9 Best Date Spots in The Wharf

The most date-worthy restaurants, bars, and spots in The Wharf, Washington DC — ranked by conversation score and vibe.

Quiet & Intimate
9.3
The Wharf·$$$$
Del Mar
Fabio Trabocchi Spanish coastal
Fabio Trabocchi Spanish coastal. Romantic waterfront.
💬 9.2 convo✨ 9.7 vibe🚪 impressive
Impress Them
8.6
The Wharf·$$$
Officina
Nicholas Stefanelli multi-level Italian
Nicholas Stefanelli multi-level Italian. Beautiful.
💬 8.5 convo✨ 9.0 vibe🚪 good pacing
Activity Date
8.6
The Wharf·$
The Wharf Ferris Wheel
Small ferris wheel on the Wharf
Small ferris wheel on the Wharf. Quick novelty date.
💬 9.0 convo✨ 8.8 vibe🚪 impressive
First Date
8.2
The Wharf·$$$
Mi Vida
Upscale Mexican with waterfront patio
Upscale Mexican with waterfront patio.
💬 8.3 convo✨ 8.3 vibe🚪 easy exit
First Date
7.8
The Wharf·$$
Kaliwa
Fabio Trabocchi Filipino-Thai-Korean
Fabio Trabocchi Filipino-Thai-Korean. Fun and flavorful.
💬 7.9 convo✨ 7.9 vibe🚪 impressive
First Date
7.8
The Wharf·$$
Hank's Oyster Bar The Wharf
Waterfront Hank's outpost
Waterfront Hank's outpost.
💬 7.9 convo✨ 7.9 vibe🚪 memorable
Late Night
7.6
The Wharf·$$$
12 Stories
Intercontinental rooftop
Intercontinental rooftop. Best monument views downtown.
💬 7.5 convo✨ 7.9 vibe🚪 easy exit
Activity Date
7.5
The Wharf·$$$
The Anthem
Waterfront concert venue
Waterfront concert venue. Show + Wharf dinner.
💬 7.9 convo✨ 7.7 vibe🚪 easy exit
Low Pressure First Date
7.1
The Wharf·$$
Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Virginia oysters right on the water
Virginia oysters right on the water.
💬 7.5 convo✨ 7.5 vibe🚪 impressive