J&G is a nice addition to the very crowded steakhouse scene in DC, but not because of their steak.
I have to disagree with the other reviewer. The filet mignon I had here was well cooked- perhaps perfectly cooked- with a nicely grilled outside and tender, well colored inside, yet it was kind of generic tasting and not nearly on par with say, Smith and Wollensky. The fact that it was served with a bit of barbecue sauce was not reassuring, as though the chef might be on to the fact that the filet would need something extra.
The other dishes at J&G are great. It sounds kind of funny, but this place has the best pea soup I have ever tasted. Smooth, creamy, slightly savory, and with just enough pea flavor to remind you that this is indeed pea soup, but without pea overkill.
The halibut is also quite nice and the staff here are great about recommending wine pairings.
The desserts, like the filtet, are good- well-prepared, well-presented, somewhat tasty- but perhaps not on par with similarly priced dishes elsewhere.
J&G is a great place because of where it is, the swanky vibe, and the thought put in to all aspects of your visit. Despite the above complaints, the food is quite good and certainly a step up from a lot of places in town.
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