We might be biased, but we think that the District’s brunch scene is pound-for-pound one of the best in the entire country!
There are plenty of amazing brunch places around the District, and even many fantastic bottomless brunch spots if you want to have a boozy start to your day, but if you want to experience one of the best brunches in the nation, you’ll have to head to one of two places.
Those two spots, according to OpenTable’s 2026 ‘Top 100 Brunch Spots’ ranking, are none other than Old Ebbitt Grill and The Park at 14th.
If you aren’t already familiar with these two spots, you might be new to the District’s brunch scene, but if you thought either of these places was overrated or not worth a visit, OpenTable will have you think otherwise!
What makes brunch at Old Ebbit Grill worth the visit
Brunch at the Old Ebbitt Grill is as classic DC as it gets.
You’re walking into nearly two centuries of history—right by the White House—and it actually lives up to the hype.
It’s polished but not pretentious, known for its oysters, hearty brunch staples, and that old-school atmosphere you really can’t replicate.
It’s the kind of place you go because it’s iconic—and leave understanding exactly why.
This place emanates a feeling of old D.C. power, and not in a gross political way, but when you step in and feel the place’s history and see the list of presidents who have dined there, you’ll feel it too!
What makes brunch at The Park at 14th worth checking out?
At The Park at 14th, brunch isn’t just a meal—it’s the main event.
Think music up, drinks flowing, and a crowd that came to have a good time.
It leans into that high-energy, day-party feel that DC does so well, but still delivers across the board with the food.
When people talk about top brunch spots in the country, this is exactly the kind of place they’re talking about.
