Twelve Terrific Spots for Group Dining Across D.C.

The top hits at St. Anselm start with buttermilk biscuits and pimento cheese extend all the way to the enormous ax-handle ribeye. Reservations are available on Resy for up to 10 guests, and the Beefsteak Room is a private room with room for up to 18 guests. For bookings of 10 or more guests, drop them an email.

For small and intimate dinner with friends or family, book the Sunflower Coach — designed to look like an old-school Eastern European train and celebrating Ukrainian food and culture. Group reservations are available on Resy. Dinner for six to eight guests is priced at $75 per head and includes generous family-style portions including Ukrainian cabbage and potato varenyky.

L’Ardente features a variety of flexible options for private and group events, from seated dinners to receptions, with three levels of open bar packages and the option to add wine pairings curated by their sommelier. Chef David Deshaies’ enticing menu includes the wildly popular 40-layer short rib and truffle lasagna, which is also available as mini lasagnette for passed hors d’oeuvres. Those interested in booking an event can send an email.

Whether it’s an intimate get-together, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration, or business holiday party, this Beijing-style hot spot has flexible choices to cater to the needs of all. The team at Philippe Chow works closely with guests to ensure every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a seamless experience. Impeccable service, and dishes like the iconic tableside Peking duck, offers an ambiance that’s second to none. Bookings are available online for the semi-private dining or full buy-outs.

For a hip brunch option, or an after-hours work party, this Shaw restaurant, adjacent to the Washington Convention Center, offers something for everyone with elevated takes on American diner fare. Bookings up to eight guests, can be made via Resy. Larger parties with private or semi-private space can be book using the restaurant’s online events form.

Rose’s Luxury delivers elegance and a heated outdoor space thanks to its rooftop garden terrace. The menu includes every dish from downstairs at Rose’s Luxury plus more personalized touches catered to you and your gathering of family or friends. The rooftop garden comes fully decked with plants, garden lights, bistro chairs, and heaters to keep you cozy. There’s also a good chance the pork and lychee salad will be offered. Reservations are available on Resy for up to 11 people priced at $135 per head.

If your group is larger, don’t fret — there are private event spaces adjacent on Barracks Row that should do the trick.

Anju offers the comforts of semi-private dinner with family-style spreads including Chef Angel Barreto’s ssam board or the deep-fried pork tomahawk with donkatsu sauce. Anju offers reservations for parties up to six guests through Resy, and reservations for larger parties by email.

Cozy up to this Swiss-style chalet complete with fondue and a giant solarium to keep your party protected from the winter elements. There are several private and indoor chalets, available to book on Resy. These each seat up to six to eight guests, or you can do a full buyout for a holiday party to put you in the après-ski spirit.

The cool, bright interior of chef Amy Brandwein’s restaurant includes a massive bar and a private wine room, perfect either a large or small party setting. Menu items include a variety of fish freshly made pasta, seafood crudo, and whole-roasted fish and meats cooked in a wood-fired oven. For parties of seven people or more, they prepare a custom prix-fixe menu. For more details, drop them an email.

Add some fire and heat to your holiday party at Love, Makoto. This Japanese food hall has several offerings, including Beloved BBQ, where dining tables center around smokeless grills for preparing Japanese A5 wagyu and heritage-raised American beef. But there’s also space at Makoto for small, medium, or large-scale parties priced in tiers, including the bar Hiya Izakaya or sushi restaurant Dear Sushi.

Learn more about party sizes and make an event inquiry here.

Raise a pint of Guinness and cheers to traditional Irish fare at The Dubliner on Capitol Hill. The bar has long been a favorite for the holidays with private spaces that’s also fully decked to the season. Reservations via Resy are available for parties up to 16 people. Larger events can inquire via email about buying out private space, including the heated-and-covered patio or indoor dining room.

Bring the family together for brunch, lunch or dinner at this chef-driven restaurant where the entire menu is sourced locally. The menu includes an accessible $55 family-style menu with both a heated outdoor pergola, cozy streetery, rooftop, and semi-private indoor spaces, plus a full buy-out option. Event inquiries are available online.