
D.C.’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Washington D.C.? You’re in the right spot.
From an import of one of the U.K.’s top seafood restaurants in Southwest Washington to a seasonal Japanese tasting menu in Georgetown, we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved D.C. spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
Reynold's Dupont Circle

Newly added!
There’s a delightfully illicit feeling about this moody cocktail lounge in Dupont Circle’s Sixty DC Hotel. Think art-filled walls, intimate lighting, and dark wood paneling setting the scene for specialty cocktails with names like Hot & Bothered and High Treason, plus a host of martinis and a menu of snacks to keep you going.

Fish Shop Southwest Washington
Newly added!
Because the original Fish Shop location is in Scotland and it’s one of the U.K.’s top seafood restaurants. Making its mark on the waterfront with a dazzling dining room full of hand-crafted furniture and recycled glass, Fish Shop boasts an innovative menu of ethically harvested and mostly locally-sourced seafood. Don’t leave without trying the Maryland crab crumpets.
Sorn Thai – McLean McLean
Newly added!
Chef Supisa “Boom” Teawbut offers an array of classic Thai fare here (chicken satay, noodles, fried rice) but you’ll want to pay special attention to the “Sorn’s Obsessions” section of the menu, which draws on the recipes of her late grandmother. Expect dishes like sour prawn curry and southern Thai-style pork belly stew with cinnamon and cilantro.
Shinwa Izakaya City Ridge
Newly added!
You’ll want to remember this spacious tavern-like City Ridge restaurant when you’re craving classic Japanese food. And we’re not just talking cold items like sushi and sashimi, but also ramen, tempura, yakitori, and more. Best bet? The finely crafted 15-course omakase menu centered around seafood sourced straight from Japan.
Koryouri Urara Georgetown

Newly added!
This gem of a spot on Wisconsin avenue is where chef Urara Iwasaki and her team create constantly changing tasting menus, featuring seasonal Japanese homestyle dishes. What to expect? Refined technique and a bit of nostalgia, best seen in dishes like the chawanmushi and shabu shabu with truffle and parmesan.

Casamara Dupont Circle
Sixty D.C.’s long-awaited dining spaces bring a touch of luxe and vintage glamour to Dupont Circle. Between the glowing dining room and a 3,000 square foot rooftop space, this is the place to dress to impress and enjoy original takes on coastal Mediterranean flavors. Think foie gras poutine, raw tuna belly with fresh melon and herbs, pristine seafood, and maple-brined ibérico pork chops, paired with curated wine and creative cocktails.
Onggi Dupont Circle
You’ll love the creative takes on Korean dishes at this Dupont Circle gem, named for the earthenware pots used to ferment kimchi and other banchan. Here, you’ll enjoy a hanjeongsik-style meal — a fixed-price, multi-course menu — replete with seasonal specialties like kabocha porridge and Jeju Island abalone, as well as more familiar fare like japchae, and à la carte offerings from bibimbap to galbi.
Proof Kitchen + Bar Manassas
In partnership with the next door MurLarkey Distillery, Proof Kitchen + Bar has taken residence at Manassas’ Nova Live, bringing creative lunch, brunch, and dinner to the lively campus. Stop by during the day for oxtail nachos, generous salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads before hitting a show at The Yard. At night, bourbon-glazed pork belly, fish and chips, and slow-smoked prime rib with onion rings and a 2 Silos Brewing “drunken jus” are a great way to cap the day.
Duke's Grocery – Potomac Potomac
The latest installment in the Duke’s group joins its sister locations (in Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, and Woodley Park) with its locally beloved and laid-back East London-inspired gastropub vibes. You can count on classic pub plates (wings, caramelized onion dip), a much-awarded two-patty burger, and an epic sticky toffee bread pudding. Plus, of course, Guinness and local brews on tap and classic cocktails with a contemporary twist.
Lobby Bar Capitol Hill

This is your spot for when you want comforting classics in a sophisticated space: The generous dining room, bar, and patio create a sleek third space with an all-day menu that includes raw bar-fueled small plates, snacks like pigs in a blanket and cauliflower bites, and classic mains like burgers and steak frites. Don’t skip the cocktails, as beverages are curated by Tory Pratt of D.C.’s expert Pratt & Standard Cocktail Company.

Luella’s Warrenton
Steve and Kelly Burke, who gained fans at Alias nearby, have struck out on their own with this luminous contemporary-cool restaurant in a former bank building, where they offer an imaginative menu that’s as seasonal and regional as possible. You’ll want to return regularly to try new dishes like lamb roulade with spring pea tapenade and peppercorn jus, and olive oil-poached bass with fennel and saffron.
Aura Ashburn
Journey through the dynamic regional cuisines of India at this handsome Ashburn establishment, successor to restaurateur Viswanath Vasireddy’s now-closed Bawarchi Biryanis, where the menu goes on forever — and for good reason. You’ll find all of the classics — samosas, butter chicken, and biryani — but you’ll want to venture towards the specialties, with creative options like Desi poutine, crispy fried corn Manchurian, and paneer tikka noodles.
Shō Sushi & Izakaya McLean
Whichever way you want to dine (whether you’re keeping it cool and casual or celebrating something special), count on this sleek spot for a generous range of nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls made with pristine fish. Pick your own or go for the omakase, and add selections from the classic izakaya menu, complete with karaage and truffle-pink peppercorn edamame.
The Occidental Washington D.C.

