The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Washington DC
The nation's capital is full of history. The Smithsonian, Capitol Hill, embassies, and government agencies all bring crowds of people to visit or work in the city, and they bring a taste for exotic flavors along with them. With ethnic eateries that serve everything from authentic tapas to Southern favorites, the food scene in Washington, D.C. is as eclectic as the ever-changing population. But sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a classic and simple steak. We’ve rounded up the best steakhouses in DC, powered by our data from the most in-the-know diners. Here’s where to go when on the hunt for steak in the capital.
| Restaurants: | BLT Steak DC, Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave., Charlie Palmer Steak - DC… |
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| Price Range: | $$$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Steak, Steakhouse… |
| Neighborhoods: | Downtown, Capitol Hill… |
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BLT Steak DC
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown
- Business Meals
- Good for Birthdays
- Special Occasion
Polished ebony tables, dark suede upholstery, and unobtrusive lighting create an upbeat yet still intimate atmosphere at BLT Steak DC. Located in the same neighborhood as the White…Read more
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Business Meals
- Good for Groups
- Special Occasion
Bobby Van's is a name synonymous with quality and eclectic cuisine. The Bobby Van's Grill on New York Avenue is a 400-seat example of a classic steakhouse that offers a more family…Read more
Charlie Palmer Steak - DC
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Capitol Hill
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
- Good for a Date
Offering one of the best views of the Capitol, Charlie Palmer Steak is also the place to get one of the best steaks in Washington DC. The bright, open windows and white walls all c…Read more
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View More InfoThe Palm Washington DC
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Dupont Circle
- Business Meals
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
The Palm Restaurant is a trendy, classic steakhouse that regularly hosts celebrities, politicians, and journalists, without serving politics along with the food. This location in D…Read more
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Business Meals
Bobby Van's Steakhouse on 15th Street is right in the heart of everything, with the White House a block away and the National Mall and Smithsonian on the doorstep. The decor at thi…Read more
The Capital Grille - Washington DC
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Capitol Hill
- Business Meals
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
The Capital Grille serves one of the best steaks in Washington DC. This capital restaurant is right by the National Gallery of Art, just off Pennsylvania Avenue. Dry aged, hand-cut…Read more
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View AvailabilityDC Prime Steakhouse
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Ashburn
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Lots of natural wood, dark red carpeting, and brown leather upholstery all come together under indirect lighting at DC Prime Steakhouse for an intimate dining experience. Every dis…Read more
Old Hickory Steakhouse
$$$$·Steakhouse·
National Harbor
- Good for Anniversaries
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
At home in the historic Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor is Old Hickory Steakhouse. This sophisticated eatery sits on the lobby level of the hotel, overlooking the river for a roma…Read more
Ray's The Steaks
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Arlington
- Casual
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Every great steakhouse has one thing in common: great cuts of meat. At Ray's The Steaks, the experience is casual, not over the top, and the steaks take center stage, not the prese…Read more
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View Availability1789 Restaurant
$$$$·American·
Georgetown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Romantic
1789 Restaurant, a Washington DC staple, offers a seasonal menu of locally sourced ingredients. This fine-dining restaurant serves up a variety of options, often with unexpected it…Read more
Medium Rare - Capitol Hill
$$$$·Steak·
Capitol Hill
- Casual
- Fun
- Great for Brunch
Medium Rare serves up premium cuts of steak right on Capitol Hill at 8th Street. The prix fixe menu offers an affordable and delicious meal that includes artisan bread, a mixed gre…Read more
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Washington DC
$$$$·Brazilian Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Groups
- Good for Birthdays
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse brings all-you-can-eat options to the menu. Steaks and meats form the foundation of the offerings, all prepared with attention to detail using tra…Read more
Clyde's of Georgetown
$$$$·American·
Georgetown
- Casual
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
Clyde's of Georgetown is an approachable and family-friendly restaurant that also happens to serve up delicious steak and burgers. The steak frites use a locally sourced Cedar Rive…Read more
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean
$$$$·Steak·
McLean
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
Planned and executed as an homage to legendary Kansas City restaurateur, Joe Gilbert, J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood keeps to the themes of friendly hospitality and excep…Read more
The Occidental
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Business Meals
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
With more than a century of history contained within the walls of the Occidental Grill & Seafood, this iconic establishment still serves relevant and fresh dishes. The White House …Read more
Essy's Carriage House
$$$$·American·
Arlington
- Quiet Conversation
- Cozy
- Special Occasion
Classy, yet casual, the ambiance at Essy's Carriage House encourages unpretentious fun. Comfortable booths and high-backed chairs mean an evening relaxing at a neighborhood favorit…Read more
Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Business Meals
- Good for Anniversaries
Dangling crystal chandeliers, rich red carpeting, framed artwork, leather upholstery. and plenty of polished, aged wood create an atmosphere of old-world elegance at Rare Steakhous…Read more
Claudia's
$$$$·Seafood·
Downtown
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
The ultra-modern kitchen matches the mod decor at Claudia's. This unique take on an American steakhouse throws some Latin flavor into the mix. Enjoy the towering seafood platters a…Read more
Old Ebbitt Grill
$$$$·American·
Downtown
- Great for Lunch
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
First established in 1856, the Old Ebbitt Grill is a neighborhood staple, serving up classic American cuisine right next door to the White House. The restaurant has moved a few tim…Read more
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View AvailabilityMastro's Steakhouse - DC
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Penn Quarter
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
The warm, elegant atmosphere at Mastro's Steakhouse starts with soft lighting, white tablecloths, and antique chandeliers. The strictly enforced dress code means an evening at this…Read more