True foodies know it’s never too early to get excited for the next great dining experience. If anticipation makes the meal a bit more delicious, National Harbor diners are in for a treat. Atlas Restaurant Group-a prolific and celebrated presence in the DMV hospitality scene-is bringing its lauded concept, the Ruxton, to Oxon Hill, with an opening set for 2026, reports the Washington Business Journal.
The Ruxton has big shoes to fill; Atlas’s restaurant is taking over the space at 149 Waterfront Street that housed Bond 45 for over 15 years. The eatery is more than up to the challenge; its superior cuts of meat and seafood menu has made it an absolute hit in its original Baltimore home.
Atlas intends to turn the 10,400 square foot storefront into one of National Harbor’s premiere nights out. A press release provided to What Now DC offers an intriguing peak at the sumptuous experience future regulars can look forward to, saying: “Expect deep walnut wood paneling detailed with brass and palomino-hued suede wall coverings, emerald green velvet drapery and banquettes, custom Murano-style chandeliers and classic white-linen tables framed by chestnut leather chairs, all nestled under dramatic wood coffered ceilings.”
Oxon Hill diners will need to exercise some patience when it comes to The Ruxton; Atlas is projecting a late 2026 opening for the steakhouse. Work will begin on the project in February of next year, which may help ease locals’ hunger.
That patience, however, is certain to be rewarded in full. Alongside a superior wine program, The Ruxton will have a show-stopping menu. The press-release offers these details, certain to make stomachs rumble: “The Ruxton at National Harbor menu will be curated by Chef Partner Aaron Taylor, who created the original menu. Guests can expect a continuation of the restaurant’s celebrated culinary identity, showcasing over a dozen cuts of prime Black Angus beef, both wet and dry aged, sourced from Chicago’s Meats by Linz. In-house aged Long Island duck and Virginia bison will further highlight the meat program. A seafood-forward selection will include dover sole, Maryland rockfish, king salmon and whole live lobsters, ensuring a broad and luxurious menu.”
The Ruxton will add dimension and sophistication to the National Harbor’s hospitality scene. Atlas founder and president Alex Smith sums up the group’s hopes for the new location, saying: “I’m thrilled to expand The Ruxton brand to National Harbor. The development is a perfect setting for this concept with its energy, tourism, entertainment, and a growing residential base. After the immediate favorable reception in Baltimore, it felt natural to bring The Ruxton to a dynamic destination like this.”
