Late nights, lazy afternoons. Weekends are made for brunch. On Tap presents our annual round up of places where you can savor, sip or simply recover. The guide is online all year long, if we missed a place or you have something to add, just drop us a line at brunch@ontaponline.com. Cheers!
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18th Amendment (613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; 202-543-3622; www.18thamendment-dc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) 18th Amendment has a traditional brunch with a Southern twist. Choose from the American Fry Up, French toast or shrimp quiche with fried okra. The full lunch menu is available too. Bottomless mimosas and champagne specialty cocktails are just $15 or try the $15 all -you-care-to-drink vodka bar.
Acadiana (901 New York Ave. NW; Sundays 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Join us at Acadiana every Sunday for their Mardi Gras Live Jazz Brunch and an authentic New Orleans style three-course brunch menu for just $29. Choose from popular dishes such as the Eggs Acadiana or the Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya. Try the all-you-can-eat raw bar for $6 or our parking meter special of unlimited, 25-cent blood orange mimosas and Cajun Mary’s! With delicious kids’ menus for just $9, bring the whole family!
ACKC Cocoa Bar (1529c 14th St. NW; 202-387-2626; www.TheCocoaGallery.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Their Sunday mimosa brunch features an a-la-carte menu with items such as chocolate-stuffed French toast, poached pears with chocolate sauce and other items that serve the needs of chocoholic customers. Add mimosas or a hot chocolate and you are in brunch heaven. Reservations are not accepted so come early and eat often.
Art & Soul (415 New Jersey Ave. NW; 202-347-7678; www.artandsouldc.com; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Recognized as one of DC’s Best Brunches, enjoy their acclaimed à la carte brunch menu of modern regional cuisine with southern accents from two-time James Beard award winner Chef Art Smith. Indulge in their famous Fried Chicken and Waffles, Gayle’s Lemon Yogurt Pancakes with lemon infused honey and mascarpone butter, and Chesapeake Benedict with jumbo lump crab cakes. Relax with our bloody mary redefined and served deconstructed with candied bacon, a toasted bagel chip, and more. Reservations are recommended.
Asylum (2471 18th St. NW; 202-319-9353; www.asylumdc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Asylum serves an a-la-carte brunch menu. There are a few lunch options available but no fixed pricing. The primary focus is vegan/vegetarian while still offering plenty of carnivorous options. They have no entertainment other than rock and roll music from an iPod. The tofu scramble is the house favorite. They do not take reservations.
Austin Grill (Downtown in Penn Quarter; 202-393-3776; www.austingrill.com; Saturdays and Sundays until 3 p.m.): This locally based Tex-Mex restaurant group offers a brunch menu with everything from pancakes, French toast, omelets, and bacon to Tex-Mex classics like Huevos Rancheros, and Migas Plate (eggs scrambled with tortilla, chilies, onions, tomatoes and melted cheese).
Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhodes Island Ave., NW, D.C.; 202-872-1126; www.BBGWDC.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Beacon Bar and Grill has a phenomenal champagne buffet brunch with unlimited mimosas, champagne and bloody marys. And for those of you who want luscious food, they promise that pure heaven awaits you for just $29.95. Voted Best Brunch by OpenTable.com.
Belga Café (514 8th St. SE; 202-544-0100; www.belgacafe.com; Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Enjoy an a-la-carte brunch menu at Belga Café. Feast on authentic Belgian waffles, delicious egg dishes and a variety of mussel pots. Relax on Belga’s outdoor patio with a mimosa or their signature bloody mary with celery foam.
Bistro Bis (15 E St. NW; 202-661-2700; www.bistrobis.com; Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Join Bistro Bis for one of the absolutely best weekend power brunches on Capitol Hill! Their à la carte brunch menu includes delectable appetizers such as mussels steamed with fennel and apples, the rich Alsatian Onion Tart or the favorite Frisée salad. Entrées include traditional twists like the Brioche French Toast, Chesapeake Eggs Benedict or choose the creamy Quiche Florentine or sautéed Trout Grenobloise. Bis can offer something for all discerning brunch palates!
Bistrot Du Coin (1738 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-234-6969; www.bistrotducoin.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) At Bistrot Du Coin you can enjoy a full lunch menu as well as the Brunch menu. Reservations are suggested and kids are welcome.
Bistro Francais (3124-28 M St. NW; 202-338-3830; www.bistrofrancaisdc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Bistro Francais in the heart of Georgetown offers a brunch served a-la-carte, with a full lunch menu also available. The price for brunch is $24.95. Try their eggs Benedict, one of the best in town, or their famous Poulet Bistro (1/2 roast chicken from the rotisserie), Truite Braisee Florentine (boneless broiled trout, spinach mousse).
The Bombay Club (815 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-659-3727; www.bombayclubdc.com; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) The Bombay Club offers a quiet, elegant start on your Sunday. A pianist plays while you indulge on the delicious buffet spread of traditional Indian cooking at its finest. For $20 a person, seven Indian main-course dishes are offered. Though the selection changes each Sunday, you’ll always find a dish that features an appetizer, red meat and one each of chicken, egg/fish, three vegetables, one of lentils accompanied by rice and breads. The experience is not over without trying the Indian dessert and fresh seasonal fruits.
Bottom Line (1617 I St. NW; 202-298-8488; www.thebottomlinedc.com; Sundays noon to 4 p.m.) Come enjoy your brunch at Bottom Line and get $5 bloody mary’s, $3 mimosas $2.50 Miller Lite bottles and $5 Captain Morgan drinks. Bottom Line is the place for your Sunday brunch.
Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St. NW; 202-387-7638; www.busboysandpoets.com; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) With many different omelets, French toast and vegetarian selections, Busboys and Poets serves up a brunch that is sure to satisfy. Try the Buckwheat Pancakes or Vegan Egg Wrap! Complete your meal with their Fair Trade Tea and Coffee. Top it all off with a $5 bloody mary or mimosa.
Café Atlantico (405 8th St. NW; 202-393-0812; www.cafeatlantico.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Café Atlantico keeps your weekend taste buds buzzing with two different brunch menus. On Saturday, try their a-la-carte menu featuring tableside guacamole, eggs “Benedicto,” crab cake salad and pan dulce. On Sunday, try their famous “Nueve Latino” Dim Sum Brunch featuring pork belly comfit with passion fruit oil, hot and cold foie grass and corn soup, and fried egg with mashed lack beans. The Chef’s Tasting Menu, regular and vegetarian, is available until 1:30 p.m.
Café Dupont (1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW; 202-483-6000; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) The soul brunch is a-la-carte and features delicious comfort food favorites, including fried chicken and waffle with Vermont maple syrup; biscuits and red eye gravy; homemade buttermilk biscuits; hoppin’ John, and much more. Specialty brunch cocktails include Mint Juleps made with Makers Mark bourbon, fresh mint and raw sugar; black posk cocktails made with homemade tea infused vodka and homemade lemonade; and the sweet seduction made with gin, blood orange bitters and orange curacao.
