By Nicole Hopmans By Nicole Hopmans | October 17, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guide, Guides,
From classic filets to innovative sides, our editors rounded up the top 10 steakhouses in DC.
Bourbon Steak by chef Michael Mina is located inside the Four Seasons Georgetown.
BLT STEAK
Dripping with contemporary charm, this steakhouse pairs warm bistro vibes with an impressive menu. Steak enthusiasts will be excited to find Japanese A5 Miyazaki ribeye, Australian Wagyu and more. Top off the cut you choose with lobster fondue, shrimp or crab for a decadent experience. 1625 I St. NW, bltrestaurants.com
BOURBON STEAK
Enjoy local ingredients, premium steaks and a luxe steakhouse experience curated by chef Michael Mina at Bourbon Steak. Steaks like Japanese A5 Wagyu striploin and Australian Wagyu dot the menu, with the option for add-ons like roasted foie gras, Malossol Imperial Ossetra caviar and more. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, bourbonsteakdc.com
Expect exceptional cuts at Charlie Palmer Steak.
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK
The modern American steakhouse boasts some of the top premium cuts in DC, including Allen Brothers’ filet mignon and hanger steak, with the option to add foie gras or blue crab. 101 Constitution Ave. NW, charliepalmersteak.com
CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCK
Head to Georgetown to experience chef Wolfgang Puck’s masterful steakhouse, CUT. Nestled in the Rosewood Hotel, CUT features steaks like Japanese Wagyu sirloin and USDA prime filet mignon. Explore the bar’s extensive bourbon whiskey menu to pair with your dish. 1050 31st St. NW, wolfgangpuck.com
THE GRILL
Just steps from The Wharf, The Grill pairs traditional steakhouse bites with a fresh flare. Indulge in classic steak cuts, seafood and creative side offerings, with the option to upgrade your plate with lobster, Gulf shrimp or crabcakes. 99 Market Square SW, thegrilldc.com
JOE’S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & CRAB
Guests at this beloved venue will find bonein filet mignon and ribeye, among other desirable cuts. The menu also indulges potato purists with six distinct potato sides alongside classic steakhouse sides. 750 15th St. NW, joes.net
A juicy porterhouse steak with king crab legs at The Palm.
THE PALM
Book a table at this old-school steakhouse for a quintessential DC experience, complete with senator and celebrity run-ins. The menu has premium cuts like pastrami-crusted bone-in ribeye and Kagoshima A5 Wagyu New York strip. 1225 19th St. NW, thepalm.com
THE PRIME RIB
Founded in Baltimore in 1965, this family-owned steakhouse exudes oldschool glamour. Indulge in the restaurant’s signature roast prime rib, or select a steak cut like filet mignon, New York strip or bone-in ribeye, all USDA prime certified. 2020 K St. NW, theprimeribs.com
ST. ANSELM
This American-inspired tavern in the Union Market District is a must-try for steak lovers. Cut into the New York strip, butcher’s steak and an array of hormone-, antibiotic- and steroid-free meats perfectly prepared. Each bite is paired with in-season vegetables and flaky buttermilk biscuits. 1250 Fifth St. NE, stanselmdc.com
The chic lounge and bar at Voltaggio Brothers Steak House.
VOLTAGGIO BROTHERS STEAK HOUSE
Indulge in wood-fired steakhouse classics at this eatery. Voltaggio Brothers Steak House is inspired by the brothers’ home state of Maryland and features nostalgic design details with a modern twist. Whether guests enjoy a classic filet or a creative blue crab pop tart, they are sure to leave wanting more. 101 MGM National Ave., mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF BOURBON STEAK DC; REY LOPEZ AND BRIANA BALDUCCI; COURTESY OF THE PALM; COURTESY OF MGM NATIONAL HARBOR; Courtesy of CUT