I came here with a reservation to celebrate my birthday and the experience was well worth it. Getting to the restaurant was within walking distance of my hotel and easy to get to. I was greeted and quickly seated. Kim the server was amazing, they have a pianist in the center of the restaurant who is very good.I had a Large crab cake which came with a creamy sauce as an appetizer. The taste of the crab cake was good, but the sauce really made it stand out.I then had their Maine lobster which you have the option to get with, or without Imperial. The lobster is cooked then the inner-side is removed and stuffed with crab cake and shrimp in addition to the lobster then is placed back into the shell. I thought about adding the sauce that came with my appetizer but was concerned it would take away the seafood flavor and make everything too soggy. Im glad I didnt and just added lemons and the butter that already came with it.Whenever I come back to DC this will be my spot and will look forward to trying out their steaks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Two Lobster Tails
Chris
I came here with a reservation to celebrate my birthday and the experience was well worth it. Getting to the restaurant was within walking distance of my hotel and easy to get to. I was greeted and quickly seated. Kim the server was amazing, they have a pianist in the center of the restaurant who is very good. I had a Large crab cake which came with a creamy sauce as an appetizer. The taste of the crab cake was good, but the sauce really made it stand out. I then had their Maine lobster which you have the option to get with, or without Imperial. The lobster is cooked then the inner-side is removed and stuffed with crab cake and shrimp in addition to the lobster then is placed back into the shell. I thought about adding the sauce that came with my appetizer but was concerned it would take away the seafood flavor and make everything too soggy. Im glad I didnt and just added lemons and the butter that already came with it. Whenever I come back to DC this will be my spot and will look forward to trying out their steaks.
The food and service were excellent. On top of a perfect night was the piano music performed by an excellent pianist! The prime rib was perfect. This is a must visit for a classic steak house!
BeauF
Prime is a classic old fashioned steakhouse (a compliment) with an updated menu. Of note, Prime offers some unusual sides like potato sides, and grilled artichoke hearts. The mains are straightforward with an exceptional pork chops with figs and onions. The decor is classic upscale steakhouse with dark (black) walls, and comfortable banquets. I have been to 135 steakhouses and Prime is in the top 5%.
JayK
We have dined at the Baltimore Prime Rib many times. This is our first visit to this location in DC. Everything was fantastic service, food, live music from the baby grand piano player. Simply marvelous in every way.
Nadia M.
Excellent food - ordered the filet mignon. Excellent cut, cooked with perfection. Good service, great ambience.
Guaglione Canzone d'Pioggia
I was looking forward to this meal but I was terribly disappointed. The meat was tough, overcooked, dry, and lacked any character. I saw no offer of a wine pairing. Service was perfunctory at best. At least the spinach was good. Don’t pay $120 for this place. No way.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
raymonde
I was really looking forward to this meal. The prime rib was dreadful. Tough, overcooked, dry, no character. After the food was delivered the waiter made no further contact with me save for delivery of the check. No wine offering. I had to go to the bar to order a martini. The spinach was delicious but the mashed potatoes were runny. Wonder where this restaurant gets all the stellar reviews.
Atypical
The Prime Rib truly lives up to its name as The Sophisticated Steakhouse. No other restaurant in Washington, DC can compare in terms of the high quality of its food plus the elegance of its ambiance.
Daniel
Service was decent, a few things I noticed were when I picked a wine, the server never brought out a sample for me to try first. I work at a michelin restraunt and this is a standard. My girlfriends drink took a while to arrive and service moved very slow. Overall our experience went well.
We started with cocktails and I ordered an old fashion. It didn't come with a large craft ice cube for a restaurant of this caliber I was disappointed. Two of us got veal chop and one a petit filet. All were cooked as requested. We ordered the potato skins and I thought they were a little overcooked. The atmosphere was very nice and the service great. I wish the restaurant had a better wine selection it seemed small with few red Bordeaux selections.
MichelleL
If you enjoy perfect service, a trio playing music, gorgeous surroundings, and the best food, the Prime Rib is the place to come. I can't think of any place better for a special celebration. I have been dining there and taking friends there for many years and always come away feeling I just enjoyed an ideal evening.
John W.
What a surprise! I was in DC on business and we dined one evening at this establishment. When I say this was a "correct" formal dining experience, I mean in the capacity that it checked all the boxes when it comes to a historic vibe, professional wait staff, sophisticated ambience, a traditional steakhouse dinner menu, dessert menu, wine and cocktail menu, and made me yearn for the past. I was very happy that there was an enforced dress code; wearing a suit or dinner jacket just makes me feel like I'm being respectful to the restaurant staff and ownership for the ambiance in which they are providing. My dinner date had the lamb chops which were superb, and my prime rib cut was phenomenal. We also split a lobster tail and steamed asparagus. No frills, no fluff, just good food, good service, good live jazz dinner music, and not overly produced. Very impressed and look forward to dining here again!
Zwei L.
We had a late reservation 8:45pm but we came a bit early, but service was very nice let us sat down. Indoor environment very traditional but nice. My husband had steak of course, I had lobster was so yum we had a great dinner at here. Love to go back again.
