WHERE TO EAT
LET'S SPRING TOGETHER AND SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
Cherry Picks conjunction with the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is a special initiative designed to bring the flavors of spring to the forefront, encouraging both locals and visitors to explore the diverse and delicious restaurants of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Participating restaurants will feature exclusive menu items inspired by the cherry blossom season, incorporating fresh, local ingredients and creative presentations that reflect the spirit of springtime.
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Delight in the ocean’s finest seafood and crab, remarkable cocktails and wines, a captivating ambiance, and the service you deserve. Your table is waiting.
CHECK OUT OUR FEATURED CHERRY PICK RESTAURANTS
ÈL BEBE
Big, bold flavors and authentic preparation with a little of our homegrown flavor thrown in the mix to make it our own. ÈL BEBE is a tribute to those who work hard and deserve all the tacos and tequila they can handle.
Hard Rock Cafe
From the heart of our nation’s capital, Hard Rock Cafe is doing our patriotic duty by offering fresh, delicious American cuisine. Enjoy freshly prepared dishes like our Legendary® Burger, Rockin’ Wings, or Classic Nachos, all of which are made from scratch by the best chefs in the business. After dinner, browse our selection of historic memorabilia that adorns the walls or pick up a Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC t-shirt, collectible pin, or specialty glass at The Rock Shop®.
Farm to Feast Catering
Farm to Feast Catering founded in 2011, and based in the Petworth area of Washington, DC creates unique and delicious cuisine for DMV-area events and celebrations both personal and corporate. Farm to Feast is committed to sustainability and dedicated to providing fresh food made with local, organic and sustainable ingredients.
The 2023 Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Cocktail
This spring 2023, the House of Suntory and the National Cherry Blossom Festival collaborated to crown the best mixologist in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. This competition welcomed the essence of Japanese culture and featured the hand-crafted House of Suntory products with a cherry blossom twist.
Winner: Attila Czutor of SHŌTŌ, winner of the 2023 House of Suntory Cherry Blossom Cocktail Competition
2023 SPOTLIGHT CHERRY PICKS!
2023 CHERRY HUNT
Cherry Hunt is an interactive experience for communities and festival-goers to connect with local restaurants and taste spring like never before. During this highly anticipated month, locals, tourists, foodies, and more will scatter throughout DC and the surrounding areas and visit our selected Cherry Pick restaurants. They will try out new foods, interact with each other in real-time, and share springtime dishes and drinks.
2024 CHERRY PICKS BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Article One – American Grill – American – 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001
La Collina – Italian – 747 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Paraiso – Mexican – 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
RavenHook Bakehouse – Baked Goods – 225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Wells – American – 727 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Circa at Navy Yard – American – 99 M St SE #100, Washington, DC 20003
Emmy Squared Pizza – Pizzeria – 1300 4th St SE Suite 100, Washington, DC 20003
Jackie American Bistro– American Restaurant- 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Osteria Morini – Italian American – 301 Water St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Bartaco– Taco Restaurant- 1025 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Bazaar by José Andrés – Upscale Modern Cuisine – 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
China Chilcano – Peruvian – 418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Clydes of Gallery Place- American Restaurant- 707 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cranes – Spanish-Japanese – 724 9th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Cure Bar & Bistro – Modern French Restaurant- 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar- Restaurant & Bar – 801 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Dirty Habit – Global/International – 555 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Edgar Bar + Kitchen – Restaurant – 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Estuary – Seafood – Washington, DC 20001950 New York Ave NW
Figleaf Host – Lounge – 1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Fig & Olive – Mediterranean – 934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Georgia Brown’s – American Restaurant – 950 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Hamilton– American Restaurant- 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hard Rock Cafe – American – 999 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Jaleo – Spanish – 480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Luke’s Lobster – Seafood – 624 E St. NW
Luke’s Lobster – Seafood – 800 17th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20006
Ocean Prime – Seafood – 1341 G ST NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20005
Old Ebbit Grill – American Restaurant- 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Oyamel – Mexican – 401 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Puro Gusto Cafe – Coffee Shop – 1345 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
RASA– Modern Indian – 485 K Street NW, Washington, D.C, 20001
Seven Reasons – Latin American Restaurant – 931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Seafood – Washington, DC 20001, 700 K St. NW, Suite 70
