Riley was attentive and a pleasure to have as a waitress. Food was amazing! Will come back againread more

Riley was very accommodating and served us wonderfully. Her recommendation for the food and drink…read morechoices were spot-on.

@lediplomatedc warm shrimp salad (of course) & Roast Beef with horseradish cream, on caraway…read morebaguette --- impeccable service, and vibes as usual it's very kind of them to split portions and plate separately for sharing!

Quite a famous and historic restaurant. In DC, so let's try it. It definitely stands out as you…read moreapproach it and you enter a very happening bar area. Very loud and electric atmosphere. They have a nice selection of cocktails and beer. The salade verte was artistically presented with radishes and a nice vinaigrette. It was topped with green beans which seemed a tad odd. French onion soup was a must try. It had a nice cheesy crust and croutons soaked in the soup. So classic and very tasty. The steak frites was also classic. The frites were tasty and crispy and the steak was cooked well. The steak was slightly small. The roasted salmon was cooked perfectly--very moist and a crisp skin. The fava beans and pea sauce was very creamy. The trout amandine was also cooked well with crispy skin. FYI It is cooked in a ton of butter. We did not order any of the dishes suggested by our waiter LOL, he steered us to the most expensive entrees. His service was quite good, perhaps a tiny bit snooty.

Came here last night for a last minute solo dinner and it was the best decision. I love the look of…read morethe restaurant. Lights are somewhat dimmed with red accents everywhere. I was already impressed by the weekend happy hour deals. I started with the Aromatic whites wine flight (great pours for $12!!). All 3 wines were delicious and the bartender, Fabio was the best and very engaging throughout my time at the bar. I had the beef tartare and it was the best I've ever had! I then ordered a glass of the Domain du Somail Red Blend paired with the steak frites, which was the best pairing. I was stuffed but decided to get the crème brulee, which you could never go wrong with. It was the best CB I've had in a while. I will definitely be back for restaurant week or just an impromptu happy hour.

Amelie is a French bistro, near the Logan Circle 'hood…read more They offer brunch, lunch, dinner, HH, and even large group prix-fixe menus, which I thought was pretty convenient! We came here with a few friends for an early dinner, making reservations in advance. Once seated, we decided to order some starters to share: +the Warm Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Ball - with honey and red wine caramelized onions +Chicken Liver Mousse - with white wine gelee, apricot, pickled veggies, and an onion marmalade +Baked Camembert de Normandie - with confit garlic, thyme, and honey +and, an Onion Soup for the hubs - prepared with beef broth, croutons, and Gruyere For our entrees, I went for the Steak-Frites, which came with a hanger steak and shallot sauce; you can sub the usual fries with truffle fries, which I recommend! My counterparts enjoyed their Long Island Duck Breakfast (with seared asparagus, cumin carrot puree, cippolini onions, and port sauce), the Maryland Rockfish (with artichoke barigoule, carrots, brasied fennel, and noilly prat sauce), and the Local Roasted Chicken (with English peas, carrots, baby potatoes, and truffle jus). If you want to sop up your sauce with bread, don't forget to order the breadbasket! Staff were friendly and checked-in on our party throughout our dining experience; the place is cozy and vibrant, and seems to be pretty popular. I'd be curious to try their HH on the next visit! +French bistro eats +shareables +friendly staff & service

This is just such a lively restaurant on all fronts. The high ceilings and knickknacks they have…read morecollected over the years gives this historic home charm that you would like to see in a cuisine that has existed for quite some times. Dispelling the myth that French cuisine is pretentious, we felt like we were in a home, and that we would be fed full to the brim. Came in while it was packed late into the night. We were sat immediately and had a wonderful time. Our waitresses were patient and had great recommendations for our first time trying French food. They seem incredibly experienced and added comfort in the way they spoke to their customers and ran their tables. We were even greeted by the owner who was great and cheery to each table he visited. The one night we went, it was incredibly packed with people having intimate, lighthearted, and laughter-filled gatherings, tables with multiple rounds of wine, everyone sharing their fries, and so he should feel proud of this place. Touches like this made it as though we were dining in someone's house. And I love that they start you off generously with bread and butter. Its a type of french loaf that is nice and fluffy, and I'd recommend setting some on the side if you're ordering a brothy dish. We ordered Moules Marinières, which came in a delightfully large cauldron of juicy plump clean muscles swimming in an herbaceous-garlicky white wine sauce. Unassumable from the simplicity of ingredients they threw together, but incredibly complex in flavor. This is one of the few times I actually tasted bay leaf, and amongst the fewer times I found the use of rosemary not be so overpowering. The mussel liquor at the bottom was perfect when soaked up in bread. What an incredible dish. We also tried a classic, Le Steak Maison, which was also distinctively flavorful. Our steak had a perfect cook at medium rare, and was uniquely seasoned with some sort of blend of herbes de provence. The fries were pretty standard and substantial, but paired with the Béarnaise sauce, it was such a tangy play of richness and acidity. Again really simple ingredients just executed so well. Great job, looking forward to coming again to try more on this large menu.

