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Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
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Where to Find Luxurious Steak Tartare Around D.C.

Order it in traditional French style or with Middle Eastern and Asian riffs

by Missy Frederick
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Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
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by Missy Frederick

Steak tartare is a French bistro classic for a reason. Add a crispy order of frites and a cold martini, and it might just be the perfect meal.

Several restaurants around D.C. offer exemplary versions, from standard-bearing French plates, with quail egg and capers, at Le Diplomate or Mintwood Place to more inventive versions like a beet, gochujang, and rice cracker riff at Pom Pom or one with za’atar and Turkish coffee vinaigrette at Hazel. Here are 15 standout beef tartares around town.

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Pom Pom

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Wagyu beef and beets collide in the chimichurri-style tartare at this rebranded small plates place (formerly Himitsu). There’s also gochujang and hazelnuts in the mix, and a plate-sized rice cracker doubles as a serving vehicle. All that creativity comes at a steep price: it’s $24, and a vegan version is available for $18.

828 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
(202) 321-4751
(202) 321-4751

Queen’s English

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One of the more interesting takes on tartare in the city involves X.O. sauce, cashews and burnt, whipped beef tallow. This Hong Kong-style newcomer in the heart of Columbia Heights prices it at $19.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 751-3958
(202) 751-3958

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Mintwood Place

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Fans of Wagyu beef can find it in tartare form at this Adams Morgan neighborhood haunt, spiked with quail egg and served with thin waffle potato chips ($13).

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732

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Hazel

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The $14 tartare at this Neighborhood Restaurant Group standout has personality to it. It’s punched up with a Turkish coffee vinaigrette, pickled cucumber and za’tar seasoning.

808 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-4980
(202) 847-4980
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Bistrot Du Coin

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This noisy, casual bistro knows that tartare doesn’t just have to be an appetizer. The small order, with egg yolk and condiments, is $13.95. A large order that includes fries is $22.95.

1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6969
(202) 234-6969

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Le Diplomate

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The steak tartare at this buzzy Stephen Starr bistro is one of the most popular versions around town. It’s garnished with capers and quail egg ($17).

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333
Steak tartare with an egg yolk on top and with salad on the side
Steak tartare from Le Diplomate
Le Diplomate [official photo]

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Convivial

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Crispy potato dons the beef tartare at Cedric Maupillier’s Shaw restaurant ($16).

801 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-2870
(202) 525-2870

Enjoy a light beef tartare topped with hard boiled egg, cornichons, and crispy potato!

Posted by Convivial on Saturday, May 12, 2018

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St. Anselm

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Calabrian chiles bring a touch of heat to the tartare at Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley’s “not-just-a-steakhouse” tavern near Union Market ($16).

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 864-2199
(202) 864-2199
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Bourbon Steak

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The famed Michael Mina steakhouse at the Four Seasons in Georgetown serves a traditional steak tartare, but it comes with naan instead of chips. It carries a hotel kitchen surcharge, though, with a $27 price tag.

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2026
(202) 944-2026

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Reverie

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Smoked beef heart makes its way into the tartare at Johnny Spero’s restaurant; he spikes his dish with berbere seasoning ($16).

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 808-2952
(202) 808-2952
A look inside Reverie’s kitchen. Rey Lopez/Eater DC

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DBGB Kitchen & Bar

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Daniel Boulud’s lone D.C. outpost uses Black Angus beef in its tartare, which gets a cornichon and egg dressing garnish. Baguette is the tool for scooping it all up. =There are two sizes, priced at $18 and $29.

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 695-7660
(202) 695-7660

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Central Michel Richard

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Central gets props for including fries with an $18 appetizer portion of filet mignon tartare.

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 626-0015
(202) 626-0015

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The Partisan

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Wagyu beef is used to make the tartare at this Penn Quarter restaurant attached to the Red Apron Butcher. It’s served with smoked Duke’s mayonnaise and a sourdough crumpet ($12).

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 524-5322
(202) 524-5322

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Emilie's

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Kevin Tien’s ambitious, hot new restaurant offers its own spin on the dish. Three words: crab fat mustard. There’s also cured egg yolk and pecorino cheese in the mix ($16).

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-4368
(202) 544-4368
Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
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Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse

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The celebrity chef duo behind this MGM Casino restaurant serve an excellent beef tartare that’s made with Wagyu hanger steak, French onion, air dried gruyere cheese, and barbecue potato chips. It’s priced at $21.