Zaytinya – Mediterranean – 701 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Jinya Ramen Bar – Japanese – 1336 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Le Sel– French Bistro – 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Lyles– Restaurant- 1731 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Blue Duck Tavern – American Restaurant- 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Casta’s Rum Bar – Latino Food & Bar- 1121 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Circa at Foggy Bottom – American – 2221 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20037
Clyde’s – American – 3236 M St. NW, Washington DC 20007
Dog Tag Bakery – 3206 Grace St. NW, Washington DC 20007
Fitzgerald’s – American – 1226 36th St. NW, Washington DC 20007
Imperfecto – Upscale Restaurant- 1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
KYOJIN Sushi – Japanese Restaurant – 3315 Cady’s Alley NW Suite B, Washington, DC 20007
Pinstripes – Bowling Bistro- 1064 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC 20007
ROCKLANDS Barbeque and Grilling Company– American- 2418 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20007
The Saga– Resraurant- 1190 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Sequoia DC – American Restaurant – 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
Susheria – Sushi Restaurant – 3101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
The Tombs – American – 1226 36th St. NW, Washington DC 20007
Tonic at Quigley’s – American – 2036 G St NW, Washington DC 20052
1789 Restaurant & Bar– American Restaurant- 1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Baan Siam– Thai Cuisine – 425 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Bar Spero – Restaurant- 250 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
Carmine’s D.C.-Italian Restaurant – 425 7th Street NW at, E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Central Michel Richard– French Restaurant- 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Ciel Social Club -Lounge- 601 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Morris American Bar – Bar – 1020 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Parlour Victoria – Restaurant – 1011 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Yardbird– American Restaurant- 901 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Brighton – Pub – 949 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Philippe Chow – Fine Dining Restaurant – 635 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
21st Amendment Bar & Grill – Bar & Grill – 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Dovetail – American Restaurant – 1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Irregardless – Restaurant – 502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
Little Miner Taco – Taco Restaurant- 1110 Congress St NE- Washington, DC 20002
metrobar – Food Trucks – 640 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
BUDDY’S DC – Sports Bar – 3234 11th ST NW, Washington, DC 20010
El Rey DC – Mexican Restaurant – 919 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Gypsy Kitchen – International Cuisine – 1825 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Lou’s City Bar – Bar – 1400 Irving St NW, Washington DC 20010
El Secreto de Rosita– Peruvian Restaurant- 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Cooper’s Mill – American – 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Daily Dish – American Restaurant – 8301 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Diablo’s Cantina – Mexican – 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
The Dish & Dram– Gastropub – 10301 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
Joy by Seven Reasons – Restaurant- 5471 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
J. Hollinger’s– American- 8606 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Luke’s Lobster – Seafood – 7129 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
Osteria Costa – Restaurant – 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Spanish Diner – Spanish – 7271 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
TAP Sports Bar – American – 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Urbano The Heights – Food and Drink – 5310 Western Ave Suite A, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Voltaggio Brothers Steak House- Restaurant- MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Fort Washington, MD 20745
Augie’s Mussel House – Belgian Beer Garden – 1106 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Caboose Brewing Co- Pub- 520 Mill st NE, Vienna, VA 22180
Circa at The Boro– Restaraunt – 1675 Silver Hill Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
Circa at Clarendon – American – 3010 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
El Rey – Mexican Restaurant – 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Mason Social – American – 728 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company – Barbeque – 3471 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company – Barbeque – 25 S Quaker Ln, Alexandria, VA 22304
Sabores Tapas Bar – Restaurant – 2401 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, United States
Surreal – Restaurant – 2117 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Tandem– Restaurant & Bar- 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
Urbano – Mexican – 2985 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
Urbano 116 – Mexican – 116 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Water Bar– Seafood Restaurant- 1601 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Wellington’s – Irish Pub – 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151
Wildfire Restaurant – Steak House – 2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102, United States
15th & Eads– American Restaurant- 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Yume Sushi– Japanese Restaurant- 2121 N Westmoreland St A-2, Arlington, VA 22213
2024 Neighborhood Guide
Wondering which neighborhood is the best fit for your Festival experience? Zoom in and peruse the labeled neighborhoods below to view their locations throughout a city in bloom.
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