Private Dining Prices in Washington DC
SpotPrivate's October 2026 check of 13 rooms found most Washington DC private dining rooms publish a minimum spend between $1,500 and $3,500 (median $2,000). For 20 guests, the median minimum on SpotPrivate is $3,000. Rooms priced per person on SpotPrivate run about $42 a guest.
77 rooms across 24 venues compared. These are venue-published planning figures, not blended estimates. Minimum spends, room fees and per-person prices remain separate so the data stays useful.
Published minimums by party size
These comparisons use only rooms with a published minimum spend or food-and-beverage minimum and enough capacity for the group size.
| Group size | Comparable rooms | Median minimum | Published range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 guests | 9 | $3,000 | $12–$15,000 |
| 50 guests | 8 | $3,250 | $12–$15,000 |
| 100 guests | 4 | $8,000 | $2,500–$15,000 |
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Published minimum spends by neighborhood
Shown only where at least three rooms have a comparable published minimum or food-and-beverage minimum.
| Neighborhood | Rooms priced | Median published minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 5 | $3,500 |
Private dining rooms with published pricing
Use the room page for source context and the latest verification date where available.
Partial Buyout
China Chilcano
Restaurant Buyout
Tabard Inn
Group Reservations and Private Parties
El Secreto de RositaThe Basement
Pubkey
The Ballroom
PubkeyEvent Bar
Pubkey
The Pub
Pubkey
Butterfly Table
Oyamel
Escondido Room - Private Dining
Oyamel
Butterfly Bar Hightops
OyamelButterfly Bar Partial Buyout
Oyamel
Full Buyout
OyamelFull Buyout
China ChilcanoMarketplace
China ChilcanoBamboo
China ChilcanoTatami
China Chilcano
Ceviche
China Chilcano
Blue Side Dining Room
Zaytinya - DC
Blue Alcove
Zaytinya - DC
Olympus Table
Zaytinya - DC
Main Dining Room
Zaytinya - DCMezzanine
Zaytinya - DC
Atlantis Table
Zaytinya - DC
Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Loire
Mon Ami Gabi - BethesdaLoire and Rhône
Mon Ami Gabi - BethesdaLoire, Rhône & Seine
Mon Ami Gabi - BethesdaRhône
Mon Ami Gabi - BethesdaSeine
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
East Patio
Nobu DC
Full Restaurant Buyout
Nobu DC
Full Skylight Room
Nobu DCKitchen Front Side
Nobu DCPDR 1
Nobu DCPDR 2
Nobu DCParkview Side
Nobu DC
West Patio
Nobu DC
Full Restaurant Buyout
Chang Chang
Cedar Room
Lebanese Taverna - Washington DC
Full Private Dining Room
Nobu DC
King's Table
Nobu DC
Cabinet Room
Old Ebbitt GrillFull Atrium
Old Ebbitt Grill
Lounge & Atrium
Old Ebbitt Grill
Rooftop Terrace
Old Ebbitt Grill
Fully Private Dining Room
San LorenzoBar Area
Chang ChangLazy Susan Tables
Chang ChangThe Alcove
Chang Chang
Dining Area
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine BarFull Restaurant
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
Lounge Area
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
The Loft
The Hamilton
Middleburg Room
1789 RestaurantWickets Room
1789 Restaurant
Semi-Private Dining
Elizabeth's
Enclosed Terrace
Le DiplomateFull PDR
Nobu DCThe Hamilton Live
The Hamilton
Private Dining Room
EstuaryMethodology
How much does private dining cost in Washington DC?
SpotPrivate's October 2026 check of 13 rooms found most Washington DC private dining rooms publish a minimum spend between $1,500 and $3,500 (median $2,000). For 20 guests, the median minimum on SpotPrivate is $3,000. Rooms priced per person on SpotPrivate run about $42 a guest. Figures are venue-published planning prices, not quotes; tax, service charge and menus are confirmed by the venue.
What counts as published pricing?
A room is included when SpotPrivate has a venue-published minimum spend, food-and-beverage minimum, room fee or per-person minimum. Missing pricing is never filled with an estimate.
What is a minimum spend?
A minimum spend is generally the amount the venue requires the event to spend, often on food and beverage. It is not the same thing as a room rental fee.
Why not publish one average event price?
Because minimum spends, room fees and per-person menu prices are different commercial terms. SpotPrivate reports them separately so the comparison stays meaningful.
Are these final quotes?
No. These are published planning figures. The venue confirms availability, menus, taxes, service charges, deposits and current event terms for the specific date.
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