Arlington Crystal City restaurant
Jan 24th, 2005, 05:26 AM
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Arlington Crystal City restaurant
Can anyone recommend a good American/Italian/Steakhouse restaurant in the Crystal City, Arlington area? I know Ruth Chris is nearby - has anyone ever been to Portofinos?
This is for a group dinner, approximately 18 people. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are staying at the Crystal City Marriott so we want to stay within 1 mile. I heard there is a Bistro in the Marriott - any feedback on that would be helpful also!
This is for a group dinner, approximately 18 people. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are staying at the Crystal City Marriott so we want to stay within 1 mile. I heard there is a Bistro in the Marriott - any feedback on that would be helpful also!
Jan 24th, 2005, 06:57 AM
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I'll say this for the Ruth Chris in Crystal City..GREAT views out over the airport action and the Potomac IF you can manage to get a table by one of the many windows....and that can be a very big "if."
Jan 24th, 2005, 07:45 AM
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The view at Ruth's Chris IS beautiful, and the food is wonderful, but it is very, very expensive. Are you on a budget? There is a McCormick and Schmick seafood place right there,too.
You could also take a taxi or walk a little farther to the new Pentagon Row mixed-use development near Pentagon City mall. They have some huge restaurants with gorgeous decor that would accommodate a large group. The Lebanese Taverna is wonderful, and the Italian place, Murali, is quite good, too. Here's a link: http://www.pentagonrow.com/dining.html
There is an ice rink in the middle of the restaurants in the winter, and they often have bands in the summer.
Good luck!
You could also take a taxi or walk a little farther to the new Pentagon Row mixed-use development near Pentagon City mall. They have some huge restaurants with gorgeous decor that would accommodate a large group. The Lebanese Taverna is wonderful, and the Italian place, Murali, is quite good, too. Here's a link: http://www.pentagonrow.com/dining.html
There is an ice rink in the middle of the restaurants in the winter, and they often have bands in the summer.
Good luck!
Jan 24th, 2005, 09:12 AM
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thanks for the responses. I'm calling Ruth Chris to see if they can work with my budget.
The link to Pentagon Row was very helpful! It seems like such a cool area and I really like what Murali has to offer. thanks again!
The link to Pentagon Row was very helpful! It seems like such a cool area and I really like what Murali has to offer. thanks again!
Feb 23rd, 2005, 05:44 PM
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In Crystal City on 23 street there is wonderful in italian restaurant - Cafe Italia. It is very good. Also, you might consider Champs in Pentagon Row for an American Restaurant. In Potomac Yards there is a Hops Restaurant and Brewery - they have excellent steaks.
