charlie palmer steak dc

we decided to sit at the bar for dinner. it was a great decision as we were warmly welcomed by saige. theservicewas prompt,but much more importantly, we genuinely felt appreciated for coming to sit at the bar. when it was saige’s time to go home, she handed us off to lamar.

lamar makes awesome drinks. his gin and tonic from his own recipe is unique and outstanding. the medley of flavors in his drinks really adds to the meal. from soups to appetizers to the main courses, we truly enjoyed all the food, but most of all, we enjoyed the warmth of the staff. we would definitely come back to sit at the bar to eat and drink.

i've eaten at charlie palmer steak several times over the years and i was happy to have a chance for a return visit. the location across the street from the capitol is spectacular, particularly at dusk. the interior is very stylish and refined. myservicewas extremely gracious. the meal started with an amuse bouche . that's a chorizo in there. i enjoy a salad with my steak and this bibb salad was wonderful. it had all the components of a traditional steakhouse salad: onion strings, ranch dressing, etc. but it was much lighter than the traditional wedge salad. this is my ribeye steak. it was perfectly cooked to medium rare. the texture of the outside was pleasantly rough and gave a good contrast to the buttery steak inside. i very carefully worked the bits of meat off the bone---they are very flavorful. i had two accompaniments. the mushrooms are hen of the woods, which is something i hadn't tried before. they have a different flavor from the traditional cap mushrooms, still very earthy and very enjoyable. the brussel sprouts were also excellent, paired with white raisins and pecans. i tried the special dessert. the cake had several layers separated by a milk chocolate ganache. the twin sauces are chocolate and a citrus sauce. the ice cream was also citrus. the combination of chocolate and citrus sauce was surprising and a big hit with me. and just to be sure you don't go away hungry, they send out these little treats at the end. i tried a lemon square and a chocolate truffle, both of which were superb.

very good new york strip and potato gnocchi.serviceis average and slow, but the good and wine makes up for it!

inconsistent. the food is not all that great. it's ok, but not for the price. theserviceis completely inconsistent. some sharp wait staff and busboys, but some look like they just woke up and crawled out of bed unshaven. the thought of them touching the food is frightening sometimes.

food,servicewere excellent. the view of the washington dc area and capital dome were unforgetable

charlie palmer is good as it gets. having had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful mix of dc area restaurants it was a joy to eat tonight at charlie palmer's. even in the midst of august, the venue was bustling and projecting great excitement with a packed house. my meal was delicious especially since i had salmon and it was prepared to my exact request. attentiveservicemade it worth booking a repeat visit soon. for those with generous corporate budgets, inquire about their rooftop setting with spectacular hill and dc vistas.

indifferentservicemars an otherwise great dining experience. i've dined here many times --- unbeatable view of the capital, fantastic menu and reasonably deep wine list. the food never disappoints but theserviceis getting more and more stretched. not just the usual annoyances --- water service, bread service, etc --- but in general, a lack of attention to what's going on at a table and no pace or tempo to plate course servings. not what i expect when i drop $1000 plus on a meal.

...and great fish too!. restaurant week used to be a fun diversion in the lull between summer and the frenzied start of fall. now it seems like a competitive sport, especially if you just want to go to a regular haunt for a meal. i was unable to get into a favorite spot but landed a table at charlie palmer steak. i have been there a number of times when my expense account-equipped brother comes to town and want to take me to dinner someplace expensive. he orders a great bottle of wine and we tuck in. the steaks are perfectly cooked as are their sides. i am always leery of their fish. this lunchtime visit for restaurant week i was happily surprised that their deft hand at meat works just as well with fish. black bass was tender and perfectly moist and the crab cake was sweet and beautifully seasoned with only enough bread crumbs to hold the shape. the 'signature' cole slaw that came with the crab cake was interesting - heavy on carrots and with an undertone of herbs (perhaps tarragon?) that made it stand out - but in an indeterminate manner. i am still trying to figure out is i really liked it to whether i was just trying to figure out what was in it. we also ordered some fries that were a bit on the greasy side and came with a chipotle aioli - an idea that sounds good but was overly smoky. the extensive wine list has some incredible bottles on it but has recently added a category in both red and white of 25 bottles under $25. this is a great idea that is very considerate of the customer's wallet and yet exposes them to some great wines that are affordable.servicehere is outstanding and we has a most handsome, charming, and efficient waiter who headed a team that kept our glasses filled and the courses evenly paced. what i believe most people think of as a too pricy restaurant for only special events can be a rather affordable steakhouse if one is a bit clever at ordering - restaurant week or not. good job!

great dining experience. melt in your mouth steak, perfectly seasoned, side dishes are good size and absolutely delicious. large wine selection and very well mixed cocktails.serviceis attentive and polite...not overly friendly but definitely around when needed. the views are great and the atmosphere is bright and welcoming.