A hefty slab of meat from Randy’s Prime Seafood and Steaks in Tysons Corner. | Randy’s Prime/Facebook Where to find prime cuts in an iconic steakhouse town The D.C. dining scene is often portrayed in TV shows and movies as an endless parade of steakhouses. While the city’s vibrant restaurant culture encapsulates so much more than that, it’s true that the District is brimming with places to turn to for a T-bone or a tomahawk ribeye. D.C.’s crowded cast of larger chains like Ocean Prime, Truluck’s, Ruth’s Chris, Mastro’s, the Capital Grille, and Occidental offer consistent cuts, but this list largely focuses on original and smaller-scale steakhouses. Sadly, one of D.C.’s best — Charlie Palmer Steak on Capitol Hill — closes for good this Friday after a 22-year run. But the neighborhood will soon get a new steak spot with the arrival of Lucille’s by chef Matt Baker in early 2025. Here are the city’s top steak-centric joints that attract locals and tourists.