Last night I had dinner at La Grand Boucherie in DC. I've been wanting to go for awhile and the…read moreonline pictures look amazing. It does have a grand entrance and a beautiful chandelier in the center. The magic stops there. Drinks start @$20'which is usual for DC and larger cities. The main seating area is above on the second level and the view is nice. The area we sat in was VERY dark.. the lighting was almost non existent. The menu sounded nice. For my appetizer I ordered Grilled octopus, which I've had here and abroad and love a good grilled octopus dish. When my dish arrived the first thing I noticed in the dark was that it was a lot of baby potatoes and tomatoes, I had to turn my flashlight on to see the dish and realize there were literally only slivers of octopus, drowned in potatoes and tomatoes, which, if the appetizer was billed this way would have been fine, but I was totally shocked and it was $30!! I called our waiter over (service was not good) and asked what is this? Even he apologized and took it off of the check, which was the right thing to do... but I'm just getting tired of just ok, not great experiences in Restaurants any more, it is a SERVICE INDUSTRY!!! The chef should be embarrassed, the rest of our food was just ok. I will not go back. If your interested maybe stop by for a drink, but eat somewhere else. 2 stars for food 3 stars for somewhat ambiance 2 stars for service and 0 stars for the ‍ chef and a sad face

I made a lunch reservation for a Friday during French Restaurant Week and thoroughly enjoyed our…read moremeal and the ambiance. First and foremost, the space is gorgeous! High coffered ceilings, rich wall coverings, art nouveau posters, Accessibility may be a little confusing -- there is a long set of stairs at the entrance, but there is an elevator outside and through a neighboring door. There are other elevators to take guests up to the mezzanine level. Food was flavorful and well portioned. While I may have had a better entree somewhere else, we had amazing service (granted we were some of the first ones there for lunch service) and when my dining companion didn't like her cocktail it was whisked away and replaced with something she'd enjoy better. The prix fixe menu made our lunch very financially approachable and I think this would be an amazing spot to bring your out of town family and friends. I also think it's worth mentioning the gorgeous gender inclusive bathroom -- one large bathroom enclosing many stalls each with substantial full length wooden doors, and communal sinks and mirrors. Maybe not a spot for neighborhood regulars, but a nice destination for a fun evening out for a date or out of the way dinner.

Food was great. Our server Liz was amazing and sweet. loved the atmosphere! definitely will come…read moreagain!

Excellent food and service. Seems completely authentically French to me although I'm not French…read more The ham and cheese sandwich is especially good. It's crowded even at lunch so a reservation helps. There is a large wine list and includes champagne.

Amelie had been on my radar for some time and I finally stopped by on a recent Monday around 7:15…read morePM. The place was busy, but not packed, and I got a table without a reservation. I tried the Beef Tartare ($19) which came with a quail egg and sunchoke chips on top, a small side salad, and a large bread basket. The tartare was good and the bread was great. For an entree, the Trout à la Grenobloise ($33) was great. It came with mashed potatoes, green beans, almonds, and caper-lemon-brown butter sauce. It was a really nicely cooked piece of fish. The restaurant was larger and the decor more modern than I expected. I also didn't realize it was part of a small chain, with locations in NYC and SF. Service was a little slow at first, but then fine. Overall, a nice, classic French meal.

They were very accommodating and friendly even before we sat down. We had an error with our…read morereservation, and they helped us out, and we only waited about 15 minutes before a table that worked freed up. We were a little squished but couldn't complain. The restaurant itself is decently large with very nice decor. It is definitely on the nicer and intimate side of things but can be decently noisy. Our waitress was very nice and helped give some quick recommendations on their wine list. The food and wine were pretty good, all very enjoyable. - The escargot was delicious - The French onion soup had a healthy amount of melted cheese on top, just a touch salty, but I still enjoyed it greatly. Great wine selection that you cannot go wrong with. Was shocked to see it in DC as I frequent the one in SF. It did not disappoint.

greeted warmly but then went downhill from there. extremely inattentive and rude server - had to…read moreflag her down after sitting there for 20 mins (even though she walked by a dozen times after we were seated and yet made no eye contact). food looks amazing on the menu but awful when it arrived - from the extremely fishy ravioli with seafood to the the limp and tasteless asparagus to the trout. was really hoping for a nice authentic French meal but this was lackluster and below average in every regard. the one upside was the nice bottle of French red.

Really good french restaurant in Dupont Circle. Here's the thing though, it's LOUD in there, so go…read moreoff peak/at a weird time for dinner or on a week night. Even then, maybe go early. You might wanna leave home/work early too to find parking. The Ambiance is lovely, it's just LOUD. I swear, they just need a rug or something. The food is incredible. everything was cooked to perfection for the whole group and the flavors are excellent. But, there was no pepper on our table. Just salt. weird. There was a medley of little things that just were not ideal for what you're paying. This was one of them. As is the noise, which makes it nearly impossible to hear wait-staff because it gets so loud. FYI: Servers will just vanish from your table (very European) to check about any question you have. Because they get so busy, service can be a bit slow. Even with the European leisurely pace in mind (there was a table near us who sat down right before us at 7:30 and they didn't get their mains/entrees, which seemed like all they got, until 8:20pm). It felt like we waited a smidge too long for our mains, even with our party of five. The silverware choices are interesting, I felt like I was going to permanently bend my fork while putting pressure on it while cutting my steak and the knife itself (with an interestingly colored handle) seemed like it needed to be sharpened. Our main server also didn't seem to know the mocktails on the menu and had to go ask what the "Havana Spritz" one was. FYI, it's a canned mocktail from a local company. Even if it's new in/ new to the menu, it's a bit of a flag when the server doesn't know what a drink is. Maybe he'd forgotten, but still. I'd look at what it is, or ask about it, and note that down, you can tell guests. We were a group of five shoehorned into a table clearly meant for 4 people maximum and there's too many tables packed together inside Bistro Du Coin. I do not know why we weren't just at a larger table near the back. Overall, a delicious meal with good ambiance that.

