If you read my About Page, you know that the idea of Brunch Belle began with a fun goal to eat brunch at 100 different restaurants in and around the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This page documents my journey towards that goal, while also serving as your guide to navigating the DC brunch scene.
Below you will find a listing (categorized by neighborhood) of all the DC area restaurants that I have brunched at. I am starting this blog at 42 restaurants. I will be updating this page as I try new brunches along this road to 100, as well as revisit restaurants that I have already tried. This page includes links to each restaurant’s website. You will be directed to their site by clicking on the restaurant’s name.
* An asterisk (*) next to a restaurant’s name signifies that it is BRUNCH BELLE APPROVED and highly recommended. For these select restaurants I have included Brunch Belle’s Picks from their brunch menu. If you try any of my suggestions, be sure to let me know about your experience.
WASHINGTON, DC BRUNCH
CHINATOWN
*Daikaya Izakaya
Japanese cuisine. Tapas style a la carte brunch. Sun: 11:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: french toast, pork and Brussel sprouts, Hapa Loco Moco (i.e. hamburger).
705 6th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 589-1600
*Zengo
Latin-Asian fusion. Tapas style bottomless brunch. $39 pp, including brunch cocktails. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. (last seating 2:00p.m.).
Brunch Belle Picks: achiote – pork arepas, thai chicken empanadas, bacon and scrambled egg steam buns, bacon fried rice.
781 7th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-2929
CITYCENTERDC
*Acadiana
Louisiana cuisine. Two prix fixe brunch options: $29 pp or $39 pp. Offers $10 bottomless cajun marys or blood orange mimosas with prix fixe order. Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Live Jazz music.
Brunch Belle Picks: charbroiled oysters, fried green tomatoes, roasted sweet corn and blue crab soup, southern shrimp and grits, louisiana crawfish étouffée, ricotta bread pudding.
901 New York Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-8848
Cuba Libre
Cuban cuisine. Offers tapas style unlimited brunch for $29 pp, as well as a la carte menu. Bottomless drinks option available at $16.50 pp. Sat & Sun: 11:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Seating for unlimited tapas brunch ends at 1:30p.m.
801 9th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-1600
*Fig & Olive
Mediterranean fare. A la carte brunch menu, as well as prix fixe option for $29 pp. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: burrata crostini, goat cheese crostini, shrimp crostini, hanger steak, steak & egg, Rossellini cocktail. Find the full Brunch Belle review here.
934 Palmer Alley N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 559-5004
DUPONT CIRCLE
*Duke’s Grocery
Farm-fresh pub. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: earth to sea tartine, brunchie burger with egg, apple wood bacon & avocado, Moscow Mule.
1513 17th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 733-5623
Also located in Foggy Bottom.
*Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Peruvian-inspired cuisine. Offers prix fixe brunch option for $30 pp, as well as a la carte menu. Bottomless drinks option available at $18 pp. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:45p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: tostones, causa de pancita, chaufa mariscos, cholo benedicto, french toast, sangría brava. Read more about it here.
1823 L Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 559-3726
*Tabard Inn Restaurant
American cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: Tabard donuts, vanilla pancakes, savory tart. Find the full Brunch Belle review here.
Located inside The Tabard Inn
1739 N Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-1277
Teddy & The Bully Bar
American fare. Unlimited prix fixe brunch. $48 pp, including brunch cocktails. Sun: 10:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. Upbeat music provided by DJ.
1200 19th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-8700
EASTERN MARKET AREA
*Belga Café
Belgian cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: braised short rib with polenta and fried egg, cornbread waffle with pulled pork, warm cherry cake.
514 8th Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-0100
Cava Mezze
Greek cuisine. All You Can Eat Brunch for $35 pp, as well as a la carte menu. Sat: 10:00a.m. – 3:30p.m. Sun: 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
527 8th Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-9090
Also located in Clarendon, VA and Rockville, Baltimore & Olney, MD.
Hawk ‘n’ Dove
American pub fare. A la carte brunch menu. Offers bottomless brunch drinks for $20 pp. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
329 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-0030
Montmartre
French cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
327 7th Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1244
*Tunnicliff’s Tavern
American cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Tunnicliff’s Tavern does not have a website.
Brunch Belle Picks: crab omelette, steak and eggs.
222 7th Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-5680
FARRAGUT AREA
Beacon Bar and Grill
American fare. Sat: three course brunch at $35.95 pp; 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Sun: buffet brunch at $45.95 pp; 11:00a.m. – 3:30p.m. Last seating 2:30p.m. Both brunches include unlimited brunch drinks.
