Best Family Restaurants in Ashburn

"Its iconic storefront is a symbol of the U Street neighborhood and the nation’s capital at-large. No trip to the District is complete without dining on one of Ben's famous half-smokes, which you can purchase for just $5.95."

"is complete without ordering the district's signature dish, the half-smoke. And while many restaurants serve it, there’s only one worthy of your order: Ben’s Chili Bowl. The popular landmark diner has been feeding the..."

"Former Top Chef finalist Marjorie Meek-Bradley has formed a dynamic team with restaurateur Stephen Starr (of Le Diplomate fame) to bring DC diners the finest grilled dishes at St. Anselm. This sleek, 7,000 square-foot hot spot can be found just across the street from bustling Union Market in the NoMa neighborhood. Start your meal off right with grilled oysters dressed in smoked herb butter or clams before choosing any number of grilled meats (think: ribeyes, flat irons, New York strips)."

"Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley smashed the city’s stuffy steakhouse conventions with a menu at this Union Market tavern that gives vegetables equal billing. Her butter-packed biscuits with pimento cheese have become the stuff of legend, and a salmon collar practically melting under a butter-lemon bath has its own cult following. Ax-handle ribeyes and pork chops are priced by the ounce for communal feasts."

"Cinnamon roll monkey bread and the dry-aged burger may be this clubby restaurant’s biggest claims to fame for brunch, but the malted chocolate chip pancakes with bananas and whipped cream hold their own. And for those who define “pancake” more broadly, the restaurant also turns out a nice cheese blintz with berry preserves. View this post on Instagram"

"An outpost of the home-style Spanish restaurant that José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup introduced inside its New York food hall replaced the Jaleo on Bethesda Row in May. Huevos rotos — runny fried eggs served over fried potatoes and jamón, blood sausage, or skinny chistorra sausage — can please a crowd. Customers who seek a deeper understanding of the foods that make Andrés nostalgic will want to try fabada Asturiana, a meaty white bean stew, or arroz a la Cubana, a plate of rice, lacy fried eggs, and ibérico pork sausage served with sweet tomato sauce."

"Chinatown Express offers a variety of delicious Asian-inspired meals whether you’re visiting the restaurant for dinner, lunch, or carryout. Start your meal with egg rolls or spring rolls, barbecue spare ribs, or your choice of fried or steamed dumplings. The restaurant offers several tasty soups as well, such as roasted duck and mustard green, wonton, hot and sour, and egg drop."

"I don’t get down to the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. very often, but the last couple times I’ve been, it’s been well past my regular dinner hour and I was hungry!. Being of Chinese descent, I am ordinarily very picky..."

"This is the best meal I had in a very long time, everyone was quite friendly and the tea is amazing.I didn't catch..."

"’s will expand your palate and your knowledge of foreign cultures. A perfect spot for any date night or celebratory occasion, the restaurant is as modern as DC gets, with gorgeous, luxurious decor. The servers are attentive and observant, making your dining experience the best it can be."

"There’s a lot going on amidst the daily hustle and bustle of the city, which means everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you have a major sweet tooth or you’re looking for something light and low-calorie—there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. From ice cream to cake to donuts, here are some of the best desserts across Washington, D.C. Bon appetit!"

"Sprinkles offers freshly baked cakes in a variety of flavors. They also offer special cakes such as vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free ones for those on specific diets."

"Owned by the North Dakota Farmers Union, it’s no surprise that Farmers Fishers Bakers focuses on made-from-scratch comfort food, a formula that along with its enormous menu and waterside location, has earned it a loyal following among locals. There’s something for every taste and time of day here: the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and dishes range from scallop ceviche to prosciutto and fig pizza to St. Louis-style barbecue pork ribs. But the real star is the weekend brunch buffet, a $30 prix fixe extravaganza when diners can enjoy freshly baked cinnamon rolls, house-cured ham, customizable French toast, fried chicken, and more."

"The sister restaurant to the ever-popular Founding Farmers, this place does a great job of offering something for everyone. The menu jumps from pizzas to jambalayas to sushi and just about everything in between, with an emphasis on cocktails as well. The dessert shop churns out American classic treats like ice cream sandwiches and Hummingbird layer cake."

"Fresh, American dishes with a worldly influence - On the banks of the Potomac River, in Georgetown’s lively Washington Harbour area of our nation’s capital, ..."

"This underutilized patch of grass, complete with flowers, fountains, and benches, sits next to the Smithsonian Castle, one of the more memorable looking buildings on the National Mall. While the hordes of tourists are huddled, drenched in sweat, on the steps of the various museums, in-the-know Mall-goers can escape to this oasis of green for some shade, a moment of peace, and the free Wi-Fi.Best for: checking your e-mail while smelling flowers.Photo by Flickr user cliff1066™"

"National Mall, 1050 Independence Avenue SouthwestWashington, DC 20560. What's more romantic than kissing in a garden inspired by Beijing's Temple of Heaven?"

"This residence-turned-museum is known as the “Brewmaster’s Castle.” It is a lesser-known building that once housed the world’s oldest brewer, known as Christian Heurich. Heurich is recognized as the city’s most successful brewer. During his life, he was D.C.’s second largest landowner and largest non-governmental employer."

"Heurich House Museum is a Gilded Age mansion in Washington DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood. The house museum preserves the legacy of historic brewer Christian Heurich. The museum offers one-hour-long tours every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm."

"Referred to as the Brewmaster's Castle, the Heurich House in Dupont Circle is known for beer-focused events throughout the year. Every Thursday, it hosts a live “HOME/BREWED” exhibit in the site’s private backyard. View this post on Instagram"

"The legendary exhibits at this hugely popular museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis, Howard Huges' H-1 Racer and Amelia Earhart's natty red plane. Children and adults alike love walking through the Skylab Orbital Workshop and viewing the 'Apollo to the Moon' exhibit upstairs. Immersive experiences include an Imax theater (adult/child 2-12 yr $9/7.50), planetarium (adult/child 2-12 yr $9/7.50) and flight simulators ($8–12 each)."

"With a mission to make people laugh, enhance the local community and advance the careers of comedians, LYGO DC succeeded. LYGO is an acronym for Laugh Your Grits Off because the group started in 2012 with a brunch and comedy show – now named Wake & Bacon that continues today. Catch their shows at Bier Baron Tavern on Wednesdays and Thursdays and their brunch show at Shaw's Tavern on Saturdays."

"In 2018, it was the fifth most visited museum in the world and the second most visited museum in the United States. It is a research center and museum focused on the history and science of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics."

"The National Children’s Museum is located in downtown Washington, D.C. near the famous National Mall. The museum moved to a brand-new building in late 2019 and expanded the space for many exhibits, and hands-on learning experiences help kids learn sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a fun way."

"The name may be obvious, but this new museum joining the ranks of top kid-friendly museums is the National Children’s Museum. A massive three-level jungle gym is just the start of this newly built facility. In a virtual field trip, kids can become Climate Action Heroes."

"The National Children’s Museum in Washington, DC, is strictly for families of young children. The museum is set up so that the exhibits are just the right height for those little bodies. The museum is all about movement and interaction, learning by doing."