Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Eating and drinking at DCA: quick answers

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, Virginia has 50 places to eat and drink and 7 lounges, across Concourses Main Terminal, A, B, C, D and E, plus a pre-security area. That includes 8 coffee spots, 4 bars, and 14 sit-down restaurants. 6 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Eastern Time.

How many restaurants are at DCA airport?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has 50 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses Main Terminal, A, B, C, D and E, plus a pre-security area. It also has 7 lounges.

What's open early at DCA?

Farmer's Fridge, Farmer's Fridge, and Farmer's Fridge are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: CIBO Express Gourmet Market (before security, Main Terminal, from 4 AM), CIBO Walk-Thru Gourmet Market (Near Gate A1, Concourse A, from 4 AM), and Dunkin' (Near Gate A1, Concourse A, from 4 AM). Times are local (Eastern Time).

What's open late at DCA?

Open latest on a typical weekday: Busboys and Poets (Gate D37, Concourse D, until 11 PM), Busboys and Poets Express (Gate D37, Concourse D, until 11 PM), and Mi Vida (Near Gate B22, Concourse B, until 11 PM). Farmer's Fridge, Farmer's Fridge, and Farmer's Fridge never close.

Where can I get coffee at DCA?

8 coffee spots: Dunkin' (Near Gate A1, Concourse A), Dunkin' (Gate B15, Concourse B), Dunkin' (Near Gate B15, Main Terminal), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Peet's Coffee (Gate E48, Concourse E), Starbucks (Gate C25, Concourse C), and 2 more.

Where can I get a sit-down meal at DCA?

14 sit-down restaurants: Atlas Brew Works (Gate B12, Concourse B), Busboys and Poets (Gate D37, Concourse D), District Bar (before security, Main Terminal), Grille District (Gate B15, Concourse B), Kapnos Taverna (Gate D37, Concourse D), Legal Sea Foods (Near Gate C24, Main Terminal), and 8 more.

Where are the bars at DCA?

4 bars: Atlas Brew Works (Gate B12, Concourse B), District Bar (before security, Main Terminal), Vino Volo (Near Gate B15, Main Terminal), and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites (Gate E58, Concourse E).

Are there restaurants before security at DCA?

Yes — CIBO Express Gourmet Market, District Bar, Dunkin', The Cafe at DCA North, The Cafe at DCA South, and Farmer's Fridge are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.

Which lounges at DCA accept Priority Pass?

None of the 7 lounges at DCA lists Priority Pass access.

How do I get into a lounge at DCA?

Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Capital One, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Delta status, and 3 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.