Power Lunch DC-Where To Take My Dad For A Power Lunch In DC-He Is From NY

[mch]

so my boyfriend's dad is coming to town and wants to go to a real DC power lunch on Monday. he is 73 and from NYC. he gets around fast and likes to eat. he wants the real dc dining experience. any ideas on where they should go? this is his first visit since we moved here last year. it will be the bf and his dad.

for those of you that know NY he goes to the Harvard Club often.

Thanks so much!!

[DCDOLL]

Oh yeah and i forgot if he wants to see "DC's famous" you might try The Monocle which is where lots of senators eat.

[monkeyrotica]

That's pretty much the only reason to go to The Monocle. It's never been known for its food.

[Terrie H.]

The OP's request was nearly 2 years ago, though I'm sure it will help for someone searching on the site for current information.

[DCDOLL]

Any of the well known steak places would fit the bill.

[klsalas]

When I worked downtown I would enjoy lunch at Old Ebbitt from time to time. it's an oyster bar and grill. Real classic DC. It is right next to the Treasury Dept and is w/i a couple blocks of the White House, the Old Exec Office Building, Dept of Veterans Affairs HQ, The Federal Circuit, The Justice Dept and a few heavy hitting law firms like Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom and Miller and Chevalier (which I recall is in the same building). Oh yeah, and the Harvard Club of DC. http://www.harvard-dc.org/

Here is the link to the Old Ebbitt:
http://www.ebbitt.com/main/home.cfm?Section=Main&Category=About_the_Ebbitt

Check this article out from Congress.org too ...
http://www.congress.org/news/2010/05/26/dcs_top_five_political_restaurants

Just a thought. Some of the big private clubs in DC have reciprocity with other clubs. For example the Cosmos Club has a dining room with lunch. It doesn't get much more exclusive than the Cosmos Club. https://www.cosmosclub.org/Default.as...

[marcj]

I strongly second the recommendations of Charlie Palmer and Capital Grille, and would add Johnny's Half-Shell as well, in case your bf's dad (or your bf) would prefer seafood to steak.

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Capital Grille
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

[dc_foodie_girl]

Some good suggestions here! I second The Palm and Charlie Palmers. I would add Old Ebbit - I've seen many politicos there at lunchtime (despite the occasional tourist).

Bon appetit!

[sarahji]

Suits get spotted at The Palm pretty frequently. Saw Donald Rumsfeld leaving there once a few months ago. It's in Dupont South, so it wouldn't be as exciting a neighborhood, though; your bf's dad might prefer Capitol Hill.

[dining with doc]

the Palm, The Prime Rib, BLT steak, Bourbon Steak, Bistro Bis

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Bistro Bis
15 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Prime Rib
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

[hppyheather]

I think Charlie Palmer or Capital Grill. You (or your BF) should call ahead and talk to the host about the best table for your BF's dad. These are steakhouse power-lunch type of places, and the service is usually quite good.

[monkeyrotica]

Second Capital Grill. Although a chain, the aged steaks are consistently good. If you're a government wonk, lots of Senator/Rep regulars.

[ChristinaMason]

Kushi is vastly expensive and delicious. Not much of a suits scene, though.

[dpan]

Considering President Obama has twice brought his motorcade to Ray's Hellburger, once with Russian President Medvedev, I think it qualifies as a place for a DC power lunch.

[alkapal]

nope, nothing to see here. move along. ;-).

[Jeserf]

I would suggest Bibiana or J&G Steakhouse. If he is up for it, Cafe du Parc is also very "DC" right by the White House and in the Willard. Not sure Cafe du Parc is a "power lunch" but the location is very DC. J&G is right next to it at the W.

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Bibiana
1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005

J&G Steakhouse
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

[Elyssa]

I would go to Equinox. It's right next to the White House and a lot of "DC-types" go there for lunch. Plus the First Lady has stopped by a few times for lunches.

Other classic "power lunch" DC spots: Prime Rib, Tosca, Charlie Palmers, and Central.

I've had "famous" DC sightings at all of these places.

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Prime Rib
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

[ktmoomau]

I second Charlie Palmer.

[jenniferpdc]

I'm not sure if it's the real DC dining experience, but if he's looking for a power lunch I suggest Charlie Palmers Steakhouse. View of the Capitol too from the right seats.