Dinner & a Show
Enjoy fine dining on the rooftop of the Kennedy Center for a singular Washingtonian, DC experience. Reserve your table at Roof Terrace Restaurant or visit the bar and lounge for drinks before the show.
Roof Terrace Restaurant
CURRENTLY CLOSED Reopening June 17th
Located on the rooftop of the Kennedy Center, Roof Terrace Restaurant offers some of the best views in the entire city. Take in the sweeping panorama of DC’s skyline while enjoying fine dining showcasing global flavors through seasonal ingredients and classic French techniques.
KC Café
Incredible views can also be enjoyed at the KC Café, the Kennedy Center’s light-filled cafeteria style restaurant that invites you to taste a little bit of everything. Dine in for a laid-back meal with a skyline backdrop, or grab takeout to enjoy in any of the Center’s gorgeous public spaces. From salads to sandwiches to grill station meals to pizza to pastries and beyond, KC Café offers something for everyone.
Hours
Monday: 11:30am to 5pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30am to 8pm
250 Years of US
For 250 years, America’s story has been told through the voices of its artists, the rhythm of its music, the words of its writers, and the movement of its dancers. Throughout 2026, we will honor that legacy through performances and events that will amplify the voices at the heart of our nation’s spirit—rural and urban, traditional and contemporary, classical and popular, domestic and international—in a single, resonant harmony.
250 Years of US
For 250 years, America’s story has been told through the voices of its artists, the rhythm of its music, the words of its writers, and the movement of its dancers. Throughout 2026, we will honor that legacy through performances and events that will amplify the voices at the heart of our nation’s spirit—rural and urban, traditional and contemporary, classical and popular, domestic and international—in a single, resonant harmony.
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Circles Members
Circles members are advised to make their reservations via the Circles Reservations Line: (202) 416-8068
For preferred reservations, become a Kennedy Center Circles member today! Access to the exclusive reservations line is just one of the many perks of membership.
Local Restaurants
For additional restaurant options, the Kennedy Center is located right by the Washington Harbour and just a 10-minute walk from Georgetown. Circles Members, Members, and Subscribers can receive discounts from participating nearby restaurants.