MGM, Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-6060
(301) 971-6060

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Pom Pom

828 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011

Wagyu beef and beets collide in the chimichurri-style tartare at this rebranded small plates place (formerly Himitsu). There’s also gochujang and hazelnuts in the mix, and a plate-sized rice cracker doubles as a serving vehicle. All that creativity comes at a steep price: it’s $24, and a vegan version is available for $18.

828 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
(202) 321-4751
(202) 321-4751

Queen’s English

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

One of the more interesting takes on tartare in the city involves X.O. sauce, cashews and burnt, whipped beef tallow. This Hong Kong-style newcomer in the heart of Columbia Heights prices it at $19.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 751-3958
(202) 751-3958

Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Fans of Wagyu beef can find it in tartare form at this Adams Morgan neighborhood haunt, spiked with quail egg and served with thin waffle potato chips ($13).

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732

Hazel

808 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

The $14 tartare at this Neighborhood Restaurant Group standout has personality to it. It’s punched up with a Turkish coffee vinaigrette, pickled cucumber and za’tar seasoning.

808 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-4980
(202) 847-4980
View this post on Instagram

// #shawdc #steaktartare #dceats

A post shared by Hazel (@hazelrestaurant) on

Bistrot Du Coin

1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

This noisy, casual bistro knows that tartare doesn’t just have to be an appetizer. The small order, with egg yolk and condiments, is $13.95. A large order that includes fries is $22.95.

1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6969
(202) 234-6969

Le Diplomate

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The steak tartare at this buzzy Stephen Starr bistro is one of the most popular versions around town. It’s garnished with capers and quail egg ($17).

1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-3333
(202) 332-3333
Steak tartare with an egg yolk on top and with salad on the side
Steak tartare from Le Diplomate
Le Diplomate [official photo]

Convivial

801 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Crispy potato dons the beef tartare at Cedric Maupillier’s Shaw restaurant ($16).

801 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 525-2870
(202) 525-2870

Enjoy a light beef tartare topped with hard boiled egg, cornichons, and crispy potato!

Posted by Convivial on Saturday, May 12, 2018

St. Anselm

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Calabrian chiles bring a touch of heat to the tartare at Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley’s “not-just-a-steakhouse” tavern near Union Market ($16).

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 864-2199
(202) 864-2199
Rey Lopez/Eater DC

Bourbon Steak

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

The famed Michael Mina steakhouse at the Four Seasons in Georgetown serves a traditional steak tartare, but it comes with naan instead of chips. It carries a hotel kitchen surcharge, though, with a $27 price tag.

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2026
(202) 944-2026

Reverie

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007

Smoked beef heart makes its way into the tartare at Johnny Spero’s restaurant; he spikes his dish with berbere seasoning ($16).

3201 Cherry Hill Ln, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 808-2952
(202) 808-2952
A look inside Reverie’s kitchen. Rey Lopez/Eater DC

DBGB Kitchen & Bar

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Daniel Boulud’s lone D.C. outpost uses Black Angus beef in its tartare, which gets a cornichon and egg dressing garnish. Baguette is the tool for scooping it all up. =There are two sizes, priced at $18 and $29.

931 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 695-7660
(202) 695-7660

Central Michel Richard

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Central gets props for including fries with an $18 appetizer portion of filet mignon tartare.

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 626-0015
(202) 626-0015

The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Wagyu beef is used to make the tartare at this Penn Quarter restaurant attached to the Red Apron Butcher. It’s served with smoked Duke’s mayonnaise and a sourdough crumpet ($12).

709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 524-5322
(202) 524-5322

Emilie's

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Kevin Tien’s ambitious, hot new restaurant offers its own spin on the dish. Three words: crab fat mustard. There’s also cured egg yolk and pecorino cheese in the mix ($16).

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-4368
(202) 544-4368
Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
Crab fat mustard and grated horseradish go into the steak tartare at Emilie’s
Rey Lopez/Eater D.C.

Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse

MGM, Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

The celebrity chef duo behind this MGM Casino restaurant serve an excellent beef tartare that’s made with Wagyu hanger steak, French onion, air dried gruyere cheese, and barbecue potato chips. It’s priced at $21.

MGM, Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-6060
(301) 971-6060

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