Restaurant Recommendation for Nice Family Celebratory Lunch Around Capitol Hill? Party of 10ish?

[Anonymous]

Son is graduating from high school. It's being hosted at some place in Anacostia (Sport & Entertainment Center) and I don't know that part of the city at all. I've been googling to try and find possible places to have lunch afterward but I'm having a hard time and then remembered all the anonymous, knowledgeable people on DC Urban Moms. Please recommend spots that might be a 5 miles radius from the heart of Anacostia. I was thinking heading back over the bridge into Capitol Hill but a place IN Anacostia or over the line into Maryland could work too. My brother and his family will be joining us for lunch and they are driving from Annapolis, so I don't want to make them drive much further west after the ceremony, nor do we want to go east a bunch. Would love a place that's comfortable, great food, that feels reasonably special. Bonus if it has parking. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Lots of options in Navy Yard and the Hill! How expensive and what kind of food? What day of the week?

[Anonymous]

Some place in the Navy Yard (on the river front) would be nice. I like Agua 301 a lot; Ana's is a bit fancier. Could also do Salt Line. Great views!

Up on Barracks row - Lavagna is a nice italian spot. Up on Pennsylvania and 10th SE, Paraiso has fabulous Mexican food (and a very attractive decor)

[Anonymous]

I second the Salt Line. There’s also The Point, which I have not been to, but seems like it would be available for lunch and have parking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some place in the Navy Yard (on the river front) would be nice. I like Agua 301 a lot; Ana's is a bit fancier. Could also do Salt Line. Great views!

Up on Barracks row - Lavagna is a nice italian spot. Up on Pennsylvania and 10th SE, Paraiso has fabulous Mexican food (and a very attractive decor)

complete s/o but is Paraiso really good? Have been meaning to get there but lately just end up at The Roost.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks so much for the great ideas so far! It will be on a Thursday. Probably around 1 pmish? Would love to get out of there around $50-$60 a head. Is that fair? I doubt the adults will be drinking at lunch.

[Anonymous]

--OP again. Not so worried about the money. If it ends up closer to $80 or $90 a person, so be it. Since the pandemic we don't go out at much just because it's so expensive for for a graduation the cost is not much of a concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some place in the Navy Yard (on the river front) would be nice. I like Agua 301 a lot; Ana's is a bit fancier. Could also do Salt Line. Great views!

Up on Barracks row - Lavagna is a nice italian spot. Up on Pennsylvania and 10th SE, Paraiso has fabulous Mexican food (and a very attractive decor)

complete s/o but is Paraiso really good? Have been meaning to get there but lately just end up at The Roost.

Paraiso is REALLY good. Expensive - but an excellent happy hour. I echo PP's suggestion of The Point - great location/view/parking and good food.

[Anonymous]

Some that haven't been mentioned: Chloe, Osteria Morini, or All-Purpose in Navy Yard; Sonoma, Ruta, and Duck & The Peach on Capitol Hill.

[Anonymous]

Thanks very much for all of the great ideas.

[Anonymous]

Would not recommend Ruta. The food was very disappointing.

[Anonymous]

If cost is not a concern, I'd go to Little Pearl. I've always had a good time there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If cost is not a concern, I'd go to Little Pearl. I've always had a good time there.

Oh whoops -- I forgot that you are looking for a lunch place. I apologize.

[Anonymous]

The Point is in a sort of obscure location, but is large and has a good celebratory vibe on the water. I think the parking is not bad but have only been once. Also agree Salt Line or other Navy Yard places by water would be good. Check whether there is a Nats game though.