Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Dupont Circle

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1. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3906)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 52 times today

Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.

2. Press Club

4.9

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Dupont Circle

Booked 27 times today

Press Club is a record bar and cocktail lounge with a focus on the curation of guest experience and providing maximum levels of hospitality. The name is an homage to DC while also evoking the pressing of records and the ingredients used to craft our cocktails.Our Playlist Experience is a four course cocktail tasting flight featuring culinary techniques and seasonal ingredients. Each cocktail will be paired with accompanying snacks from our kitchen. Our standard reservations are for an a la carte experience featuring our cocktails and izakaya bites. To reserve for parties of 6 or more, please email us as hospitality@pressclubdc.com. The standard duration of this experience is one hour and thirty minutes. This time has been carefully chosen to accommodate the full range of our delicious cocktails and unique ambiance. We do not have a phone number. To connect, please use the OpenTable messaging system or send an email to hospitality@pressclubdc.com.

3. Sette Osteria

4.4

Awesome(1637)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 43 times today

Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

4. Fred & Stilla

3.9

Excellent(122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Dupont Circle

Booked 4 times today

Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinksCheck out one of our many incredible events and experiences - https://www.fredandstilla.com/experiences/#!/

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5. The Mayflower Restaurant, Lounge & Garden

3.6

Very Good(121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

The Mayflower restaurant opened in the same building that used to house a prominent Prohibition-era speakeasy of the same name. The new two-level restaurant and lounge rounds fills out a complex at 1223 Connecticut Avenue NW.

6. La Tomate

4.7

Exceptional(1426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 22 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

7. Rewind

4.1

Excellent(279)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dupont Circle

Booked 1 time today

Rewind by Decades is a premium dining destination highlighting the finest in timeless, comfortable, and forever beloved cuisine, beverages, and entertainment.

8. Thaiverse D.C

4.4

Awesome(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Dupont Circle

Booked 5 times today

Now open in DuPont circle area of Washington DC, Thaiverse DC offers authentic southern style Thai food cooked with love and care. Thaiverse's sister restaurant has won numerous awards, being regularly voted by open table users as the best Asian restaurant in the DC region, and Thaiverse DC shares the same recipes and culinary management (Chef Piya and Chef Raam (Thai Masterchef finalist)). Located in an historic and legendary spot where once stood the Childe-Harold, Thaiverse DC blends the history with modern touches to produce an elegant dining environment. After your meal you can step downstairs to the British style pub in the basement named the Step-Childe Harold.

9. Tokyo Pearl

4.1

Excellent(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Dupont Circle

Best Sushi Restaurant in DC located in the heart of Dupont Circle Featuring Unique Specialty Sushi rolls // Cocktails // Japanese beers and Sakes at a high energy Lounge. Tokyo Pearl is committed to the health & safety of our patrons.Indoor & outdoor dining available (Heated Patio )6 foot social distancing between tables with maximum of 6 per tableFacial coverings worn by all staff

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10. Willard Peacock Alley Tea

4.6

Exceptional(930)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Willard Peacock Alley Tea is an elegant afternoon tea spot in Washington, D.C. As per reviews, it's a place for a 'lovely afternoon tea', 'comfortable relaxed atmosphere yet elegant setting' and 'the best afternoon tea' you'll ever have. The menu includes a 'tempting array of savory sandwiches, decadent pastries, and teas' served in a 'beautiful room' with a 'harpist'. It's a perfect place for celebrations and is highly recommended for its 'outstanding service' and 'excellent food'.

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Chris
New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience. Jose (server) was great. Good cocktails. Gluten Free foods marked on menu. Food was good. Oddly very quiet. Hotel restaurant. Surprised it was so empty.
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Fred & StillaPrice: Moderate• International• Dupont Circle
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3.9
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Telma
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had brunch here and the food was great. Good size portions.
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Sette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.4
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A small, cosy venue with a keen eye on pleasant, attentive, and helpful customer service. Subtle and creative cocktails, and 'hits the spot' light food, which sits well with the informality of the venue. Vinyl music diffuses the remains of the working day. Neat after-work meet-up spot, or relaxed date night vibe. Seating is limited, and it seemed that tables for two were the norm. Seating at the bar comes with a cocktail-making viewpoint. Will be back - a comfortable, niche venue without pretence. Congrats to the team!
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Press ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Dupont Circle
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4.9
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Chris AngelVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing experience! A must try in DC! The food, service and location all great.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Kilo
1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Best restaurant I've ever been to even the simple things like the salad was a new experience food was great vibe was amazing service even better whole restaurant just a 10/10
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The Mayflower Restaurant, Lounge & GardenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Dupont Circle
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3.6

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