River views meet mouthwatering bites at the top 10 waterfront restaurants in DC.

Del Mar

Indulge in flavorful Spanish bites and scenic views of the Wharf’s Yacht Club at Del Mar. Raw bar delights like yellowfish tuna carpaccio and sherry cocktails like Cubo negroni deliver the essence of the Spanish islands. 791 Wharf St. SW, delmar.com 

Fiola Mare

Looking for alfresco dining inspired by the Italian coastline? Fiola Mare, with Potomac River views, offers crudos, seafood towers, homemade pastas and its specialty “Carrello del Pesce” seafood cart, which features the daily best catch. 3050 K St. NW, fiolamaredc.com

Founding Farmers Fishes & Bakers 

Savor scratch-made dishes and handcrafted cocktails at Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers, nestled along Georgetown’s Potomac River. With Founding Spirits distillery sips, sushi, ceviche, house-ground burgers and more, you’ll never want to leave. 3000 K St. NW,  foundingfarmersfishers&bakers.com 

Moonraker

Nestled inside the Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf, Moonraker is a rooftop gem featuring handcrafted cocktails, Japanese-inspired bites and sushi. Sip a glass, or two, from the curated whiskey selection around the central bar with panoramic waterfront views. 655 Water St. SW, pendry.com

Officina

Officina’s three-story flagship at the Wharf serves up Italian-inspired cuisine with stunning Potomac River views. Catch the sunset from the Terrazza on the top floor while savoring the best of Italian gastronomy. 1120 Maine Ave. SW, officinadc.com

Osteria Morini 

A seat on Osteria Morini’s umbrella-shaded patio is a summer treat. While taking in river views, indulge in Italian dishes like wild mushroom ragu rigatoni and Pecorino potatoes. 301 Water St. SE, osteriamorini.com 

Philippe Chow DC

Bringing signature Beijing-style cuisine to the capital, Philippe Chow DC welcomes guests to dine in style under umbrellas on the waterfront. Grand walnut sesame prawns, lobster satay and steamed beef dumplings ensure a truly decadent evening. 635 Wharf St. SW, philippechow.com

Sequoia 

Experience unparalleled dining at this riverside restaurant. Dishes like the Scarlet seafood towers and fettuccine carbonara pasta taste even better on the terrace. 3000 K St. NW, sequoiadc.com 

The Salt Line

New England classics marry Chesapeake coastal cuisine at The Salt Line, a seafood restaurant along the Potomac River. The covered patio is the perfect place to indulge in the eatery’s raw bar seafood towers, fried clam bellies and fresh brews. 79 Potomac Ave. SE, thesaltline.com 

Top of the Gate

Three hundred and sixty-degree views of the Potomac River, as well as the Key and Arlington bridges, are hard to come across—except at Top of the Gate. Situated inside the Watergate Hotel, this rooftop specializes in Mediterranean-inspired light bites and specialty cocktails. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, thewatergatehotel.com 

Courtesy of: modernluxury.com