Happy Pride month, everyone!!! As a gay food blogger, I am happy to celebrate pride with you. We have come a long way, but there is a lot more work left. We compiled a list of local DMV restaurants, bars, and service providers operated and owned by an LGBTQ+ community. This is the most comprehensive list you will find. I encourage you to support these establishments in the DMV area during this month and after. You might find your favorite new spot. Enjoy these local establishments that were proudly built with a rainbow.
We tried our best to verify places, but mistakes are possible. Please drop us a line if we missed some places or made a mistake.
Restaurants
Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant
555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 (Crystal City)
Gay Bar, Karaoke, Breakfast & Brunch, Restaurant
freddiesbeachbar.com / Yelp / Facebook
Federico Ristorante Italiano
519 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202 (Crystal City)
Bar, Italian, Restaurant
federicoristoranteitaliano.com / Yelp / Facebook
Three Monkeys Pub and Chophouse
9329 Main St, Manassas, VA 20110 (Oldtown Manassas)
American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Pubs, Restaurant
threemonkeysmanassas.com / Yelp / Facebook
Tessa’s Creations
738 W 22nd St #5, Norfolk, VA 23517
Caterers, Bakeries, Sandwiches, Cafe
tessascakescreations.com / Yelp / Facebook
Eat Well Juice Bar
2608 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Georgia Ave)
Juice Bar & Smoothie, Sandwiches, Restaurant
Yelp
Hank’s Oyster Bar
1026 Q Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
1026 King Street Alexandria VA 22314 (Old Town Alexandria)
701 Wharf Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 (Warf)
Seafood, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Restaurant
hanksoysterbar.com / Facebook
The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St, Washington, VA 22747
American (NEW), Restaurant
theinnatlittlewashington.com / Yelp / Facebook
Botanero Restauranr
800 Pleasant Dr Ste 160 Rockville, MD 20850 (Shady Grove)
Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bar, Spanish, Restaurant
botanerorockville.com / Yelp / Facebook
Kam and 46 Food Truck
Multiple Stops in VA
Food Truck
facebook.com/kam.and.46 / Facebook
Cafe Berlin
322 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Capitol Hill)
German, Bar, Restaurant
cafeberlin-dc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Annie’s Paramount Steak House (ally)
Annie’s is such a big part of LGBTQ+ community in Dupot, that its pretty much gay.
1609 17th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
annies.biz / Yelp / Facebook
Duplex Diner
2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (U St Corridor)
Gay Bar, Diner, Restaurant, American
duplexdiner.com / Yelp / Facebook
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 (Dupot Circle)
Bookstore, Cafe
kramers.com / Yelp / Facebook
DuPont Italian Kitchen (ally)
Dupont Italian Kitchen and DIK Bar are such a big part of the LGBTQ+ community that they are an ally who is pretty much gay.
1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
Italian, Wine Bar, Restaurant
dupontitaliankitchen.com / Yelp / Facebook
Mikko Nordic Fine Food
1636 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
Scandinavian, Cafes, Restaurant
chefmikko.com / Yelp / Facebook
Bua Thai Restaurant
1635 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (Dupont Circle)
Thai, Restaurant
buadc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Comet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (Chevy Chase)
Pizza, Restaurant
cometpingpong.com / Yelp / Facebook
ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar
1926 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (U St Corridor)
Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
threefifty.com / Yelp / Facebook
Bottoms Up Bagels
Better Waverly 2731 Greenmount Ave Baltimore, MD 21218 (Better Waverly)
Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
bottomsupbagels.com / Yelp / Facebook
Thai Cuisine Restaurant
757 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Thai, Noodles, Salad, Restaurant
thethaicuisinerockville.com / Yelp / Facebook
BBQ Bus Catering Co.
