Best Bets
Best outdoor seating
The Washington Post Staff | Updated 10/19/2009
Alfresco meals are a rite of summer. Here are our favorite spots for dinner under the stars.
Brasserie Beck
Washington, DC
Find comfortable chairs, Belgian beers and hearty dishes on the bistro's patio.
Cafe du Parc
Washington, DC
Transport yourself to Paris with a meal on this restaurant's sidewalk cafe.
Johnny's Half Shell
Washington, DC
Regular jazz nights and oysters on the half shell make this Hill favorite a prime destination.
Perrys
Washington, DC
Enjoy sushi, cocktails and the view of bustling Adams Morgan from this restaurant's rooftop deck.
Zaytinya
Washington, DC
Enjoy the restaurant's brilliant Greek tapas -- without the roar of the dining room.
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