Price: $$$$
By Neonu Jewell
On a recent business trip to D.C. I dined at The Prime Rib, an elegant steakhouse designed to model a 1940's Manhattan Supper Club. The tuxedoed waiters and strict dress code (jacket and tie required for dinner) attracts the Washington elite looking for a traditional steakhouse experience. The experience, however, was inconsistent.
At first glance the decor is impressive, but as you pay attention to the detail it is clear that it is time for a few updates. The curtains are thin and a little creepy, the linoleum paneled ceiling looks cheap, and the carpet should be replaced.
My group
agreed that our waiter was as stiff as his tuxedo and the temperature in the restaurant was uncomfortably chilly. The best we could get for a recommendation from our server was that the prime rib was the signature dish. Well it says that on the menu, so that comment was not very helpful. But, I will admit he was right. I had the prime rib steak and two of my colleagues had the roast prime rib. It was excellent. One in our group had the crab cakes. While she said they were delicious, the portion seemed child size next to our chops. For dessert I recommend the the hot fudge sundae.
I would return to The Prime Rib for, you guessed it, the prime rib. But, I will have moderate expectations for service, which is incongruous given that this is upscale dining at upscale dining prices.
At first glance the decor is impressive, but as you pay attention to the detail it is clear that it is time for a few updates. The curtains are thin and a little creepy, the linoleum paneled ceiling looks cheap, and the carpet should be replaced.
My group
agreed that our waiter was as stiff as his tuxedo and the temperature in the restaurant was uncomfortably chilly. The best we could get for a recommendation from our server was that the prime rib was the signature dish. Well it says that on the menu, so that comment was not very helpful. But, I will admit he was right. I had the prime rib steak and two of my colleagues had the roast prime rib. It was excellent. One in our group had the crab cakes. While she said they were delicious, the portion seemed child size next to our chops. For dessert I recommend the the hot fudge sundae.I would return to The Prime Rib for, you guessed it, the prime rib. But, I will have moderate expectations for service, which is incongruous given that this is upscale dining at upscale dining prices.
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