Lovely experience. This place looks sketchy on the outside but in the inside it's an oasis! Private seating areas, lots of light! Felt like I was out of town. Got the steak frites prefix menu. The green salad was really fresh, the steak huge! A few of my friends decided to get the butter on the side, which I would not recommend because you miss the whole experience of the steak simmering in butter! It was heavenly! Frites were perfect and crispy! Great experience if you want to try a restaurant who really specialize in what they are called! read more

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Steak Frites has quickly become one of my favorite spots on H Street. The steak was cooked perfectly, the frites were crispy and addictive, and the broccolini was a genuinely pleasant surprise as a side. The wine selection hit the mark too, including the Elisabetta Aulo which we finished a bottle of. What also sold me was the vibe in the back of the space. Super fun to check out and get transported to a completely different venue. Service was attentive and warm throughout. Highly recommend! read more

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Decent restaurant. The claim to fame is the herb butter drowned steak, which is both good and bad. It was absolutely too much herb butter which took away from the meal for me. Service was nice and the space was very cute. read more

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The steak frites were good if not great. The butter is kind of fun, but doesn't make quite as big of a difference from other steak frites as I expected. To me, it felt a little over salted, as did the fries. Although otherwise the crispy shoes string fries were very nice. And the salad was very good, nicely tangy with vinegar. While the manager was friendly, the two servers that we had, while not unfriendly, were fairly inattentive and incommunicative. We have never been here before, and they just put down the little flame heater without saying anything about it, and then put the plate with the steak on top again without telling us anything about the system there. At some point, the manager came by and saw that the flame was burning the butter on our plate and came in and put it out, which I guess we were supposed to do, but we didn't know that. Couple of other little things, like one of us dropped a napkin and the server said oh I'll bring you another one and then never did. And one of us had the moules frites which comes with no spoon or anything to pick up the mussels or scoop up the liquid, and only came with one napkin. We had to ask for an extra napkin or two since the mussels had to be dealt with by hand which they did eventually bring. So, we enjoyed the meal, and the price is very good, but overall just a little more communication and attention from the servers would be nice. Not sure we'll return. Especially as parking is tricky in the neighborhood if you don't live there. read more

Went to Steak Frites for dinner with a friend and had an overall nice experience. The atmosphere strikes a great balance, intimate, yet fun and inviting. It was also pretty cool to see the food being prepared right there in front of us. We ordered a bottle of wine to share and went with the prix fixe menu. Everything was plated beautifully. The meal started with bread and a salad. I'm not usually a salad person, but it was fresh and surprisingly good. For the main course, we both ordered our steaks medium rare. My friend's came out perfectly, but mine leaned overcooked, likely because of the at-the-table open flame. The fries, however, were excellent, crispy and seasoned just right. I just wish I enjoyed my steak more because that's really the centerpiece of the meal. Personally, I don't think the open flame gimmick adds much, and I'd rather have my steak cooked precisely. On the plus side, the cocktails were delicious, and I liked that there's a full bar in the back room if you want to hang out longer. Service was fantastic, everyone was welcoming, attentive, and kind. All in all, a solid spot with great service and drinks, but the steak itself (ironically) didn't quite hit the mark for me. read more

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We made a reservation and were seated when we arrived. The restaurant was cute and had a nice atmosphere, but we waited about 15-20 minutes without a server ever coming to our table. The host assured us someone would be with us, but no one came, so we eventually left. As we were walking out, we noticed that we were the only Black customers there, while the other tables were being served. The experience felt extremely uncomfortable and disappointing. We will not be returning. read more

The food is super delicious and a great value, especially considering how beef and dairy prices have shot up the past year or so. We had just had steak picanha at Cana last week and I much prefer the steak at Steak Frittes. I would have loved to order the dessert but we were so full! I will say it seems like the staff is stretched thin, my waiter was acting as a host and covering tables inside and outside on the patio. Luckily we were not in a rush and almost enjoyed the slower service. Perhaps a true European experience. I hope fondue comes back in the winter! We will for sure be back for that! read more

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What a hidden gem! I had time to kill before an event, so I went for the Prix Fixe of bread, salad, and steak with shoestring fries. I enjoyed the fresh baguette and salad. The main course knocked my socks off! Tender and flavorful, with the right amount of course salt on top. The servers were friendly and prompt, and the vibe was relaxed and somewhat rustic. I would love to eat here again. The food is remarkable and beats out much pricier establishments. read more

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This restaurant specializes in Steak Frites and was very good. The presentation was excellent and the food was excellent. The drinks were also very good. I went with my wife on a Friday night date night. Don't come without making a reservation. It was definitely worth it. You have to park down the street if you're lucky enough to find parking or you can pay for parking a block or 2 away and walk. I'd recommend it if you live steak frites, good drinks and trying new restaurants. read more

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Came in for dinner with my husband on Friday night. The food was great they have a prefix menu which included bread & butter, salad, steak and fries. We also ordered the burrata appetizer which was also delicious. My husband ordered the lavender gin sour which he loved and I had the Provence non alcoholic drink that I really enjoyed. Service was ok,quick but not the most pleasant wait staff. It could have been better but I will definitely be back to bring friends to check it out. read more