Jkingxoxo
I think the bone in ribeye shouldn't be $129 and you can get a bigger and better cut at wegmans but overall very classy place. We celebrated our anniversary so we always go out for steak dinner. Dan the piano man was my favorite part because he genuinely looks like he loves his job. The crab cake was the best part of our meal and the drinks were spot on. It's DC so I expect it to be overpriced
I came here with a reservation to celebrate my birthday and the experience was well worth it. Getting to the restaurant was within walking distance of my hotel and easy to get to. I was greeted and quickly seated. Kim the server was amazing, they have a pianist in the center of the restaurant who is very good.I had a Large crab cake which came with a creamy sauce as an appetizer. The taste of the crab cake was good, but the sauce really made it stand out.I then had their Maine lobster which you have the option to get with, or without Imperial. The lobster is cooked then the inner-side is removed and stuffed with crab cake and shrimp in addition to the lobster then is placed back into the shell. I thought about adding the sauce that came with my appetizer but was concerned it would take away the seafood flavor and make everything too soggy. Im glad I didnt and just added lemons and the butter that already came with it.Whenever I come back to DC this will be my spot and will look forward to trying out their steaks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Two Lobster Tails
I came here with a reservation to celebrate my birthday and the experience was well worth it. Getting to the restaurant was within walking distance of my hotel and easy to get to. I was greeted and quickly seated. Kim the server was amazing, they have a pianist in the center of the restaurant who is very good. I had a Large crab cake which came with a creamy sauce as an appetizer. The taste of the crab cake was good, but the sauce really made it stand out. I then had their Maine lobster which you have the option to get with, or without Imperial. The lobster is cooked then the inner-side is removed and stuffed with crab cake and shrimp in addition to the lobster then is placed back into the shell. I thought about adding the sauce that came with my appetizer but was concerned it would take away the seafood flavor and make everything too soggy. Im glad I didnt and just added lemons and the butter that already came with it. Whenever I come back to DC this will be my spot and will look forward to trying out their steaks.
The food and service were excellent. On top of a perfect night was the piano music performed by an excellent pianist! The prime rib was perfect. This is a must visit for a classic steak house!
Prime is a classic old fashioned steakhouse (a compliment) with an updated menu. Of note, Prime offers some unusual sides like potato sides, and grilled artichoke hearts. The mains are straightforward with an exceptional pork chops with figs and onions. The decor is classic upscale steakhouse with dark (black) walls, and comfortable banquets. I have been to 135 steakhouses and Prime is in the top 5%.
We have dined at the Baltimore Prime Rib many times. This is our first visit to this location in DC. Everything was fantastic service, food, live music from the baby grand piano player. Simply marvelous in every way.
Excellent food - ordered the filet mignon. Excellent cut, cooked with perfection. Good service, great ambience.
I was looking forward to this meal but I was terribly disappointed. The meat was tough, overcooked, dry, and lacked any character. I saw no offer of a wine pairing. Service was perfunctory at best. At least the spinach was good. Don’t pay $120 for this place. No way.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I was really looking forward to this meal. The prime rib was dreadful. Tough, overcooked, dry, no character. After the food was delivered the waiter made no further contact with me save for delivery of the check. No wine offering. I had to go to the bar to order a martini. The spinach was delicious but the mashed potatoes were runny. Wonder where this restaurant gets all the stellar reviews.
The Prime Rib truly lives up to its name as The Sophisticated Steakhouse. No other restaurant in Washington, DC can compare in terms of the high quality of its food plus the elegance of its ambiance.
Service was decent, a few things I noticed were when I picked a wine, the server never brought out a sample for me to try first. I work at a michelin restraunt and this is a standard. My girlfriends drink took a while to arrive and service moved very slow. Overall our experience went well.
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We started with cocktails and I ordered an old fashion. It didn't come with a large craft ice cube for a restaurant of this caliber I was disappointed. Two of us got veal chop and one a petit filet. All were cooked as requested. We ordered the potato skins and I thought they were a little overcooked. The atmosphere was very nice and the service great. I wish the restaurant had a better wine selection it seemed small with few red Bordeaux selections.
If you enjoy perfect service, a trio playing music, gorgeous surroundings, and the best food, the Prime Rib is the place to come. I can't think of any place better for a special celebration. I have been dining there and taking friends there for many years and always come away feeling I just enjoyed an ideal evening.
What a surprise! I was in DC on business and we dined one evening at this establishment. When I say this was a "correct" formal dining experience, I mean in the capacity that it checked all the boxes when it comes to a historic vibe, professional wait staff, sophisticated ambience, a traditional steakhouse dinner menu, dessert menu, wine and cocktail menu, and made me yearn for the past. I was very happy that there was an enforced dress code; wearing a suit or dinner jacket just makes me feel like I'm being respectful to the restaurant staff and ownership for the ambiance in which they are providing. My dinner date had the lamb chops which were superb, and my prime rib cut was phenomenal. We also split a lobster tail and steamed asparagus. No frills, no fluff, just good food, good service, good live jazz dinner music, and not overly produced. Very impressed and look forward to dining here again!
We had a late reservation 8:45pm but we came a bit early, but service was very nice let us sat down. Indoor environment very traditional but nice. My husband had steak of course, I had lobster was so yum we had a great dinner at here. Love to go back again.
I think the bone in ribeye shouldn't be $129 and you can get a bigger and better cut at wegmans but overall very classy place. We celebrated our anniversary so we always go out for steak dinner. Dan the piano man was my favorite part because he genuinely looks like he loves his job. The crab cake was the best part of our meal and the drinks were spot on. It's DC so I expect it to be overpriced