The fine-dining room of the Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel, Cafe 15, boasts the food of Michelin-starred French chef Antoine Westermann. His style of cooking, as realized by his longtime sous chef on a day-to-day basis, rests on luxury ingredients, expertly cooked and lightly sauced. Both à la carte and degustation menus are available and although they change seasonally, may include the likes of sautéed frogs logs with ravioli, duck foie gras terrine, roast squab salad, and beef filet tips in a red pepper sauce. With only 50 seats in an art-filled room, Cafe 15 keeps the experience intimate and elegant, a top choice among power diners who hail the White House-proximity of Lafayette Square.

Cafe 15 Information:

• American, French menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.