Christmas Restaurants for Rent in Washington, DC

Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average $2970 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Washington, DC, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Back Room with Main Dining at Agua 301 in Navy Yard - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘What an incredible location and the staff was wonderful!’

• Rooftop at Vera Cocina and Bar in Northeast - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: Amenities in the space are: a full bar, dining tables, and a separate lounge area with custom seating and cushions. The layout is designed to balance capacity and flow, offering private and open areas.

• The Aston Martin Room at Fiola Mare in Georgetown - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Everything went exactly as planned and the venue is very nice.’

You'll find Christmas restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Washington, DC, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Washington, DC, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Dining Room at Le DeSales on 1725 Desales Street Northwest - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: Fixed booths and freestanding tables provide flexible seating configurations. Ideal for: This dining room suits groups seeking a relaxed, social meal in a mainly seated layout or a casual reception that prioritises conversation.
• Selva DC at The Mayflower Club on 1223 Connecticut Avenue Northwest - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: What sets it apart: A built-in dancefloor and in-room PA system that allow private bookings to bring a DJ and shift the space from seated dining to a livelier evening.
• Whole Venue at Teaism Lafayette Park on 800 Connecticut Avenue Northwest - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: Teaism Lafayette Park is a tea-focused restaurant that pairs specialty teas and boba with a light Asian menu. Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering alongside an extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu...

Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Washington, DC, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Private Dining Room at Cafe Riggs Board Room, rated 5/5 - dining room for 26 guests
  Venue said: Venue highlights: The restaurant provides separate service areas—bar, café and a main dining room—served from an all‑day menu that spans cocktails, wine, beer, coffee and small plates.

• Semi-Private Area at Asia Nine - event space for 25 guests
  Venue said: The Semi-Private Area can accommodate up to 25 guests for family meals, work outings, small dinner parties and similar celebrations. The space has a flexible layout, which can be adapted to your needs.

• Rio Frio 2 at Taberna Del Alabardero, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: In-room Wi‑Fi is available. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a contained, formal seated meal in a quietly social restaurant setting. What guests say: The space is decorated in a recognisably Spanish, historic style and conveys...

Cheap Christmas restaurants in Washington, DC start from $1500 minimum spend per event or $30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Aston Martin Room at Fiola Mare, from $1500 minimum spend per event (up to 14 guests seated)
  Venue said: The room is supplied with formal tableware and glassware and can be arranged as a single communal dining table. Accessible facilities include a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

• Whole Venue at Teaism Lafayette Park, from $30 per person (up to 45 guests seated)
  Venue said: Teaism Lafayette Park is a tea-focused restaurant that pairs specialty teas and boba with a light Asian menu. Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering alongside an extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu...

• Rio Frio 2 at Taberna Del Alabardero, from $1500 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
  Venue said: In-room Wi‑Fi is available. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a contained, formal seated meal in a quietly social restaurant setting. What guests say: The space is decorated in a recognisably Spanish, historic style and conveys...

Myriad restaurants are open on the 25th of December, both for dine-in and dine-out. Some venues might also be closed for the general public, but will provide services upon prior booking - just make sure you start your search early!

Additionally, most of them offer fantastic holiday menus that will get you and your guests in a festive mood! But it’s also possible to order delicious treats a la carte if you’re not into holiday dishes.

A general rule of thumb states: as soon as possible! Holidays are the sought-after season when all the best District restaurants are booked well in advance. So to have the best options available on your preferred date and time, start your venue-hunt at least 3 months in advance.

The areas of the Federal Triangle and Penn Quarter have many great restaurants for the holidays in close proximity, but they can get a little crowded because of their huge popularity among tourists. Nevertheless, they’re a fantastic choice if you don’t mind a bit of noise. If you feel like splurging for holiday festivities, then you should take into consideration Georgetown or Shaw, which are filled with more upscale options. To rent one of the best Christmas dinner restaurants in Washington, D.C., check out Downtown, which offers a plethora of options that will provide you with a festive setting. Additionally, there are plenty of fantastic private dining rooms around Dupont and Logan Circle. They are perfect both for small corporate holiday parties and family dinners!