Fodor's Expert Review Charlie Palmer Steak

It's hard not to feel like a master of the universe when ensconced in this coolly elegant dining room in the imposing shadow of the Capitol. A dramatic glass-enclosed wine cellar and quasi-Danish modern furniture form a backdrop to the contemporary cuisine. Dry-aged porterhouse, marinated hanger steak, and center-cut filet mignon are the meaty choices. But regional seafood makes appearances as well, including Chesapeake Bay oysters and soft-shell crab fritto misto. The crème brûlée trio finishes things off nicely. The rooftop terrace offers some of the city’s most impressive views of the Capitol.