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Caucus Room (The)
401 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
+1 202 393 1300
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#227 of 80 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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Washington's powerful people like steakhouses. Since the Caucus Room is owned by a bipartisan bunch of heavy-hitting politicos and entrepreneurs (Democratic lobbyist Tommy Boggs and former Republican National Committee chairman Haley Barbour, to name but two of the 70 investors), the Caucus Room was almost a guaranteed success even before it opened in August 2000. At lunch and dinner, it's a true Washington scene, with all that that entails: a sprinkling of congressmen and -women, television newscasters, and corporate VIPs throughout the main dining room; lots of backslapping and shaking of hands; and private meetings taking place behind closed doors (the restaurant has a number of private dining rooms).But I'm here to tell you, the food is good. Haley's chopped salad of diced bell peppers and lettuce, blue cheese, and mustard vinaigrette is a hit. The porterhouse steak is juicy, and the bison osso buco is thoroughly delicious. The restaurant also is known for certain non-meat entrees, such as the crab cakes (the pass/fail test for a D.C. restaurant), which are served here with a smoky bacon succotash. Even side dishes, like the creamed spinach and the horseradish-spiked mashed potatoes, are winners.When you've finished all that, you can lean back against the leather banquettes and discreetly search for famous faces as you enjoy dessert. I polished off a big slice of coconut cake, but I hear the pecan pie is pretty good, too. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Lunch items $16-$20; dinner main courses $30-$50,V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Metro: Navy/Archives or Gallery Place

Area

At D St

Parking

Valet

Hours

Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 5:30-10:30pm

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