Bobby Van’s Steak House, 809 15th St., NW (202-589-0060).
Chophouse serving steak, seafood and other classic fare. (Closed Sunday and Monday until 5:00 pm) bobbyvans15thdc.com
The Capital Grille, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, (202-737-6200).
Elegant setting serving a variety of entrees including lobster and steaks. thecapitalgrille.com
Central Michel Richard, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (202-626-0015).
American cuisine, both modern and classic, with a French accent. Casual attire. centralmichelrichard.com
Clyde’s, 707 7th Street, NW, (202-349-3700).
Classic American recipes. www.clydes.com
Equinox, 900 19th Street, NW, (202-331-8118).
Sophisticated, pure American cuisine. equinoxrestaurant.com/
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab, 750 15th St NW, (202-489-0140).
Does not open until after 4:00pm. joes.net/dc
MXDC, 600 14th Street, NW, (202) 393-1900
Cocina Mexicana by Todd English offers classic Mexican cuisine with a modern touch. www.mxdcrestaurant.com
Oceanaire, 1201 F Street, NW, (202-347-2277).
Ultra-fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world. theoceanaire.com
Old Ebbitt Grill, 15th Street, NW, (202-347-4800).
A casual, moderately priced setting. ebbitt.com
Rasika, 633 D Street, NW, (202-637-1222).
Asian, Indian, small plates, casual elegant. rasikarestaurant.com
Sfoglina Pasta House, 1099 New York Avenue, NW, (202-525-1402).
Italian, Contemporary Italian. sfoglinapasta.com/
The Occidental, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW, (202-241-8000).
Local landmark for high-end American meals served in a posh space. theoccidentaldc.com