"More Fine-Dining Bargains," April 2004

Many of the bargains at expensive restaurants are offered at slow times--early in the evening, early in the week, and in August, when many Washingtonians are on vacation.

The Palm (1225 19th St., NW, 202-293-9091; 1750 Tysons Blvd., Tysons Corner, 703-917-0200) offers extraordinary bargains in August, when many of its regulars are on vacation. Last year, a dinner for two consisting of Caesar salad, a two-pound lobster, two steaks with potatoes and spinach, and cheesecake for dessert was about $95. The amount of food will easily feed two hungry people at dinner and leave enough for lobster salad and steak sandwiches the next day.