Cantina Marina (600 Water St. SW; 202-554-8396; www.cantinamarina.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Throw on your flip-flops and take a stroll down to the Southwest Waterfront and visit one of DC’s only restaurants situated right on the water, Cantina Marina. Enjoy the spectacular view while relaxing on the outdoor patio with friends and family. Choose from a mouth-watering selection of classic brunch dishes such as Migas, French toast, or Huevos Rancheros and make sure to cool off with a refreshing $5 bloody mary or mimosa. After one visit, you’ll be hooked!
Chadwicks Georgetown (3205 K St. NW; 202-333-2565; www.chadwicksrestaurants.com; Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Chadwicks serves American food, so look forward to French toast, Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Breakfast Burrito and a Chef’s Omelet. The real treat is their champagne brunch, now served on both Saturdays and Sundays. Your choice of entrée with unlimited Champagne, starts at $20. Don’t miss this.
Circa Café (1601 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-667-1601; www.circacafes.com; Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Located on one of the best people-watching corners in DC, Circa offers great food, an extensive wine list, and a friendly staff to create the perfect dining experience. Stop by during brunch on the weekends and enjoy one of our $5 mimosas!
Circle Bistro (1 Washington Circle, NW; 202-293-5390; www.circlebistro.com; Open seven days per week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner) Come discover a warm, inviting DC restaurant and bar at Circle Bistro. This modern yet modest Georgetown restaurant manages to feel cozy, sleek, and vibrant — thanks to crisp service, a wondrous wine list, and a brilliant, hearth-like décor. Join them for Brunch with delicious a-la-carte choices. Start with beignets and fig jam or hazelnut biscotti with nutella sauce for the table while you choose from delicious choices ranging from granola parfait, eggs Benedict, quiche or an amazing croquet madame! Our desserts are decadent; all to be washed down with carefully selected wines to complement your brunch choices, or a bloody mary or mimosa.
Co Co. Sala (929 F St. NW; 202-347-4265; www.cocosala.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Indulge in their decadent multi-course brunch with favorites such as our French Toast S’mores and breakfast flatbread. Creative champagne cocktails such as the fiery passion mimosa and wasabi bloody mary are served along with their hot co co flights and locally-roasted coffee. Award-winning Co Co. Sala is a premier Chocolate Lounge and Boutique in DC with everything made in-house.
The Colonnade at the Fairmont (2401 M St. NW; 202-457-5019; www.fairmont.com/washington; Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) For 25 years the Sunday Harvest Brunch has pleased Washingtonians and become a tradition. Each Sunday Executive Chef Dalling presents a new dining option in addition to his breakfast, meat, fish, and poultry favorites. A farm-fresh fruit and vegetable bar will feature seasonal smoothies and hand-crafted fruit and juice cocktails such as green apple, Rosemary and wheat grass smoothies. A sustainable seafood display will include a variety of cultivated oysters, chilled prawns, smoked Atlantic salmon, gravlax and salmon pastrami.
CommonWealth Gastropub (1400 Irving St. NW; 202-265-1400; www.commonwealthgastropub.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Join us on Saturday and Sunday for CommonWealth’s famous brunch. The a-la-carte brunch menu is served 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free mimosa with purchase of a brunch entrée! Entrées include eggs Benedict with spinach, ham or salmon, Baked Pancake with apple-currant compote, Shirred Eggs or our Butcher Breakfast of pork belly, sweetbreads, country ham, tomatoes and poached eggs. On Sundays you can enjoy our family-style “Sunday Roast” menu starting at 1p.m. Reservations are accepted.
Crème Café (1322 U St. NW; 202-277-1907; www.cremedc.com; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Must haves; The Chesapeake (eggs Benedict with Old Bay hollandaise and lump crab),Obama’s Loco Moco (two over easy eggs on top of two hand formed burger patties, on top of two scoops of rice with brown gravy).Try the Build Your Own Omelet’s and Stack O’ Pancakes. Don’t forget the Chicken and Waffles. Come early and come hungry!
Daily Grill Georgetown (1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-337-4900; www.dailygrill.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Located in the historic Georgetown Inn for over nine years, The Daily Grill offers great American classics in a casual setting. Please join them for their Sunday a-la-carte brunch and full lunch menu starting at 10 a.m. featuring our classic eggs Benedict and the chef’s specialty; crab Benedict. Brunch service runs until 3 p.m. Complementary two-hour valet parking available. Children’s menus and seating available for large groups. Reservations suggested.
The Diner (2453 18th St. NW; 202-232-8800; www.DinerDC.com; Every day, 24 hours a day) Breakfast, Brunch, Brinner: All day, everyday! No need to wait for the weekend. From eggs any way you want, buttermilk pancakes, and stuffed omelets to their house specialty the Diner Royale. Not in the mood for breakfast? Order from their full lunch, dinner or bar menu. There is something for everyone 24/7.
District Chophouse and Brewery (509 7th St., NW, D.C.; 202-347-3434; www.districtchophouse.com; Saturday and Sunday) The District Chophouse still offers a great brunch. Head out to sample their specialty dish, the Oscar Benedict and grab a mid-day mimosa or handcrafted beer. Reservations are suggested.
Dubliner (Number 4 F St. NW; 202-737-3773; www.dublinerdc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) This Irish restaurant and pub serves up an Irish brunch along with traditional dishes. Try their Irish eggs Benedict, Cashel cottage eggs, or Irish omelet, in addition to more traditional lunch items including a baked brie wheel, Irish beef stew and fish and chips.
Dupont Italian Kitchen (1637 17th St. NW; 202-328-3222; www.dupontitaliankitchen.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) To go along with an a-la-carte menu with favorites such as eggs Benedict, French toast and omelets, Dupont Italian Kitchen offers their full lunch menu. They also offer a $13 all you can drink, mimosas and bloody mary’s.
Eatonville Restaurant (2121 14th St. NW; 202-332-ZORA; www.eatonvillerestaurant.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) High ceilings, large open space full of natural sunlight, and even an outdoor patio. What better way to enjoy brunch than at Eatonville Restaurant? Brunch items include flat iron steak and eggs, crispy chicken breast, shrimp ‘n grits, and Texas toast. Enjoy $5 mimosas, bloody mary’s, beer-mosas, and Live Jazz music every Sunday! So, c’mon in for some good ‘ole brunch and southern hospitality.
Elephant and Castle (900 19th St. NW; 202-296-2575; www.elephantcastle.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Get your sunny side up with their great British breakfast which includes two eggs, British banger sausage, bacon, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms with baked beans, toast and breakfast potatoes or a fresh fruit cup. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, they try the Castle Benedict or steak and eggs while enjoying a $4 bloody mary or mimosa on the patio or watching European football during your meal.
Fado (808 7th St. NW; 202-789-0066; www.fadoirishpub.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) The Fado Brunch offers Irish and American style brunch items, coupled with their full lunch menu, offering a choice that is second to none. Relax whilst enjoying one of their signature bloody mary’s (only the Irish can make a hangover cure like this), or catch one of the many weekend English Premier League soccer or international club rugby games that we have to offer. Slainté!
