Ruth's Chris Steak House
Home of Serious Steaks
724 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-4505
Located in the Washington DC Convention Center, Ruth's Chris Steak House is the home for serious sizzling prime steaks. Whether for business or pleasure, this Washington DC steak house is ready to wine and dine couples for a romantic dinners, or groups up to 120 people in one of their banquet rooms. The Ruth's Chris on 9th Street is one of two Ruth's Chris Steak House's in Washington DC. Online reservations are suggested.
Acadiana
901 New York Avenue, NW, Washington DC; Tel. 202.408.8848
The belly-warming Southern Louisiana-style cooking at Acadiana is one of Washington's most delightful new additions. The menu reflects the bounty of the Big Easy with the finest of seafood and premium meats. The restaurant is "a contemporary interpretation of a Louisiana Fish House," Chef Jeff Tunks says. The roux, rémoulades, bisques and étouffées are to die for and Acadiana's contemporary décor is divine. Appetizer favorites include fried green tomatoes, Mid-Atlantic oysters in on the half shell, a trio of succulent deviled eggs, and pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras. Colorful entrees, like Aunt Boo's fish camp crawfish etouffee and "grillades and grits" (sautéed veal medallions with creamy jalapeño cheese grits), will tempt your tastebuds. Plus Acadiana's New Orleans style barbeque shrimp was named one of USA Today's top 25 dishes of 2005.
B. Smith's
50 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, DC 20002
Southern. Former model and soul food restaurateur B. Smith has taken the DC dining scene by storm with her fresh approaches to southern standards. Located in gleaming Union Station, B.Smith's eponymous supper club is jazzy and sharp.
Banana Café
500 8th St., SE, Washington, DC. Tel. 202.543.5906
This brightly colored island oasis has a well-deserved reputation for excellent, reasonably priced Cuban and Puerto Rican fare and mouth-watering mango margaritas. It's one of the most popular restaurants on Capitol Hill and you'll see why once you try the Cuban picadillo (ground beef and pork loin cooked in a creole sauce with capers, olives and raisins) or the ropa vieja (shredded flank steak cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices). In between bites, take in the vivid, original Latin artwork collected by owners Jorge Zamorano and Analena Valdes. Upstairs, a quaint piano bar features talented local pianists and singers as well as the occasional tequila inspired sing-a-long.
Belga Cafe
514 8th Street, SE Washington, D.C. 20003
Belga cafe is a great place to eat typical Belgian and Euro-Fusion cuisine. Combining an intriguing atmosphere with excellent, light and healthy interesting food. Belga Cafe is a little bit of Brussels on the Hill, with an open kitchen and a sidewalk cafe.
Bistro Bis
15 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
French. Talk about House appropriations! This DC dining staple on Capitol Hill is likely to have statesmen and their aids confabing over well-seasoned root vegetables and an ever evolving selection of game.
Capital Grille
601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004
American. This Washington, DC steakhouse not only serves up huge, tender slabs of delicious beef, it invites you to explore the aging process that give this world famous Washington, DC restaurant its excellent meats. Check your cholestrol levels at the door.
Capitol City Brewing Co
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC. Tel. 202.842.2337
Just a stone's throw from Union Station, Capitol City Brewing Co. offers tasty eats and great beer in a stunning, historic setting. The restaurant calls the prominent 1911 Postal Square Building home. Chef Tim Campion mastered a menu that soars high above standard brewpub fare. For starters, try the award-winning chowder or Pale Ale chili with Jalapeno cornbread or share a plateful of spicy hot Washington Wings. The menu features an array of specialties including a "filibuster burger," the Hofbrau bratwurst sandwich, a pulled pork barbecue sandwich and more. But the main attraction is undoubtedly the beer. Expert brewers use only the finest hops, fresh yeast and select malt to concoct some flavorsome ales, lagers and pilsners. The high-tech, in-house brewery lets brewmasters bring fresh suds straight to the table. Signature brews include a medium-bodied Amber Waves Ale; the dark and roasty Prohibition Porter; the golden, light-bodied Capitol Kolsch; classic, full bodied Pale Rider Ale.
Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
419 8th St., SE, Washington, DC. Tel. 202.547.3233
This paradise for Indian and Pakistani food lovers offers exotic and new flavor combinations to tickle your taste buds. The eatery features tandoori chicken and curry chicken dishes, creamy curried beans, lamb dishes, fresh salads and more. The kitchen also caters to all tastes—from spicy and daring to simple and mild.
Ceiba
701 14th Street, NW, Washington DC; Tel 202.393.3983
The creators of DC Coast and TenPenh have done it again. Ceiba's contemporary Latin American cuisine will make your mouth water and its classy atmosphere is sure to impress. The restaurant specializing in Yucatan, Brazilian, Peruvian and Cuban fare. The name Ceiba honors the tropical umbrella-shaped tree of the same name. Chef-owner Jeff Tunks' meals promise a scrumptious stroll through Vera Cruz and Cancun, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The restaurant's dramatic décor adds to the experience. Start the meal with a shrimp, wild striped bass or yellowfin tuna ceviche. The Brazilian braised pork shank "Feijoada" or the sugar cane skewered jumbo shrimp come highly recommended. Seasonal sorbets, vanilla bean cheesecake and a tangy Ceiba dessert martini finish off a meal perfectly.
Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Tel. 202.547.8100
This well-known, upscale steakhouse is one of Capitol Hill's newest additions — and it couldn't have come too soon. The smartly designed restaurant serves up world-class cuisine and fine wine within eyeshot of the Capitol dome. Charlie Palmer Steak offering premium cuts of artisan meats, game, fish and fowl, readied in the namesake's progressive American style as well as an outstanding wine cube that houses more than 3,500 bottles from every U.S. state. Best bets include a grilled filet mignon with roasted shallots and cabernet sauce and a Chesapeake blue crab gratin with shellfish emulsion. The space includes three private dining rooms and a sprawling rooftop terrace with spectacular city views.
