and many other elements have been put together to bring an unforgettable dining experience in Arlington’s restaurant scene. We have beautiful, tranquil views from our Tasting Room and its surrounding outdoor areas. Enjoy our tented, al fresco terazza, old world brick patio, vineside grass bocce courts, flower gardens, rolling hills, or creek side picnic areas and hammocks in our meadow by Crooked Run. Bring you own picnic to enjoy with our wines, or purchase light fare in the tasting room. 6799 Wilson Blvd. • Falls Church • 571-239-6789 www.edencenter.com 4001 N. Fairfax Dr. • Arlington • 703-908-4999 www.taratemple.com 1900 Clarendon Blvd. • Arlington • 571-312-8027 www.sushirockdc.com 10100 Three Fox Ln. • Delaplane • 540-364-6073 www.threefoxvineyards.com Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 Noon to 5 p.m.. Other times by appointment for groups. 26 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com GRAND OPENING! SoBe’s is now: Newly renovated Tropical outdoor bar & patio One of the largest patios in Clarendon! AMAZING COCKTAILS •Coronaritas •Frozen Peach Smoothies •Fresh Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Crushes •Oyster shooters •Hurricane Margaritas Exciting new menu items •Fresh Oysters •Miami Chopped Salad •Conch Margarita •New Orleans Po’Boys •Blackened Catfish •Andouille Sausage •Bayou Flatbreads •Bourbon St. Brownies •Key Lime Pie 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 703-527-1283 Virginia Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille TRIO Grill At the top of Restaurant Row in Crystal City, Tortoise & Hare Bar & Grille offers patio dining combined with a great happy hour and the best food for the value around. Sit and people watch, enjoy a drink or one of our terrific regional hometown menu choices, or reserve the whole patio for your special event. On weekends, listen to the best in live music while enjoying the fresh air and the most fun environment in the area! So rain or shine, hop in and join old and new friends at the corner bar that will remind you of home! Located in up-and-coming Merrifield, VA, TRIO offers an expansive patio unlike any other in the area. Just a short walk from the Dunn Loring metro, you can enjoy a uniquely sophisticated al fresco dining experience. With handcrafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, seasonal food offerings and a separate outdoor cigar lounge, TRIO is the perfect spot for any occasion. Enjoy our happy hour Monday through Friday! The V Eatery and Brewhouse Whitlow’s on Wilson “The V” is Virginia’s Eatery & Brew House. We pride ourselves in providing a diverse menu that features the freshest ingredients and many locally grown, raised, or made products. Come enjoy our new heated patio with tons of award-winning craft beer, a full bar and an exceptional wine list. The elegant yet comfortable dining and bar areas accent your visit with us, with live entertainment programs throughout the week. Join us every Sunday at The V for our award-winning champagne brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call us today for reservations or more info. We have two patios, one is located on Fillmore Street, the other is our famous Rooftop Tiki Bar. Fillmore Patio is great for grabbing a bite to eat while people watching in the center of Clarendon! The rooftop Tiki Bar is the newest hot spot in Clarendon, we bring the beach to you. The Rooftop has an island feel with a city vibe, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a beautiful day with friends! Open daily, weather permitting. 567 S. 23rd St. • Arlington • 703-979-1872 www.hopincrawlout.com 44630 Waxpool Rd. • Ashburn • 703-723-6500 www.go2thev.com 28 • 2014 outdoor dining guide • www.ontaponline.com 8100 Lee Hwy. • Falls Church • 703-992-9200 www.triomerrifield.com 2854 Wilson Blvd. • Arlington • 703-276-9693 www.whitlows.com