The Bottom Line
Old Hickory Steakhouse is the fine dining restaurant at the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor. The restaurant is designed to recreate the ambiance of an 18th century Georgetown row house. The setting is elegant, stylish and comfortable. This is a stunning restaurant, especially recommended for a special occasion or business meal.
Pros
- Beautiful and charming setting
- Great food and nice presentation
- Intimate lounge, wine-cellar room
- Unique tableside presentation of artisanal cheeses
Cons
- Very Expensive
Description
- Address: Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD
- Phone: (301) 965-4000
- Hours: Open nightly, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
- Prices: Starters $10-21, Entrees $28-44
- Reservations: Recommended
Guide Review - Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Review - Gaylord National Resort
The ambiance at Old Hickory Steakhouse makes this restaurant special. The setting includes beautiful hardwood floors, contemporary lighting, classic furnishings, an intimate lounge, a wine-cellar room and a cheese cave. The prime seating (in the room farthest from the entrance) overlooks the Potomac River with spectacular views from large picture windows.
The specialty here is steak with a menu ranging from an 8 oz. Beef Tenderloin to a 24 oz. Porterhouse. Other dishes include salmon, scallops and chicken. Side dishes are served to share including items such as Creamed Spinach, Roasted Asparagus Truffle Fries, and Truffle Mac & Cheese. My steak was perfectly cooked and I especially enjoyed the Truffle Mac & Cheese. The restaurant's unique feature is the Maitre d'Fromage, who makes a tableside presentation of cheeses from around the world that have been stored and aged in their glass-enclosed cheese cave. Guests can create their own cheese course at the beginning or the end of the meal. We enjoyed a nice variety of cheeses and topped the meal off with a satisfying glass of port.
Old Hickory Steakhouse has 5 separate rooms accommodating a total of 220 people. The rooms offer an intimate setting and the availability to close off space for a private party.
Reviewed February 2009 - Prices Subject to Change
Other dining options at the Gaylord National Resort include Moon Bay Coastal Cuisine, National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill, Pienza Italian Market.
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
The specialty here is steak with a menu ranging from an 8 oz. Beef Tenderloin to a 24 oz. Porterhouse. Other dishes include salmon, scallops and chicken. Side dishes are served to share including items such as Creamed Spinach, Roasted Asparagus Truffle Fries, and Truffle Mac & Cheese. My steak was perfectly cooked and I especially enjoyed the Truffle Mac & Cheese. The restaurant's unique feature is the Maitre d'Fromage, who makes a tableside presentation of cheeses from around the world that have been stored and aged in their glass-enclosed cheese cave. Guests can create their own cheese course at the beginning or the end of the meal. We enjoyed a nice variety of cheeses and topped the meal off with a satisfying glass of port.
Old Hickory Steakhouse has 5 separate rooms accommodating a total of 220 people. The rooms offer an intimate setting and the availability to close off space for a private party.
Reviewed February 2009 - Prices Subject to Change
Other dining options at the Gaylord National Resort include Moon Bay Coastal Cuisine, National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill, Pienza Italian Market.
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
