We were just sitting on a couple bar stools over the weekend thinking how wonderful it’s going to be when we can get back to sitting outdoors. Well guess what? Temperatures are rising and restaurants are opening their windows and allowing patrons to get back to the patios and porches.

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Ulah Bistro

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Ulah Bistro

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District Commons

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Society Fair, Alexandria

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Le Diplomat

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Embassy Row Hotel

Here’s a list of some of the many restaurants and bars that offer outdoor seating throughout the warmer months:

Washington, DC

Acadiana

District Commons

Penn Commons

Bayou Bakery (opening on Capitol Hill this spring)

Brasserie Beck

Burger, Tap & Shake

Marcel’s

Café and Bar Dupont

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Roofer’s Union

Zaytinya

Barcelona

Redlight DC

El Centro D.F.

Cantina Marina

Redline Gastrolounge

Rosa Mexicano

Farmers Fishers Bakers

Le Diplomat

W Hotel’s Rooftop (so much nicer when it’s warm outside)

Embassy Row Hotel (amazing rooftop pool and lounge)

Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, other)

Taverna Cretekou (Alexandria)

Bastille (both Alexandria locations)

härth (Tysons Corner)

Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery (Arlington)

Mussel Bar and Grille (Arlington)

PassionFish (Reston)

Whitlows on Wilson (Arlington)

Lyon Hall (Arlington)

Society Fair (Alexandria)

 

Maryland

Brasserie Beck Kentlands

Del Frisco’s Grille North Bethesda

 

Where’s your favorite place to enjoy outdoor drinks or food?