Anonymous
Post 07/12/2013 16:35     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
zaytinya isn't too far and is always amazing
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2013 10:44     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Anonymous wrote:Poste, Zola
I thought Fiola was ok, but not fabulous for the price. It is NYC prices.

Zola closed. The restaurant that took its place is called Nopa.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2013 09:44     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
OP will not be able to get a reservation at Rasika this late. She could maybe eat at the bar.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2013 09:41     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Radika is my favorite. Also Zeitinia, but it can be loud.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2013 09:35     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
The Source is a good suggestion. Rasika and Fiola are my favorites in the area. If you like sushi, Kaz Sushi Bistro is excellent, though slightly outside of your desired area (20th & I). I would suggest Tosca if none of these work out. Have fun!
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 11:50     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Poste, Zola
I thought Fiola was ok, but not fabulous for the price. It is NYC prices.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 11:37     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
The Source is also close to the Navy Memorial.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 11:36     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
I work in Penn Quarter. Agree with PPs who suggested Rasika (but good luck getting reservation), Fiola and 701.

Graffiato is loud, so I'd rule it out if you want romantic.

Central is also close to the Navy Memorial.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 11:33     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
I love Rasika, and a friend of mine highly recommends 701. I've also been hearing good things about Fiola.

You could also do Proof or Poste, which are a few blocks away from the Navy Memorial in the general direction of McPherson Square. Both have good food and atmosphere. Or Graffiato, which is a little trendy, and very close to the memorial.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 10:14     Subject: Re:Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Also, if your schedule ends up calling for light and very casual near Navy Mem. instead of "date night," Teaism is excellent.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 10:12     Subject: Re:Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Fiola, Siroc (right on the Square), Rasika, 701 (right next to Navy Mem.)

If you want a big ol' steak, Bobby Van's. But it's expensive, and I don't think a big ol' steak is really the date night thing.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 09:54     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
You can also try fiola or casa luca. Both excellent. The new del campo is right in between those two spots in Chinatown. If it were up to me -- fiola hands down. But it is pricey
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 09:52     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Bibiana :14th / NY Ave
Navy Memorial: Source, Rasika, 701.

Get moving on a reservation now.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 09:51     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Bibiana
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2013 09:50     Subject: Need Restaurant Recommendation - near Penn Quarter or near McPhearson Square'ish
Trying to come up with a good date night restaurant in downtown dc this weekend. Will be staying near McPhearson Square. We can obviously cab it if necessary, but looking for something in that general vicinity. Also have plans near the Navy Memorial, so a restaurant around there works well too. Thanks for any suggestions!