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Annie’s Paramount Steak House

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS | Established 1948 | James Beard America’s Classics Award Winner 2019

 

Open for brunch, lunch and dinneR

OPEN 363 DAYS A YEAR!

Call 202.232.0395 FOR reservations - parties of 6 or more

Call for Take OuT & SEE BELOW FOR DELIVERY OPTIONS

 

Monday-Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 12:00am

Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00am

Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm

HAPPY HOUR: Upstairs Thu, Fri & Sat 4pm-7pm

HOLIDAY HOURS:
During the holiday season, we will be operating with adjusted hours to accommodate our valued employees. Please see the schedule below:

  • Christmas Eve: Open 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Christmas Day: Closed

  • Boxing Day: Open EARLY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • New Year's Eve: Open 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

  • New Year's Day: Open EARLY 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

We look forward to serving you during this festive season!

DELIVERY AVAILABLE THROUGH*:

Call for Reservations (only for parties of 6 or more) 202.232.0395

1609 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009

ANNIE’S HISTORY

In 1948 George Katinas, the son of Greek immigrants, opened the Paramount Steak House. The restaurant was located at the corner of 17th and Church Streets in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.

George, with the help of his five sisters, successfully ran the restaurant and always welcomed the community with open arms.

Annie and Sue, two of George’s sisters, both worked behind the bar. They were like night and day! Sue was pragmatic, meticulous and loving, Annie was vivacious, fun and known to entertain! Both women were huge draws for many patrons throughout the years.

George renamed the restaurant Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse in the early 1960’s in honor of Annie’s devotion to her customers. Her commitment to impeccable service and unwavering support of the LGBTQ community set a high standard for the entire restaurant to follow. During a time when the LGBTQ community was struggling to find places where they were accepted, the restaurant was always a welcoming and loving environment.

After Annie passed away in 2013, Mayor Vincent Gray named a section of a close-by street after Annie. Her legacy continues today.

In early 2019, Annie’s was nominated by food writer and longtime friend of the restaurant, David Hagadorn, to the James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classics Award. The restaurant was deeply honored to receive this award, which celebrates “timeless appeal… and quality food that reflects the character of its community.”

Family-owned to this day, Annie’s has always put its customers first and is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We celebrated 75 years in 2023 with our family, friends, neighbors, beloved staff and customers.

Annie’s current owner, Paul Katinas (George’s son and Annie’s nephew), thanks you for visiting.

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“You don’t have to hide that here”

This story is famously told throughout our restaurant almost daily. Back in the 1970’s, Annie noticed two gentlemen holding hands under their table. Annie approached them and said, “you don’t have to hide that here” and motioned for them to hold hands on top of their dinner table. Annie truly lived out the phrase “love is love” and encouraged a safe space for the gay community to be who they were without fear or shame. We honor Annie, our loyal customers and our wonderful staff below with pictures that remind us of the love and joy she shared.

If you have photos of Annie’s throughout the years, we want to see them! Please send them to us and we will add them to our collection! Click Here to Submit Photos

75th Anniversary Celebration

We had so much fun at our anniversary celebration on saturday, april 29th 2023!

Thank you for being there with us!

 

Private Events at annies

Rent our beautiful upstairs room for your next gathering!

We are happy to host parties, private dinners and fundraisers.

Our space can comfortably seat 45 people, and can accommodate up to 60 people for a standing reception.

We can offer custom catering menus, custom dinner menus and more.

Email Us for more information and to schedule your next event!

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Annie’s in the news

Why this DC restaurant has ‘Pride Month’ in its DNA

WTOP, June 2024

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The First 75 Years

Vincent Slatt, 2023

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Washingtonian, February 2021

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Annie’s Named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation

James Beard Foundation, January 2019

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Annie’s Becomes Hot Spot for Take Out in Response to COVID-19

Metro Weekly, March 2020

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Annie’s Featured in Netflix’s Ugly Delicious Season 2!

Netflix, Ugly Delicious, Season 2, Episode 3, “Steak”

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Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, long a haven for D.C.’s gay community, wins a James Beard Classics Award

Washington Post, January 2019

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Historic Preservation project shines light on LGBTQ community’s history in DC

WTOP, February 2020

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James Beard Foundation Names Inclusive Dupont Steakhouse an American Classic

Eater Washington, DC, January 2019

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After 70 years, Annie’s Paramount Remains a Haven

Washington Post, October 2014

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Mayor to honor Annie’s at High Heel Race

Washington Blade, October 2013

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Netflix’s “Ugly Delicious” filmed at Annie’s

Popville, November 2018

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Annie Kaylor dies; presided over landmark DC steakhouse

Washington Post, August 2013