Farmers and Fishers (3000 K St. NW; 202-298-0003; www.farmersandfishers.com;) Start with a basket of fresh, scratch-baked breads and pastries—English muffins, cinnamon rolls, croissants and biscuits—and continue with their full buffet of classic breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict, farmhouse hashes, French toast and all the trimmings. Entree choices include pan-roasted rockfish, prime rib, and catfish, with starters like dips and spreads, artisan meats and cheeses, salads, soup, and sides. Add our handcrafted sangria, bloody mary or mimosas with organic coffee and tea for the perfect brunch occasion!
Firefly (1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW; 202-861-1310; www.firefly-dc.com; Sundays 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Join us for brunch on Easter. We are offering a-la-carte menu featuring out green eggs and ham, a delicious spinach, gruyere, and Virginia ham quiche. Try them with a mimosa or bloody mary. They now accept reservations.
Founding Farmers (1924 Pennsylvania Ave., NW; 202-822-8783; www.wearefoundingfarmers.com; Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10 a.m.) Great breakfast translates into great brunch on the weekend at DC’s greenest restaurant. Enjoy scratch-made breads, fresh fruits and salads, delicious egg scrambles and hashes, pancakes, homemade jams, and more to make your mouth water. Add crafted eye-opening cocktails like bloody mary’s, hand-juiced mimosas and fresh juices, organic coffees and teas to make it the perfect family meal. The full lunch menu is also available after 11a.m. Reserve online – demand is high for this amazing farmhouse brunch!
Gordon Biersch (900 F St. NW; 202-783-5454; www.gordonbiersch.com) Gordon Biersch isn’t just known for their beer but their brunch too. Choose from a variety of brunch options to include crab or bistro steak Benedict, a Monte Cristo sandwich, and classics such as a French toast and omelets. If you had a rough night out Saturday, try their hangover pizza. Don’t forget to take advantage of the $3 mimosas and the $5 bloody mary’s. Groups welcome!
The Greenhouse (1200 16th St. NW; 202-448-2322; www.jeffersondc.com; Saturdays and Sundays) Seated under an historic 1923 vaulted skylight that bathes the dining room in natural light, The Greenhouse offers a picturesque setting for a fabulous brunch. The menu is the brainchild of Executive Chef Damon Gordon, whose award-studded career has spanned from the U.K.’s Michelin-starred Waterside Inn to New York City’s Mix with Alain Ducasse. Specialties include lobster eggs Benedict, French toast stuffed with cream cheese and walnuts, topped with caramelized bananas, and the Jefferson Parfait.
Grill From Ipanema (1858 Columbia Rd. NW; 202-986-0757; www.thegrillfromipanema.com; Saturdays and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Enjoy a typically Brazilian brunch at the Grill From Ipanema. They have a three-course brunch with a choice of champagne or a house bloody mary for $18.95. Or try the house favorite, Feijoada, the Brazilian brunch with black bean stew and meats. Reservations are suggested, but not required.
Hudson Restaurant and Lounge (2030 M St. NW; 202-872-8700; www.hudson-dc.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy brunch on their expansive patio. Choose from Hudson Benedict, French toast, or Crabby Benedict, among lots of other choices. This is one brunch you don’t want to miss.
Jaleo (480 7th St. NW; 202-628-7949; www.jaleo.com; Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Featuring traditional Spanish cuisine, Jaleo has brunch to die for. Start off your meal with sangre gazpachom, Jaleo’s twist on the bloody mary. Then try their specialty torrija castellanas, spanish style, French toast with strawberries and apple compote, or tortilla espanola y pan con tomate, a traditional Spanish omelet with tomato bread.
Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe (1517 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-387-1462; www.kramers.com) Washington’s only full-service restaurant and complete bar combined with an independent bookstore, located at the Dupont Metro Q Street station, Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe is the perfect spot for pre- or- post-theater food or drinks; open early and late seven days a week and 24 hours Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant offers Saturday and Sunday brunch and the full, widely varied dinner menu until closing time, as well as cocktails, coffee drinks and fabulous desserts.
Lafayette in the Hay-Adams (16th St. and H St. NW; 202-638-2570; www.hayadams.com; Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Enjoy a champagne brunch at the Lafayette. Begin your brunch experience with a visit to the appetizer buffet, and choose from an array of starters and salads and a variety of weekly seasonal and local specialties. Compliment your selections with Tattinger Brut Champagne, a classic bloody mary, an Italian Bellini, or a strawberry orange mimosa. Relax while their culinary team prepares your selection to order and conclude with offerings from our scrumptious dessert display, and freshly brewed coffee or Harney and Sons tea. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. $30 per child 10 years of age and younger, plus tax and gratuity.
La Tomate Italian Bistro (1701 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-667-5505; www.latomatebistro.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Occupying a bustling corner of historic Dupont Circle for more than 20 years, La Tomate is a neighborhood Italian Bistro with panoramic views, abundant natural light and seasonal outdoor dining. The menu offers a wide variety of salads, home-made pastas, fresh fish, meats and poultry. Brunch items include a vegetarian frittata, eggs Benedict with prosciutto or smoked salmon and a grilled N.Y strip with eggs. Prices range from $6.95 to $16.95.
M Street Bar & Grill (2033 M St. NW; 202-530-3621; www.mstreetbarandgrill.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Sunday jazz champagne brunch at M Street will be your new favorite spot. Head to this popular brunch venue and take in a three-course brunch for $29.95 per person, all while enjoying champagne mimosas or bloody mary’s and some great live entertainment.
The Mansion on O Street (2020 O St. NW; 202-496-2020; www.mansiono.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Explore over 100 rooms and 32 secret doors while you feast on our expansive gourmet buffet. Includes complimentary champagne until 2 p.m. an omelet/crepe/waffle bar, a large variety of international and regional food and our award winning desserts. Plenty of vegetarian options. Shop, tour or take a treasure hunt when you visit. Be sure to bring your own shopping bags everything is for sale.
McFadden’s (2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-223-2338; www.mcfaddensdc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Stop by to taste the new brunch menu at McFadden’s DC, featuring $4 mimosas and a bloody mary bar! Specials and menu are available. Show your college ID for half off any brunch item.
Mie N Yu Restaurant (3125 M St. NW; 202-333-6122; www.mienyu.com; Fridays and Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Get your brunch at Mie N Yu, choose from a-la-carte, buffet or a full lunch menu. Get a four-course brunch for $20 with a choice from champagne cocktail, bloody mary and more. Mie N Yu’s favorites are the crab Benedict and the homemade falafel. Reservations are suggested, but not required.
Mr. Henry’s Capitol Hill Restaurant (601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; 202-546-8412; www.mrhenrysrestaurant.com; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) For $13.95, enjoy a brunch buffet courtesy of Mr. Henry’s Restaurant. Brunch includes scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, home fries, salads and a homemade waffle bar. Our regular menu is also available.
Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown (3104 M St. NW; 202-333-3104; www.mrsmiths.com; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Mr. Smith’s has been serving the Nation’s capital for over 40 years. Stop in and sample items from their a-la-carte brunch menu, like steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, eggs Florentine, quiche and omelets. Try one of their mimosas or bloody mary’s. A great selection of wines is also available.
Nage (1600 Rhode Island Ave. NW; 202-448-8005; www.nagerestaurant.com; Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Nage offers unlimited bloody marys and specialty mimosas for $15 and a Sunday morning “Kill-It Skillet”, cinnamon-swirl French toast, buttermilk pancakes and a variety of eggs Benedicts. Great for large parties, reservations suggested. Right on Scott Circle.
Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St. NW; 202-332-6355; www.nelliessportsbar.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Join Nellie’s for their Drag Brunch, every Sunday, hosted by Shi-Lueeta Lee. For $20 you can enjoy a brunch buffet, and you get your first mimosa for free at Nellie’s Sports Bar. No reservations are required.
News Café (3056 M St. NW; 202-965-5535; www.newscafedc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) News Café brunch specialties include sweet and savory crepes, omelets, waffles and poached eggs. Full lunch menu offered as well. Reservations recommended.
One Lounge (1606 20th St. NW; 202-299-0909; www.oneloungedc.com; Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.) From the sidewalks of Paris to the heart of Dupont Circle, Bagatelle brunch at One Lounge is the place for specialty brunch cocktails and delicious twists on the classic Sunday fare, all in an up-tempo, sunny lounge setting. Homemade bloody marys, bottomless mimosas and champagne mojitos pair with homemade Greek yogurt, griddle cakes, Benedicts, burgers and authentic Vietnamese Pho. Chef Wade Hoo Fatt uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients and all dishes are made from scratch.
Open City: Coffeehouse, Diner, Bar (2331 Calvert St. NW; 202-332-2331; www.OpenCityDC.com; Every day 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.) At Open City you can have brunch whenever the mood strikes you. Choose from their signature scrambles, multigrain or corn pancakes, fluffy omelets or Brioche French toast. Oh, and you never have to wait for the weekend! Check out their OC Royale and match it up with an OC bloody mary or bimosa from the bar.
Poste Modern Brasserie (555 8th St. NW; 202-783-6060; www.postebrasserie.com; Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Poste Modern Brasserie delivers a mouth-watering American cuisine in the Heart of DC. With specials ranging from house made donuts to eggs and burgers, dining at Poste is an exquisite experience. Drinks range from classic brunch cocktails for $11 to their amazing bloody marys. Indulge in an organic farm fresh brunch on the patio where you can see the skyline of Washington DC.
The Reef (2446 18th St. NW, DC; 202-518-3800; www.thereefdc.com; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Head out to one of DC’s best brunches. The rooftop at the Reef has been voted one of DC’s best and the brunch is the perfect way to kick back and enjoy. Prices for food range from $5 to $12 and include favorites such as a quiche made with carmelized onions, mustard greens and bacon. The home fries with root vegetables mixed in and the vegan creations will have even the hard core carnivores coming back for more. Drinks are top notch too, $20 pitchers of mimosas or the house made bloody marys are a hit. The Arnold Conner, named for the chef, is a combo of sweet tea vodka and lemonade with a bit of peach. Yum.
Roof Terrace Restaurant (2700 F St. NW; 202-416-8555; Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Enjoy Sunday brunch with one of DC’s best views. Join the Roof Terrace Restaurant for brunch, priced at $36.95 for adults and $20 for children ages 4-11. Reservations are recommended so please plan ahead. Easter brunch and Mother’s Day brunch are priced $39.95 per person.
Sabores (3435b Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-244-7196; www.saboresdc.com; Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Sabores, which means ‘flavors’ in Spanish, offers a delicious brunch with a Latin American twist. Sample brunch fare that includes omelets, French toast, breakfast quesadillas, and huevos rancheros in addition to specialty items such as eggs Benedict with mini crab cakes, milanesa con huevos and mini buttermilk blintzes. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches for those ready for lunch. In the warmer months the wall of glass doors opens to provide an al fresco brunch experience.
Scion Restaurant (2100 P St. NW; 202-833-8899; www.scionrestaurant.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Join Scion Restaurant in Dupont Circle on Saturdays and Sundays for an amazing brunch that includes specialty items including succulent crab cake Benedict, delicious cinnamon vanilla French toast, flavorful Huevos Rancheros or omelets made to your exact specification along with are our complimentary fresh fruit buffet! In addition to the delicious food, Scion offers a liquid brunch menu including bottomless mimosas, Bellini’s, and homemade bloody mary’s. Reservations are suggested.
SEQUOIA (3000 K St. NW; 202-944-4200; www.sequoiadc.com; Sundays, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.) Join us for Sunday brunch on the waterfront at Sequoia! Take in the breathtaking view along the Potomac River, as you enjoy selections from our eclectic American a-la-carte menu. Pair it with a refreshing mimosa, savory bloody mary or sample a specialty cocktail! We’ll see you at Sequoia for brunch. Call for reservations, or join us on our outdoor terrace.
Sign of the Whale (1825 M St., NW; 202-785-1110; www.signofthewhale.com; Sundays,11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You can’t beat this brunch! Our infamous $10 bottomless bloody mary bar is back and is sure to complement all brunch items on the menu. Stop by and see all the new changes!
Spy City Café (800 F St. NW; 202-654-0995; www.spymuseum.org; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Come to brunch at the Spy City Café and try their daily specials, different choices every day, for only $4.50.
Tonic at Quigley’s (2036 G St. NW; 202-560-2858; www.tonicrestaurant.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy an a-la-carte brunch at Tonic at Quigley’s. Try their delicious homemade donuts, or their egg Benedict. They offer breakfast burritos, Benedict burger, big ol’ breakfast, steak and eggs, and there are bottomless mimosas for $12. Reservations are suggested.
Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place (3000 K St. NW; 202-944-4545; www.tonyandjoes.com; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) In addition to serving some of the best seafood in DC, Tony and Joe’s also offer a delicious brunch every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For $45 ($20 for children), enjoy a buffet brunch that includes their specialty of oysters and clams on the half shell and listen to a live jazz band. Pair their specialty dish with champagne and mimosas and this selection becomes absolutely divine. Reservations are strongly recommended so call today!
Town Hall (2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-333-5642; www.townhalldc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) This a-la-carte brunch menu has been carefully prepared by Executive Chef Paul Madrid and includes the house specialty blueberry pancakes. Other favorites include eggs in the middle, huevos ranchero, eggs Benedict or hand battered buttermilk chicken tenders. The full lunch menu is also available. Reservations recommended.
Trio’s Fox and Hounds (1537 17th St. NW; 202-232-6307; Every day from open to 5 p.m.) Serving breakfast all day every day from open to 5 p.m. It’s so good people wait outside in a line! Scrumptious eggs, pancakes, waffles and more. They’ve been doing this for 50 years!
