Ray's Hellburger and Ray's The Steaks....both in Arlington and within blocks of each other. Much better than the usual chain steakhouses like Ruth's or Morton's. Ray's The Steaks is a great value too. Your steak COMES WITH mashed potatoes and creamed spinach...don't have to pay extra. And you can ask for more. Google the reviews. Obama has been to Ray's Hellburger and since his visit that place exploded with more business....they had to move to a larger space.
crab...I haven't eaten some nce crab in a while. I hear ya about lobster...I found a place in nj with awesome lobster but other then that its new england all the way
Fuddruckers 734 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 628-3380 Also in Rockville, MD and Annandale, VA
Hamburger Hamlet in Arlington, Va and Bethesda, MD
BEST STEAK
Ruth's Chris Steak House 724 9th St Nw, Washington, DC (202) 393-4488 1801 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC (202) 797-0033 Also in Arlington, VA Tyson’s Corner, VA and Bethesda, MD
Morton's the Steakhouse 1050 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC (202) 955-5997 3251 Prospect St Nw, Washington, DC (202) 342-6258 Also in Arlington, VA Tyson’s Corner, VA and Bethesda, MD BEST LOBSTER
McCormick’s and Schmick’s Seafood 1652 K St Nw, Washington, DC (202) 861-2233 901 F St Nw, Washington, DC (202) 639-9330 Also in Arlington, Va and Bethesda, MD
There is a montrous thread on the ny board about steak and ruth chris is mentioned as hit or miss...lets hope its a hit in DC....NJ sure is hitless. I love 5 guys...anywhere it just rocks.
Tony & Joe's in Georgetown, Johnny"s Half Shell near Ubion Station, or DC Coast downtown. Ray's The Steaks is good; if you don't feel like going to Arlington, try Charlie Palmer near Capitol Hill or J&G Steakhouse in Georgetown. For burgers, Ray's is excellent, but if you get to Fuddrucker's, go around the corner to 5 Guys (which are all over the place), better burgers & lower prices (but zero ambience). I too plead ignorance on salons.
We are really excited that you are indeed coming to DC. As to your question , I know you are going to receive many excellent suggestions. However, DC is in some ways kinda like NY. Plenty of culinary opportunities await you. It will be fun for you to make your own discoveries. A restaurant I enjoy is Scion on P Street , about 1 block off of Dupont Circle. Cool place with a great staff. The menu is rather eclectic. I have introduced more than one lovely young lady to their scrumptions and in no way healthy fried pickles. They also have a nice wine list. Again...welcome to DC...I hope this truley becomes "home" for you.
My favorite for quality Steak and Seafood is also McCormick & Schmicks, in downtown DC, as well as in Baltimore Inner Harbour.
As far as a Salon goes, I know several ladies that are really pleased with: Robert Andrew Salon. See link http://www.robertandrew.com/ It is an upscale Hair and Spa place that pampers.
I agree with the 5 Guys burgers for a quickie lunch with great fries.
I am kinda partial to Carrabbas lately for my Italian food fix locally or if I am in town Maggiano's www.maggianos.com
PS. We are waiting patiently for your arrival. You missed the cherry blossoms and all the high prices of hotels.
Hey Cara….sorry I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you yet…especially since I’m originally from NY…but we are all excited that you are coming to D.C. Here are some options….
As for the best places for a burger:
The Burger Joint (4827 Fairmont Avenue NW in Bethesda, MD) (might be a little out of the way though)
Five Guys (1335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown) Good Stuff Eatery (303 Pennsylvania Avenue SE)
Matchbox Chinatown (713 H Street NW)
Z Burger (4321 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown)
Ray’s Hell Burger (1713 North Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA)
**Vapiano (623-625 H Street NW in Chinatown) (for good European/Italian) http://www.vapiano.com
The following also deserve an honorable mention... 1. The Old Ebbitt Grill (675 15th Street NW) (for a typical Washington experience) http://www.ebbitt.com 2. L’Auberge Chez Francois (332 Springvale Road in Great Falls, Virginia) (for good country French in the country) (Might be a little out of the way though) http://www.laubergechezfrancois.com 3. Acadiana (901 New York Avenue NW) (for excellent Louisiana cuisine) http://www.acadianarestaurant.com 4. Citronelle Restaurant (3000 M Street NW in the Latham Hotel) (for the whole shebang) http://www.citronelledc.com 5. 1789 Restaurant (1226 36th Street NW near Prospect Street) (for a classic old Georgetown experience) http://www.1789restaurant.com/main/index.shtml
I concur on the steak and especially the hamburger suggestions. Ray's Hellburger is best I have ever eaten. The restaurant critic of the Washington Post recommends it highly.
Now if you want to satisfy the lobster quest I suggest the lobster burger at Central Michael Richard. It is truly amazing and you have never had anything like it.
Best burger: Bison burger at Ted's Montana Grill (www.tedsmontanagrill.com). Here are best burger survey results from local news website: www.wtop.com/?sid=1980598&nid=
Best steak: Bison tenderloin filet at Ted's Montana Grill. Here are best steakhouse survey results from local news website: www.wtop.com/?sid=2017511&nid=
Best hair salon: Sorry, but cannot help you with this one.
Best lobster: The Fish Market restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, VA. They serve live Maine lobster daily. Here is restaurant's website: www.fishmarketva.com/index.php?/site/specials/
Best crabcakes: G & M Restaurant and Lounge near BWI. Here is restaurant's website: www.gandmcrabcakes.com/
The Ray's rec's are true for good steak and burgers, especially the burgers. Best beef in general is the braised short rib at Citronelle if they have it the night you go.
Capital Grille has a decent lobster for this area, but I'm spoiled being from New England, there's actually a lobster roll "truck" that you have to google to find the daily location but they bring lobster from Maine cooked that day so not a full lobster but best around.
I don't think the guys that know salon's are on this discussion board.
If you're looking for the best all around meal, nothing touches Komi...it rivals NYC's best but need to reserve months in advance.
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