I wouldn't go back. Food was fine, service was pretty awful. Not attentive, and not even friendly…read more Then the check came: -5% surcharge -20% tip added automatically -Additional tax on the tip?!?! -Tax on the rest of it What?! That's enough to drive me away, I don't know any other restaurant that does that and it seems petty. I would not recommend.

I came across La Bonne Vache while walking around in Georgetown, intending on going to another…read morenearby restaurant. I'm so glad I did, because I'd give this place 6-stars if I could! I walked in and was seated at the bar. Rachal, the bartender, greeted me with a glass of water and asked me if I wanted a drink while I studied the menu. The restaurant space is very charming, giving off Parisian vibes. I ordered the Artichaut à la Grecque as a starter and the Salade Lyonnaise. The artichoke dish was simply delicious... steamed perfectly and accompanied by my new favorite sauce, sauce Ravigote. The whole plate was beautiful, but the way the sauce enhanced the flavor of the artichoke, not mask it, was just perfect execution. After taking my time with the artichoke, I switched over to the Lyonnaise salad... also simply perfect! The frisée was crisp and the lardons were cooked well. I'd say the only issue was the poached egg was a tad overcooked, but ever so slightly and it didn't ruin the dish. I sat at the bar after finishing both dishes and felt so much satisfaction from the food. The bonus was the lovely conversation I had with Rachal, at least until the rush of people started showing up... when I walked into the restaurant, it was quite empty, but when I left there was a line around the corner and every table was packed. I know why... If you're in DC, you have to dine here, you will not regret it!

Food 4.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 4.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Really fun no-reservations bistro. Menu is in a good spot -- not very long, but has plenty of options for a nice meal. The burgers were very good, the fries were good, and the apps were all very good. The floor is very tightly packed but the ambiance is good. Would definitely go back. Be prepared to wait 30-60 minutes if you're not coming right before a prime times begin.

Excellent recommendations from the bartender and a perfectly sized meal for two people. Loved the…read moreFrench wines on the wine menu and again took recommendations from the bartender for these. The duck main was superb and we loved the accompanying sauce. Would come back next time in DC.

After my first visit a year ago, it became my highest rated spot on Beli…read more I visited again in January with clients and colleagues and was left with a very poor experience. We opted for tasting menu and were rushed out as soon as the dessert was served. As it was done, we were rushed to pay and all our personal items, including everyone's laptops were placed outside the restaurant. I would have hoped that the servers would pace the meals accordingly if tables were to be turned but what happened wasn't the most graceful or acceptable thing to do. I left a personal review as well so as not to share the feedback directly in public, but got no response or acknowledgment back.

Great food Great staff…read moreFun atmosphere We had to try the DC version after being inNYC Delicious and well priced We would come again

Full disclosure: we visited at 3 PM on Mother's Day. Luckily, we booked a reservation on Resy, or…read morewe wouldn't have been seated so quickly. However, the experience started on a bad note. I stood right in front of the host for several minutes before she even acknowledged me. A simple, "I'll be right with you," would have gone a long way. Food-wise, everything was excellent. I loved my steak sandwich--the meat was cooked to perfection on fresh ciabatta bread. The eggs Benedict featured a lovely, delicate hollandaise and was the perfect portion. Unfortunately, the restaurant fell flat on service. Our waitress took a long time to take our order, but looking at her section, she was stretched across the entire room. I really dislike dining at places that are clearly understaffed for major holidays. If I ever return, it will strictly be for the food, definitely not the service.

