Charlie Palmer Steak has already received serious accolades from the Washington press (three stars from Tom Sietsema and one of the D.C. area’s 100 best restaurants from the Washingtonian, for example) but the “very expensive” price point can often put people off. The restaurant’s $20.05 lunch menu, which gives you a choice of an appetizer, an entrées (from a list of two), and a dessert at Restaurant Week prices is one easy way to enjoy the restaurant’s meals without breaking the bank. But after debuting their new line of wines — custom created to compliment Charlie Palmer’s cuisine — CPS announced a better (if significantly more expensive) offer. For the rest of April, they’re offering a five course tasting menu for $115. Note that Charlie Palmer typically offers entrées in the $25-$35 range, which makes the tasting menu a little less attractive. That is, until you get to the kicker: the price is not only inclusive of wine, but the final course features Wagyu, the super expensive beyond-prime beef that often costs over $100 a pound. Normally, Wagyu entrées at CPS costs above $40, making the price of the April prix-fixe menu extremely attractive.

DCist had a chance to sample the “International Sommelier Conspiracy” wines at Charlie Palmer last week. We were particularly fond of the Sauvignon Blanc, perfect for the swampy D.C. summer. Though not typically our style, we also enjoyed the suddenly uncool Merlot, which had an excellent balance and a near perfect level of sweetness (for us, that means not too much).

Yes, we understand that $115 is quite a bit of money to spend on dinner — especially if you have to double the number for two people. But Charlie Palmer Steak is a beautiful restaurant that is no simple steakhouse, and the deal is very tempting for a special occasion. Still not convinced? Take a look at the menu, after the jump.

(Image of dry aged Wagyu sirloin from Lobel’s of New York)