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Charlie Palmer Steak Washington DC is a restaurant where couples can host a private wedding event in the Washington, D.C. area. At this elegant city establishment, couples can celebrate their wedding in one of the venue’s many private dining rooms. From a giant tented outdoor space to a rooftop celebration, this venue has it all. The restaurant is just a seven-minute walk from the United States Capitol building.

Facilities and Capacity
The venue opens its doors for up to 220 wedding guests for a reception style event on our rooftop terrace. At Charlie Palmer Steak Washington DC, couples can celebrate their ceremony, engagement party, reception, or rehearsal dinner. The private dining rooms in this restaurant are modern and classic, with room for 10 to 200 guests for a seated dinner. This is the perfect location for a rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. For a cocktail hour, the maximum standing capacity is 220 guests. On the ninth floor of the building couples can also host their wedding event. The windows from this event space offer panoramic views of the nearby United States Capitol. For the best views however, couples can use the rooftop of the building. This open-air space allows couples to host wedding ceremonies or receptions under a circular tented gazebo. With open sides, couples and guests can look out at the city all around them, particularly at the Capitol Building.

Services Offered
Couples will find a number of accommodating services available when planning their big day at Charlie Palmer Steak Washington DC. Some of these services include:

  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house catering
  • Setup


Cuisine
Full bar service includes bartenders working an open bar for the couple’s big day. All the alcohol is provided by the venue so that couples don’t have to worry about supplying it themselves or through a catering service. They don’t even need to worry about hiring a caterer because the restaurant’s experienced chefs create mouthwatering dishes for couples and guests. For those with dietary restrictions, items can be prepared gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, vegan, or vegetarian. These creations can be served in the following catering styles:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Lighting/Sound
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$42

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
November
December

Reviews of Charlie Palmer Steak Washington DC

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Kanisha Sent on 12/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding reception at Charlie Palmer Steak was exactly what we had hoped for. Tracy Kinnahan was a dream to work with, coordinating seamlessly with my florist, DJ, cake maker, and wedding coordinator. More importantly, she was always incredibly available, responsive, and engaged in our personal communications by phone and email. We hosted about 100 guests for pre-dinner cocktails in one of the private dining rooms and a plated dinner in the main dining room -- there was more than enough space for everyone plus a substantial dance floor and bar area. The interior was perfect for us (comfy chairs and lots of natural light were two of our venue requirements) and you just can't beat the view onto the Capitol grounds in late summer. We were even able to get some photos with that iconic rooftop view. Our guests loved the quintessential D.C. feel, the waitstaff - especially chief bartender Lamar - was professional and fun, and we all still reminisce about the delicious food (our third requirement)!! We loved our experience so much that we recently returned for our first wedding anniversary. We really felt that Tracy, Lamar, and all at CPS were happy to share in our day with us, and that is priceless. This is a wonderful venue if you are looking for a classic, comfortable space with outstanding service from start to finish. Highest recommendations from us!
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Jessica Sent on 08/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I chose Charlie Palmer for my rehearsal dinner and out-of-town-guest cocktail party and couldn't have picked a more perfect venue. Tracy was so wonderful to work with; she was extremely responsive (I was shocked about how quickly she responded to several of my emails) and even allowed us to come in to taste some of the house wines. The rehearsal dinner was fantastic! We loved the beef filet and sides, and the service was perfect. We transitioned to a cocktail party in the room next door, which was also perfect. The room was fantastic, and our guests had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend Tracy Kinnahan and Charlie Palmer DC for anyone looking for an outstanding venue for a special occasion. We cannot wait to go back!
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Heidi Sent on 08/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience at Charlie Palmer for our daughters wedding was exceptional. Many guests commented on the delicious food, excellent service and beautiful setting. Tracy our event manager was friendly and professional. I highly recommend
this venue. We had 115 guests and there was ample room for dancing. The guests loved being so close to the Capitol. We wanted a wedding with real DC flavor and the location and service provided just that. The restaurant was a beautiful setting!
Katie
Katie Sent on 06/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Multiple people approached me at our engagement party & said the food we served was THE BEST they had EVER had at an event!! Charlie Palmer Steak is known to have amazing food but their catering was just as extraordinary! It was delicious and I wish I could go back in time and eat more! I cannot say enough about how high quality the food was and working with the Charlie Palmer team was awesome! They let me think outside the box and create a unique menu with food Chris and I love! See the photos I posted for some of the AMAZING hors d’oeurves, mains, & desserts we served. Also, their bar is FAB!

Read my entire review here - http://www.thedcdarlings.com/2018/06/13/the-dc-darlings-engagement-party/
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Risa Sent on 04/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Tracy and the team at Charlie Palmer continually went above and beyond for our wedding. Their responsiveness, flexibility and hospitality made it such an easy process from start to end. The day of the wedding was perfect the view is really to die for. SO many of our guests were awe struck with how close we were to the Capitol. If you want the perfect venue for a quintessential D.C. wedding with the top notch staff to match, I would highly recommend Charlie Palmer.
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Jodie Sent on 01/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This is an amazing venue. The view is outstanding, the quality of the services was phenomenal and the food was great, too. We looked all over at venues and planned this wedding from Dallas. Tracy Kinnahan made planning this wedding a very stress-free event. She was very accommodating and really paid attention to what we wanted to have happen on the big day. There was not one problem the day of, and I give Tracy a lot of credit for that! She even lined the aisles with our centerpieces, which was a great touch. I can't say enough great things about her and the venue. We loved our big day!
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Sdf Sent on 11/15/2016
4.1 out of 5 rating
great vendor. Would defiontely recommend
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