| About: | Located in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters headquarters off the wide, open expanse of the National Mall, Charlie Palmer Steak is dedicated to another fine master craft: big, bold American food. Under the direction of Executive Chef Matt Hill, the menu stars the best American artisan beef cuts like an aged Angus Rib-eye "Cowboy" steak as well as updated seafood classics such as the Iced Shellfish Platter of lobster, shrimp, king crab, and oysters. Underscoring the patriotic menu, Palmer's innovative wine cubewhich appears to be floating on waterfeatures 3,500 bottles of exclusively American wine and over 600 selections. |
| Hours: | Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly |
| Categories: | Steak Houses, Seafood Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Valet |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Specialities: | Dim Lights |
| Amenities: | Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Business Lunches, Counter Seating, Fireplace, First Come First Serve, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Reservations, Wheelchair Access, Wine |
| Chef: | Matt Hill |
| Cuisine: | American, Contemporary, Fish & Seafood, Seafood, Steak & Barbecue, Steakhouse, Steaks |
| Ambiance: | Elegant, Quiet, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Great Wine List, Late Night, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, View |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Restaurant |
| Dress Code: | Business Casual |
| Price: | $5.00 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 202 547 6607 Email: mhill@charliepalmer.com |
Mother's Day: Visited on Mother's Day without reservations, based upon a gentleman's comments shared as he was getting in his car. The gentleman was very impressed with the food and service. We were on our way to another restaurant and based on the gentleman's comments, we decided to drop in. The drop in service was unbelievable. Both the service and food were SUPERIOR!!!!!!!! We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a five star steak house.
Mother's Day: Visited on Mother's Day without reservations, based upon a gentleman's comments shared as he was getting in his car. The gentleman was very impressed with the food and service. We were on our way to another restaurant and based on the gentleman's comments, we decided to drop in. The drop in service was unbelievable. Both the service and food were SUPERIOR!!!!!!!! We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a five star steak house.
I didn't know it was raw.: THIS PLACE ROCKS. I'm sorry, was that too underclass of me. I shall try again. The Charlie Palmer Steak Restaurant is an experience that will allow one's self to indulge in a fantastic experience of flavor and service. Okay, whatever. In the end, THIS PLACE ROCKS. I have spent more money in other restaurants (cough*cough* Morton's) and not gotten as much service or consideration. I was pregnant when we went and was a little ambitious with my appetizer order of some type of tuna, which I found out when it came was raw. My fault, I didn't think about it since it was such a spectacular view and we were having a good time. I wasn't going to make a big deal of it and just pushed it aside. The manager comes running to me after a few moments because she see's that I haven't touched it. I tell her that it was my own fault, I am pregnant and don't want to risk eating raw fish or fish high in mercury. She finally convinces me to order something else and they take care of the whole thing in a matter of seconds. It was romantic and fabulous. What more could you want from a restaurant from the famous Charlie Palmer. Maybe I will get to meet him one day and thank him for a beautiful filet and lip smacking cream of cauliflower soup.