Met up with a group a colleagues while in town for a late lunch here at their recommendation…read more Beautiful location on the wharf, not from the airport (my next destination). The space is an enclosed patio and was fantastic. The French menu had so many amazing options it was hard to choose but the waiter was helpful in narrowing the choices and managing everyone's adjustments :) I had Salade Lyonnaise and the bacon on it was perfection, nicely sized so you got hearty bites. The red wine vinaigrette dressing was tangy but not overpowering and the poached egg was subtle. So glad we got to try this place before heading home to Oregon!

I wanted to love this place so much. I live next-door to it, so I've been looking forward to trying…read moreit. My sons treated me for Mother's Day. From the moment we arrived, the vibe was off. There was no excitement, positivity or welcoming words. No one in the restaurant said happy Mother's Day or even Hello - they looked exhausted and like they were just trying to get through the evening. Perhaps they were overwhelmed and understaffed, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. The good: - clean seating area - quick check-in - espresso martinis and the French 75 were good cocktails - the vegan entree was good - the mashed potatoes were good The bad: - seated for three people at a table with two of the seats not fitting, one diner had to endure the meal with half of their back against a protruding wall and on a bench seam. - appetizer tray showed up missing one of the four appetizers, when we asked about it, they commented that they were out of it. They brought us some more cheese puffs. We would not have ordered that had we known. - we had to summon the waiter to take our entrée order well after the appetizers had been completely cleared - we had to share Waters when we could not get refills after trying a couple times - atmosphere was bland, didn't seem like effort went into the decor or the experience The ugly: - their signature dish was ordered medium rare: it could not be cut with the table knife and there was no steak knife because it's supposed to be a melt in your mouth dish. It was well done and had to be returned. From our seats, we could watch them inspecting it and talking while one of them rolls their eyes. They bring out another one that was cooked to order. - when we got the bill, they charged for both steaks which was an $82 charge. - again, we have to find somebody to help us with the check. There were no apologies and no offer for compensation for the appetizer, the service, the food, the overcharging, anything. It was really sad because that was to be a very special meal for me and it would be easy to at least try to make things right. :( Please know there are other things I am not including in this review because we are a family that has all worked in the service industry. I hate giving a negative review, but no way around this one. And, yes... my son left a substantial tip. We aren't jerks. :)

Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

Kicked off my visit to D.C. with the cutest little breakfast at this French bistro right in our…read morehotel... it was a lovely way to start the trip! The decor was right up my alley: gorgeous details, stunning florals, absolutely beautiful. We both went with the Plat Américain, a classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, crispy fingerlings, and a croissant. A simple but solid choice! The croissant especially was so soft and fluffy, thoroughly enjoyed that. I ordered an iced latte and asked for it to be sweetened, but it came out pretty punchy... I don't think the sweetener made it in! If you're into a strong, bold latte you'll love it, but if you like yours on the sweeter side, just make sure to double check with your server. The manager also stopped by our table mid-meal which was a nice touch, super friendly and personable. It was a pleasure!

I recently went to jazz brunch at Bonne Vie and had a great time! I was surprised that the…read morerestaurant didn't have a bigger crowd on a Saturday, but it was also a rainy day. The restaurant inside is elegant with an old fashioned charm. Everyone I encountered, from the host to the servers, were friendly and polite. I tried the steak frites entree, which was a pretty generous portion for the price. It tasted fantastic too! The chimichurri sauce was very flavorful. My party tried some of the mocktails and I also had a mimosa - all of which tasted great. I really enjoyed the live jazz singers as well! The option to tip them via Venmo from your table was a nice gesture.

Went for a birthday brunch. Food was good, and the cocktails were great. I was impressed by the…read morewine by the glass options as well. They don't do any sort of special treatment/desserts, etc. for birthdays which is absolutely fine for me but worth noting for those who may want a more celebratory(?) celebration. I think they might have some kinks to work out between how they advertise reservations for special events (like the Gypsy Jazz brunch). They also seated us at a table for 8 at first even though the reservation was for 10 people that was also not in the area where the live music was although that was what the reservation advertised. When everyone arrived we then had to move tables to make space possibly where we were supposed to be the whole time? From a customer's perspective it just seemed a bit disorganized and confusing.