Originally Posted by El Boocho
Other suggestions: . . . Hotel Washington on the terrace - Best View in DC but mediocre food. There is a non-terrace restaurant that is located on the top floor as well. Although the view is lacking you might be able to convince them to serve you the better "indoor" food while sitting on the terrace.
Ditto to all of the above comments. Hotel Washington's rooftop terrace is fantastic at sunset.
It's been several years since I've been in DC, but based on prior trips:
For Steaks, Sam & Harry's (Downtown)
For Italian, I always had good experiences at Donotello's (despite its relatively low prices), but I don't see it listed, so it may have closed or changed.
For Cajun, 219 in Alexandria
For German, Cafe Mozart