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Dining at the Filene Center
Wolf Trap
Ovations Restaurant

Indulge in a dining experience as memorable as a Wolf Trap performance. At Ovations Restaurant, great food, refreshing drinks, and unforgettable shows come together in perfect harmony. Located near the Filene Center, Ovations Restaurant is an al fresco, gourmet buffet dining experience where guests can curate their own culinary adventure with a selection of delicious farm-to-table and seasonal offerings.

Enjoy a varied selection of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and globally inspired dishes that rotate throughout the summer. Thoughtfully curated by Wolf Trap’s Executive Chef Chris Faessen, each dish is crafted to balance delicious flavors, artful presentation, and variety to accommodate a wide range of dietary preferences.

Make your reservation early as spots fill up fast!

Note: Ovations is a cashless facility.

Meadow Commons

Just steps from the lawn and your seats, the Meadow Commons’ culinary repertoire promises to excite and satisfy any hungry concertgoer. Enjoy upscale and flavorful items including:  

  • Handhelds: Steak & Cheese Sub, Doritos Walking Taco, Fried Fish & Fries, Wolf Burger, or Turkey & Bacon Ciabatta Sandwich
  • Bowls: Mediterranean or Burrito Bowl
  • Snacks: French Fries, Nordic Knot Soft Pretzel, Fresh Popcorn, or Roasted Peanuts and Cashews

Located on the lower level, The Meadow Commons’ Drink Stop offers quick drinks and easy refills with craft beers, wines, and refreshing cocktails and mocktails like the Espresso Martini and Zero-Proof Margarita.  

Plaza Concessions

Located on the upper Plaza (to the right of the Main Gate), Plaza Concessions serves up familiar favorites with Wolf Trap flair. Try out:

  • Flat Breads: Pepperoni with hot honey or Margherita with basil pesto and roasted red tomatoes
  • Handhelds: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Boom Boom Sauce, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Jumbo Lump Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich, or Hot Dog in a Bavarian Pretzel Bun
  • Lite Fare: Beyond Burger, Mezze Platter, or Mango Lime Quinoa Salad
  • Snacks: Nordic Knot Soft Pretzel, Fresh Popcorn, or Honduran Chocolate Brownie

If you have in-house seats, make sure to get your drink in a Wolf Trap Cup, available at both Concessions and the Gift Shop.

Picnic Like a Pro

Dust off those picnic baskets and coolers! A rare accommodation for any concert venue, Wolf Trap welcomes you to bring your own food and drinks—including alcohol—to enjoy on the picnic terraces or out on the lawn. Feel free to make your snack spread as simple or elevated as you’d like.