Washington, DC is a city that runs on power lunches, and as Albert Einstein once wisely said, “An empty stomach is not a good political advisor.”<\/p>\n
Lunch\u00a0is the meal\u00a0when America’s\u00a0movers and shakers mull over some of the country’s most important decisions, all while chowing down on delicious \u2014 albeit pricey \u2014 fare.<\/p>\n
These are the 17 restaurants\u00a0where you’re bound to spot a Washington, DC big shot any given day of the week.<\/p>\n
Bourbon Steak is chic, modern, and everything you would expect from a steakhouse at the Four Seasons. The lunch menu has a selection of burgers, including an all-American wagyu and an oak-fired prime steak.<\/p>\n
Lunch at Bourbon Steak wouldn’t be complete without a side of their duck fat fries.<\/p>\n
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n When Congress is in session, you’ll be sure to see some DC big shots at this modern Italian restaurant. Fiola\u00a0takes the trattoria concept to the next level with its\u00a0prix-fixe, three-course power lunch menu.<\/p>\n A lunchtime favorite is their Nova Scotia lobster ravioli.<\/p>\n \u00a0601 Pennsylvania Ave NW<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Dine like a statesman at this upscale seafood and grill restaurant that is just a stone’s throw away from the White House. The walls are plastered with pictures\u00a0of the country’s most famous celebrities and powerful leaders.<\/p>\n Lunch regulars will tell you that the jumbo lump crab cake is the way to go.<\/p>\n 1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Blue Duck Tavern has a way of making comfort food feel luxurious. This Foggy Bottom restaurant serving up all-American fare is farm-to-table dining at its best.<\/p>\n Unlike a lot of steak-centric power lunch spots in the District, vegetarians will have no problem finding something to eat. Between an\u00a0endive salad, pan-seared scallops, and oven-fired steak, there’s something for everyone at Blue Duck Tavern.<\/p>\nFiola<\/h3>\n
Occidental Grill & Seafood<\/h3>\n
Blue Duck Tavern<\/h3>\n