Best Bars With a Patio in Washington, D.C.

The feel of the summer breeze as you dine is a great way to spend an evening in D.C. Be it a quiet neighborhood Bistro or an upscale posh restaurant at the city center, Washington,  D.C. has become a thriving city filled with restaurants with outstanding menus. Alfresco dining is just one more reason to love the sights and sounds of the metro city.

701Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20032
(202) 393-0701
www.701Restaurant.com

With the National Archives and the Navy Memorial as a backdrop,  the lavish upscale 701 Restaurant’s patio allows patrons to experience the view of the beautiful architecture of D.C. The 701 patio sits within steps of the Navy Memorial fountains and is convenient to the Archives Metro station. Come to 701 for the delectable menus but stay for the lovely view of some of the Nation’s Capital’s landmarks.

Poste Brasserie
555 8th St., N.W.
Washington,  D.C. 20004
(202) 783-6060
www.postebrasserie.com

The lovely Poste is a French-New American cuisine restaurant located in the center of the Hotel Monaco and offer indoor and outdoor courtyard patio seating. Poste offers breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour menus. There may be some advantages to dining outdoors in the city but at Poste, the courtyard feels like a departure from the busy streets of D.C. Why not enjoy dishes like Crescent Duck and Ribera under a beautiful sky.

Burger, Tap Shake
2200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington,  D.C. 20037
(202) 587-6258
www.burgertapshakes.com

Foggy Bottom is home to many favorites among D.C.’s restaurants but a stand out is Burger, Tap and Shakes. The energy of Foggy Bottom is a non-stop flow of busy professionals, tourists and shoppers heading to and from Georgetown. This place has a great patio area looking out towards Washington Circle Park. There’s nothing quite like the sights and sounds of the city as you dine on one of the specialty burgers.

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Proof
775 G St., N.W.
Washington,  D.C. 20001
(202) 737-7663
www.proofdc.com 

Well known for their extensive wine list and decadent menu, Proof’s outdoor patio is tucked away at the corner of 8th and G Streets, N.W. in Chinatown. The Chinatown area is a bustling area and Proof’s patio is a great place to dine and have drinks while people watching. The patio sits within view of the Verizon Center and across the street from the National Portrait Gallery. Proof merges chic dining with the open city life of D.C. and the patio is the connection between the inner elegance of Proof and the outer excitement of D.C.

Sequoia 
3000 K St., N.W.
Washington,  D.C. 20007
(202) 944-4200
www.sequoiadc.com

The Sequoia restaurant at the Washington Harbour has an elegant outdoor patio with a great view of the Potomac River that rivals it’s gorgeous menu. The Washington Harbour is a gorgeous location for dining. The Sequoia has a beautiful view of the Kennedy Center and the Rosslyn, Virginia landscape. A few drinks on the patio is divine with Sequoia’s Red Snapper Ceviche while enjoying an evening breeze.

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Tara L. Aldridge is a native of Washington, DC, a freelance and published writer, blogger, and photographer. She is a DC Healthy Food Examiner at Examiner.com. In 2013, Tara published her first book of poetry and currently works with young artists to help them develop their creative talents. Read more of her work at Examiner.com.