Located inside the Beacon Hotel
1615 Rhode Island Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-1126
Founding Farmers
Farm-to-table American inspired food. Farmer owned restaurant. A la carte brunch menu. Sat, Sun & holiday Mondays: 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 822-8783
Also located in Potomac, MD and Tysons & Reston, VA.
FOURTEENTH STREET CORRIDOR
Lost Society
American fare. A la carte brunch menu. Offers $10 bottomless mimosas with purchase of food entrée. Sat & Sun: 11:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.
2001 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 618-8868
*Marvin
Belgian and Southern American inspired cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sun: 10:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: country fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits.
2007 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7171
*Kapnos
Greek cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Offers bottomless mimosas for $20 pp. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: spit roasted chicken & waffles, baklava french toast, greek coffee waffles.
2201 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-5000
Provision No. 14
American fare. A la carte brunch menu. Offers bottomless mimosas for $23 pp. Sat & Sun 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
2100 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 827-4530
GEORGETOWN
*Blue Duck Tavern
American cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 2:30p.m. Blue Duck Tavern is a Michelin Star Restaurant.
Brunch Belle Picks: short rib hash, sorbet mimosa (coconut is my favorite).
1201 24th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 419-6755
El Centro D.F.
Mexican cuisine. Tapas style bottomless brunch. $39 pp, including brunch cocktails. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
1218 Wisconsin Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-4100
Also located in U Street area.
*Farmers Fishers Bakers
American cuisine. Unlimited buffet style Farmers Market Brunch. $32.95 pp. Sat & Sun: 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
3000 K Street N.W.
Washington Harbour
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 298-8783
Leopold’s Kafe
French fare. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
3315 M Street N.W. (in Cady’s Alley)
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-6005
LOGAN CIRCLE
*Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish cuisine. Tapas style a la carte menu. Sat & Sun: 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: gambas & polenta, potato tortilla, paella mariscos, eggplant caponata.
1622 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 588-5500
Also located in Cathedral Heights area and Reston, VA.
*B Too
Belgian cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: doffle, lobster waffle, cornbread and pulled pork waffle, Brussels mussels. Find the full Brunch Belle review here.
1324 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 627-2800
Cork Wine Bar
Wine bar serving American cuisine. A la carte brunch menu (plates to share). Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
1720 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-2675
*Le Diplomate
French cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: assorted oysters, duck sarladaise, chicken paillard, eggs Vol-Au-Vent.
1601 14th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
Logan Tavern
American fare. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.
1423 P Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 332-3710
MCPHERSON SQUARE
Brasserie Beck
Belgian cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 11:30a.m. – 4:00p.m.
1101 K Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-1717
*Lincoln
American fare. A la carte brunch menu, as well as two unlimited options ($39 pp/$49 pp). Offers bottomless brunch drinks for $21 pp. Sun: 10:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. Service for buffet items and unlimited drinks ends at 3:00p.m. Upbeat music provided by DJ.
Brunch Belle Picks: fried chicken & waffle, shrimp & grits, braised short rib hash.
1110 Vermont Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 386-9200
Toro Toro
Latin American fare. Offers bottomless brunch for $39 pp (including brunch cocktails), as well as a la carte menu. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
1300 I Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-9500
SHAW
*Convivial
French-American fare. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: shrimp and grits, Maryland soft shell crab sandwich, fried chicken and waffle, Pamplemousse Rosé. Find the full Brunch Belle review here.
801 O Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-2870
Espita Mezcaleria
Southern Mexican-inspired cuisine. A la carte menu, as well as three course option for $22 pp. Bottomless brunch drinks available for $16 pp. Sat & Sun 10:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
1250 9th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 621-9695
Takoda
American restaurant and rooftop beer garden. A la carte brunch menu. Offers bottomless mimosas for $20 pp. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
715 Florida Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-1252
The Howard Theatre – Gospel Brunch
American soul food. Southern buffet brunch. A la carte brunch menu also available. Live gospel music. $20 advance tickets; $25 day of show. Sun: 12:30p.m – 3:00p.m.; showtime at 1:30p.m.
620 T Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 803-2899
*Unconventional Diner
Upscale comfort fare. A la carte brunch menu. Daily: 9:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: Caribbean shrimp & grits, biscuit & jam”edict”, chickpea shakshuka.
1207 9th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-0122
MARYLAND BRUNCH
BALTIMORE
Gertrude’s
Chesapeake cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Live music.
