Wendy M.
Finally made it to STK at the Marriott Marquis DC, and it lived up to the hype. Fun fact: I went to an STK preview before the brand even officially opened years ago, and I was a regular at the old Dupont Circle location, so I had high expectations. This was my first visit to this location, and when a friend snagged reservations after I’d seen some great videos, I was all in. Yes, it’s a splurge meal, but the experience delivers. The cocktails were excellent, the vibe is very “STK,” and the ambiance is sleek, energetic, and extremely Instagram-friendly. Right when you walk in, there’s a video booth where you can choose filters and record short clips. We may have used it more than once, and the videos are emailed to you instantly. Loved that touch. Shoutout to our server Mark, who was genuinely kind, attentive, and made the night even better. We started with the bread and chive oil, then shared several appetizers including truffle fries, Brussels sprouts w/bacon, creamed spinach, lobster mac & cheese, calamari, mushroom arancini, and tuna tartare tacos. They were out of the corn and crab fritters (a little disappointing), but everything we ordered was delicious and well executed. Most of the table ordered steak. While I’m not a big steak person, even I had to admit the steaks were excellent. One friend ordered the filet with lobster butter, which was melted tableside over the steak. Very cool presentation. I went with the shrimp scampi and really enjoyed it. For dessert, we shared the chocolate chip skillet cookie with vanilla ice cream. Rich, indulgent, and perfect for sharing. Overall, a great night and a solid experience. This is definitely a spot I’d return to, especially for celebrations or special occasions. You can go anytime, but for me, it’s the kind of splurge that feels best when you’re celebrating something or just want a really nice dinner. In this case, we were celebrating friendship. ✨🍸🥩
