The Best Places to Dine in National Harbor, MD

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Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Updated 04/21/19

National Harbor offers a wide array of restaurants ranging from elegant waterfront dining to family-friendly and casual eating establishments. Set along a prime spot on the Potomac River, National Harbor is a great place to explore with family and friends.

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Bond 45 Restaurant

Bond 45 restaurant in National Harbor

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Address
149 Waterfront St #1138, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-839-1445
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The New York Italian steak and seafood restaurant offers New York style dining with great views of the Potomac River.

Location: 149 Waterfront Street

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Cadillac Ranch

Address
186 Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-839-1100
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This family-friendly restaurant has a western theme and features American food, steaks, and burgers.

Location: 186 Fleet Street

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Crab Cake Café

Address
140 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 240-766-2063
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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

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Elevation Burger

Elevation Burger

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Address
108 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1137, USA
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Phone +1 301-567-9010
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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

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Fiorella Pizzeria e Caffé

Address
152 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-839-1811
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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

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Grace’s Mandarin

Address
188 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-839-3788
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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

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Granite City Food & Brewery

Address
200 American Way, Forest Heights, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 240-493-3900

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 30-plus restaurant operation across 13 states.

Location: 200 American Way

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McCormick & Schmick’s

Pan-fried oysters at McCormick & Schmick’s

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Address
145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-567-6224
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With more than 30 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

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McLoone's Pier House

Taco Salad at McLoone's Pier House

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Address
141 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1134, USA
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Phone +1 732-758-9500
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The New Jersey-based restaurant features an eclectic menu of pasta, seafood, and other dishes.

Location: 141 National Plaza

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National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill

Address
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1135, USA
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Phone +1 301-965-4000
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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

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Old Hickory Steakhouse

Address
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1135, USA
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Phone +1 301-965-4000

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

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Pienza Italian Market

Address
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-965-4000
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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

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Public House

Address
199 Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 240-493-6120
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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

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Redstone American Grill

Redstone American Grill National Harbor - Washington D.C.

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Address
155 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-839-3330
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Redstone features year-round fire pits and casual dining set in a rugged, romantic setting.

Location: 155 National Plaza

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Rosa Mexicano

Address
153 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-567-1005
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Rosa Mexicano offers upscale modern Mexican cuisine in a stylish atmosphere.

Location: 153 Waterfront Street

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Sauciety

Address
171 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 240-766-3640
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Sauciety offers elegant American cuisine with spectacular waterfront views.

Location: Westin National Harbor

 

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SUCCOTASH

Address
186 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1137, USA
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Phone +1 301-567-8900
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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

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Thai Pavilion

Address
151 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-749-2022
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This Thai restaurant offers a variety of dishes in an elegant atmosphere.

Location: 151 American Way

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Walrus Oyster & Ale House

Address
152 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
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Phone +1 301-567-6100
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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 Ben Nichols.

Location: 152 Waterfront Street

 

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