101 Constitution Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Atlas Restaurant Group today announced the forthcoming addition of 101 Constitution Ave in Washington, DC to its acclaimed roster of properties across the country. Atlas, one of Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic,” will transform the former Charlie Palmer Steak space into their acclaimed American steakhouse concept, The Ruxton. The Ruxton DC’s debut continues Atlas’s strategic expansion across the United States and is slated to open in Spring 2027.
The 101 Constitution space adds to Atlas’s growth in the DC area which includes an additional forthcoming location of The Ruxton alongside their award-winning cocktail bar, Order of the Ace, in Maryland’s National Harbor in 2026. This will be the group’s fourth iteration of The Ruxton which includes their flagship location in Baltimore, the aforementioned National Harbor location, and a forthcoming location in Philadelphia (Spring 2027). The property’s leasing was brokered by CBRE.
The 14,400-square-foot restaurant will seat 250 guests and include three private dining rooms as well as valet parking. The Ruxton DC will bring the group’s signature approach to hospitality, design, live entertainment, and culinary excellence steps from the U.S. Capitol — From tender filet mignon to robust ribeye, patrons can anticipate an array of premium selections. Internationally acclaimed interior designer, Patrick Sutton, will partner with Atlas once again to transform the space with Atlas’s unique hospitality vision.
Alexander Smith, President & CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group, shared “101 Constitution Ave presents an incredible opportunity for us to create a special dining destination in such an iconic and historic DC space. We look forward to sharing more about our plans for The Ruxton DC in weeks to come and continuing to build our presence in Washington.”
In addition to the main restaurant, Atlas will serve as the exclusive culinary partner for the building’s newly renovated rooftop event venue. The expansive terrace will feature 7,100 square feet of interior event space and an additional 11,900 square feet of outdoor entertaining areas, offering sweeping views of the U.S. Capitol, Union Station, and the Washington Monument. The rooftop will host private events, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations supported by Atlas’s culinary and hospitality teams.
About Atlas Restaurant Group: Atlas Restaurant Group was formally founded in Baltimore in 2014 by President & CEO, Alexander Smith, and his brother, Managing Partner Eric Smith. What began as a delicatessen & pizzeria has grown into 50+ hospitality concepts across the US, with locations in MD, DE, PA, TX, and now DC. With more than 3,000 employees nationwide, Atlas is now one of the fastest growing multi-concept operators in the nation. Each Atlas concept is designed to reimagine the traditional dining experience — by delivering products of the highest integrity, immersive entertainment beyond standard dining, and a strong commitment to enriching the communities they serve. As a result, Atlas was named to Inc.’s Fastest-Growing Companies list and Nation’s Restaurant News’s list of the Top 200 Restaurant Groups in America, ranked at #12 in Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2023 “America’s Top 25 Restaurant Groups” list, and has received top-tier recognition in Esquire, The New York Times, & CNBC.”