Recommended Resurants in Washington D.C.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Rebel Daughter and myself, she's 50% going and I'm at 99% have a GTG with my Nephew/son her cousin/brother coming up really soon and need help. He lives in Alexandria, Va

I figure maybe hop the train to Washington since it's so close unless there're are options in Alexandria for any really nice restaurant. Doesn't matter what type of resturant. Please send suggestions for a weekend place that's not to crazy crowded. I'm shipping 2 bottles of Olive Oil that he's never had and my daughter hasn't seen him in like 3-4 years so I want it to be special.

We'll do a watch shot as he has a nice 16750 polar, so nice in fact I should've kept it

He's a Marine who just recently transferd from Charlotte to Washington D.C.. Someplace special would be nice. Also do they have corkage available in Washington D.C. Resturants ?

I don't want a disaster like McAllen which turned out sooo good. One day that story will surface.

Then next day we head to New York as we really need to go by 911 memorial. It's important for both of us.

[teqp]

Mark,

I would recommend the following:
BLT Steak for a nice steak
Tortino Restaurant - Italian, small place with really good food.
Del Friscos is ok. I didn't have the best service as I sat at the bar area. But the steak was good.
Cedar - American food. Good lunch place.
Here is my post when I first had to go to DC for business. there are some other nice restaurants listed.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...dc+restaurants

Have a nice time. Please post some pics of the 911 Memorial in NYC. I need to get out there to see it.

[Marcela]

I was very happy with Occidental Grill & Seafood (http://occidentaldc.com/)

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

I don't want a disaster like McAllen which turned out sooo good. One day that story will surface.

One day, it will

[Runnin' Rebel]

lol Gerardo what a night !

WASHINGTON DC is nice enough to charge 35.00 per bottle unlimited. Going to be some fantastic wine similar to McAllen


EDIT: nephew picked the wine so that's nice

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

lol Gerardo what a night !

WASHINGTON DC is nice enough to charge 35.00 per bottle unlimited. Going to be some fantastic wine similar to McAllen


EDIT: nephew picked the wine so that's nice

Enjoy....what am I saying; I KNOW you WILL enjoy!!!!!!!!

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by teqp

Mark,

I would recommend the following:
BLT Steak for a nice steak
Tortino Restaurant - Italian, small place with really good food.
Del Friscos is ok. I didn't have the best service as I sat at the bar area. But the steak was good.
Cedar - American food. Good lunch place.
Here is my post when I first had to go to DC for business. there are some other nice restaurants listed.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...dc+restaurants

Have a nice time. Please post some pics of the 911 Memorial in NYC. I need to get out there to see it.

Originally Posted by Marcela

I was very happy with Occidental Grill & Seafood (http://occidentaldc.com/)

Hi thanks for the recommendations guys

Hope all is well Phil

[breitlings]

There are many excellent ones. Let me think about a few and respond.

[Danny83]

There is Tadich Grill in DC now Mark from San Francisco

[breitlings]

Makoto for japanese.
Rio Grande for Mexican (Tex/Mex) GHB favorite.
Monacle is a local eat for political power players.

[AzPaul]

I enjoyed Siroc.

[Cerachrom12]

Anyone tried Filamena Italian restaurant in Georgetown?

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by Marcela

I was very happy with Occidental Grill & Seafood (http://occidentaldc.com/)

X2 My wife and I were in DC in October of last year and this was one of our favorite lunch places!

[Runnin' Rebel]

He said something about a resturant called "The Prime Rib" the civilized steak house..

Anyone heard of that ? In D.C. I'll have to check out the menu

[2ltdjorn]

I use to live in Silver Spring, MD. They had a great steak house..

http://www.theclassicsdc.com

They are all about steak... great meal for sure.

Also enjoyed Old Ebbit Grill on 15th street,

and in

Alexandria...

Chart House

[teqp]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Hi thanks for the recommendations guys

Hope all is well Phil

You're welcome Mark. Wherever you decide to dine, I'm sure it will be good.

[Reglin]

Not sure if it's too late for this--try Founding Farmers at 1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Call for reservation.

[Etschell]

you gotta go to old ebbitt grill for breakfast. i like the crab cakes eggs Benedict.

used to love this place DC Coast but it closed.

[breitlings]

many excellent restaurants in bethesda too. Clydes is a great reasonable local place as well.

[psv]

Mark,
I'm happy to help but you need to give us some better guidance. Do you a high-end place? Modern? French? Italian? Indian? Spanish? Meat or fish? Local specialties? Budget?

There are slew of really good restaurants in DC, many of them are listed here https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/0...taurants-2017/

I wouldn't go for steak, because some of the best steaks I ever had was in Brasil, so I doubt you would be impressed. If you must, I'd skip the stodgy steakhouses and go to Rural Society on 15t Street and M Street, NW (inside the Loews Madison Hotel) which has some of the best parilla in town, not cheap though, $40-50 for a piece of meat with no sides.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by psv

Mark,
I'm happy to help but you need to give us some better guidance. Do you a high-end place? Modern? French? Italian? Indian? Spanish? Meat or fish? Local specialties? Budget?

There are slew of really good restaurants in DC, many of them are listed here https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/0...taurants-2017/

I wouldn't go for steak, because some of the best steaks I ever had was in Brasil, so I doubt you would be impressed. If you must, I'd skip the stodgy steakhouses and go to Rural Society on 15t Street and M Street, NW (inside the Loews Madison Hotel) which has some of the best parilla in town, not cheap though, $40-50 for a piece of meat with no sides.

ever had dry aged steak or wagu beef? not a knock but the best steaks ive ever had were either of those.

