Fodor's Expert Review The Fourth Estate

A hidden gem atop the National Press Building offers classic American cuisine (strong on seafood), beautifully prepared and presented in an elegant setting at surprisingly affordable prices. Although part of the National Press Club, which is private, the restaurant is open to the public. Before or after your meal, you are free to stroll throughout the club and view what amounts to a photographic history of the press in Washington, D.C. The restaurant itself is adorned with candid photos of FDR, JFK, Truman, and others. It's also a terrific spot for pretheater dinner since the National and Warner theaters are just around the block.