Summer Restaurant Week In DC

August 13, 2025 | Lifestyle

In DC, the end of summer marks the start of a week brimming with seasonal deals that you don’t want to miss! From August 18th-24th, be sure to savor every last bite of August while taking advantage of specially priced meals courtesy of Washington’s Restaurant Association and 150+ participating eateries.

Hungry for more details? Keep reading for a roundup of the celebration’s hottest inclusions.

#1 Balos: For a taste of the Greek Isles, head to Balos, a Dupont Circle restaurant that was added to DC’s Michelin Guide last year. To celebrate Summer Restaurant Week, the scene stealer has a three-course brunch menu for $35 and a three-course dinner menu for $65. Dishes to anticipate include starters like spanakopita and avgolemono, with main courses like salmon, lamb chops, and seafood youvetsi.

#2 Amazonia: This chic, plant-filled destination for Pisco cocktails and Peruvian small plates sits atop sister restaurant Causa, and Restaurant week deals have officially been extended through the end of the month!

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#3 El Presidente: Dinner is where El Presidente really shines, so skip the earlier seatings and head to this lively Mexican spot at night. Their $55 Restaurant Week dinner includes three appetizer choices (think gazpacho or guacamole) and three entrée options (like grilled branzino or summer vegetable enchiladas), plus dessert — either decadent Mexican chocolate pudding or refreshing piña colada sorbet.

#4 Fiola Mare: If you’re looking to impress, Fiola Mare’s $65 Restaurant Week dinner delivers. The menu starts with a delicate crudo, followed by your pick from two appetizers, two mains, and two desserts. It’s upscale seafood and Italian fare right on the Georgetown waterfront, without the usual splurge-level prices.

#5 Ama: This elegant Northern Italian newcomer is offering three set menu options: $25 for lunch, $35 for brunch, and $65 for dinner. Bonus points if you recreate the famous “Lady and the Tramp” spaghetti moment!

#6 Tapori: Tapori made waves when it opened in June, and true to form, its $55 Restaurant Week dinner packs in favorites like pani puri, tandoori chicken, and a salmon kebab glazed with ginger. Dessert comes down to a tough choice between mango malai kulfi and rasmalai cheesecake. With such bold flavors, it’s an ideal pick for adventurous date nights or an indulgent dinner with friends.

#7 Bar Chinois: Bar Chinois is serving both brunch and dinner for Restaurant Week — $35 and $40, respectively. Expect brunch dishes like mushroom baos with fried tofu or duck hash with ginkgo nuts, and dinner options such as pork and shrimp wontons or black pepper duck with Szechuan chili paste. Stay after 9pm to watch the space shift into a cocktail-fueled nightclub.

#8 Daikaya Izakaya: From August 20th–24th, Daikaya’s $40 five-course dinner menu features playful dishes like Spanish-style sautéed edamame, cacio e pepe udon noodles, keema curry donburi, and matcha soft serve for dessert. With multiple choices for each course, it’s an easy win for groups — just make sure to catch it before the short Restaurant Week window closes.

#9 Kyojin Sushi: Kyojin’s $65, five-course dinner is a sushi lover’s dream with dishes like bluefin usuzukuri, foie gras and BBQ eel sushi, and your pick of gyoza or clams taking center stage. You’ll also choose between a mini poke bowl or chirashi before finishing with their whimsical bird’s nest ice cream.

#10 Ottoman Taverna: This warm, stylish Mediterranean spot is made for a group outing. Brunch and lunch menus run $25, while dinner is $40. The generous brunch and dinner format includes two mezzes, one entrée, and one dessert — the perfect excuse to share and sample across the table.

#11 Ethiopic: One of DC’s most beloved Ethiopian restaurants, Ethiopic is offering a $40 three-course dinner for Restaurant Week. The exact menu is still under wraps, but expect their signature mix of deeply spiced stews and beautifully arranged platters. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend nights.

#12 Villa Yara: This Lebanese charmer is serving $39 brunch and lunch menus that come with three mezzes, plus optional unlimited mimosas for $25 more. Dinner is $55 or $65 depending on your entrée choice — pricier options include branzino and lamb chops. Add a bottle of wine for $29 and settle in for a glamorous evening.

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#13 a.kitchen+bar: Stretching Restaurant Week through all of August, this Philadelphia import is serving up dishes like crispy chickpea panisse, rockfish with fava beans, and potato gnocchi.

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