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5 Dinner Experiences in Washington DC Worth Booking

5 tours  ·  from $65

Good dinner experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Pier 4 and settling into your table
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DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

1.City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 692 reviews · from $65Our pick

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours aboard the Spirit of Washington, dining on a buffet or plated dinner while the DJ supplies the soundtrack. You will pass the Washington Monument, Old Town Alexandria, National Harbor, and more. Servers such as Dwayne are known for adding warm, personal service.

“It was awesome, we had a great time!! Can’t wait to do it again!”

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DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise - Brunch: Mimosas, Buffet Choices, and a Livelier Mood
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DC: City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

2.City Cruises Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 541 reviews · from $65

Spend two hours aboard City Cruises’ Odyssey, dining at a private table as Washington’s monuments pass along the Potomac. Choose a buffet brunch with unlimited mimosas or a three-course dinner, then step onto the climate-controlled decks for 360-degree views.

“Best brunch and service I have seen in a long time. The staff was excellent the only misguiding info was saying it was a band. It was a Dj however, we enjoyed it.”

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City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Dinner Cruise - Glass atriums, assigned tables, and outdoor views
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City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Dinner Cruise

3.City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 375 reviews · from $143

Spend about three hours aboard City Cruises’ Odyssey, dining on a plated three-course meal while passing Washington’s monuments, Arlington, Alexandria, and historic bridges. You’ll have assigned seating, live DJ music, an outdoor observation deck, and time to dance after dinner.

“The staff was attentive, kind, and fun! Everyone on board enjoyed themselves . Food was good and the music made you dance!”

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City Cruises Washington DC: Buffet Dinner Cruise - A Buffet Built for Variety, Not Fine Dining
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City Cruises Washington DC: Buffet Dinner Cruise

4.City Cruises Washington DC: Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 160 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about three hours aboard City Cruises’ five-deck Washington DC vessel with an all-you-can-eat buffet, DJ, dancing, and Potomac views. You’ll see landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, and Woodrow Wilson Bridge, while staff like Dewayne, Kimi, and Chilee have earned praise for warm service.

“The staff was amazing and the music was perfect. I was not impressed with the food, but the 5 star rating is necessary.”

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Washington DC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise - Choosing between brunch and dinner
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Washington DC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

5.Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $140

Spend Christmas Eve aboard City Cruises’ Odyssey, a 2-hour brunch or 3-hour dinner cruise from Washington’s Pier 4. Choose a buffet with unlimited mimosas or a plated three-course meal, then enjoy DJ music, full bar service, and outdoor-deck views of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.

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