Tryst: Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge (2459 18th St. NW; 202-232-5500; www.TrystDC.com; Seven days a week 6:30 a.m. to Late) At Tryst, and the baristas pour their skill and talent into every coffee and espresso drink they make. Settle into one of the comfy couches and while away the day enjoying your Tryst coffee, whole leaf teas, fresh baked croissants, pastries, quiches, fruits, smoothies and a full bar! Not in the mood for brunch? They have a full cafe menu to satisfy all your cravings.
Tunnicliffs (222 7th St. SE; 202-544-5680; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Known as “The Gathering Place on the Hill” the weekend menu includes brunch as well as a partial lunch menu. Favorites include the crab omelet, French toast, pancakes, breakfast burritos and farmer’s omelets.
Ugly Mug (732 8th St. SE; 202-547-8459; www.uglymugdc.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy a $3 mimosa or a $5 bloody mary with your a-la-carte brunch at Ugly Mug. Try their popular eggs Florentine, eggs Chesapeake or their Huevos Rancheros. Reservations are not necessary.
Ulah Bistro (1214 U St. NW; 202-234-0123; www.ulahbistro.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy Ulah Bistro’s a-la-carte brunch, and give their breakfast pizza a try, it’s the houses favorite. You can also enjoy a crab omelet, French toast or Chesapeake eggs Benedict. Reservations are suggested.
Veranda (1100 P St. NW; 202-234-6870; www.verandaonp.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy your brunch with $13 all-you-can-drink mimosas and $5 bloody mary’s at Veranda.
The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon St. NW; 202-232-5263; www.thewonderlandballroom.com; Saturdays 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.) Brunch at Wonderland? It’s true. Take advantage of the spring weather in the bohemian beer garden and if you’re lucky, catch a game at the newly renovated Tubman soccer field. Their brunch features omelets (house specialty: sausage and chili cheese), egg sandwiches, baskets of bacon, bottomless mimosas or bloody mary’s and of course, their 12 taps. Full lunch menu is also available.
Zaytinya (701 9th St. NW; 202-638-0800; www.zaytinya.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Put a spin on your weekend brunch with Zaytinya’s diverse menu of Greek and Lebanese cuisine. The critically acclaimed menu includes a-la-carte menu items ranging from $5.95 and up. A must have is the Ashta, a Lebanese-style French toast with bananas and orange blossom honey. Coffee and seasonal cocktails are also offered. Their full lunch menu is available. Reservations are recommended.
Zest Bistro (735 8th St. SE; 202-544-7171; www.zestbistro.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Come join Zest Bistro for brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Their brunch features dishes you won’t want to miss including their Zest breakfast, eggs Benedict, and banana stuffed French toast. Wash down your eggs with a Zest bloody mary or sparkling cocktail. They also offer brunch for kids and the full lunch menu. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more and we accept call a head seating for smaller parties. See you soon!
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Austin Grill (Silver Spring, 240-247-8969; Rockville, 301-838-4281; Baltimore, 410-534-0606; Annapolis, 410-571-6688; www.austingrill.com; Saturdays and Sundays until 3 p.m.): This locally based Tex-Mex restaurant group offers a brunch menu with everything from pancakes, French toast, omelets, and bacon to Tex-Mex classics like Huevos Rancheros, and Migas Plate (eggs scrambled with tortilla, chiles, onions, tomatoes and melted cheese).
Black Market Bistro (4600 Waverly Ave., Garrett Park; 301-933-3000; www.blackmarketrestaurant.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) This a-la-carte brunch menu offers you choices from potato latkes, beignets and French toast. Reservations for parties of six or more are suggested.
Caddies on Cordell (4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda; 301-215-7730; www.caddiesoncordell.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Sleep in and head to brunch whenever you’re ready on Saturday or Sunday at Caddies. Try their Spanish omelet, steak and eggs or French toast, all served with a side of fresh fruit.
Clyde’s at Tower Oaks Lodge (2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville; 301-294-0200; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Start your brunch off with a refreshing mimosa or eye-opening bloody mary for just $4. These drink specials are good, so come back more than once to take advantage! Sample more traditional brunch fare like the perfectly prepared eggs Benedict, eggs Chesapeake (crab cakes instead of Canadian bacon), rustic corned beef hash, vanilla custard French toast, or a more adventurous dish like their spicy shrimp and grits. And on top of that, don’t forget that everything from the oyster bar is half-price during brunch. Tower Oaks Lodge will be the perfect way to start or end your weekend.
First Watch (100 Gibbs St. Unit D, Rockville; 301-762-0621; www.facebook.com/firstwatch) Whether you stop by their location in Rockville or Fairfax (9600 Main St. Fairfax, VA; 703-978-3421) you’re bound to get something delicious at this daytime cafe. “Get your pancakes on” as they say, or try their signature items like the chickichanga or crepeggs and, of course, pancakes the size of your plate!
Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle (4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda; 301-951-0115; www.flanagansharpandfiddle.com) Enjoy your brunch at Bethesda’s oldest Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Jaleo (7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda; 301-913-0003; www.jaleo.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Featuring traditional Spanish cuisne, Jaleo has brunch that is to die for. Start off your meal with sangre gazpachom, Jaleo’s twist on the bloody mary. Then try their specialty torrija castellanas, Spanish style, French toast with strawberries and apple campote, or tortilla Espanola y pan con tomate, a traditional Spanish omelet with tomato bread.
McGinty’s Public House (911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring; 301-587-1270; www.mcgintyspublichouse.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) McGinty’s knows how to do brunch. Stop in and check out their bloody mary bar, mix at your own risk! Bloody mary’s, mimosas, and champagne $4. Select from their prix fixe menu, which includes a complimentary bloody mary, mimosa or champagne, their a-la-carte menu, create your own omelet, or select from some Irish classics.
Mon Ami Gabi (7239 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda; 601-654-1234; www.monamigabi.com; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Mon Ami Gabi’s classic build-your-own-bloody-mary-bar and rolling champagne bar lets you fashion your own personalized cocktail. Indulge in rich eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, steak or, of course, Canadian bacon (Oui, Oui! Eh?) and a variety of mouthwatering quiches, crepes, and delectable waffles and French toast favorites like the waffle bananas foster! Enjoy these treats on the outdoor patio at this bustling French bistro, all the while toasting the gift of good friends and great food. Brunch entrees range from $8.95 to $12.95; build-your-own bloody mary’s $7 – $9; and rolling champagne bar $7.50 and up. In addition to their Brunch offerings, guests can also choose from the restaurant’s lunch and children menus.
Oro Pomodoro Pizzeria Napoletana (33A Maryland Ave., Rockville Town Center; 301-251-1111; www.oropomodoro.com) Centrally located in Rockville Town Square, Oro Pomodoro is known for making one of the best pizzas in the DC area! Now, in addition to their full menu, Oro will serve a traditional Italian brunch including all-you-can-drink mimosas, Bellinis, and Rossinis. Join them for brunch on Saturday and Sunday and don’t forget that kids eat for free! Outdoor seating is available from April to October.
