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Sonoma will be closed tonight for a private event

Tuesday June 2

Apologies - we'll reopen for lunch tomorrow!

Private Events

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Sonoma is one of Washington DC's premier private event locations and offers private event space for parties ranging from 10 to 275 guests for personal celebrations, fundraisers, corporate receptions, and more. We offer private parties in three separate rooms: second floor Avenue Lounge, second floor Private Dining Room, and first floor Main Dining Room. 

We are currently offering time slots for lunch, dinner, and reception events Monday-Saturday from 11am-10pm. 

Please contact our private events manager, Hilary Smith, directly for availability at events@sonomadc.com.

Click "Sonoma Event Kit" button to download our event planning kit and browse room capacities and minimum revenue fees, food and beverage menus, event contract, cancellation policy, and frequently asked questions.

Private Dining Room

The Private Dining Room is our most intimate and secluded private event space, located in the back of our second floor. The room has capacity for 40 guests for a seated lunch or dinner, or 50 guests for a standing reception.  The three large skylights bring in plentiful natural light during the day. Ambient noise level is low to moderate, with an optional soundproof curtain. Best for smaller meetings, seated dinners, business lunches, presentations or lectures. The space configuration is highly flexible for seated or standing functions.

Avenue Lounge

The second floor Avenue Lounge features an open floor plan with two story windows overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue. It is perfect for larger private receptions, fundraisers, cocktail parties, and seated lunches and dinners for groups of 40 or more. It is an airy, elegant space with a raised stage, two-story gas fireplace, with capacity for 65 guests at a seated event or 100 guests standing. Our most beautiful space, featuring exposed brick, tons of natural light and walnut hardwood floors, makes the Lounge the perfect vibe for your personal celebration.

Main Dining Room & Full Restaurant Buy Outs

Our first floor Main Dining Room is available, on select dates, for larger seated events for up to 65 guests, or standing receptions for up to 125 guests. The first floor is our only space for ADA compliant private events. Sonoma also has the unique ability to combine the two second floor event spaces into a single space with capacity up to 150 guests for a standing reception. For very large groups, Sonoma is available for a first and second floor Full Restaurant Buy Out with a capacity of 275 guests for a standing cocktail reception, wedding, or fundraiser.

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Where & When

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Sonoma Hours 2026

Open All Day: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 9:00pm

Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Dinner Only: Saturday 5:00-9:00pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

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ORDER CARRYOUT HERE

Call for old-school carryout: 202-544-8088 

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Sonoma is open for indoor dining, takeout, and delivery, with all day service Monday through Friday, and dinner service only on Saturday. 

We are welcoming indoor dining guests in the first floor Main Dining Room. The second floor Avenue Lounge and Private Dining Room can be reserved in advance only for private events.

Private Event inquiries are being accepted Monday through Saturday for lunchtime and evening events; please inquire at events@sonomadc.com for availability.

We appreciate your business and continued support of Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.

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Sonoma Restaurant is located at 223 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. One block away from the Library of Congress and two blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the nearest metro is Capitol South.

OPEN ALL DAY: Monday thru Friday, 11:30am - 9:00pm

OPEN FOR DINNER ONLY: Saturday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Only indoor tables can be reserved in advance. The outdoor patio is first come, first serve and subject to nice weather.

You can always call us to place your pickup order: 202-544-8088 

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About

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Sonoma's mission is to highlight the Mid-Atlantic's best naturally-raised and local ingredients and pair the creations with the best American and International wine. We strive to integrate sustainable practices: from sourcing local ingredients, to our use of renewable energy sources, we aspire to be more than just a culinary trend-setter.



Kitty

Marketing Manager

kitty@sonomadc.com

Shari

Assistant General Manager | Beverage Director


Hilary

Private Events Manager

events@sonomadc.com  l  202-679-2407

Mel

Executive Chef

mel@sonomadc.com

Jared

Proprietor | General Manager

jared@sonomadc.com 

Karim

Office Manager

karim@sonomadc.com

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