Elizabeth's
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RestaurantAbout the Space
Private event venue in Washington, DC | Elizabeth’s Elizabeth’s is Washington DC’s original vegan fine dining restaurant, offering a refined and memorable setting for private events in the heart of downtown. Located at 1341 L St NW, just steps from the White House and Lafayette Square, this elegant venue blends culinary innovation with a sophisticated dining atmosphere. Elizabeth’s has earned a reputation for its creative plant-based cuisine and beautifully presented tasting menus, making it a distinctive choice for hosts seeking a thoughtful and elevated event experience. Elizabeth's sister company, The Catering Company of Washington, also operates out of the same venue. With over 40 years of fine dining catering experience they are able to design menus of any type which are not limited to plant-based cuisine. This experience is reserved only for full venue reservations and includes fully customizable menus. They source the highest quality meats and seafoods, while providing your event with fully trained fine dining service staff. For full space buyouts on service days, we require a minimum spend of $6,000 on Thursdays, and $10,000 on Friday and Saturday. If you are looking to host a smaller event with a lower minimum cost please inquire on any of our other available days. Inside, the space feels intimate and polished, with a design that balances contemporary style and warm hospitality. Elizabeth’s transforms plant-based ingredients into artful dishes that surprise and delight even the most seasoned diners. The restaurant’s calm, upscale environment makes it particularly well suited for gatherings where exceptional food and meaningful conversation take center stage. Elizabeth’s offers a refined private dining environment in downtown Washington, DC, ideal for intimate celebrations and professional gatherings. The venue can accommodate small group dinners, curated tasting experiences, and full restaurant buyouts for larger events. Guests can enjoy chef-driven vegan tasting menus crafted with seasonal and organic ingredients, delivering a multi-course culinary journey that reflects the restaurant’s innovative approach to plant-based cuisine. Event planning support is available to help customize menus and coordinate the flow of each gathering. The restaurant’s central downtown location also makes it convenient for corporate groups, conference attendees, and visitors staying near DC’s major landmarks and hotels. If you’re searching for a private event venue near the White House or Lafayette Square, Elizabeth’s stands out as one of Washington DC’s most unique dining destinations. Its reputation as the city’s pioneering vegan fine dining restaurant offers guests an experience that is both distinctive and memorable. As a private dining venue in downtown DC, Elizabeth’s is ideal for hosts who want an elegant atmosphere paired with exceptional plant-based cuisine. The restaurant’s proximity to government offices, embassies, and cultural landmarks also makes it a convenient corporate event venue for executive dinners and client gatherings. Elizabeth’s is ideal for corporate dinners, executive gatherings, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, networking events, wedding welcome dinners, and intimate holiday parties. For semi-private dining experiences, we will open the restaurant early so that your group can have the entire space to yourself. This option can include a cocktail hour with passed small bites, or you are just able to dive right into our tasting menu. Book your next private dining experience at Elizabeth’s today.
See moreUp to 80 guests
$100-$200/person
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Type of Event Space
Athmosphere & Cuisine
Rentable Spaces

Bar
Up to 12 guests
Enjoy a happy hour, or semi-private dining experience at our wonderful onyx bar. For happy hour, we will simply reserve the bar area for your entire group. For semi-private dining we will open our bar area early for your guests to privately enjoy cocktails before heading upstairs to our dining room.
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Food & Beverage Policy
No outside food or beverage allowed
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we all plant based?
Depends! During our normal restaurant hours we are 100% plant based, but if you are reserving the entire venue all menus are fully customizable.
Pricing
Detailed pricing is available on request
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Awards
OpenTable Diner's Choice Award
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice / Best of the BestLocation
1341 L St NW Suite 1, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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