The Monocle has operated on Capitol Hill's Senate side, a short walk from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, since 1960, when it billed itself as the neighborhood's first tablecloth restaurant — a step up from the quick bites the strip was known for at the time. It has drawn Members of Congress, staff, and visitors to the Hill ever since.
The menu runs on premium Angus beef and fresh seafood, framed as an American steak and seafood restaurant with rotating specials alongside the standards. A full-service bar and lounge menu operate alongside lunch and dinner service, and the restaurant also holds private event space, including a dedicated wine room for gatherings of six to ten.
Regulars describe it as a reliable steakhouse destination, with a warm, old-school dining room, a strong cocktail program, and service known for taking care of problems before they become problems — the kind of place that builds repeat customers over decades.
The menu runs on premium Angus beef and fresh seafood, framed as an American steak and seafood restaurant with rotating specials alongside the standards. A full-service bar and lounge menu operate alongside lunch and dinner service, and the restaurant also holds private event space, including a dedicated wine room for gatherings of six to ten.
Regulars describe it as a reliable steakhouse destination, with a warm, old-school dining room, a strong cocktail program, and service known for taking care of problems before they become problems — the kind of place that builds repeat customers over decades.