Cherry Blossoms 2023: Restaurants and bars celebrating the season of bloom in DC
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Cherry blossom season is here! Whether you're just visiting D.C. or the Tidal Basin is your backyard, you may be looking for some extra special ways to celebrate the blooms.
Here are some DMV restaurants and bars that are offering cherry blossom specials this spring.
Osteria Morini
301 Water St SE
A special menu is being offered for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Includes: Duck, cherry blossom gelato, specialty cocktail and more.
Offered: During the Cherry Blossom Festival
More details here.
Cure Bar & Bistro
1000 H St NW
A special menu is being offered for cherry blossom season.
Includes: Specialty cocktails, cherry blossom Sakura roll, seared blue fin tuna, cherry pistachio dessert and more.
Offered: During cherry blossom season
More details here.
VUE Rooftop
515 15th St NW
Celebrate cherry blossom season at Cherry Night.
Includes: Live music, seasonal cocktails and more.
Offered: March 31 at 7 p.m.
More details here.
Cuba Libre
801 9th St NW
A special menu is being offered for cherry blossom season.
Includes: Seared scallops, pork tenderloin, custard and more.
Offered: March 20 through April 16 during dinner only
More details here.
The Willard
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Enjoy one of this iconic hotel's most cherished traditions with Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea.
Includes: Tea, sandwiches, pastries and champagne (additional cost)
Offered: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 17 through April 30
More details here.
Truluck's
700 K St NW
A special menu will be offered during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Includes: Crab cake, seabass, carrot cake, specialty cocktail and more
Offered: During the National Cherry Blossom Festival
More details here.
Surveyor
221 Tingey St SE
A seasonal menu will be offered for cherry blossom season.
Includes: Cherry and goat cheese toast, duck, cherry blossom cake, special cocktail and more
Offered: March 20 through April 16
More details here.
Yardbird
901 New York Ave NW
Cherry blossom specials will be offered during the season.
Includes: Cherry blossom cocktail and dessert
Offered: March 20 through April 16
More details here.
Silver Lyan
900 F St NW
Celebrate cherry blossom season with a special pop-up joined by Katana Kitten.
Includes: Exclusive whiskey tastings, special cocktail menu and more.
Offered: March 27 through April 1
More details here.
Article One
400 New Jersey Ave NW
A seasonal menu will be offered for cherry blossom season.
Includes: Beet and burrata, pork chops, cherry and peach cobbler and more.
Offered: During the National Cherry Blossom Festival 2023
More details here.
New Heights
2317 Calvert St NW
Happy hour specials will be available during cherry blossom season.
Includes: Beer, wine and cocktail specials, pork belly buns, fried oysters, fondue and more.
Offered: Tuesdays through Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m.
More details here.
Dirty Habit
555 8th St NW
Celebrate the Sakura Season during the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Cherry Night.
Includes: Yakatori grilled fair, craft cocktails and more
Offered: Friday, March 31 from 7 to 11 p.m.
More details here.
Salamander
1330 Maryland Ave SW
Experience a traditional afternoon tea with a spring twist.
Includes: Cherry blossom macarons, chocolate cherry entremets, tea sandwiches, loose-leaf teas and more.
Offered: March 10 through April 16
More details here.
Compass Coffee
Multiple Locations
Enjoy Compass' tribute to spring with their Cherry Blossom Blend.
Includes: Tins and bags of the Cherry Blossom Blend
Offered: Spring 2023
More details here.
Lost Boy Cider
317 Hooffs Run Dr, Alexandria, VA
Celebrate the season with the community and learn some Japanese history at the Cherry Blossom Party.
Includes: Cherry Blossom Explorer Series release, DIY cherry blossom branches, classical Japanese dancers and more.
Offered: March 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More details here.
Dovetail
1430 Rhode Island Ave NW
A seasonal menu will be offered for cherry blossom season.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktail options
Offered: March 20 through April 16
More details here.
Fairmont
2401 M St NW
Experience a traditional afternoon tea with a spring twist.
Includes: Sandwiches, Pink Sakura roll, cherry scones, loose-leaf teas and more.
Offered: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from March 24 to April 2.
More details here.
Estuary
950 New York Ave NW
Dine on a four-course dinner with a curated sake pairing cooked up by esteemed DC chefs at the Miss-en-Place Cherry Blossom Dinner.
Includes: A cocktail hour and a menu celebrating the start of the Cherry Blossom festival with four courses created specially for the evening
Offered: Monday, March 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.
More details here.