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Bar Nuestro
October 28, 2026Latin and European bistro · Navy Yard, WashingtonDaniella Senior (Colada Shop)A retro Latin and European bistro near Nationals Park from Colada Shop founder Daniella Senior, with former Le Diplomate chef Harper McClure in the kitchen and José Andrés Group alum Claudio Foschi as culinary director. Reservations are live on OpenTable.
Brisa
October 2026Coastal Latin American · Buzzard Point, WashingtonEaternity Hospitality (La Vie, Nara-Ya)A waterfront coastal Latin American restaurant at Buzzard Point with more than 100 outdoor seats, led by Carlos Delgado of the Michelin-starred Causa. The menu covers ceviches and dishes from Mexico to Peru, with a counter for Audi Field game days.
Astro Zombie
October 2026Tiki bar, Chinese-American · Dupont Circle, WashingtonAstoria and Copycat Co. teamA 45-seat tiki bar with pu pu platters and a Chinese-American menu from the team behind Astoria and Copycat Co., in the former Little Serow space and the laundromat next door. It plans late hours, with last call at 1:30 a.m. on weekdays.
By the end of 2026
Bizzeria
2026Levantine wood-fired sourdough pizza, natural wine · Georgetown, WashingtonMichael Rafidi (Albi, Yellow, La' Shukran)A Levantine-inspired pizzeria and natural wine bar in a Georgetown alley from Michael Rafidi, the chef behind Michelin-starred Albi. It gives a permanent home to the wood-fired sourdough pies he first served at Yellow.
Bajo
2026Spanish-Japanese tapas, yakitori and crudo; listening bar · Shaw, WashingtonHambre HospitalityA Spanish-Japanese restaurant and vinyl listening bar from chef Max Rivera, most recently of José Andrés's minibar, and Sarah Montell, in the basement space in Blagden Alley that held Never Looked Better. The menu pairs tapas, yakitori and crudo with a Spanish and Catalan wine list and sake.
Chandelier
2026Steakhouse, seafood · Downtown, WashingtonKeystone Hospitality (Urban Roast, ZOOZ Cocktail Garden)A multi-level steak and seafood house of about 400 seats in the former Del Frisco's space on Pennsylvania Avenue, built around an oval bar under a custom chandelier, with a second-floor seafood display and a private-event rooftop. It is one of the largest new dining rooms planned downtown this year.
Coming in 2027
The Grey on Penn2027Southern, casual fine dining · Downtown / Penn Quarter, Washington · The Grey (Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano) with Union Square Events · JW Marriott Washington, DCItiyah2027Haitian tasting menu · Shaw, WashingtonNo. 312027Mediterranean, cocktail bar and garden · Union Market, Washington · Residents Hospitality Group (Residents Cafe & Bar, River Club DC) · Late Checkout
Questions about new restaurants in Washington DC
What new restaurants are opening in Washington DC?
The next openings in Washington DC are Bar Nuestro (October 28, 2026), Brisa (October 2026), Astro Zombie (October 2026), Diner Bar by The Grey (December 2026), Bizzeria (2026), Bajo (2026), Chandelier (2026) and The Grey on Penn (2027). We are tracking 10 in all.
What restaurants just opened in Washington DC?
Altair opened in the last 30 days.
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