Charlie Palmer Steak
Permanently Closed
Contemporary steakhouse with industrial-chic space & refined dishes
Contemporary steakhouse with industrial-chic space & refined dishes
"Charlie Palmer Steak, the timeless power spot located across from the U.S. Capitol since 2002, will serve its last piece of meat on Friday, November 29. After lengthy discussions, the team says it was unable to reach an agreement on the terms of a new lease. Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer’s namesake staple in the nation’s capital was known for its lavish seafood towers, a 30-day prime dry-aged porterhouse for two, and twice-baked potatoes stuffed with bacon and truffles. A steady stream of top chefs manned its kitchen over the years, and Dan Perron most recently left this fall to open Divino in Glover Park. “It has been an honor to be a part of this city’s culinary evolution,” per a statement from Palmer, who says he plans to focus on existing bi-coastal properties in New York, Napa, and Reno. The group also has upcoming restaurant openings under its Appellation Hotels brand." - Tierney Plumb
"This timeless stalwart of the D.C. steakhouse scene serves lavish dishes like a prime seafood platter with oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, lobster, and crab legs; a 30-day prime dry-aged porterhouse for two; and twice-baked potatoes stuffed with bacon and truffles. The rooftop terrace overlooks the Capitol and top Republicans and Democrats are known to dine there regularly. Order pickup or delivery here." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
"There’s no other D.C. restaurant with this kind of close-up U.S. Capitol view. Sit along Charlie Palmer Steak’s glassy dining room wall to enjoy an elegant surf-and-turf spread alongside eye-level ambiance of the iconic government building across the way. Those invited to private events on the building’s roof get an even better glimpse of the domed structure." - Tierney Plumb
"Weekday happy hour now starts earlier at the polished surf-and-turf standby overlooking the U.S. Capitol. Now available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., find half-priced bar bites, cocktails, wine, and local beers. Bites include spicy salmon tartare wraps, lobster corn dogs, and East Coast oysters along with cocktails like Long Live Old Fashioned, Monument Mule and local beer. View full menu here." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"One of Capitol Hill's top destinations for private dining, the renovated steakhouse has multiple options for rental, including the coveted terrace and rooftop spaces." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Vinciane Ngomsi