Because this is one of the oldest and longest-running restaurants in our nation’s capital, no less. At its peak, The Occidental was the epitome of fine dining in D.C., where politicians, visiting celebrities, and luminaries came to see and be seen. Today, restaurateur Stephen Starr has reinvigorated the space with sleek finishes, cozy booths, white tablecloth service, and an old-school Americana menu — shrimp Louie, lobster Newberg, or roasted pheasant served tableside, anyone?
Read more about The Occidental here.

Sagrada U Street
What if you could take a magic mushroom trip without the psychedelic high? That’s the idea behind the eight-course tasting menu at this one-of-a-kind Mexican restaurant from Knead Hospitality (Succotash Prime, Mi Vida 14th Street, etc.), where non-psychoactive mushrooms and other seasonal ingredients summon up one playful experience.
Tapori H St. Corridor

Lots of color, texture, and spices influence the dishes, drinks, and decor at this sibling to the acclaimed modern Indian restaurant, Daru. Everything is vibrant and bold, from the murals and tiled tables to the street food-style pani puri, vada pav, lamb kebabs, bison dumplings, and dosas with chutneys. Don’t skip the jungle bird cocktail made with jackfruit.

Alta Strada Embassy Row Embassy Row

Every neighborhood needs a spot with great plates of garlic bread, fried calamari, and rigatoni with spicy sausage ragu. Only a few are lucky enough to have these Italian (and Italian-American) favorites from chef Michael Schlow nearby. PS: It’s almost sacrilege to skip the chicken parm.

Minetta Tavern DC Union Market
Keith McNally’s brought Minetta Tavern to D.C. alongside all the things that made the New York original such a hit: dark woods, aged photos, a gorgeous hand-painted mural over red leather banquettes, and tables close enough to hear everyone else’s secrets. And let’s not forget about the menu: favorites like the Black Label burger, roasted bone marrow, French onion soup, and a perfect Vesper that will make you weep. Just don’t forget to make your way to the bar upstairs.
Elena James Chevy Chase
This all-day Chevy Chase spot is no less serious than its siblings Nina May and Opal, just more every day, whether it’s friends grabbing drinks, families needing early-bird burgers, or solo diners looking for a quick bite. The menu covers all the bases, from green salads with crunchy chow mein noodles, patty melts, lamb and tzatziki pizza, and short-rib lasagna (cocktails run the gamut, too).
SOST U Street
There’s nothing else in D.C. remotely like this exuberant three-level celebration of Black and African Diaspora food and culture. Enjoy Ethiopian coffee or spiced tea in the Café; vividly original cocktails and great music in the Vinyl Room; suya (West African spiced beef skewers) and “Berber-Q” braised chicken in the Resto-Lounge — or try it all.
ART DC Penn Quarter
You won’t want to miss this art-filled, Japanese-inspired rooftop bar at the Arlo Hotel, where ingredients like rice vodka, shiso-ginger gin, and umami bitters redefine what cocktails can be. Throw in chef Pepe Moncayo’s dishes — among them miso salmon hand rolls and pork belly yakitori — and you’ve got yourself a perfect night out.
The Black Market Virginia Aldie
Because the onetime Aldie General Store has blossomed into this culinary mecca, combining a gourmet market with an appealing all-purpose restaurant. Get ready for everything from Virginia ham croquettes to seafood risotto to hanger steak with fries — plus “the world’s best anchovies,” if you dare.
BETH'S Bethesda

With its dramatic interior and its just-what-you-wanted menu (from hummus to tacos to fried chicken), this bright spot on the Bethesda dining scene from Deniz and Celal Gulluoglu (known for ala in D.C.) is an all-purpose restaurant, great for date night, family dinners, and even business meetings if you must.

Seoul Prime Falls Church
Because who wouldn’t want great cuts of beef cooked in front of you by friendly servers? At this gem of a Korean barbecue place, the “prime tour” is the way to go, which gets you a sampler of choice cuts, plus impeccable banchan. Add galbi-jjim risotto and a couple of cocktails, and it’s the perfect night out.
Arrels Penn Quarter
Chef Pepe Moncayo (of Cranes Spanish Kaiseki) celebrates his Spanish roots with beautiful, modern interpretations of classics from Barcelona and beyond. Expect savory croquetas, packed paellas, charcoal-grilled whole fish, and big meaty dishes like pork shoulder with mashed potatoes. And a big yes to fun sips, including crisp gin and tonics.
KAYU H Street Corridor
Located right above Hiraya, Kayu is where chef Paolo Dungca reimagines his Filipino background into singular tasting and à la carte menus. Think cassava cakes with crab fat, lardo, and smoked trout roe; crispy pig’s ear salad with fish sauce vinaigrette, and eggplant with roasted peanut sauce. Pro tip: If you really want to go all out, book the chef’s tasting menu at the counter.
YELLOW – All the Kebabs Union Market / NOMA

Chef Michael Rafidi amps up the flavor at his flagship, going from ras el hanout pecan croissants, pita sandwiches, and an inventive coffee program during the day (hello, jaffa orange iced coffee), to wine, cocktails, and delicious kebabs at night. Think leg of lamb, harissa chicken wing, or grape-leaf swordfish skewers, and sippers made with gentian liqueur, pisco, and sparkling wine.
