New Restaurants — Recently Added to Dine In DMV

Chinese · Chinatown

Chinatown destination combining authentic, fiery Szechuan specialties with garlic butter Cajun seafood boils, signature noodle bowls, and full bar cocktails steps from Capital One Arena.

Belgian · Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria mussel house with a heated European-style patio on King Street, serving Belgian mussels and frites.

Italian · Bethesda

Classic red-sauce Italian restaurant in downtown Bethesda, family-run since 2002.

American · Navy Yard

Navy Yard restaurant blending Mid-Atlantic ingredients with Mediterranean and Southeast Asian technique.

Levantine · Navy Yard

Michelin-starred Navy Yard restaurant built around a coal-fired hearth, cooking Levantine-inspired pita, lamb, and vegetables.

German · Shaw

Shaw beer garden with an outdoor patio beneath a large Elizabeth Taylor mural, serving Bavarian pretzels and German drafts.

Laotian · Shaw

Woman-owned Shaw restaurant putting a modern, fusion twist on Lao cuisine -- "baan mae" means "mom's house" in Laotian.

Brunch · Silver Spring

Baltimore-based brunch mini-chain's first downtown Silver Spring location, serving stuffed French toast, crab cake benedicts, and specialty cocktails.

American · Tysons

Beer garden and grill at The Boro in Tysons from the Open Road team, opened September 2026, with hand-smashed burgers and craft beer.

Tex-Mex · NoMa

Breakfast-tacos-all-day counter in NoMa's Alethia Tanner Park from a Pineapple and Pearls alum, opened September 2026.

American · Adams Morgan

Throwback Adams Morgan rooftop bar from Jack Rose Dining Saloon's owner, opened September 24, 2026, with $10 cocktails and easygoing 2000s-nightlife energy.

Indian · Palisades

Palisades restaurant from Rasika and Chai Pani alums, opened September 2026, exploring the regional cuisines along India's National Highway 48 from Delhi to Mumbai.

Italian · Shirlington

Contemporary Shirlington pizzeria serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with patio dining.

American · Shirlington

Shirlington restaurant, bar, and independent bookstore serving an American menu alongside a full events calendar.

Burgers · Union Market

Union Market burger spot known for towering double-stack burgers and crispy chicken sandwiches.

Mexican · Union Market

Casual Union Market taqueria with hand-crafted tacos, house-made salsas, and a no-tipping wage model.

Japanese · Chinatown

Chinatown ramen and halal fried chicken spot from the Daikaya team.

Chinese · Chinatown

Chinatown restaurant serving hand-pulled ramen, dumplings, wontons, and bubble tea.