We came to SUCCOTASH Prime in Penn Quarter for dinner as part of our anniversary celebration before…read moreheading to an evening event, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. We were seated upstairs while it was still daylight out, and the natural light streaming down through the historic skylight was phenomenal; the atmosphere and architecture in that room are stunning.
Our server was very pleasant, walked us through the specials, and gave great recommendations. The food took a bit longer to hit the table than expected, and we noticed a couple seated after us received their entrees first. However, the floor management was completely on the ball, the manager stepped over before we even thought to say anything, proactively apologized, thanked us for our patience, and let us know our plates were on their way. Sure enough, everything came right out immediately after. That kind of attentive floor management doesn't go unnoticed!
Deviled Eggs: I went with the Nashville Hot and loved the bold flavor kick. My wife chose the Miso Crab. She liked the flavor profile, though the filling texture was a little too emulsified/creamy for her personal preference (she prefers a more traditional whipped yolk texture).
Smoked Wings: Smoked right, great size, and juicy. The Alabama white sauce was tasty and balanced. I've had authentic white sauce on the ground in Alabama, which sets a high bar, but these held their own and I enjoyed every bite.
Crab Hushpuppies: The only mixed plate of the evening. My wife thought they were well-seasoned, but for me, the crab flavor dominated the batter in a way that didn't quite click, and the cornmeal base needed a bit more punch. I'd definitely stick with the wings and deviled eggs next time.
Shared Ribeye: After recently having a majorly disappointing, tough steak experience at a high-end national steakhouse chain (won't name any names!), this ribeye was complete redemption. It was a high-quality cut of beef, wonderfully tender, and cooked with great char. Sharing a steak is always an adventure for us since I prefer mine rare and my wife prefers hers well-done; we met in the middle at medium-well so she could enjoy the outer edges before handing off the pinker center to me. The Cajun butter topping was an awesome savory bonus.
Sautéed Collard Greens: Incredible. Simple preparation; our server let us know it's just garlic, butter, salt, and pepper in the pan, and they were tender, flavorful, and completely cleaned off the plate.
A solid, memorable anniversary dinner in a gorgeous historic space. Outside of the hushpuppies, everything was on point, and we'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.