13 Terrific Spots for Group Dining Across D.C.

Dreaming of mom’s cooking but don’t want to dirty a dish? Ris Lacoste deals in the kind of fare her friend Julia Child was so fond of: Simple homestyle cuisine with all of the bistro fixings, and an Old World wine list. Reservations are accepted for up to seven people, along with private rooms from 10 to 46 people which you can reserve by emailing.

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 nine 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.

Add some energy to your holiday office party at this nautical restaurant that looks more like a scenic spot along the Mediterranean. Earthy terracotta-colored walls and bright prints set the stage for a tour around Mediterranean dishes like fattoush with stracciatella and wagyu beef carpaccio. The must order dish is the lobster paella. Private parties are available to book online, or you can reserve a table for a smaller family affair for up to seven people via Resy.

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.

Greek parties tend to be big, rambunctious affairs, which may also describe the way your family operates around the holidays. Méli welcomes your family to their open air dining room with mezze spreads and Greek wines. Reservations are accepted for up to 13 guests. You can also inquire about a full buy out or reserving one of their smaller dining rooms online.

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 nine 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 $150 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 seven 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.

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 are available for parties up to 17 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 at this chef-driven restaurant where the entire menu is sourced locally. The menu includes an accessible $39 family-style menu with both a heated outdoor pergola, covered rooftop, and semi-private indoor spaces, plus a full buy-out option. Event inquiries are available online.