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1. Seasons
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, DC 20007 · 202-342-0444
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GEORGETOWN. Seasons, with its gracious ambience and flower-filled decor, is an inviting setting for Sunday brunch. It's a pricey experience, but you can select from an omelet station, pasta bar, dessert table, raw bar, carving station, and a selection of antipasti, breads, and breakfast foods. A pianist serenades diners as they wend their way from station to station, adding a cannoli here, a slice of salmon there. Fill up on your favorites, and enjoy the view of Rock Creek.
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ARLINGTON. If you can't stay at this ultra-elegant hotel, at least you can enjoy one of its top features – a spectacular Sunday brunch. The extensive buffet goes above and beyond typical spreads. Standard are fresh breads, made-to-order omelets, salads, pastries, meats, and vegetables, along with a huge seafood and raw bar complete with crab claws and smoked salmon. Add in a dessert table, a serene, flower-filled dining room, and soft live jazz, and you'll delight in this memorable weekend treat. Brunch Adult $58, Child (12 and under) $29.
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ADAMS-MORGAN. This diminutive restaurant, expertly run by owner-chef Ann Cashion, features Southern food with a twist. The menu changes daily and features seasonal items, such as pea soup in the spring and stewed rabbit in the winter. Sunday brunch offers traditional bacon and eggs, along with more inventive culinary endeavors. Inside, you'll find a mirrored bar and windows opening onto the sidewalk during warm weather. Outdoor dining available. Smart casual dress. Reservations accepted. METRO: Woodley Park/Zoo
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4. Lafayette Room
One Lafayette Sq, Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, DC 20006 · 202-638-2570
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DOWNTOWN. A top destination for something savory, the signature dining room of the Hay-Adams Hotel offers subdued surroundings and views of the White House. If you have Sunday morning free, make plans to take brunch in these elegant confines. Doing so entitles you to indulge in their fantastic appetizer buffet before savoring your plated main course. Will it be fresh Virginia three-egg omelet or country-style corned beef hash with poached eggs and Provencal tomato? You really won't go wrong either way.
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DOWNTOWN. This upscale restaurant attracts a wide mix of politicos and world citizens longing for South Carolina's Lowcountry cooking. Barbecued salmon fillet, shrimp and grits, Frogmore stew (seafood, no frogs) and Southern fried chicken are menu classics that come with cornbread, biscuits and lots of animated conversation. Vegetarians find warm embrace in meatless dishes like sautéed black-eyed pea cakes. Fried catfish, biscuit-battered French toast, country ham with gravy and other brunch delights also gain wide approval. Some say that this type of food is a bit heavy – others simply nod and butter another biscuit. METRO: McPherson Square
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6. Café Atlántico
405 8th St NW, between D and E Sts, Washington, DC 20004-2102 · 202-393-0812
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DOWNTOWN. This visually stunning café features fiery red walls, black and white tiling, and a winding black staircase, creating the ideal backdrop for dramatic works by Latin American artists. The Saturday brunch (a local favorite) features dim sum, Latin American-style. Small plates of Caribbean and South American-influenced foods are creative and tasty. The menu includes a la carte dishes and a chef's choice tasting menu (with regular and vegetarian options). The wine list is extensive and well-chosen, with choices from Chile and Argentina. METRO: Archives
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7. Artie's
3260 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030 · 703-273-7600
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FAIRFAX. For traditional American fare in a family-friendly setting, try this classic eatery. Artie's specializes in burgers, steaks, chicken, and pastas. Baskets of bread – fresh-baked slices from a local bakery or the restaurant's own addictive fried "Ozzies" – go nicely with microbrews or wines by the glass. As a grand finale, indulge in the Chocolate Hurricane dessert. Simple dark-wood decor and a friendly waitstaff make the place a favorite of locals and visitors. Weekend brunch served. Reservations recommended.
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DOWNTOWN. Since 1856, this landmark bar and restaurant has served DC's power class. Rich with furnishings, including Teddy Roosevelt's hunt trophies, the place never fails to satisfy. Even at breakfast, it's hopping with deal-makers, whether they're journalists, government officials, or business people. The place opens at 7:30am on weekdays and serves a range of breakfast classics to eager, hungry patrons. The weekend brunch offers items from the regular menu, plus sandwiches, salads, daily specials, and innovative dishes like upside-down French toast and chorizo hash burritos. The selection is great, and service is friendly and attentive.
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9. Perrys
1811 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 · 202-234-6218
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ADAMS-MORGAN. Perry's location in the hip Adams-Morgan neighborhood means that it can be a little wilder than most places, and Sunday brunch proves it. The menu offers a good selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, including pastries, eggs, waffles, quiche, and savory appetizers. However, most people come for the drag shows, where cross-dressing performers in evening gowns mingle with those looking for apple jelly. The atmosphere is lively, and shows are a lot of fun. If you're sensitive to teasing, go early though. Not many diners escape without a jab or two. METRO: Woodley Park/Zoo
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FOGGY BOTTOM. This is rooftop dining at its best, and awe-inspiring views of the Washington skyline and the Potomac compete with the impressive spread laid out in the kitchen for Sunday brunch. Prepare to sample crab cakes, grilled salmon, custom-made omelets, French toast, pasta dishes, fresh squeezed juices, champagne, fresh breads and muffins, and desserts like chocolate-pecan tart and dense flourless chocolate cake. Brunch $37/person. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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