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I wanted to try this place out. The salad , bread & fries were great no complaints. But the main reason I came for was the steak. It was a terrible cut of meat. Undeniably Chewy despite me ordering medium rare. The butter was delicious also, but I had to cut my 1 piece of steak into 4 just make it easier to chew.. read more

Steak frites is such a great summer update to the regular fondue concept in the space. They also have a lot more on the menu if you do not want to order steak. We brought our vegetarian friend and she loved the vegetable risotto. The salad and bread are fantastic. You can also get their delicious baked goods. They also have great cocktails and plays on traditional brunch drinks with Swiss twists. It is great for groups. Make sure you book a chalet! All the staff and friendly and accommodating. read more

We went last night to celebrate my birthday. Had a fantastic time from the moment we entered the restaurant. Everyone was warm and welcoming. We were shown to our table which was in our own little alcove! (So cute and comfy!) The server was informative and attentive. She was awesome! We all ordered the Prix Fixe meal. The food came quickly. The steak, along with everything else was delicious. So flavorful and tender. No steak knife needed here! Dinner was followed by a shared dessert of Coupe Romanoff. A perfect finish to our meal. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! read more

Overall best experience while visiting DC. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Friendly helpful staff. The decor is very nice and inviting. read more

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The food is delicious and well-priced, but very rich. The service is, however, slow beyond reason and there was maybe one server who seemed happy to be there. It was just so-so overall, but the steak and compound butter was definitely an experience. read more

Really great food and service especially during H street festival with about 150k people outside. I'm definitely looking forward to going back. I forgot, I love the private seating. read more

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Please just go to Medium Rare! I was excited to try this new venture by the Stable folks and it is a massive fail on every level and the most disappointing meal/dining experience I've had in a long time. I was with two others who also felt this way. Let's begin with just the food. Even taking into account just food this establishment would not get above 3 stars being kind ( I usually lean kind, if you look at my other reviews). The steaks are under seasoned and while MIGHT come out at the temp you order they are put over an open flame on a ceramic plate slathered in soft butter. I am assuming the reason they don't season the steak is because the butter should melt and flavor it, but I assure you this did not happen. Also, if you have any common sense you have figured out that your steak continues to cook while on this flame and becomes well done very quickly. The cut of steak is mostly gristle and extremely poor quality cut, at least all of ours were. I did read an article in the Washingtonian (I believe) where the journalist flat out asked why people should pay 10 dollars more than going to Medium Rare and the response was cause they would be using better quality everything. This is not true at all. Everything was sub par ..... aside from the French fries. The French fries are why I am giving the one star. As for service. Server was fine, not very friendly or overly attentive. Here is where they lose another star. My steak placed on a ceramic plate over an open flame .... Remember that? Well it started boiling the butter burning me and then the plate completely burst and broke. Server came running in to turn off the flame. Now not sure if this was something she was meant to do before it broke and just forgot or they are total idiots and didn't get high enough heat resistant plates. Either way the manager or owner then comes in and apologizes and then has the friggin nerve to ask me if I wanted a replacement steak?!!!! You mean the steak that exploded with 80% still on the plate? Yes, I would like it. Then when the bill came and I saw that it wasn't comped or any sort of effort made to rectify a miserable time was just astounded. I have worked in the service industry before for years and there is a way to handle situations like this and this was not it at all. So like I said just go to Medium Rare. I've never had a bad meal there and it was 10 bucks less. Even if your service is great at Steak Frites, your meal still won't be anything special read more

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The prix fixe menu at Steak Frites is a new favorite for me. This place is the perfect spot for a date, a casual family dinner, or something a little fancier for out of town visitors. So few restaurants can manage that! The bread course is perfect (they bake it fresh!), and the salad is light and bright. I think the dressing could've used a bit more acid -- it just tasted like olive oil, so one star off for that course. The steak is served medium rare over a small flame in a bath of the most DELICIOUS herb butter. It comes with crispy, perfectly salted shoestring fries. They'll cook your steak at a different temperature if you want that, but you can also just keep it on the plate over the flame until it cooks to your preferred temp. The drink menu is pretty extensive, and there's a variety of mimosas available for brunch as well. Service is friendly and prompt -- we were never without a refill or wondering how to contact our waiter. The artwork is also a plus. Really interesting pieces all over the restaurant, all available for purchase. I'll definitely be back and might buy some art while I'm at it. read more

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I came across Chef David in a YouTube video where he masterfully demonstrated how he would cook his steak. When I learned that Steak Frites is in DC I immediately wanted to reserve a table. We ordered the Prix Fixe and it did not disappoint. I enjoyed every plate: the baguette, mixed salad, and the steak was amazing. I came in hungry and left with a happy belly. Service was excellent. I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Bar chairs were uncomfortable with no reachable foot rest (I'm 5'9), just a bad design. Talked to the manager and he promised looking into it. Otherwise the steak was great (4/5). Bread was a little over baked. Salad sub par (could improve the vegetable combo and the dressing). read more

