Hey Folks:

I'll be visiting my brother and sister-in-law this Xmas in Alexandria. I've always gotten my brother car-related gifts. However, since he's now married, I am thinking about getting them a gift card to a nice restaurant in the DC/VA area. I'd like to spend around $200. Any suggestions on a nice dining establishment for a newlywed? Thanks in advance for your help!

-Mike

 

For that amount, in DC, Kinkead's is great for seafood. For French, I like Bistro Francais in Georgetown. Citronelle in Georgetown is excellent - more upscale than Bistro Francais. The Capital Grille or Charlie Palmer Steak are great for steaks. In VA, Colvin Run Tavern at Tysons is very good (owned by the same owners as Kinkead's). Maestro at the Tyson's Ritz Carlton is excellent (Italian). In Falls Church, 2941 is very good. Restaurant Eve in Alexandria is very good. Lots to choose from!!

 

Morton's Steakhouse is pretty good. It's in Reston. It's an upscale steakhouse.

 

Ruth Chris

 

2941 is probably the best in DC, but the last meal for two that I had was $440 with 20% tip so it is outside of your $200 range.
2941


You can get a fixed price meal with wine flight at Galileo (DC) for about $250 with tip. Galileo

Another excellent Italian is I Ricchi (DC).
I Ricchi.

Cafe Milano in Georgetown, although trendy, is also very good.
Cafe Milano

A very fun new place in Arlington is Tallula and my last dinner for two was about $140 with a bottle of wine.
Tallula

 

Wow...I haven't been to 2941 lately. Didn't realize it had gotten that pricey. Of course, any meal will increase by quite a bit when you add on a good bottle of wine.

 

it's not that much.. go to their site... they list prices on their menu...you can go in an get a meal for $200 or so......

when the bottle of wine comes in is where all the restaurants get ya...

 

http://www.dc-restaurants.com/
http://cityguide.aol.com/washington/dining/
http://www.washingtondc.com/dining/

 

If you can give us more info on their pref/cuisines we can give you a better idea. There's LOADS to pick from.

 

I like Ms Perkys choices... Cap. Grille and Colvins Tavern are nice for a relaxing atmosphere and good food. Colvin has sort of small portions though.