Originally Posted by
gleff
I disagree with everyone in this thread except for
Podroza
mrs gleff used to cook at both
Maestro and
Restaurant Eve, and are definitely recommended. Restaurant Eve won't be convenient to where you're staying, but
is worth the trip.
We recently had dinner at
minibar, my extensive review (with pictures) is here:
http://blogs.flyertalk.com//blogs/vi...ar_at_caf.html
2941 is definitely good but prices are up about 25% or more over what they were a year ago. This used to be my favorite regular spot (I'd go every month or two) but is no longer worth it. It's in Northern Virginia and not at all convenient to where you're staying.
The best meal in the city proper is without a doubt
CityZen... review here:
http://blogs.flyertalk.com//blogs/vi..._at_the_m.html
Citronelle can be good but also erratic, and service is so so. Amex can sometimes get you a table when otherwise unavailable.
Indebleu is another good spot, French-Indian fusion and decor is a bit W-esque.
Not at all a fan of TenPenh, thoroughly unimpressive. Galileo is fine, but I like
Tosca better. I haven't had a better than average meal at Vidalia in years.
Whatever you do, avoid Poste at the Hotel Monaco.
Agree on all of these, thmbs down on TenPenh, total thumbs up on Minibar. Good review. By the way, the price has increased to $120 and the menu's been taken up a notch by Katsuya.
Also, Cafe Atlantico itself is to be recommended ... and for those who can't get a reservation (only two seatings, with 6 seats, per day, they get booked fairly quickly, 30 days in advance), the next-best thing you can do is the "dim sum tapas brunch" they have on Saturdays and Sundays. This is also a huge bargain, with little delightful dishes for $2 to $5 each. You can get a 15-course tasting menu (with a few overlaps from Minibar) for a bit over $30 ...
I would also