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Opal

Restaurant

#7 of 166 Event Space venues in Washington, DC
#5 of 109 Birthday Dinner venues in Northwest
  1 review  â€“ 
5534 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015 –
Northwest, Washington, DC
From $1161
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Opal

Private Room at Opal

Private Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
25 seats
30 standing
Opal offers a second-floor Private Room with seating for up to 25 guests. The space features a fully stocked bar, elegant decor, and a warm ambiance enhanced by sleek furnishings and soft lighting. The menu and decor can be tailored to match the style of your event, whether it’s a formal dinner, a celebratory brunch, or a milestone occasion.
Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $1161 minimum spend
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Entire Venue at Opal

Entire Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
100 seats
120 standing
The Opal in Chevy Chase is available for full hire, accommodating up to 100 seated guests or 120 standing. With a minimum spend requirement, the hire includes access to two bars and the option to decorate the space to suit your event. Offering a coastal American menu, dishes can be customized to match your preferences, making it an ideal venue f...
Alcohol licence until 10:30 pm
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $7095 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JY
Jamie Y.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $1161–$19995 min. spend
Private Room
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $1161–$1802 min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
from $7095–$19995 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802–$19995 min. spend
Private Room
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $19995 min. spend
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802–$19995 min. spend
Private Room
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $19995 min. spend
Thursday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802–$19995 min. spend
Private Room
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $1802 min. spend
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
from $19995 min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1161–$24470 min. spend
Private Room
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1161–$3739 min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $7095–$24470 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1161–$24470 min. spend
Private Room
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $1161–$3739 min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
from $7095–$24470 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Opal

Opal is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Opal, located at 5534 Connecticut Avenue in Washington, offers an indoor dining area, a private dining room, and an outdoor patio. The restaurant also provides options for a full buyout for private events and functions.

Specializing in a coastal American menu, Opal creates a welcoming atmosphere and offers both free and paid street parking, as well as convenient access to nearby bus stops.

FAQ

Yes. Passed canapés can be served in one area while guests mingle, followed by a transition into the private dining area for the seated portion.

At Opal, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Opal:

  • Private Room hosting 18 guests: $3812.20

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Opal is located at 5534 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, in Northwest, Washington, DC.

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