The server said their chicken liver pate was made with bell peppers after I told him my food allergies. Never heard of such and I've eaten pate in many places including France. I then asked about the smoked salmon "with traditional condiments." The server informed me that the "traditional condiments" consisted of, and I quote, "lemon and oil". Is this a french restaurant or not?!? Moving on . . the steak was just ok. It was swimming in some of kind butter that lent nothing to its flavor. The shoestring fries were the best thing on the table. My dinner partner said her burger was bland and no amount of mayo or mustard helped it. She asked for raw and grilled onions on it. It came out with no raw onions and the cooked onions were thin and battered like onion rings. If it hadn't been for the "people watching" on H Street during Pride ‍weekend, this place would have been a complete disappointment. read more

Steak Frites - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We enjoyed the ambiance and service. Bread and butter, salad, and fries were delicious. For a place that specializes in their steaks, I was disappointed in the cook, taste, and quality. read more

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It was really disappointing. The steak was tough and terrible and served in a vat of butter. The place was cute and I wanted to like it but weeks later I'm still perplexed about how terrible it was. Medium Rare has nothing to worry about read more

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Where to start! We went for my dad's birthday and the entire staff went out of their way to make it special! Multiple staff wished him happy birthday throughout the meal! Our server was a female who was incredibly attentive and polite. When we first walked in, it appeared to be a tiny little cafe, but as they brought us through, the restaurant opened up to a collection of tiny partitioned off rooms with individual tables! It was so cute and it felt like we had our own private dining room! We opted for the prix fixe menu and it was the epitome of well executed French simplicity. The bread was fresh and warm! The salad brought in a freshness with a punch of acidity. The steak in the compound butter was decadent and delicious without being overly rich or cloying. We had the Coupe Romanoff for dessert it was light and fresh, everything we needed on a hot summer day! Would fully and completely recommend due to the excellent service and the delicious food! read more

Overall, this restaurant had nice food, a good variety of dishes, and all the waiters were respectful. I definitely recommend going to this restaurant if you're interested in well cooked steak, delightful fries, and nice maintenance. The Ambiance of this restaurant was amazing. It felt like a cabin, with nature decorations everywhere. My rating is a 4.5-5 . Also that dessert was spectacular read more

Wonderful gourmet experience at very reasonable price. Steak was superb as were the fries. Service was very friendly and just the right kind of informative. read more

Food was amazing at this "summer version" of Stable. Very reasonably priced considering everything you get. Also the owners/chef are always so pleasant and welcoming every time we go. Love that they updated the Chalets for this new concept - highly recommend. read more

As the concept of affordable steak frites within a set menu has become more popular with the advent of Medium Rare and other establishments, I appreciate Stable's new Steak Frites addition to the H street corridor. Their twist is a thicker, and seemingly higher quality steak than you may see at restaurants that employ a similar concept, served on a bed of Cafe de Paris compound butter, with crispy shoestring fries. I was initially concerned about the amount of butter used with the steak, however the flavors all come together quite well and I left my meal feeling full but not glutinous. I enjoy the fact that Stable DC's same staff is working Steak Frites, as they bring a deep level of familiarity to the restaurant. The ambiance is fine - a bright chandelier light on the inside and street level enclosed seating on the outside. Steak Frites is ideal for a weeknight dinner, happy hour, or after-work catch up. I'll be back! read more

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Great food, great drinks, great service, and great atmosphere. An awesome spot to drink a cold beer (or cocktail) and enjoy a delicious steak. The bread and salad that accompanied the steak and fries were both wonderful. While I miss stable, I'll certainly be coming back to steak frites this summer. read more

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Such an excellent revamp! The steak is absolutely perfect, served on a bed of butter melting over a flame. Lots of interesting appetizers and drinks for anyone who is looking to hang out in the wonderful atmosphere. The team there could not be friendlier or more welcoming! read more

I enjoyed the ambiance and music while savoring a perfectly cooked steak on a bed of lemon butter, accompanied by a delicious espresso martini. The restaurant's service was impeccable, and I can't wait to return. Did Meduim Rare restaurant before, but nothing comparable. this one is so much more elevated for same price. read more

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Quality of food here is impeccable and the staff is so, so nice and courteous. Owners/chefs couldn't be nicer and are more than happy to talk about their Swedish food, drink, and culture! read more

Steak Frites offers the excellent service and hospitality that I know Stable for. I like the new look inside - it matches the theme nicely. Thrilled to see the chicken liver pâté stayed on the menu. The bread - as always - is perfect, though I struggled a bit to tear off pieces and might have preferred partial slicing while keeping the format otherwise. Our steak was delicious and didn't seem overcooked during its time on the melting compound butter (which was also delicious). The fries were a perfect accompaniment (which I definitely dipped in butter too). The Coupe Romanoff was the perfect in-season dessert. I'll definitely be back, though hopefully some of the classics from Stable will come back to the menu seasonally or otherwise. read more

Lovely restaurant with lovely food. Wonderful place for brunch. Eating homemade croissants and sipping cappuccino a on the patio makes you feel like you're in Europe. The owners are kind and the restaurant has a cozy neighborhood feel. Nice ambience and excellent service. read more