[Runnin' Rebel]

I have to cancel his suggestion of resturant Prime Rib due to mandatory jacket for men. I'm on casual trip not business.

So seafood with steak is what im looking for, if you have anything Please suggest.
I rarely order meat when out but seafood I'll go for. Last time I had meat was in McAllen at Santa Fe Steak House, and that was an American wagu rib eye cut. Very good. But I like the option of seafood too.

Gerardo would know what kind of meat was ordered in McAllen. That pastry wrapped twice baked potato Danny ordered was so good too.

Sole, sea bass, salmon, Ono anything ocean is fine. You know what I really want is crabs from the Chesapeake Bay cooked in Old Bay. But their probably out of season

I have dress jeans only to wear

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

I have to cancel his suggestion of resturant Prime Rib due to mandatory jacket for men. I'm on casual trip not business.

So seafood with steak is what im looking for, if you have anything Please suggest.
I rarely order meat when out but seafood I'll go for. Last time I had meat was in McAllen at Santa Fe Steak House, and that was an American wagu rib eye cut. Very good. But I like the option of seafood too.

Gerardo would know what kind of meat was ordered in McAllen. That pastry wrapped twice baked potato Danny ordered was so good too.

Sole, sea bass, salmon, Ono anything ocean is fine. You know what I really want is crabs from the Chesapeake Bay cooked in Old Bay. But their probably out of season

I have dress jeans only to wear

If you want to go the the Prime Rib make a 4:30 reservation. It is jackets after 5. I highly doubt they kick you out.

[2ltdjorn]

Rays The Classics in Silver Spring, MD.

[psv]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

I have to cancel his suggestion of resturant Prime Rib due to mandatory jacket for men. I'm on casual trip not business.

So seafood with steak is what im looking for, if you have anything Please suggest.
I rarely order meat when out but seafood I'll go for. Last time I had meat was in McAllen at Santa Fe Steak House, and that was an American wagu rib eye cut. Very good. But I like the option of seafood too.

Gerardo would know what kind of meat was ordered in McAllen. That pastry wrapped twice baked potato Danny ordered was so good too.

Sole, sea bass, salmon, Ono anything ocean is fine. You know what I really want is crabs from the Chesapeake Bay cooked in Old Bay. But their probably out of season

I have dress jeans only to wear

Crabs, now we're talking. My favorite place would be Cantler's in Annapolis, MD, we were just there and ate crabs over the weekend. You are correct that the crabs are not local, but they are flown in fresh from Louisiana and MD-style in Old Bay Spice and are pretty much as good. I believe I have the perfect suggestion for you -- Quarterdeck in Arlington, VA http://www.quarterdeckarlington.com/

It is an old neighborhood dive located directly south of the Iwo Jima Memorial, up the hill. I would make reservations and pre-order how many crabs you want. It is located right next to Ft. Myers, you can come in shorts and flip-flops if you want. I also recommend the steamed shrimp prepared with Old Bay Space or the Crabcakes as well. Add Coleslaw and beer. Little to no tourists. http://davwudsfoodcourt.blogspot.com...bapalooza.html

You can easily take the Metro from Alexandria and get off at the Rosslyn station, but it will be quite the walk. I'd say take an Uber or Lyft from Alexandria there and back.

Enjoy!

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by psv

Crabs, now we're talking. My favorite place would be Cantler's in Annapolis, MD, we were just there and ate crabs over the weekend. You are correct that the crabs are not local, but they are flown in fresh from Louisiana and MD-style in Old Bay Spice and are pretty much as good. I believe I have the perfect suggestion for you -- Quarterdeck in Arlington, VA http://www.quarterdeckarlington.com/

It is an old neighborhood dive located directly south of the Iwo Jima Memorial, up the hill. I would make reservations and pre-order how many crabs you want. It is located right next to Ft. Myers, you can come in shorts and flip-flops if you want. I also recommend the steamed shrimp prepared with Old Bay Space or the Crabcakes as well. Add Coleslaw and beer. Little to no tourists. http://davwudsfoodcourt.blogspot.com...bapalooza.html

You can easily take the Metro from Alexandria and get off at the Rosslyn station, but it will be quite the walk. I'd say take an Uber or Lyft from Alexandria there and back.

Enjoy!

Excellent suggestion. So your saying Quarterdeck would be good for crab, right ????

Maybe a great lunch choice for the next day. Sounds very good with beer. I may try that. Although I'm getting in at 11an Friday and leaving Saturday afternoon to NY. I might try to sneak that in.

I've got dinner narrowed down to 2 with the help of a TRF member who lives there.


EDIT: Quarterdeck said to call Saturday Morning to see if they received their crabs for the day. Sounds good. Hope they get the large ones

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Gerardo would know what kind of meat was ordered in McAllen. That pastry wrapped twice baked potato Danny ordered was so good too.

Wagyu Ribeye. VERY good!!!!

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Wagyu Ribeye. VERY good!!!!

Yummmmy!


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[breitlings]

If we are talking Crabs you have to go to the Crab Claw in St. Michaels.

[slowturbo]

Blue Duck Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Try the bone marrow and walk in from the hotel lobby to pass through the kitchen. It's a really nice setting as well.

I've celebrated a couple special occasions at Fig & Olive at City Center. Solid place, but a little expensive for what it is.

Whenever my dad comes to town, we always go to Fogo de Chao for our steak fix. Not unique to DC but never disappoints.

I haven't been to BLT steak, but like Del Frisco's and Capital Grille (again, neither unique to DC if thats what you're looking for).

Hope this helps!