The top 5 picks for outdoor dining in the DMV.

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Outdoor Dining in the Metro DMV

Eating al fresco in the summertime is always a favorite. The gentle warm breezes and the night sky make for a lovely evening. Here are five patios that you shouldn’t miss this season…

Old Anglers Inn

10801 Macarthur Blvd (Potomac, MD) The building that houses Old Angler’s Inn goes back to 1860, and the stone patio outfitted with umbrellas and a fountain is a tranquil spot. Hearty fare includes options like crab cake sandwiches, seared Amish chicken and steak frites.

Bourbon Steak

2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (WDC) Michael Mina’s tony hotel steakhouse in Georgetown helmed by Hazel alum Robert Curtis is a favorite for duck fat fries and lobster pot pie, as well as a stunning courtyard framed by ivy and sculpted gardens. An outdoor extension dubbed “The Ranch” peers into a gallery filled with pop art.

Centrolina

974 Palmer Alley NW (WDC) CityCenterDC’s high-end, glassy Palmer’s Alley in downtown D.C. is a much-Instagrammed spot (check out the cherry blossom pink art installation), and Centrolina chef/owner Amy Brandwein offers outdoor dining right in the middle of the action. The Italian restaurant is known for its pastas and entrees from a wood-fired oven.

Officina

1120 Maine Ave SW (WDC) No detail was spared at chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s trilevel culinary playground Officina at The Wharf, and the outdoor dining spaces are stunning, with sleek furniture, firepits, and greenery.

Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (WDC) Mintwood Place serves classic French bistro fare, with a dog-friendly, Parisian-inspired patio sidewalk to match.