New On Resy: D.C.’s Newest Restaurant Openings
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Consider this your go-to resource for all things New On Resy.
Whether it’s hot new openings, or local favorites new to Resy, we have you covered with this continuously updated list. This is the place to discover and book the latest — and greatest — restaurants in your area.
Meredith's Pick:
Imaginative bites and wine-spiked cocktails in an Art Deco-inflected brownstone? The vibes at Maison are immaculate.
This month …
There’s lots of exciting action, from a top-notch wine bar stashed inside a handsome Adams Morgan brownstone, to a Michelin-caliber tour through Japan’s freshest and finest sushi creations, plus fun and funky Puerto Rican comforts in a breezy reimagined space.
Maison Adams Morgan
New opening!
The decorated team behind Lutèce is back with another French-inflected winner — this time taking over a cozy historic brownstone in the heart of Adams Morgan. Expect inventive small plates like smoked eel croquettes and taramasalata-filled choux buns complemented by a vast but thoughtful wine list and wine-centric cocktails like a muscat-rum daiquiri dusted with fig leaf powder. Both casual and refined, Maison conjures a spontaneous night out with all the sophistication and none of the fuss.
Read more about Maison here.
Eunoia Restaurant Union Market
New opening!
Desert 5 Spot DC Union Market
New opening!
Acqua Bistecca City Ridge
New opening!
Renowned chef Michael Mina has done it again — this time with Acqua Bistecca, a glamor-driven Italian surf-and-turf chophouse in City Ridge. Dishes like vermentino-braised lamb pappardelle with rosemary and chiles complement a brief but discerning collection of prime steaks and fresh catches, introduced by dramatic starters like “The Only,” a two-foot-long mozzarella stick topped with a generous serving of caviar. And the space is just as lavish, anchored by a 22-foot mirrored bar surrounded by velvet banquettes and cozy booths with nooks for an intimate yet funky dinner party vibe.
Isla Downtown
New opening!
At Isla, Canadian chef Lonie Murdock taps into her Caribbean roots to create a luxe, global dining experience. The menu pulses with bold, soulful flavors — think Wagyu oxtail patties flecked with fermented mango, grilled flatbread laden with garlic confit, curry goat, and silky potato puree, and tender lobster with creamy Carolina Gold rice and pigeon peas. It’s fine dining-meets-island soul, set in a dazzling 8,000-square-foot dining room beneath a gleaming rose-tinted chandelier.
Omakase Room by Tadayoshi Downtown
New opening!
12 modest seats stashed within the historic Federal-American National Bank building is all Michelin-starred chef Tadayoski Motoa needs to put his stamp on D.C.’s dining scene, bestowing his 20-course menu upon two lucky seatings per night with all the precision and poetic grace of a ballet dancer’s arresting solo. But that’s not to say it’s fussy. Instead, chef Motoa is an affable and friendly host, walking diners through dishes — featuring fish flown in daily from Japan’s Toyosu Market, two distinct styles of sushi rice, and premium sake — inside an intimate space swimming in blonde wood and warm lighting.
Qui Qui DC Park View
New opening!
Escape the grind with a trip to Qui Qui, chef Ismael Mendez’s airy new digs in Park View. Blending traditional technique, a lively aesthetic, and electric flavors, this is where tried-and-true Puerto Rican classics take on new life amid palm fronds and a broad, curving bar. Indulge in homey classics like mofongo and the colossal Chuleta Kan-Kan, backed by a killer rum selection and live salsa as Qui Qui transports the heart and soul of Old San Juan to the District.
Floreria Atlantico Georgetown
New opening!
In a former Wisconsin avenue firehouse, standout Argentinian concept — and World’s 50 Best-recognized bar — Florería Atlántico is making its stateside debut in style. In the cobalt-carpeted basement lounge, a creative menu merges Latin flavors with local ingredients from plate to glass. Upstairs, Brasero Atlantico’s open-flame grill fires prime cuts in a lofty, historic space, joining forces to bring a taste of Buenos Aires to the banks of Georgetown’s C&O Canal.
TIKKA MASALA INDIAN CUISINE Bethesda
Tabard Inn Dupont Circle
First opened in 1922, D.C.’s oldest continually running hotel is still holding court near Dupont Circle. From the stained glass accents to the ivy-strewn covered patio, dining here feels like stepping back in time. It’s especially enticing in the winter months, when the lounge’s roaring fireplace sets the tone for a menu of comforts like Chesapeake oysters, swordfish with black eyed peas and dandelion green pesto, and beef Bourguignon with gherkin gremolata. And don’t sleep on brunch, when the scent of housemade doughnuts beckons a steady stream of local devotees and curious hotel guests alike.
Jyoti Indian Cuisine Adams Morgan
The Conche Leesburg
The Fountain Inn Georgetown
Poplar Brightwood Park
Named after Rock Creek Park’s towering tulip poplar trees, this 24-seat escape is zeroed in on all things hyper-local and low-waste. It features an ever-changing lineup of foraged and farm-fresh dishes from Chef Iulian Fortu, the foraging mastermind behind Arcadia Venture. Inside, designer Cerrissa Fitz sets an intimate tone, while Anxo Cider’s Sam Fitz fuels a fittingly artisanal drinks program. But a red-tiled pizza oven is the real star of the show, roasting everything from lion’s mane mushrooms to Mangalitsa pork coppa steak.
