Anonymous
Post 03/13/2025 15:30     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Anonymous wrote:thanks everyone! Love OE (and son has been there several times) but definitely looking for the tradition steakhouse.

Is Capital Grille really that?

He won't know the difference between a really amazing steak and a really good steak, so definitely going for the vibe. Probably will pick Palm or Joe's this first time.


If that’s the case don’t go to capital grille. Steaks are great but it’s kind of stuffy.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2025 09:41     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
thanks everyone! Love OE (and son has been there several times) but definitely looking for the tradition steakhouse.

Is Capital Grille really that?

He won't know the difference between a really amazing steak and a really good steak, so definitely going for the vibe. Probably will pick Palm or Joe's this first time.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2025 08:58     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Ask him if he wants to go somewhere kind of iconic with old pictures on the wall—he might find it interesting. If so, definitely The Palm. If not, I’d choose between Bourbon, Rare, Capital Grill and Mastro. Definitely not Old Ebbit— I actually like that place but it doesn’t have a traditional old steakhouse feel. I know you asked about DC but I have to add that Gordon Ramsay’s steakhouse in Baltimore totally gives the old steakhouse vibe and the food is great.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 23:37     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Capital Grill or Prime Rib
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 23:06     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Never had a better steak than at capital grille. Been a while though so I don’t know if it’s still good.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 22:29     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Joe's Seafood
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 22:24     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Randy’s Prime
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 21:29     Subject: Re:Best traditional steakhouse
Joe’s
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 20:59     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Not Old Ebbitt-- it is what it is. A Tourist trap. I would not call Bourbon Steak or Del Friscos Old School if you are looking for wood walls, waiters in white jackets, tie required. Prime Rib?
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 20:55     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
The Capitol Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue is as DC as it gets
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 18:06     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
My last meal at Bourbon Steak was bad.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 17:42     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Anonymous wrote:I'd do Capitol Grill or Old Ebbitt


Maybe Del Frisco because City Center is kind of bright and fun but DF itself isn't a good a vibe as CG or OEB
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 17:41     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
I'd do Capitol Grill or Old Ebbitt
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 17:39     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Trying again!

Which has better atmosphere/vibe for a 20 yo Bourbon Steak or Rare Steakhosue
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2025 01:43     Subject: Best traditional steakhouse
Looking to take my 20 yo son to an excellent old school steak house in DC.

What are the best these days? While probably not the best anymore, would the Palm be fun for the experience or did it jump the shark a long time ago?

Thank you!