PRIVATE EVENTS & CATERING

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Planning your next event has never been easier.

Our dedicated Events Team typically responds to all inquiries within one business day and will guide you through every step of the planning process—from your first inquiry to the final toast.


Celebrate Every Occasion at Agora Restaurants

Host unforgettable celebrations at Agora Restaurants in Washington, DC, Tysons Corner, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, our experienced Events Team will create a personalized experience tailored to your vision.

From corporate events, business dinners, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, networking events, baby showers, and bridal showers to full restaurant buyouts and full-service catering, Agora offers the perfect setting for every occasion.

Our venues feature elegant private dining rooms, semi-private event spaces, outdoor patios, and full restaurant buyouts, complemented by authentic Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, premium wines, and warm Mediterranean hospitality.


CATERINGS

Bring Agora to You

Agora offers full-service Mediterranean catering for corporate events, weddings, private parties, office lunches, holiday celebrations, and special occasions throughout the DMV.

From customized menus and professional service to seamless execution, our team brings the authentic flavors and warm hospitality of Agora directly to your venue.

Welcome to Agora

Rooted in the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon, Agora brings you handcrafted mezze, wood-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Whether you’re planning a date night, a celebratory group dinner, the best bottomless brunch in DC, or a private event for your team, Agora offers warm hospitality and an elegant, welcoming atmosphere across three DMV locations. Explore our menus, reserve your table, or start planning your next private event with our dedicated team.

Now Opening in Bethesda — Summer 2026!

OWNERS

Owned and operated by Betul and Ismail Uslu, Agora D.C. and Agora Tysons are family-run establishments where attention to detail and warm hospitality are our top priorities. Ismail's dedication to improving every aspect of Agora led him to become the sole owner of Agora D.C. in 2008. Meanwhile, Betul, who left her banking career in 2016, focuses on private events, adding a personal touch to your special occasions. Today, Agora operates three acclaimed locations — Agora DC in Dupont Circle, Agora Tysons in Tysons Corner, and the newly opened Agora Bethesda — each celebrated as a premier Mediterranean dining destination in the DMV region.

Agora Restaurants Owners Betul and Ismail Uslu

CHEF SAHIN

At Agora, we are proud to introduce you to Executive Chef Ismet Sahin, a native of Southern Turkey. With his expertise in Turkish cuisine and gastronomy, Ismet adds an authentic touch to our menu. Having worked with renowned chefs at five-star hotels in Turkey, he brings an abundance of flavors of Mediterranean and innovative dishes to Agora D.C. and Tysons.

Executive Chef Ismet Sahin Agora Restaurants

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean at Agora Restaurants, proudly serving Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Agora is more than a restaurant — it is a shared dining experience, a place where warm hospitality and handcrafted food come together around the table.

Gather for mezze platters and wood-grilled entrées, celebrate over cocktails and house-made baklava, or reserve one of our private dining spaces in DC, Tysons, or Bethesda for your next corporate event, rehearsal dinner, or milestone celebration.

Agora Restaurants — Where Eastern Mediterranean cuisine meets genuine DMV hospitality.

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A Mediterranean gathering place at the heart of the DMV. Rooted in the culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon, Agora brings you handcrafted mezze, wood-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re planning a date night, a celebratory group dinner, the best bottomless brunch in DC, or a private event for your team, Agora offers warm hospitality and an elegant, welcoming atmosphere across three DMV locations.
Agora operates three acclaimed locations — Agora DC in Dupont Circle, Agora Tysons in Tysons Corner, and the newly opened Agora Bethesda — each celebrated as a premier Mediterranean dining destination in the DMV region.
Agora DC — award-winning Mediterranean restaurant in Dupont Circle, Washington DC

Agora DC

Washington’s award-winning Mediterranean restaurant in Dupont Circle — serving authentic Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine for over 15 years. From celebrated mezze and wood-grilled kebabs to the best bottomless brunch in DC, Agora DC is your destination for fine dining, date nights, and private events in Washington.

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KITCHEN HOURS

LUNCH

Tuesday to Friday
12 noon  – 2:00 pm

 

DINNER

Monday to Thursday

4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday

4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Saturday

5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Sunday

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

 

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Saturdays – Sundays

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agora Tysons — premier Mediterranean restaurant near Tysons Galleria, Northern Virginia

Agora Tysons

Northern Virginia’s premier Mediterranean dining destination near Tysons Galleria — four-time winner of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top 50 Best Restaurants. Handcrafted mezze, wood-fired kebabs, the best brunch in Tysons Corner, and exceptional private dining spaces for every occasion.

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KITCHEN HOURS

LUNCH

Tuesday to Friday
11:30 am – 3:00 pm

 

DINNER

Monday to Thursday

4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday

4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Saturday

5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sunday

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Saturdays – Sundays

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Agora Bethesda — new Mediterranean restaurant opening Summer 2026 on Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD

Agora Bethesda

The DMV’s most anticipated new restaurant — Agora Bethesda opens Summer 2026 on Wisconsin Avenue. Award-winning Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, bottomless brunch, and private dining, now coming to Bethesda, MD. Join the waitlist for first access to reservations.

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We will open soon! During our soft opening period, Agora Bethesda will be open for dinner service only. Breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch service will be announced at a later date.

DINNER

Monday to Friday

4:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Saturday and Sunday

5:00 pm – 10:30 pm