Metropolitan Hospitality Group is proud to share that MHG has been named a 2026 Washington DC Top Workplace by WTOP News.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our people. The Washington DC Top Workplaces award is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, measuring key parts of the employee experience including feeling respected, supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute.
For MHG, this award is more than a badge. It is a reflection of the people who bring our restaurants, hospitality, and guest experiences to life every day.
A Recognition Powered by Our Team
At Metropolitan Hospitality Group, our culture has always been built around people. From our restaurants to our support teams, every part of MHG is shaped by the team members who show up, lead with hospitality, support one another, and create memorable experiences for our guests.
More than 233 MHG employees participated in the survey process, making this recognition a true team achievement. Their feedback helped earn MHG a place among the 2026 Washington DC Top Workplaces.
To every employee who shared feedback, served a guest, supported a teammate, trained a new hire, led a shift, solved a problem, or helped make MHG better — thank you. This award belongs to you.
What the Top Workplaces Award Means
The Top Workplaces award is based solely on employee feedback. That makes this recognition different from many other workplace awards. It is not based on outside opinions, paid rankings, or a judging panel. It is based on what employees say about their workplace experience.
For MHG, being named a Top Workplace is a reminder of what matters most: creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do.
Hospitality is a people-first business. Great restaurants are built by great teams. This recognition reinforces our commitment to building workplaces where our employees can grow, lead, and be part of something meaningful.
A Locally Owned Restaurant Group with Deep Roots
Metropolitan Hospitality Group is a locally owned and operated restaurant group formed in 2005. Since opening the first CIRCA concept in 2007, MHG has grown across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC with a collection of restaurants and hospitality brands, including:
CIRCA at Clarendon, CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, CIRCA at Navy Yard, CIRCA at The Boro, El Bebe at Navy Yard, El Bebe at The Boro, TRIO Grill, Salt, Heirloom, Open Road Merrifield, Open Road Rosslyn, Open Road Reston, and Open Road Distilling Co.
Each concept has its own personality, but they are all connected by the same foundation: strong teams, thoughtful hospitality, and a commitment to serving the communities we call home.
Thank You to the People Who Make MHG What It Is
This award is a moment to celebrate, but it is also a moment to say thank you.
Thank you to our chefs, servers, bartenders, hosts, managers, distillers, support teams, and every employee across MHG who helps create the experience our guests know and love. Your work is the reason MHG continues to grow, evolve, and earn recognition as a top workplace in the Washington, DC region.
We are honored to receive this award and excited to continue building a company where people are proud to work.
Interested in Joining the MHG Team?
As MHG continues to grow across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, we are always looking for people who are passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating great guest experiences.
Whether you are starting your career in hospitality or looking for your next leadership opportunity, MHG offers a place to learn, grow, and be part of a team-driven culture.
Explore current opportunities with Metropolitan Hospitality Group.