Banana Café Piano Bar is a restaurant for both men and women. Located in the Capitol Hill area, it provides easy access for those who have government positions. The restaurant offers nightly drink specials as well as events. The piano provides background for karaoke nights the restaurant specializes in Cuban food offering a large Tapas selection including Empanadas, Ceviche, and Cod Fish Fritters. The menu does branch into Puerto Rican Specialties as well as a Tex-Mex selection as well.
Annie's is a steakhouse in DuPont Circle. The atmosphere is that of a high-class establishment including a lounge with entertainment. As a steak house, Annie's goes is known for its over-sized salads and giant orders of fries. There is a steakhouse with a similar name further out in Maryland, so do not be fooled by the websites that take you there. This Annie's is located in the heart of the gay district near DuPont Circle on 17th Street.
The same gay couple who started Straits of Malaya opened Larry's Lounge. As the bar was a bit too loud for good conversation, the couple decided to open a sister establishment where people could go and speak without battling the noise. You can order food from Straits of Malaya and eat at Larry's Lounge or you can just sit and enjoy the atmosphere while you drink. Near DuPont Circle, the establishments are conveniently located near the metro.
Paradox is in the downtown area and Saturdays are the featured GLBT night, though everyone is welcome anytime. This restaurant also features a dance club with an extensive video wall and a fantasy night. The restaurant offers simple food such as pizza, sandwiches and chicken. Paradox was started to fill the void of one stop shopping, dinner, dancing, and entertainment all in one place.
