Charlie Palmer Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Charlie Palmer Steak

8.7
101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 51 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: The views are fantastic. Don't worry if you don't like steak, as this is an all-around outstanding restaurant, with a variety of excellent American dishes.

Dustin M.Dustin McQuaide: One of the best steaks in DC. Go for the marinated hangar steak. It's cheap and AWESOME

Stephanie C.Stephanie C: Gets extra points for having the most interesting restaurant week menu and for the sheer elegance of the place -- steak w a Mediterranean twist, desserts incroyable (!), + a ravioli starter.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. The Capital Grille

9.0
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 75 tips and reviews

David L.David Lazarus: Everything is great, the calamari with hot cherry peppers and of course the bone in ribeye Del Monico is the very best anywhere.

Jane B.Jane Browne: Booking a table is a must - use open table an gain points at the same time . Great for the steak lovers but sadly not good for the steak eaters veggie partners not even one veggie option.

Shanda M.Shanda McGowen: French onion soup is delicious, ribeye is superb. Cone salad is always a winner. Ask for Neal - has the best personality and offers wonderful pairings as well as night life activities.

Mastro's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.5
600 13th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 24 tips and reviews

Stuart B.Stuart Blaugrund: Excellent service matched the amazing food. Highly recommend Maguro too, NY Strip and Butter Cake for dessert (all with a Lipitor chaser...)

John C.John Cook: Steaks and seafood are fantastic. Save room for the best dessert in DC - butter cake!

John M.John Malley: Pricey but excellent service, atmosphere and quality! Definitely the best steakhouse in D.C.

Fogo de Chao is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Fogo de Chao

8.6
1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brazilian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 118 tips and reviews

Linchi K.Linchi Kwok: If you are not a meat person, this is not a place for you. Very nice steaks and BBQ. All you can eat for a price of $50.

StephanyStephany: The steak and lemonade is awesome

Esra A.Esra Assery: Relatively expensive compared to other steakhouses in DC but the unlimited supply of all kinds of meat makes it worth it 🙈🙏

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.4
950 I Street NW, Suite 501 (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

Rosie H.Rosie Henderson: Over 1,300 wines to select from. Best steak I've tasted in DC for sometime. The butter cake is a must try. Also check out the $25 executive lunch and $55 Prime Sunday specials.

Anna K.Anna Karenina: Cheesecake with caramel! To die for! Try Del Frisco's Reserve red blend to pair with your steak!

Sandra W.Sandra Whitehead: We went for restaurant week and were blown away! Matt's service was excellent and the steak was amazing. Highly recommend the raspberry martini and chocolate mousse as well.

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

UriUri: Nice place with an amazing grilled kansas city strip steak, specially parried with Mas Petit! Number 125 on wine menu (Cab with a bit of Grenache..)

Andreas A.Andreas Alfarè: You have to make a reservation but if you get a table you get fantastic medium-cooked burgers, awesome steaks, tacos and much more :)

Dobry D.Dobry Dobrev: Awesome ribeye steak! And Salty caramel cheesecake is a killer!

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Central Michel Richard

8.4
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

Laren S.Laren Spirer: Get the gougeres and the steak tartare.

EpicuriousEpicurious: Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.

RazRaz: Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites

Lincoln's Waffle Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Lincoln's Waffle Shop

7.6
504 10th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews

AmyJeanAmyJean: I <3 grits no butter w cheese, waffle, chicken fried steak, bacon and eggs! Go early on wknds-its a local fave for good diner breakfast!

Brett S.Brett Stidham: Chicken Fried Steak and a Waffle: winning combination.

Jared B.Jared Beard: Country fried steak was the bomb, worth the wait

Occidental is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Occidental

7.6
1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Every Wednesday at 5pm during the Spring/Summer they'll be grilling up grub like Bison Burgers & NY Strip from a massive patio-side grill. Far better than your portable hibachi.

Katie T.Katie Traxton: Must visit for photos, sweetcorn bread and steak!

Adam B.Adam Buck: The food was down right bad. I sent back the crab bisque, it was a thin gruel. My fathers steak was completely undercooked. My mother’s salad had no flavor; it was basically just lettuce.

Clyde's of Gallery Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. Clyde's of Gallery Place

7.7
707 7th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 228 tips and reviews

Candi W.Candi Williams: I tried the garlic lemon roasted chicken...not really impressed. The steak was pretty good though.

Bonnie H.Bonnie Hayes: It was okay. Steak and cheese flatbread was amazing. Everything else was just okay (taste, presentation, price, and service).

Gabriel B.Gabriel Betit: Jambalaya cheesesteak was awesome!

Lincoln is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. Lincoln

8.1
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Wiseman: Gnocchi with pork ragout was awesome, as were the Brussels sprouts and flank steak

Elisa B.Elisa Baber: Great food, really loud and cold though. Skip the lobster tots... Not enough salt or lobster. Summer menu Order: Brussels sprouts, beet salad, ny strip and a Gettysburg address ( beet juice cocktail)!

Leonard T.Leonard Tyson: Try the ny strip

HipCityVeg is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

12. HipCityVeg

7.8
712 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Angélica C.Angélica Cardiel: The Philly steak is amazing! I was on vacation on D.C. And ate there 4/12 days. Delicious!

Vida T.Vida Tafoya: The philly cheese steak was great. Bigger than I thought. Didn’t need fries.

Cupcakes CarlynnCupcakes Carlynn: Friendly, informative staff. Delicious cupcakes. Try the spicy Asian wrap!!

CHOPT is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

13. CHOPT

7.6
618 12th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews

JJ: Steakhouse salad is to die for!

JeffyJonesJeffyJones: I love the steakhouse salad or one of my own invention

Samantha G.Samantha Grieder: Good sized, tasty salads. Try the Palm Beach Shrimp salad, a favorite that's one of the healthiest on the menu!

Fiola is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

14. Fiola

8.4
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

Kristen M.Kristen Martino Anderson: Good Chianti and steak tartare

Kat L.Kat L: Skip burrata with tomatoes.. The ahi tuna tartare was refreshing but not a must. The steak tartare was better. Order the lobster ravioli if someone else is paying for it. Donuts were overrated.

Eliis L.Eliis LaTulip: Very good food. Table available on sat night with short notice. Waiters super professional. We were party of six and all our meals were magnificent!

City Tap House Penn Quarter is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

15. City Tap House Penn Quarter

7.7
901 9th St. NW (I St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 99 tips and reviews

Bernard O.Bernard Ortega: Amazing. Came with 10 others for a birthday. Great ambiance (elevated area in corner), every dish was delicious (even the ribeye), and customer service top notch. Will definitely come back!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Steak Tartare (chopped tenderloin, buffalo sauce, kettle chips)

jillybeans32jillybeans32: The roasted corn Flatbread was fantastic! Also the Red River Maple cocktail was on point.