Nice restaurants in the DC area?

My boyfriend is coming home from Iraq in January, I would lik to take him to a great restaurant when he comes home. Can you give me some ideas of where to go? Remember, somewhere really nice...

Thanks!Nice restaurants in the DC area?
Occidental http://www.occidentaldc.com/about.php You can have a private dining room just for two...



Equinox http://www.equinoxrestaurant.com/ This is run by Todd and Ellen Gray and I'll bet if you explain your event, Ellen would set up a private dining area for you in The Wine Room... totally romantic :)



The Capital Grille http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/about/ma鈥?/a> Don't let the name fool you. There's nothing overly casual about this place! It's wonderful for special occasion dining.





Hay-Adams Hotel http://www.hayadams.com/index2.htm Private dining available in the Lafayette Room... and luxurious accommodations for an overnight stay as well :)



Galileo http://www.galileodc.com/restaurants/gal鈥?/a> This is Roberto Donna's masterpiece and there are several private dining options available, including a wine cellar dinner or rear dining room or the Galileo Kitchen Table!



Sequoia http://www.arkrestaurants.com/section_ho鈥?/a> Ask for a private table by the window like in this photo http://www.arkrestaurants.com/section_ho鈥?/a> and you'll see that this incredible restaurant has the potential for being very intimate indeed :)



Please make sure you explain your event to anyone you call and I'm sure, in our nation's capital especially, your requests will be warmly rewarded with spectacular service and a very special night indeed...



Salut!
Try The smithsonian.But beware of HIGH prices.I Payed $15.99 for a lunch there when I was in 7th grade.Nice restaurants in the DC area?
I love Ruth Chris's Steak House, I don't ever like steak .. I do the chicken but the food is great and the atmosphere is nice.



http://www.ruthschris.com/home.html



Or try this link it dining out in georgetown with rating and cuisine type... i use this when i want to try something new

http://www.georgetowndc.com/dining.php
A very nice restaurant where you will have plenty of time together and closeness to chat privately is The Melting Pot. The serve great food and definitely provides a great night on the town if you top it with a walk around D.C.
Blakies house of beef is always a good bet, Mortons steakhouse near the Mayflower hotel is another nice place. Good luck!!
For seafood and light Jazz, try the Market Inn.
Coppi's is one of my favorites. It is an organic Italian restaurant on U St NW, has some of the best salads, pastas, and pizza. It is small and intimate. It is decorated with pictures of Coppi, the famous Italian bicycle rider. After dinner, the U st area is a nice place to walk, and is within walking distance of the 900 club, where if you pick the right night, you could take in a good concert.
Aria Trattoria

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, WA 20004



My wife and I enjoyed this one very much.