Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Penn Quarter

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1. Carmine's - Washington DC

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 100 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's! We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

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2. Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DC

4.0

Excellent(32)

Price: Expensive

• Pizza Bar • Penn Quarter

Booked 21 times today

Street Pizza is the ultimate destination for drool-inducing food, live sports and banging tunes - with iconic DJs, game days and unforgettable nights, with pizza by your side.At Street Pizza we run our own race; we're uncompromising on our exceptional food, we've created iconic restaurants where you can kick back, shoot pool, flex your arcade muscles, thrash your best mates all the way to the top of the leaderboards, watch your fave sports teams become legendary, or simply sass around in a photobooth.Quite simply, it's pizza without rules. And quite frankly, it's legendary.

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3. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Penn Quarter

Booked 31 times today

The wood-fired pizza oven at the heart of the restaurant is what makes our handcrafted pizzas come alive with flavor, bringing inspiration to the rest of our menu. Our philosophy is to use the freshest, best quality ingredients, prepare it well and to serve it with joy. We invite you to share in the experience of what makes Ella's so special. Enjoy!

4. SHIA Restaurant

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4.8

Exceptional(24)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 4 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

5. Lincoln - DC

4.2

Awesome(3403)

Price: Moderate

• American • McPherson Square

Booked 21 times today

Founded in 2011 our seasonal menu features comfort food with a twist. LINCOLN pays tribute to one of the greatest US Presidents, with nods to many of his favorite foods including our signature chicken pot pie & another star on the menu, our kale salad. The menu is focused but varietal. Our cocktails are truly one-of-a-kind. Our barkeeps have created one of the city’s thoughtful bar programs highlighted by infused bourbons and DC's first moonshine-list served in antique-style copper cups. Our patio is open all year-round, offering a relaxed, urban landscape. Don't miss our butcher cut NY Strip or the city's best Mac & Cheese. LINCOLN is the right place for your next private event with many options for private dining from 10 to 200. Original paintings & distinctive interior design by homegrown artist, Maggie O’Neill. LINCOLN is your destination for Lunch, happy hour, dinner or brunch. We are open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day for your special celebration.

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6. Philippe Chow - DC

4.2

Awesome(828)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 48 times today

Philippe puts his own spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical. All specialty dishes are served family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to experience a taste in every dish ordered. Our philosophy focuses on bringing people together for an experience that they can share with one another – starting with our signature dishes.FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE VISIT please select one of our large party dining experiences listed on our OpenTable page OR visit https://www.philippechow.com/location/washington-dc/ -- Be sure to select Group Dining

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7. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

4.8

Exceptional(89)

Price: Moderate

• American • NoMa

Booked 61 times today

Now Open!! Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are your neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails in NoMa. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.In addition to street parking, we offer valet, validate parking for the Marriot Hotel Retail Lot adjacent to our restaurant for up to 90 minutes. There is also a paid, private lot across the street.We limited reservations for weekend brunch service. If they are all booked, WE DO ACCEPT WALK INS.

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8. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

4.7

Exceptional(989)

Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Circle

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

9. Art and Soul

3.8

Excellent(4081)

Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill

Booked 10 times today

Our kitchen serves simple, honest food that reflects a devotion to quality and responsibility made possible by partnerships with like-minded farmers, artisans and growers who provide products that are sustainably sourced, whenever possible. Art and Soul exudes true warmth and hospitality. Playful regional elements such as hand-painted farm signs and traditional folk art are also used throughout the space in honor of the D.C. restaurants regional influences. In warmer weather, an expansive front patio provides an al fresco dining option with a fire-pit and grill.

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10. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1571)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 38 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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Kaley
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Shia was a wonderful experience. The food was incredible and the space was beautiful. I had asked for no pork on my menu but was given the pork dish. My date was very happy to have doubled up on pork as I gave mine to him. The staff was a bit suffocating. Our waters would be refilled before we even took a sip out of them and we were routinely asked the same questions and never really left alone. It felt like we had to perform rather than enjoy our meal. There was also a lot of hesitation about what exactly the timing was between the first bite in the front bar and moving to the main dining space. We weren't sure what we were supposed to do or how long we were supposed to sit or how quickly/slowly we were to enjoy the first bites. Overall, a wonderful experience that I'm sure will be refined over time as the staff settle in a bit more.
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SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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4.8
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Linda
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great to be back, it's been a year since last visit. Thanks to service and chef for a great experience.
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Lincoln - DCPrice: Moderate• American• McPherson Square
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4.2
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Joanne
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were a party of six. Three had not been there before. Those who had been warned us we would get a lot of food, so we shared 3 plates and a salad. We all enjoyed the experience and left fully satisfied. Our server Big Mac was fabulous!
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Carmine's - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Penn Quarter
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4.5
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Doug
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Pretty good pizza, but not the best ever. Good ambiance and free pool/basketball/Photo Booth in the basement which was fun for kids and adults!
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Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DCPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• Penn Quarter
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4
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Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was excellent, the service was very good. All employees were polite and friendly. This is one of my favorite restaurants in downtown DC.
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Ella's Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Penn Quarter
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4.7

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmine's - Washington DC

2. Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DC

3. Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

4. SHIA Restaurant

5. Lincoln - DC

6. Philippe Chow - DC

7. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

8. Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

9. Art and Soul

10. Chef Geoff's West End

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