GNO (girls night out) Dinner

[crabbydeb]

I need some strong opinions---I think I've come to the right spot.
I am having a girls night out with the Foodie Girls. I need opinions on a spot for superlative food where we can dress well and enjoy DC. I'm a former DC resident who has (blushingly) lost touch.

Opinions please....

[browneyz99]

Frankly, I dont understand the romance many people have with Tallulah's. I like the atmosphere and it does have a great wine list but the food is mediocre to OK for the price and I have never gotten good service there. I always feel like the wait staff could care less - have to ask for the desert menu -never offered it, etc... I would stick to that place for drinks only.

[Lowbar]

By dress well do you mean trendy/to-be-noticed or do you mean dressed formally for a fine-dining restaurant? If the former, ChocoHound's suggestions are good, I usually refer GNO groups to Zaytinya or Tallula (Arlington) for this purpose. I am not a big fan of either but everyone else seems to adore them, so this is indicative of my own poor taste.

[GregJ]

Dress up fancy with great food? Prime Rib on K Street. (You need not eat steak or prime rib; their crab imperial is superb.)

[Dakota Guy]

Superlative food with well-dressed diners? Try Citronelle, Cityzen, Restaurant Eve Tasting Room, Maestro, Le Paradou. Superlative food with business casual dress? Try Komi, Black Salt, Makoto.

[ChocoHound]

Zaytinya, Poste, Rasika are the first three that come to mind. Can you give us more info on how many in your party and preferences to keep in mind?