Located in the Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-3399
*Miss Shirley’s Cafe
Southern inspired cuisine. Extensive a la carte menu. Mon-Fri: 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.; Sat & Sun: 7:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: crab cake and fried green tomato eggs benedict, belgian waffles, get your grits on.
750 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5373
Also located in Annapolis, MD.
*The Food Market
American cuisine. Extensive a la carte brunch menu. Fri, Sat & Sun: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: shrimp and grits, fried oyster omelette, huevos carnitas, grace slick mimosa.
1017 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 366-0606
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Seafood restaurant. The Oceanaire typically serves dinner, but does brunch on special occasion days.
Harbor East
801 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 872-0000
Also located at Metro Center, DC.
Rusty Scupper
American seafood restaurant. Unlimited buffet style brunch. $46 pp, including mimosas and bellinis. Sun: 10:30a.m. – 2:30p.m. Last call 2:00p.m. Live Jazz music.
402 Key Highway
Inner Harbor Marina
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-3678
BETHESDA/ROCKVILLE
*Mon Ami Gabi
French cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sat: 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m; Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: baked goat cheese, scallops gratinées, waffle banana foster, quiche lorraine, salmon and baby spinach salad, prime steak frites.
7239 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-1234
Also located in Reston, VA.
Summer House Santa Monica
California style fare and concept. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
11825 Grand Park Avenue
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 881-2381
SILVER SPRING
Eggspectation
American fare. Extensive a la carte egg-focused menu. Serves breakfast all day long. Mon-Thurs: 7:00a.m. – 10:00p.m.; Fri & Sat: 7:00a.m. – 11:00p.m.; Sun: 7:00a.m. – 9:00p.m.
923 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-1700
Also located in Chantilly, VA and Owens Mills, MD.
McGinty’s Public House
Irish pub. Offers prix fixe brunch special at $20.95 pp (includes complimentary bloody mary, champagne or mimosa), along with a la carte menu. Sat & Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:45p.m.
*Mrs. K’s Restaurant & Barrel Bar
American cuisine. Sat: two course brunch at $30 pp, including one brunch cocktail; 11:30 – 2:30p.m. Sun: unlimited buffet brunch at $35.95 pp (cocktails not included): 10:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: all you can eat crab legs and oysters, bread pudding (Sunday menu only).
9201 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-3500
The Society Restaurant & Lounge
American fare with Caribbean flare. Unlimited buffet style brunch. $35 pp without brunch drinks. $45 pp with bottomless mimosas and/or bellinis. Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
8229 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-8864
8407 Kitchen Bar
Contemporary American cuisine. A la carte brunch menu. Sun: 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
8407 Ramsey Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-8407
NORTHERN VIRGINIA BRUNCH
ARLINGTON
*Fuego Cocina y Tequileria
Traditional Mexican cuisine. Three course brunch at $19 pp. Offers $2 cocktails with purchase of three course menu. Sat & Sun: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: seafood cocktail, vegetable enchiladas, french toast, lime and coconut tart. Find the full Brunch Belle review here.
2800 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 970-2180
Liberty Tavern
American fare. Offers buffet brunch option at $23.95 pp, along with a la carte menu. Sat & Sun: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
3195 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 465-9360
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
Chart House
Seafood and steakhouse restaurant. A la carte brunch menu. Sun: 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
1 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-5080
Also located in Annapolis, MD.
Daniel O’Connells Restaurant & Bar
Irish pub. A la carte brunch menu. 99¢ bloody mary and mimosa refills. Sat: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.; Sun: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
112 King Street
Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-1124
*Hen Quarter
Southern Cuisine & Bourbon Bar. A la carte brunch menu. Sat, Sun & Federal Holidays: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Brunch Belle Picks: fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles.
801 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-8969
Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen
American fare. A la carte brunch menu. Sat & Sun: 7:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Located inside the Hotel Indigo
220 S. Union Street
Alexandria, CA 22314
(703) 566-1355
Virtue Feed & Grain
Modern American tavern. A la carte brunch menu. Sun: 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
106 S. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 970-3669
2 Comments
PVG
August 20, 2016 at 4:35 pmBrunchBelle Daikaya was great! Took a group of 7 friends and the below items were a hit!
–Sisig
–Hapa Loco Moco
–Pork and Brussels Sprout skewers
–Chicken Livers
Thanks for the recommend. Until next review 🙂 !
Brunch Belle
August 20, 2016 at 5:07 pmYay! Glad you enjoyed. Now you have me craving them pork and brussels sprout skewers. They are too good.