Rock Bottom Bethesda (7900 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda; 301-652-1311; www.rockbottom.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Rock Bottom boasts classics like their Chesapeake eggs Benedict or the smoked salmon bagel, to the house favorite French toast with strawberry syrup. They have items to solve anybody’s brunch craving. Enjoy the large dining room or sit in the bar and watch your favorite sports on one of the many HDTV’s. Reservations are not needed, but recommended for parties of eight or more.
Visions Restaurant (4926 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda; 301-654-3737; www.visionsbethesda.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) The “Bottomless Mimosa” Sunday brunch! Enjoy handmade mimosas without limit for $14.95 with an entrée purchase and start off your lazy Sunday. Made to order entrees include the Italian egg bake, Texas style caramel French toast, “Mom’s” omelet or Savannah shrimp and grits.
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American Tap Room (1811 Library St., Reston Town Center, Reston; 703-834-0400; www.americantaproom.com; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) The American Tap Room is offering up an amazing brunch starting at $6.99! Options include Tap Room French toast, NY strip steak and eggs, Chesapeake sunrise (Crab cake topped with two eggs over easy, Old Bay Mornay sauce, grilled asparagus and choice of toast), and a Home-style breakfast.
Austin Grill (Old Town Alexandria, 703-684-8969; Springfield, 703-644-3111; www.austingrill.com; Saturdays and Sundays until 3 p.m.) This locally based Tex-Mex restaurant group offers a brunch menu with everything from pancakes, French toast, omelets, and bacon to Tex-Mex classics like Huevos Rancheros, and Migas plate (eggs scrambled with tortilla, chilies, onions, tomatoes and melted cheese).
Artie’s ( 3260 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax; 703-237-7600;) Fairfax’s most popular restaurant since 1978, Artie’s classics include boathouse steak salad, squibnocket scrambled eggs, sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes and much more. Artie’s tap room offers their signature Artie’s Pale Ale, traditional brunch cocktails, and wines by the glass recommended by major wine critics. Artie’s is comfortable and relaxing…somewhere to unwind. Call ahead seating is suggested.
Bilbo Baggins (208 Queen St., Alexandria; 703-683-0300; www.bilbobaggins.net; Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Menu items are a-la-carte. House specialty items include Frodo’s French toast made from a large center cut slice of our homemade cracked wheat and raisin bread, great omelets, several egg Benedict options, crab and asparagus frittatas and their new menu item, Smaug’s Delight…portabella mushroom with melted brie cheese and scrambled eggs. Mimosas, bloody mary’s and champagne are available.
The Bungalow (Chantilly, VA, 703-502-3925; Arlington, VA, 703-578-0020; Alexandria, VA, 703-924-8730; www.bungalow4u.com) It’s a beach lovers brunch, with big breakfast portions and quality fresh food. It’s like a vacation all your own. Sit back, relax and whether you’re out late or just up early, eat brunch at the Bungalow. All three locations open at 11 a.m., with big HD TVs and a place for everyone.
Caribbean Breeze (4100 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA; 703-812-7997; www.caribbeanbreezeva.com; Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) This restaurant features an amazing Latin-style brunch, complete with a suckling pig. For $19.95, enjoy their buffet brunch surrounded by Latin ambiance.
Carlyle (4000 S. 28th St., Arlington; 703-931-0777; www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/carlyle) No need to go downtown…our high-energy bistro serves award-winning food in the Village at Shirlington. Voted “Best Brunch” by Washingtonian Magazine, some of Carlyle’s brunch favorites include simply grilled filet mignon, brioche French toast, short smoked grilled salmon filet and fresh breads from their bakery next door. Plus enjoy mimosas, bloody mary’s and outdoor patio seating during the warmer months. Call ahead seating suggested.
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland St., Arlington; 703-524-7455; www.cgrill.com; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Get your day started with a hearty brunch at Clarendon Grill. Featuring Carolina crab hash over poached eggs, eggs sandwiches, breakfast burritos, huevo rancheros and build your own omelet. All sandwiches, wraps and salads are available during brunch.
Dan and Brad’s Restaurant (950 N. Stafford St., Arlington; 703-528-6000; www.hiltonarlington.com; Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m. to noon.) Dan and Brad’s Restaurant is where comfort food meets contemporary cuisine. Whether in a suit or jeans, guests feel at home at Dan and Brad’s. Join them for Brunch on Saturday’s and Sunday’s 7 a.m. until noon. Their executive chef offers a seasonal menu that includes omelets to order, made just the way you like. The buffet pricing is $14.95 per person. Dan and Brad’s also offers a-la-carte breakfast and lunch items.
Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church; 703-237-8333; Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) With a full breakfast and lunch menu, try the breakfast burrito, crab cake Benedict and the French , just a few of their favorites. On Sunday’s they offer an all-you-can-eat Belgian waffle and omelet bar with bacon, sausage, home fries, and salmon lox with bagels for $14.95. Dogwood also offers a full bloody mary bar for $5 a glass. With over 50 hot sauces, 10 different garnishes, and at least five different bloody mixes, it’s impossible not to make a bloody mary to your liking. If bloody mary’s aren’t up your alley, you have to try their mimosa’s, which are quickly becoming a Falls Church favorite. Come and check out Dogwood Tavern’s weekend brunch!
Eleventh Street Lounge (1041 N. Highland St., Arlington; 703-351-1311; www.eleventhstreetlounge.com) Recently rated one of Northern Virginia’s Magazine’s Top 25 Restaurants, stop in and sample from their delicious brunch menu. Choose from sausage waffles to omelets to frittata to a short stack. Their full lunch menu is also available.
Extra Virgin (4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington; 703-998-8474; www.extravirginva.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Extra Virgin invites you to the best brunch in Northern Virginia. Choose from a-la-carte and special brunch menu items, which includes Tuscan toast, shrimp confit, shrimp carbonara, butterscotch bread pudding and much more. This restaurant is the place to eat “and be seen” in Northern Virginia.
The Front Page of Arlington (4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-248-9990; www.frontpagearlington.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Stop in on Sunday and check out their brunch selections. Some favorite dishes to try out are the eggs Delmarva (crabmeat on English muffin and poached egg, topped with Hollandaise sauce), eggs Benedict or the NY strip and eggs. For $18.99 enjoy their buffet, which includes made-to-order Belgium waffles and omelets, hand carved roast beef and pit style ham, lemon pepper chicken, biscuits and gravy. Reservations are recommended.
Grevey’s Restaurant (8130 Arlington Blvd., Arlington; 703-560-8530; www.greveys.com; Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Come to Grevey’s to enjoy their Sunday brunch buffet for $15.99, or choose from a limited lunch menu. Different themes every week. Grevey’s own favorites are the omelets, the waffle bars and the fresh seafood, or why don’t you try their most popular items, burgers and buffalo wings. Reservations are suggested for parties of eight or more.
