Dining

Theatre Concessions

Light meals, sandwiches, snacks and assorted beverages are available in our lobby one hour before performances and during intermission.

Avoid intermission lines: you can order food and drinks before the performance and have them waiting for you at intermission! Please see Box Office or concessions for further details.

Local Restaurants

Enjoy fine dining arond the Quarter at these establishments.

Restaurants Providing Prix Fixe
Restaurants Open Before Performances
Restaurants Open Before and After Performances

Restaurants Providing Prix Fixe

Modern American cuisine, prix fixe theatre menu, small plates, wine bar, live music and patio dining.

Contemporary American cuisine with natural clean flavors and vibrant presentations that highlight the seasons.

D.C.’s premier Chocolate Lounge & Boutique invites you to experience chocolate, coffee, and cocktails in a tantalizing new way! Specializing in espresso and chocolate-based drinks, artisanal chocolates, and exquisite pastries in surprisingly unique mediums. Dramatic wave walls, intimate seating areas, and two glimmering bars serve as the perfect backdrop for the sumptuous pastries within and at night transform into a provocative atmosphere where tantalizing cocktails are served.

Flavors of India, prix fixe theatre menu, small plates and lounge dining.

Restaurants Open before Performances

Camille’s menu whets one's appetite for the star of the show--the food. Known for their gourmet wraps and sandwiches, Camille's also offers fresh salads, fruit smoothies and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, and a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, with a full coffee bar.  Two of Camille's signature items are the Creamy Tuscan Tomato soup, served daily, and it's very own signature salsa.

Chinatown Coffee Co. is the latest DC experience and Third Wave coffee experiment, located in the East End in Washington, DC. At Chinatown Coffee, it’s all about the quality of the coffee; the care and preparation by our first-rate baristas; and the minimalist but warm environment designed by award-winning architect Robert Gurney.

Once you visit, you’ll agree – D.C. stands for District Chophouse. Located near the Shakespeare Theatre Company, the Chophouse serves steakhouse classics paired with handcrafted ales brewed on site. Join us for weekend brunch, our weeknight happy hour, or any day for lunch and dinner.

Matchbox offers fresh American inspired food and drink in a modern and eco-friendly setting. Our menu includes brick oven pizza, miniburgers, fresh seafood, and a fantastic brunch. Guests can dine on our outdoor patio in nice weather. As the winner of best new restaurant, Matchbox takes brick oven pizzas to a new level.

Drawing on pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern traditions, Oyamel’s menu reflects rich culinary heritage combined with current urban fare of Mexico City. The menu offers antojitos, traditional Mexican snacks or small plates, along with authentic tacos and ceviches. Superior margaritas headline an impressive cocktail menu.

Our staff consists of trained pastry chefs who infuse their artistry to each cupcake. We believe in raising the standard by which people judge the quality of their food, in particular, cupcakes. Because of this conviction, we use only the highest quality ingredients available on the world stage and believe in supporting the community that has supported us. We use local dairy and other ingredients that are harvested from local area farms as much as possible. We also minimize waste by donating our leftover cupcakes to area shelters and nonprofit organizations.

Conveniently just around the corner from the theatres of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Private Caucus Rooms/Social Reform Kitchen and Bar has been called a “monument to fine dining” and a veritable who’s who of politics, business and dining in D.C. Enjoy savory hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood flown in daily and a selection of fine wines. Six private dining rooms are available for meeting/events up to 300 people. Open M-F for lunch, M-Sat. for dinner.

Featuring loose leaf tea from around the world, Teaism is a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner just blocks from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Our mission – to prepare healthy, wholesome food for active people!

Restaurants Open before and after Performances

Asia Nine’s Pan-Asian Cuisine and design draws inspiration from different Asian cultures. Jewel tones and rich woods envelop guests with a warm and exotic atmosphere.

Carmine’s has been serving Southern Italian cuisine in large family style portions for over 20 years. With more than 700 seats and 9 private dining rooms, steps away from both of STC’s theatre venues. You must experience the family-style feast that makes Carmine’s legendary for its value.

D.C.’s premier Chocolate Lounge & Boutique invites you to experience chocolate, coffee, and cocktails in a tantalizing new way! Specializing in espresso and chocolate-based drinks, artisanal chocolates, and exquisite pastries in surprisingly unique mediums. Dramatic wave walls, intimate seating areas, and two glimmering bars serve as the perfect backdrop for the sumptuous pastries within and at night transform into a provocative atmosphere where tantalizing cocktails are served.

Fresh, hand crafted beer and premium made from scratch food…all served up in a friendly and fun atmosphere – that’s what the Gordon Biersch experience is all about.

FUEL pizza got jump started in 1998 by a few guys from New York that craved really good pizza but couldn’t find a slice anywhere in Charlotte. They needed REAL pizza made with the finest mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Unable to find the perfect pizza, they decided to do it themselves. Fortunately, they found a funky 1930′s gas station on Central Avenue and FUEL Pizza was born. FUEL is powered by an energetic team of hard-workers that deliver REAL Pizza, Perfect Wings, Fresh Salads and Tasty Sandwiches to all of our guests.

Jaleo invites you to explore the spirit and cuisine of Spain. Under the direction of award-winning chef Jose Andres, Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangria and a fine selection of Spanish wines.

We guarantee the best gelato and sorbet you will ever taste.

TangySweet introduces the citizens of the District to this delicious, healthful, calorie counters delight.  The first D.C. tart frozen yogurt shop tantalizes customers with combinations of its classic, green tea, and pomegranate yogurt with the freshest fruit toppings. The shops stylish environmentally-friendly interior design adds to the experience.

D.C.’s Hottest Bar Scene of 2007 (according to the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington) tops any list for the best downtown dining. Its fresh, open atmosphere paired with an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Lebanese and Greek cuisine is an unbeatable combination.

Are you a restaurant interested in partnering with the Shakespeare Theatre Company? Contact Noreen Major at CorpSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org or call 202.547.3230.