Dinner at Prime Rib

Steak and fries… that’s all they do.  A prix fixe menu set at $19.95 that includes bread, salad, steak, and hand-cut fries with Medium Rare‘s “secret sauce.”  I was a bit skeptical that it would be that good…but clearly, it was delicious.

Though one note, I did have brunch at Medium Rare in Capitol Hill and have to say it wasn’t that good… possibly worth a second chance, but I think I’ll stick with dinner!

Details:
Medium Rare
Two Locations: Barrack’s Row/Capitol Hill & Cleveland Park
Serve: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Dinner at Prime Rib

Back in the Fall of 2013 I was craving a good steak and a crab cake, so a friend took us across town to Prime Rib, it was delicious then and it’s delicious now.  Prime Rib is a DC institution in DC and is certainly a must visit if you are looking for a more formal evening.

This time we started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which as you can see they were absolutely fabulous.

Next was of course the order of the prime rib (and I got the crab cake again).  Both were as fabulous as they were a year ago 🙂

Valentine’s has already passed, but if you are looking for a nice evening out with your loved ones, buddies, or business partners, put Prime Rib on your list.

Details:

Prime Rib
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC
202.466.8811
Serve: Dinner, Lunch
Price Range: $10.00 – $57.00

Dinner at Lost Society

I wanted to try a new place for dinner and somehow happened upon Lost Society at the busy intersection of 14^th St Corridor and U St NW.  The restaurant is housed on the second level and I would describe it almost as a modern steakhouse.  Their menu even states this is not your grandfather’s steakhouse.  The rich colors and textures make it a beautiful environment.

The first reason to visit Lost Society is because of their amazing happy hour menu which is Tuesday-Thursday and features half off all drinks (except for their special cocktails) and then a prix-fixe menu for three courses at $25 per person.  And the fabulous thing is that happy hour is throughout the restaurant!!

We were lucky to be there on a Thursday and got a drink at the bar before moving to our seats and ordering drinks and the prixe-fixe menu.

Every single thing I tried was delightful!

For our first courses we ordered the fried oysters with worcestershire, smoked maple hot sauce, and dressed arugula;

and the crispy pork belly with bacon, a fried egg, house habanero sauce, and cilantro oil.

For our second courses I went with the bistro filet (rare) which came with fried brussel sprouts;

and my friend ordered the 20 oz. bone-in ribeye with mushroom cream.

We also ordered a side of mac n cheese which was fabulous as well!

For dessert I ordered this amazing smores creation that had a graham cracker crust, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows.

Plus an order of their chocolate torte and it was rich and great (as I LOVE chocolate).

This was one of the better dining experiences we have had at a “steakhouse” in DC and what I loved is that it was really reasonably priced.  I’d say my only “complaint” was that the restroom is actually up a floor, but it wasn’t too big of a deal.

Lost Society is a great venue, accessible, and priced amazing for the quality of food you’ll get. We will certainly be visiting again.

Details: 

Lost Society DC
2001 14^th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202.618.8868
Serve: Dinner, Happy Hour
Price Range:  (dinner) $6.00 – $32.00

Dinner at Prime Rib

One evening we were out with friends and I had a huge craving for a crab cake, so one in the foodies in the group said we had to Prime Rib. Not one to skip out on a food adventure we pilled into the closet taxi to taste quote the best crab cake in the District. Crab cakes can vary from chock full of breaking and a little crab meat to those made of only meat. Prime Ribs crab cake falls into the latter. It was absolutely delicious and had no need to be served with anything but a lemon slice.

One cannot go without ordering a steak so we also went with the filet ordered rare. It came out cooked to perfect delight and melted in your mouth.

We also ordered Prime Rib’s famous potato skins, and like the rest of the pieces of our meal, those too were a treat.

I would certainly recommend this experience even if you just sit at the bar and order appetizers or small meals. The place may be a mainstay of K St but don’t think it is old and stodgy, the food is high quality and taste delicious.

Details:

Prime Rib
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC
202.466.8811
Serve: Dinner, Lunch
Price Range: $10.00 – $57.00

Grand Re-Opening at J&G Steakhouse

J&G Steakhouse at the W Hotel near the White House has certainly been around but they recently had a fabulous face-lift and re-opened with a fresh look at their two story space.

We attended the grand re-opening and I was impressed by the decor. The red, gray, and black is fun but classy, much like the W Hotel.

The food we tried was absolutely delicious…

…and their drink list features many of their J&G’s traditional favorites like their ginger margarita, but also has specials like their French 515, named after their 515 address. (P.S. If you order it call it a French five-one-five.)

Whether you are visiting the area or looking for a drink J&G Steakhouse is worth a visit.  Plus, if you want to go more casual they have a great bar bites menu as well.

Details:

J&G Steakhouse
515 15th St NW
Washington, DC
202.661.2440
Serve: Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Bar
Price Range: $11.00 – $38.00 (Lunch)   $10.00 – $54.00 (Dinner)   $10.00 – $28.00 (Bar Bites)

Dinner at Charlie Palmer

Charlie Palmer is basically a Hill institution located just west of the Capitol.  Known as a steakhouse for the wheelers and dealers of the Hill, I had this place on our list of places to try for a while.  I went during their summer prix fixe restaurant week, so I had three courses plus a chef’s treat.

My chef’s treat was a crispy potato with halibut.

For my appetizer I ordered braised short rib ravioli, with charred sweet corn, prosciutto, and mushrooms.  Clearly it was amazing!
 

For my entree I ordered their bistro steak, which came with feta, taggiasca olive, red onion, and olive oil crushed potatoes.  I ordered the steak rare and it came out medium well.  When I asked our waiter about it he said it had to do with the reflection of the light in the room… that was the strangest answer ever… but besides being cooked more than I prefer the entree was good.

For dessert I got the dark chocolate pavé with milk chocolate ice cream and a local raspberry salad.

The regular menu begins to get a bit pricey, so I recommend attending restaurant week and getting the $35.00 prix fixe dinner like I did.  Another fun tip is that CP does not have a corking fee for the first two bottles of wine, although they have to be American wine (except on Fridays).

Details:

Charlie Palmer Steak DC
101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.547.8100
Serve: Lunch, Dinner
Price Range: $18.00 – $89.00

Dinner at Bistro Cacao

Hidden away on Massachusetts Ave on the edge of Capitol Hill you will find the best steak I have had in the District at Bistro Cacao.  The chef, Kemal Deger, focuses on a bistro-style French cuisine.  The décor inside is unique with deep reds and dark wood.  We have also sat outside on their large patio and enjoyed the breeze.

For an appetizer I really enjoy their escargot.  I love their filet mignon steak which comes with asparagus and potato gratin.  It is extremely well cooked and could probably be cut with a fork.  Plus it is only $28… and you would pay a lot more at other steak houses around the area for less taste.

Their desserts are really good too.  I got the special they had at the time that was similar to a cream puff with delicious melted chocolate on top.

Details: 

Bistro Cacao
320 Mass Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
202.546.4737
Serve: Lunch, Dinner
Price Range:  (Dinner) $7.95 – $27.95