Power Dinner Spot

[davhud]

Coming to town in a few weeks for a series of dinners. Needing some suggestions on some good power dinner spots. Doesn't necessarily have to mean steak, but if you do have a good steakhouse - that too is much appreciated.

[drewpbalzac]

Lots of good suggestions - I would add:

If Congress is in session you should hit Capitol Grill on a Tuesday or Wednesday to watch "Republicans Gone Wild!" (At least have a couple of Martinis at the bar . . .its the best show in town! )

Also:
The Source
Bistro Bis
The Monocle
Cafe Milano
Central

[GraydonCarter]

If your business is politics, the list of power tables might change...
Old Ebbitt Grill, Johnny's Half Shell, Charlie Palmer Steak, Blue Duck Tavern

[Pappy]

New Steak = JG
Old Steak = Prime Rib
Italian(?) = Tosca
French(?) = Adour
American = CityZen
Seafood - Kinkeads

[CDouglas]

The Prime Rib, The Caucus Room, CityZen.

Seat-side service to Lexus Presidents Club seats at Nationals Park would be hard to beat.

[dining with doc]

The Palm, BLT Steak, Bourbon Steak, Citronelle

[Elyssa]

A couple of places to check out would be J&G Steakhouse (the steak is excellent, but so are the other items on the menu, especially seafood), Vidalia (excellent gourmet Southern cuisine), Acadiana (delicious Cajun/New Orleans food), and Equinox (local, seasonal cuisine. The President and First Lady dine here often!).

None of these places are necessarily cheap but they are all excellent.