Anonymous
Post 02/21/2026 17:33     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Anonymous wrote:After going through a bunch of restaurants including all your suggestions, she chose Circa at the Boro at Tysons. She wanted something a little more modern.


That is the choice for the geriatrics living at The Mather. She and her friends will substantially reduce the age of the people dining there. But the warm pretzel is good.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2026 14:32     Subject: Re:Restaurant Recommendations
Brunch at Founding Farmers in Georgetown is perfect for this, and then let them walk around and shop.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2026 08:10     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Anonymous wrote:After going through a bunch of restaurants including all your suggestions, she chose Circa at the Boro at Tysons. She wanted something a little more modern.


Oh my goodness—I was going to recommend that!! I didn’t because I thought I was off the mark after reading the other, much different, recommendations. I hope she had a nice time!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2026 23:58     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Sequoia in Georgetown is perfect for this. Lovely water views, “standard fare” menu, elegant feel interior to feel special for a birthday, and walking around/shopping in Georgetown after. It isn’t the best food in town, but it is good.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 18:55     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Osteria Mozza in Georgetown if it's a small group - will feel like a treat and perfect location to walk to a couple spots before or after.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 12:11     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
After going through a bunch of restaurants including all your suggestions, she chose Circa at the Boro at Tysons. She wanted something a little more modern.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 02:07     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Chez Billy Sud in Georgetown would be perfect. Nice menu and the interior is charming.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 01:54     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Peacock Cafe is perfect for this. Lots of options for your daughter's friends, lively atmosphere, and right in the middle of Georgetown so they can browse.


I live in Georgetown and my husband and I just ate there today. We liked it and eat there frequently. For the person who suggested La Bonne Vache in Georgetown, we love it, but they don't take reservations. Whoever suggested Filomena...great idea and it continues to generate good buzz. You could go there and walk to the waterfront after.

Whoever suggested The Wharf, it is fun, but OP said some don't like " funny food"...and many of the Wharf restaurants are ethnic. We had fun there this summer at a place there, Pink Tiger, but it is mostly Asian food. There are other Asian restaurants there, seafood, etc.



I'm the poster who suggested Peacock Cafe in Georgetown. I just wanted to add that Filomena is the worst Italian restaurant I have ever been to. Every dish on the menu is overwrought -- and it's SO expensive. An out of town relative insisted we go there and it was AWFUL. The interior is also hideous. AVOID.


Filomena is disgusting. It was barely passable 15 years ago and it's worse than sysco provided Maggianos now. I do like peacock and la vache!
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2026 22:53     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Iron gate in DuPont is very cute and nice for special occasions.
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2026 20:21     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Peacock Cafe is perfect for this. Lots of options for your daughter's friends, lively atmosphere, and right in the middle of Georgetown so they can browse.


I live in Georgetown and my husband and I just ate there today. We liked it and eat there frequently. For the person who suggested La Bonne Vache in Georgetown, we love it, but they don't take reservations. Whoever suggested Filomena...great idea and it continues to generate good buzz. You could go there and walk to the waterfront after.

Whoever suggested The Wharf, it is fun, but OP said some don't like " funny food"...and many of the Wharf restaurants are ethnic. We had fun there this summer at a place there, Pink Tiger, but it is mostly Asian food. There are other Asian restaurants there, seafood, etc.



I'm the poster who suggested Peacock Cafe in Georgetown. I just wanted to add that Filomena is the worst Italian restaurant I have ever been to. Every dish on the menu is overwrought -- and it's SO expensive. An out of town relative insisted we go there and it was AWFUL. The interior is also hideous. AVOID.
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2026 18:32     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
Anonymous wrote:Blackwall Hitch in Old Town for brunch, then they could wander around. https://www.blackwallhitchannapolis.com/menu/


That is weird food choices for teens.
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2026 18:29     Subject: Restaurant Recommendations
My kids like Coopers Hawk