Wheaton’s popular dim sum restaurant is a great place for groups of friends to gather over dumplings, pan-fried taro cakes, shrimp toast, and fried wontons. Carts roll through the aisles on the weekends, but the dim sum menu is also available weekdays.

This Adams Morgan restaurant full of craft beer, sausages, and sandwiches is very flexible about accepting large groups in its three-story complex. Parties of up to 10 people can book online, while groups of up to 20 can call the restaurant to reserve. — Lani Furbank

Ethiopian restaurants lend themselves to group dining with large sampler platters of vegetables, grilled meats, and stews served over injera. This U Street classic in D.C.’s Little Ethiopia corner is welcoming to large parties, is open late, and is a good option for a last-minute meal without a reservation.

Reservations for groups of up to 20 can be made online at Farmers Fishers Bakers and sister restaurant Founding Farmers. Reservations can be made over the phone. There’s everything from tacos to salads to sushi — plus a view of the Georgetown waterfront. Brunch is popular here, as are tiki drinks.

Boqueria’s latest incarnation in Penn Quarter has 164 seats, and reservations for groups up to 20 can be made online. Both locations share menus that are festive for large groups, including a $42 unlimited tapas brunch, a suckling pig feast ($95 per person), and plenty of Spanish small plates.

This Arlington Chinese food destination works well for groups because there are the large circular tables and borderline ridiculous portion sizes. Groups can come together over large plates of slippery Grandma’s noodles and crispy golden chicken.

Almost comically-large with a prime location downtown, this restaurant from the group behind Clyde’s has a fittingly huge menu. There’s a full sushi bar, several sandwiches, fried chicken, and more.

The Smith can accommodate up to 15 people in one party with an advance reservation (online or phone). The versatile menu of brasserie-style entrées, pastas, steaks, burgers, and salads should have an option to please everyone in the group. Its original location in D.C. has 200 seats. — Lani Furbank

This Balkan small plates spot on Capitol Hill has a second floor which includes a balcony alcove with room for 12. At either location, plan to share a variety of meze, spreads, flatbreads, and pies as well as grilled meats, veggies, and seafood. There’s a $49 all-you-can-eat Balkan Experience menu ($35 in Arlington). — Lani Furbank

This recent addition to the Southwest Waterfront has multiple patios, multiple bars, 400 seats, and several private dining spaces. Diners can make reservations for groups up to 10 online, or call for larger parties.

Recently reopened after a fire, Italian favorite Morini is a nice waterfront option for groups in the Navy Yard area. Make reservations for groups as large as 20 online.