Harry’s Tap Room (2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington; 703-778-7788; and inside the Pentagon City Mall, Arlington, VA, 703-416-7070; www.harrystaproom.com; Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Harry¹s Tap Room is a perfect place to brunch while shopping in Clarendon or the Pentagon City Mall. Using organic and naturally-raised ingredients, drawing seasonally from local farms, Harry’s menu includes lunch items as well as Harry’s famous thick brioche French Toast, pancakes and a variety of omeletes. The Clarendon location features additional Harry’s specialties, including eggs Benedicts, Belgian waffles and salmon cakes. And enjoy Harry’s special brunch libations, including Harry’s Mary, a sparkling mimosa or Harry’s Kir Royale.
Indigo Landing (1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, VA; 703-548-0001; www.indigolanding.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Indigo Landing is set beautifully by the Potomac River. With an indoor/outdoor bar, water views, a fireplace lounge and spacious deck, you couldn’t ask for a better location to have your brunch. Live music will also play during your fabulous brunch.
Ireland’s Four Courts (2015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-525-3600; www.irelandsfourcourts.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Serving a-la-carte brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Buffet on Sunday only from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Buffet brunch is $14.95 and this Irish themed buffet is not to be missed. Some favorite items are the craving station, Shepherd’s pie, and waffle and omelet stations.
Ireland Four Provinces (105 W. Broad Street, Falls Church; 703-534-8999; Sunday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Choose from a-la-carte or their $15.95 buffet brunch. Some of their brunch favorites include Irish Oak smoked salmon, eggs Benedict, Shepherd’s pie, corn beef hash or hand carved roast beef. Pair it up with an Irish coffee or a bloody mary. Reservations are recommended.
Jackson 20 (480 King St., Alexandria; 703-842-2790; www.jackson20.com; Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Chef Dennis Marron serves up all classics including chicken fried steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, BELT (bacon, over easy egg, lettuce, fried green tomato on toasted brioche) sandwich and a meatloaf sandwich. All items are a-la-carte and the complete menu can be viewed on their website. Begin your day with a specialty mimosa, J20 red eye or bloody mary. Starting April 1st, enjoy brunch in their beautiful courtyard. Reservations suggested, but not required.
Jaleo (2250 Crystal City Dr., Arlington; 703-413-8181; www.jaleo.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Featuring traditional Spanish cuisine, Jaleo has brunch that is to die for. Start off your meal with sangre gazpachom, Jaleo’s twist on the bloody mary. Then try their specialty torrija castellanas, Spanish style, French toast with strawberries and apple compote, or tortilla espanola y pan con tomate, a traditional Spanish omelet with tomato bread.
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant (1800 Diagonal Rd., Alexandria; 703-739-0777; www.joetheismanns.com; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Enjoy a comfortable, hearty brunch at Joe Theismann’s Restaurant. A-la-carte offerings include Joe’s special – eggs, pancakes, home fries, with bacon or sausage, steak Benedict, egg Joe muffin or a seafood omelet. Not feeling like breakfast? Full lunch menu is also available. Serving brunch for 35 years – comfortable, convenient, classy and established.
Kitty O’ Shea’s (2403 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-522-5295; www.kittyosheasva.com; Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Enjoy a full lunch menu at Kitty O’ Shea’s or try their favorite, a full or half Irish Breakfast. Their most popular items on the menu are the breakfast burger and Kitty’s special.
L.A. Bar and Grill (2530 Columbia Pike., Arlington; 703-685-1560; www.thelabarandgrill.com) Enjoy a really good brunch at the L.A. Br and Grill. They have flat screen TV’s, darts, Buck Hunter, Silverstrike 09’, and Golden Tee 09’.
Lansdowne Resort (44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne; 703-729-8400; www.lansdowneresort.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Join us for Sunday Brunch Buffet at Lansdowne Resort’s on the Potomac every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes the famous Lansdowne raw bar, made-to-order omelets, carved roasted meats, and smoked salmon. Be sure to save room for the dessert buffet!
Luna Grill And Diner (4024 Campbell Ave., Arlington; 703-379-7173; www.lunagrillanddiner.com; Brunch served every day until 3 p.m.) Come and enjoy their cozy setting while sipping your mimosa, the homemade bloody mary, or fresh squeezed orange juice. They offer an extensive breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Their a la carte menu is served everyday until 3 p.m. Enjoy restaurant favorites like the pecan Belgian waffles, eggs Neptune prepared with lump crab meat, or eggs Norway prepared with smoked salmon. And, of course you can create your own omelet. Patio seating opens April 1st every year!
Mango Mike’s (4580 Duke St., Alexandria; 703-823-1166; www.mangomikes.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) The Caribbean steel drum Sunday buffet brunch features music by Michael George from Trinidad and the buffet includes an omelet, waffle and pasta bar, along with dishes like jerk chicken, eggs Benedict, Cuban potatoes and bread pudding to top it all off. The adult buffet is $14.95 for all-you-can-eat and kids are priced at $6.95.
McGinty’s Public House (3650 S. Glebe Road, Arlington; www.mcgintyspublichouse.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) McGinty’s chef cooks up a delicious brunch every Sunday with weekly specials that keep regulars coming back for more. Select from their prix fixe menu, which includes a complimentary bloody mary, mimosa or champagne. Create your own omelet or order a tasty Irish classic. Either way you’ll enjoy a great meal.
Mon Ami Gabi (11950 Democracy Dr., Reston; 703-707-0233; www.monamigabi.com; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Mon Ami Gabi’s classic build-your-own-bloody-mary-bar and rolling champagne bar let you fashion your own personalized cocktail. Indulge in rich eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, steak or, of course, Canadian bacon (Oui, Oui! Eh?) and a variety of mouthwatering quiches, crepes, and delectable waffles and French toast favorites like the waffle bananas foster! Enjoy these treats on the outdoor patio at this bustling French bistro, all the while toasting the gift of good friends and great food. Brunch entrees range from $8.95 to $12.95; build-your-own-bloody mary’s $7 – $9; and rolling champagne bar $7.50 and up. In addition to their brunch offerings, guests can also choose from the restaurant’s lunch and children menus.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub (713 King St., Alexandria; 703-548-1717; www.murphyspub.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Murphy’s boasts that they have the most affordable brunch in town. Their champagne brunch comes with your choice of entrée and a glass of champagne for only $8.95. Enjoy a fireside Irish brunch including the traditional Irish breakfast, Belgium waffles, blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict, omelets and quiche to name a few. For only $9.95 you can have the delicious steak and eggs too. At Murphy’s you can count on good food, good friends and good service.