5830 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Barbeque, Food Trucks, American, Caterers
bbqbusdc.com / Facebook
BBQ Crew
5526 Belle Grove Rd, Brooklyn, MD 21225
Barbeque, American, Restaurant
thebbqcrew.com / Yelp / Facebook
SUCCOTASH
915 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Penn Quarter)
186 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD 20745 (National Harbor)
Michelin Guide, Southern, American (Traditional), Barbeque
succotashrestaurant.com / Facebook
Mi Vida Mexico
98 District Square, Washington DC (District Wharf)
186 Waterfront Street, National Harbor MD (National Harbor)
Mexican, Restaurant
mividamexico.com / Facebook
The Grill
99 Market Square SW, Washington DC (District Wharf)
American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Restaurant
thegrilldc.com / Facebook
Mah-Ze-Dahr
1201 Half Street SE, Washington DC (Capitol Riverfront)
1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington VA (National Landing)
Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
thegrilldc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Gatsby
1201 Half Street SE, Washington DC (Capitol Riverfront)
American (Traditional), Diners, Restaurant
gatsbyrestaurant.com / Yelp / Facebook
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
1647 20th St NW, Washington, DC (Dupont Circle)
Tex-Mex, Mexican, Restaurant
micasa-mexico.com / Facebook
Commissary
1443 P St NW Washington, DC 20005 (Logan Circle, Downtown)
Coffee & Tea, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Restaurant
commissarydc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Logan Tavern
1423 P St NW Washington, DC 200055 (Logan Circle, Downtown)
American (New), Sports Bar, American (Traditional), Restaurant
logantavern.com / Yelp / Facebook
Grillfish
1200 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 (Downtown)
Seafood, Restaurant
grillfishdc.com / Yelp / Facebook
The Pig
1320 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 (Logan Circle, Downtown)
Barbeque, American (New), Whiskey Bar, Restaurant
thecharleslp.com / Yelp / Facebook
The Charles
417 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
American (New), Restaurant
thepigdc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Capital Candy Jar
201 15th St NE Washington DC, VA 20002 (Capitol Hill)
Candy Stores, Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy, Wholesale
capitalcandyjar.com / Yelp / Facebook
Full On Craft
4007-D Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853
Bar, Sandwiches, Restaurant
fulloncraft.com / Yelp / Facebook
Bars
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Noma-Gallaudet U, H Street Corridor, Atlas District)
Breweries, Bar
redbear.beer / Yelp / Facebook
Denizens Brewing
1115 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Downtown Silver Spring)
Breweries, Bar, Restaurant
denizensbrewingco.com / Yelp / Facebook
Republic Restoratives Distillery
1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Ivy City)
Distillery, Bar
republicrestoratives.com / Yelp / Facebook
DIK Bar at DuPont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Dupont Circle)
Gya Bar, Karaoke
dupontitaliankitchen.com / Yelp / Facebook
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Shaw)
Gay Bar, Restaurant
uproarlounge.com / Yelp / Facebook
Number Nine
1435 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 (Logan Circle, Downtown)
Gay Bar
tradebardc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Trade
1410 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 (Logan Circle, Downtown)
Gay Bar
numberninedc.com / Yelp / Facebook
Dacha Beer Garden
1600 7th ST NW, Washington DC (Shaw)
Beer Gardens, Venues & Event Spaces
dachadc.com/beer-garden-shaw / Yelp / Facebook
Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard
79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington DC (Navy Yard)
Beer Gardens, Venues & Event Spaces
dachadc.com/beer-garden-navy-yard / Yelp / Facebook
Catering and Services
District Graze
Shaw, Washington DC
Catering
districtgraze.com / Yelp / Facebook
WC Beverage
2202 18th St NW #133, Washington, DC 20009
Alcohol Wholesaler
wcbevdc.com / Facebook
DMH & Company
Washington, DC
Caterers, Personal Chefs
dmhandcompany.com / Yelp / Facebook
Knead Hospitality & Design
Washington, DC
Restaurant Company, Restaurant Operation, Restaurant Design, Dining Experiences
kneadhd.com / Facebook
Eatwell DC
Washington, DC
Restaurant Company, Restaurant Operation, Restaurant Design, Dining Experiences
eatwelldc.com/ / Facebook
Eatwell Natural Farm
7528 Glen Albin Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
Farm
eatwellnaturalfarm.com / Yelp / Facebook