OK with having a Bedouin tent as a room? Up to eight people can experience this private dining experience from Compass Rose.

City Winery boasts 40,000 square feet of event space across four floors. Those who book there can choose from spaces like the private Barrel Room, with room for 50 seated diners.

Georgetown’s historic 1789 has multiple private dining rooms, including The Middleburg Room with capacity for up to 56 people seated at round tables, the Garden Room with floor-to-ceiling windows and room for 18 diners, and the restaurant’s cozy Bar and Club rooms.

To really impress, check out Rasika's chef's table, where President Obama celebrated his 52nd birthday. It can seat 10 to 12. Additional private dining spaces include the The Library, which can seat 42 to 50, and the Garden Room, which hosts 10 to 12 diners.

The handsome dining room at Dupont Circle’s new destination for ceviche includes two private dining rooms. Outfitted with built-in screens and LCD projectors; each one can host 20 people.

BLT Steak's dramatic-looking private dining room has room for 28-50.

Fiola Mare on the Georgetown waterfront has multiple private dining rooms and has become a go-to for the area's political crowd.

Newcomer Estuary has two private dining rooms diners can choose from when experiencing their Chesapeake-influenced cooking. One seats 24 with views of CityCenterDC. The Willow Room, with a dramatic blue wall, seats 45. Both have access to a terrace.

The power dining hot spot has three private dining rooms, a bar, and a patio. The Oval Room can accommodate 65 people in the main dining room, 36 people in the totally private Green Room, and 15 people in the semi-private Curtain Room for a more intimate gathering.

This D.C. power spot has three private dining rooms. The Gigi Room, the largest room, can accommodate 112 seated people or 200 people reception style. The South Beach Room — with its black lacquer millwork, leopard print carpeting, and retro-style chandelier — includes ornamental glass doors that reveal or conceal the bar below, fitting up to 30 seated individuals.

At DBGB, there's the Salon Rouge for up to 22 seated people and Salon Bleu for 40 seated diners. Either way, reserving one of these spaces ensures friends and family will be dining in style at the CityCenterDC development.

For old school D.C. private dining, it's hard to top the Occidental, with two private dining rooms and several other spaces to rent. They can handle parties from 20-300.

Carmine's has a whopping nine private dining rooms, advertising rooms for anywhere from 15 to 700 people.

One of Capitol Hill's top destinations for private dining, the recently-renovated Charlie Palmer has multiple options for rental, including the coveted terrace and rooftop spaces.

The three-level complex at the Wharf has plenty of options for private events, from the 12-seat private dining room overlooking the water to a very chic rooftop events space complete with fire pits and stellar views that can accommodate up to 60 people.

Who doesn't want the table at Rose's Luxury's intimate rooftop garden? Just recruit a group of eight friends for events during the warmer months. The restaurant also does full buyouts, or allows folks to book groups of 8-20 in its Barracks Room.

This sprawling Mexican restaurant in Navy Yard has plenty of room for groups, including balconies overlooking Nationals Park and a private dining and event space that boasts its own private stairwell and entrances for VIPs. 

2941 has private dining rooms that feature views of the restaurant's waterfall and koi pond. Host a gathering ranging in size from eight people to up to 100. It’s a popular destination for weddings, so book early.

Jaleo has private dining options available at multiple locations. The Crystal City restaurant has many variations, such as the dramatic curtained Blue Room (with room for 50-75). Groups can come together over a full paella, which is one of many dining options.