The Best Places to Dine in National Harbor, MD

The New York Italian steak and seafood restaurant offers New York style dining with great views of the Potomac River.

Location: 149 Waterfront Street

This family-friendly restaurant has a western theme and features American food, steaks, and burgers.

Location: 186 Fleet Street

Locally owned and operated, Crab Cake Café offers one-of-a-kind all lump crab meat, no filler (ever!) crab cakes, fresh seafood salads, or piping hot Chesapeake inspired soups. 

Location: 140 National Plaza

This fast food restaurant specializes in higher quality burgers. The menu includes burgers made of organic, grass-fed, free-range beef as well as veggie burgers, salad, and a grilled cheese sandwich.

Location: 108 Waterfront Street

The restaurant offers over 30 artisanal thin-crust pizzas, salads and additional Italian comfort food dishes in both small plate and entrée style. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery are available.

Location: 152 National Plaza

This Asian fusion restaurant features sushi, Chinese and other Asian dishes in an elegant atmosphere. The menu is extensive and includes small and large plates.

Location: 188 Waterfront Street

This casual American restaurant features fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. The modern-designed space, featuring an open kitchen and an on-site brewery, creates an inviting ambiance with its dark wood and granite accents. Established in 1999, the chain has grown into a 34 restaurant operation across 14 states.

Location: 200 American Way

With more than 80 restaurants throughout the country, McCormick & Schmick’s is well known for its fresh seafood. The menu also includes steaks, poultry, entrée salads, and pasta.

Location: 145 National Plaza

The New Jersey-based restaurant features an eclectic menu of pasta, seafood, and other dishes.

Location: 141 National Plaza

National Pastime features a 30-foot video wall and two large bars. The menu is bar food—sandwiches, salads, and appetizers.

Location: Gaylord National Resort

Old Hickory Steakhouse is the fine dining restaurant at the Gaylord,  designed to recreate the ambiance of an 18th century Georgetown row house. The setting is contemporary and elegant.

Location: Gaylord National Resort

Pienza Italian Market is a casual Italian buffet at the Gaylord National Resort that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Location: Gaylord National Resort

Public House is an American restaurant offering casual dining and an upscale lively bar/lounge area. There is DJ music and occasional live entertainment.

Location: 199 Fleet Street

Redstone features year-round fire pits and casual dining set in a rugged, romantic setting.

Location: 155 National Plaza

Rosa Mexicano offers upscale modern Mexican cuisine in a stylish atmosphere.

Location: 153 Waterfront Street

Sauciety offers elegant American cuisine with spectacular waterfront views.

Location: Westin National Harbor

The restaurant serves Southern-inspired cuisine with dishes such as fried chicken with sorghum and cheese waffles, fried green tomatoes, baby back ribs and shrimp ‘n’ grits and chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

Location: 186 Waterfront Street

This Thai restaurant offers a variety of dishes in an elegant atmosphere.

Location: 151 American Way

This locally owned restaurant from Star Restaurant Group features Eastern Shore seafood with a raw bar set in an authentic environment. This brand-new concept offers go-to items like lobster rolls and crab salad sandwiches prepared by the world-class chef, Bob Kinkead.

Location: 152 Waterfront Street