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The Best Steakhouses in Washington, DC

From José Andrés's fire-fed prime cuts on Pennsylvania Avenue to a Capitol Hill institution that has fed the political class since the 1960s.

By Dim Hour · Updated 2026-07-06 · 6 verified picks

The marquee steakhouse in Washington is Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, a fire-fed room of massive prime cuts on Pennsylvania Avenue. But DC's steak scene runs deeper than the chains — a Capitol Hill fixture serving the political class since the 1960s, a James Beard winner's Southern chophouse, and an Argentine grill in the city's oldest firehouse. These are the picks worth the tab, each scored and verified by Dim Hour.

Expect classic cuts (bone-in strip, rib-eye, filet) alongside more distinctive programs — Argentine asado, Korean-Southern, José Andrés's "Cooked José's Way." Most are a special-occasion splurge.

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The Picks
1

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés

Steakhouse · Penn Quarter · $$$$ · Dim Hour 85

Chef José Andrés's fire-fed steakhouse inside the Waldorf Astoria on Pennsylvania Avenue. The menu is built around massive prime cuts — the bone-in New York strip and the rib-eye chuleton — prepared with international technique. The marquee occasion room.

Order: Bone-in New York strip · Rib-eye chuleton
📍 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
2

The Monocle

Steakhouse · Capitol Hill · $$ · Dim Hour 86

A Capitol Hill steakhouse near Union Station and the Senate offices, a fixture of the political dining scene since the 1960s. Steakhouse standards — filet mignon, a bone-in cowboy rib eye — alongside a jumbo lump crab cake and crabmeat imperial.

Order: Filet Mignon · Cowboy Rib Eye · Jumbo Lump Crab Cake · Tuna Tartare · Crabmeat Imperial
📍 Parking lot, 107 D St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
3

Succotash PRIME

Southern Steakhouse · Penn Quarter · $$$$ · Dim Hour 83

James Beard Award winner Edward Lee's progressive Southern steakhouse in Penn Quarter, bringing his Korean roots to the Southern table. Named for the succotash that anchors it; finish with the banana pudding.

Order: succotash · banana pudding
📍 Succotash PRIME, Penn Quarter, Washington, DC Full listing on Dim Hour →
4

Ox & Olive

Steakhouse · Georgetown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 84

A 50-seat gothic-style steakhouse in Georgetown from Hive Hospitality (the Bresca and Jont group), with chef Ryan Ratino nodding to his Ohio upbringing. Rib-eyes and updated American classics — the steak tartare eclairs and a proper wedge salad.

Order: Rib-eye · Wedge salad · Steak tartare eclairs · Mini hot dogs
📍 3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW, Washington, DC 20007 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
5

Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico

Argentinian / Steakhouse · Georgetown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 85

The stateside debut of Buenos Aires's Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico, set in DC's oldest firehouse along the C&O Canal. Prime grilled steak and empanadas from the upstairs grill, with a flower-shop cocktail bar below.

Order: prime grilled steak · empanadas · foie gras pate · Tide Water Martini with crab-stuffed olives
📍 1066 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
6

J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse

Steakhouse · Silver Spring · $$$$ · Dim Hour 83

A downtown Silver Spring chophouse pairing steaks and seafood — the suburban Maryland destination for a special occasion north of the District.

📍 8606 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best steakhouse in Washington, DC?
The top steakhouse picks in Washington DC include Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, The Monocle, Succotash PRIME. Each is scored and verified by Dim Hour; see the full ranked list with signature dishes above.
What is the José Andrés steakhouse in DC?
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, inside the Waldorf Astoria on Pennsylvania Avenue, is chef José Andrés's fire-fed steakhouse — known for massive prime cuts like the bone-in New York strip and rib-eye chuleton.
Which DC steakhouse is a James Beard winner's restaurant?
Succotash PRIME in Penn Quarter is from James Beard Award winner Edward Lee — a progressive Southern steakhouse blending his Korean roots with the Southern table.
What is the oldest / most classic DC steakhouse?
The Monocle on Capitol Hill has been a fixture of the political dining scene since the 1960s, near Union Station and the Senate offices.
Where is the best steakhouse in Georgetown?
Ox & Olive (chef Ryan Ratino) and Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico (an Argentine grill in the old firehouse) are both in Georgetown.
Is there an Argentine-style steakhouse in DC?
Yes — Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico, the stateside debut of Buenos Aires's Florería and Brasero Atlántico, fires Argentine-style grilled steak in the city's oldest firehouse.
How expensive are DC steakhouses?
Most are a special-occasion splurge ($$$–$$$$). The Capitol Hill institution runs a touch more accessible ($$) than the marquee prime rooms.
Do DC steakhouses take reservations?
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended at all of these, especially for weekend dinner and around major political calendar dates.
How many restaurants does Dim Hour cover in Washington, DC?
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