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub (3207 Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703-812-0939; www.osullivansirishpub.com; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Don’t miss breakfast at O’Sullivan’s. They offer generous servings of traditional Irish or American classics including bangers and mash, steak and eggs, five egg omelets, Irish bacon, black and white pudding, Irish beans and home fries. Plus their Irish fry (Irish sausage, bacon, black and white pudding, tomatoes, baked beans, two eggs any style and toast). Order a Guinness with any brunch entrée and it’s only $3. Bloody mary and mimosas for $5.
PassionFish (Reston Town Center, Reston; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Every Sunday, bring the whole family for PassionFish’s three-course brunch menu for just $29, which includes their popular eggs Chesapeake; “Pain Perdue” New Orleans style French toast with bananas foster sauce; and the fresh catch of the day, simply grilled and served with olive oil, lemon and salad. Add $6 for the all-you-can-eat raw bar and check out our extensive kids’ menu available every week for $9.
Primetime (11250 James Swart Circle., Fairfax; 703-352-0260; Sundays) Sunday Funday brunch at Primetime features all-you-can-eat for $19.95. For an additional $5, indulge in all-you-can-drink mimosas, bloody mary’s and crush drinks. Try their pizza station, their quesadilla station, and many others. Don’t eat too much, save some space for the dessert station!
Ramparts Tavern and Grill (1700 Fern St., Alexandria; 703-998-6616; www.rampartstavern.com; Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Offering an a-la-carte brunch menu. House favorites include surf and turf Benedict, pumpkin pancakes and their filet and egg wrap. Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. we offer a brunch buffet with signature items including omelets made to order, smoked salmon, house made scones and much more. Reservations are suggested.
Ragtime (1345 N. Court House Rd., Arlington; 703-243-4003; www.ragtimerestaurant.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Enjoy Ragtime’s popular Texas Benedict for brunch, or how about a-la-carte or a buffet brunch for $13.99 in addition to a jazz trio on Sundays. The bloody mary bar is the house’s favorite. Reservations for parties of six or more are recommended.
Restaurant 3 (2950 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington; 703-524-4440; www.restaurantthree.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Come enjoy 3’s low country twist on brunch including the joys of chicken and waffles and a Southern style cajun Benedict. Top it all off with a house-infused bacon bloody mary. With nice weather approaching, nothing says brunch like sitting on one of our dueling patios, either Garfield Street or Clarendon Boulevard.
Rock Bottom (4239 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-516-7688; www.rockbottom.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Enjoy the a-la-carte and a full lunch menu option. Rock Bottoms own favorites are prime ribs and eggs and the bloody marys and mimosa’s. Try their very popular breakfast burrito. Reservations are accepted, but not required.
Rocklands Real Barbeque (3471 Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703-528-9663; www.rocklands.com) Try one of their amazing-tasting sandwiches and enjoy your brunch at Rocklands.
Sette Bello Restaurant (3101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-351-1004; Sunday, April 4 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) For $25 per person enjoy all-you-can-eat from a variety of stations including their egg station, where they have chefs preparing omelets for you, the bread station, antipasti, vegetable, salad and pasta station, meat and fish, and their fabulous dessert buffet! Make reservations now!
Silverado (7052 Columbia Pike., Annandale; 703-354-4560; www.greatamericanrestaurants.com) The feel of the American Southwest comes together in a spirited environment. Located in downtown Annandale, Silverado serves the world’s best fajitas along with other innovative southwestern and traditional American food. Don’t miss out on our brunch fajitas served with fresh homemade tortillas, sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes, bubble and squeak and more. If lunch is what you’re craving, enjoy salads and sandwiches.
Sine Irish Pub and Restaurant (1301 S. Joyce Street, Arlington, VA; 703-415-4420; www.sineirishpub.com; Sundays 11a.m. to 3 p.m.) Sine has all your favorites from traditional Irish breakfast to eggs Benedict and pancakes. Check online for the full brunch and regular menus. Enjoy your brunch inside when you want to watch your favorite sporting event on their flat screen HD TVs, or outside on the patio in nice weather.
Southside 815 (815 S. Washington St., Alexandria; 703-836-6222; www.southside815.com; Sundays 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) This neighborhood restaurant serves southern cuisine and a delectable brunch. Try the steak Benedict, blackened chicken scramble, stuffed French toast, and their southern Benedict.
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; 703-739-9268; www.stelmoscoffeepub.com; Brunch served seven days a week) Enjoy brunch seven days a week. That’s right, you don’t have to wait until the weekend to enjoy their specialty quiche Lorraine or any number of delicious breakfast dishes.
Summers Restaurant (1520 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington; 703-528-8278; www.summers-restaurant.com; Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Enjoy a really good brunch at Summers Restaurant. Among the pioneers in satellite sports entertainment, feast and watch multiple wide screen TVs and a high fidelity sound system for total audio and video pleasure.
Tortoise and Hare (567 S. 23rd St., Arlington; 703-979-1872; www.hopincrawlout.com; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Tortoise and Hare has the most affordable, fun brunch around. Their a-la-carte menu features a full lunch menu and favorites such as the breakfast burrito, French toast, and the option to build your own omelet. A must have is their house specialty, the crab cake Benedict. Sundays is their party brunch featuring $20 make-your-own-mimosas (one bottle of champagne and OJ), $3 mimosas, $3 bloody mary’s, $3 Miller Lite Red Eyes, $4 Blue Moon drafts and $1.50 champagne of beers (Miller High Life served in a flute!) Plus happy hour pricing till 4 p.m. as well.
Union Jack’s (4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-778-3568; www.unionjacksballston.com; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Experience their British invasion brunch featuring eggs Benedict, omelets, homemade French toast and pancakes. Or try the house favorite, “UK Breakfast,” featuring two eggs served ‘bird in the basket’ style, banger sausage, toast, ham and potatoes. Patio is open whenever the weather permits.
Vintage Ridge (8517 Maidstone Rd., Rectortown; 540-364-3371; www.vintageridgewine.com; Sunday, April 11 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Mr. Omelette is coming to Vintage Ridge as a kickoff to the new season and a chance to provide something different, so join us for brunch. The price is $18 plus tax, which includes fresh brewed coffee, orange juice, delicious omelettes, spinach with field greens salad with mushroom, tomatoes and mandarin oranges, among much more.
The Warehouse Bar and Grill (214 King St., Alexandria; 703-683-6868; www.warehousebarandgrill.com; Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) This famous New Orleans-Style Sunday brunch is one of the most popular in the region, offering several seafood offerings complemented by a wide selection of egg entrees, salads and sandwiches. Spice up your brunch with a Creole specialty – eggs hussarde – which is primarily eggs Benedict, but with the addition of grilled sliced tomato and a red wine sauce. All brunch entrees are served with a side of strawberries and champagne.
Whitlow’s on Wilson (2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA; 703-276-9693; www.whitlows.com; Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) With a line out the door, Whitlow’s gives you the option of buffet (starting at 10 a.m.) or a-la-carte. Brunch favorites include crab cake Benedict, biscuits and gravy, cheddar bacon omelets and French toast. Adult buffet is $15.95 and kids 10 and under eat for $5.95. Full lunch menu available.
