The Top 5 Heated Outdoor Brunch Spots in DC

The Top 5 Heated Outdoor Brunch Spots in DC

January 21, 2022

As winter and Omicron rage on, an intimate knowledge of DC's heated outdoor dining options can make you a valuable member of your group chat. So, as veterans of this space -- i.e., people who just couldn't get ourselves to stop brunching last winter -- we're generously willing to share our five favorite spots for cold-weather brunching. If you're determined to brave 40-degree temperatures to drink more than a few mimosas, here are your five best options:
Tonic

#5

Tonic

The un-frozenness of the frose takes on a lesser importance in the dead of winter, and the gigantic fire pit where the middle of your table would be keeps you quite warm. But in the end you're still surrounded by college kids, eating a bunch of tater tots.
Cuba Libre

#4

Cuba Libre

The personal-heater cubicles from the height of the pandemic are unfortunately gone, but you've still got a fire pit to accompany you on the journey through the 10 bottomless options ... and the deeply underwhelming food.
Trio Bistro

#3

Trio Bistro

You'll be on fire from both the overhead patio and the waiter's running commentary, but the weak drinks don't do much for your alcohol jacket.
Urban Roast

#2

Urban Roast

The array of personal fire pits makes for the ultimate Instagram aesthetic, if you're into that sort of thing, and you can stay even warmer attempting to arrange your Champagne bottles, flutes, and empanadas on the remaining tiny ledge.
Prost

#1

Prost

In normal times, we'd have trouble getting over the $30 price for a 90-minute bottomless deal, but when the turbo heater in your face becomes your top priority, the chipper service, Deustch baby, and 5th Street ambiance starts looking like quite the deal. And let's not pretend we won't grab a round of mulled wine before getting the check.

Brunch Reviews

January 13, 2024

Bindaas Review

Bindaas

Foggy Bottom

3.89

A single mimosa option's all that's on offer, but with saffron and some other mystery ingredients it doesn't get tiresome, and just as importantly, it's included with a brunch entree for the low, low price of $32.

July 15, 2023

Hank's Oyster Bar Review

Hank's Oyster Bar

Dupont Circle

3.02

Classic brunch items are on offer and quite generously portioned, but if you're into beach-adjacent animals, we'd endorse switching over to the main menu

We're like the postmen. We brunch in rain, sleet, or snow

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