The best! Takes you to Paris before you walk in the door…read more Lovely staff, delicious food every time, reasonable and always worth a wait in the line. Thank you for being in the neighborhood!

Such a cute corner restaurant tucked in the heart of Georgetown. Very cozy, and the staff was…read morefriendly and welcoming. I was thrilled to hear they offer gluten-free buns for burgers and sandwiches, which I really enjoyed, to be honest! I did also ask for a chicken paillard to go, and per my husband's review, it was very dry. That wasn't my experience when dining at the restaurant, though, as they had provided me with extra dressing on the side. My only other disappointment was that they don't have a separate fryer, so I couldn't try their frites :(

Yes, Lutece is the ancient name for Paris. But I want you to wipe that from your mind. It took me…read moretoo long to try Lutece because with a name like that, I thought it would be the heavy standards of French fare. Mais non!! I regret the time missed. We had a wonderful experience here. I would say the food, while having French accents, reminded me of the most creative California cuisine, and I adored it. The dishes were unique, beautiful, and most importantly, delicious. Andy, our server took good care of us and imbued us with the passion that he has for the restaurant. One thing that is very Parisian about the place, the extremely tight spaces between the tables. It's a little dicey getting in and out but really it it makes you feel like you are in Paris so I'll take it as part of the charm. You will enjoy!

First, let me just say that the food here is top notch. If that's all a restaurant were evaluated…read moreon, this would be a 5-star review. The problem with Lutèce is that they don't give a single crap about their customer's experience. We booked a 6 PM table. My friend and I arrived at 5:55, and were seated by 6. The waiter IMMEDIATELY told us we had the table for 2 hours and then had to leave. He then got us water and eventually (10 min in) took our drink orders. He then told us again that we had the table for only 2 hours. Our other friend was 15 minutes late. She arrived, and we looked at the menus. One was the regular menu, and one was a five course tasting. We discussed for ~5 minutes, and then told the waiter we all wanted the tasting menu. His response: "Sorry, it's too late for that now. The kitchen can't do it in the amount of time you have remaining." This for a $125 menu with an $80 wine pairing. We ended up ordering far less food, which was unceremoniously dumped on our table with no regard for coursing in an obvious attempt to hurry us along, and several times wait staff attempted to pick up plates that were clearly still full of food while we were clearly still eating. By the time we received the dessert menu we felt scared to order it, and completely unwelcome. And of course, you guessed it: they automatically add a 20 percent service charge so there's no market correction to their piss-poor service. The attitude at this restaurant is everything wrong with fine dining in general in this day and age, and in DC in particular: You should be so lucky to dine here, you lickspittles. Eat up and get out. Thanks, but no. Never again. You'll find me at the bar at Chloe where they take the time to know your name and never make you feel unwelcome.

My girlfriend's was in the mood for French food..she loves the food here…read more Our service was amazing. Food was amazing

We visited Pastis with friends for Restaurant Week and had the three-course brunch menu. It was a…read morenice experience! Our waiter was very attentive, knowledgeable and kind. The decor is beautiful, and I'm sure it would be even more vibey at night. Green salad: 2/5, kind of boring/basic Eggs Benedict: 4/5, a very classic eggs Benedict Crème brûlée: 4/5, delicious but some of the sugar was a little too burnt Cafe pastis cocktail: 3/5, a little too strong for my taste (and the Averna was a little overpowering)

A nice French restaurant with view on the harbor right in the center of the Wharf (and in the same…read morebuilding (block) as the Intercontinental. On Wednesday nights they offer special wine tasting. Mocktails are creative and interesting; there is one called French 007. Service was prompt, friendly, and good. Seating in the semi outdoor patio is comfy (overhead heater came on after dark, so it was still alright to linger there on an October night). Their mussels with fries are quite good. It's only an appetizer by the way but big portion. Nice steak frites (if simple). They also have coq au vin. I got too full due to the mussels appetizer, sadly.

We had a lovely meal here ahead of a concert at The Anthem. Great location at the Wharf. There's…read morethe main dining area and then a little sunroom area with outdoor-style dining without actually being outside. It's very charming. We were able to get a table easily, despite not having a reservation. Our server was great. Friendly, check on us often, and was able to make good suggestions. Naturally, I had to get the mussels. And they definitely hit the spot! Great place for a nice little date night. Will be back.

Johnny was magnifique! What a beautiful and delicious way to start our day. Cappuccino and…read moremacchiato were perfect The food was served quickly and was so good.

We went in for the escargot and creme brulee and ended up having he most amazing rainy lunch here,…read moreextremely quick and attentive service and great vibes will be back!! We loves the mussels, the steak frites and the pan seared salmon everything was really good but those stood out most

Jazz brunch was lovely - really enjoyed the performance and it wasn't too loud…read more Servers were nice but we had to ask for things multiple times as they would forget. Food was pretty good, but wouldn't recommend the flatbread - didn't have much flavor even after adding some balsamic vinegar and hot sauce.

I will say, this is a super cute, chic restaurant. The rooftop patio is extremely vibey and perfect…read morefor a fall evening. The pre-fixe menu was great! The burger was perfect as was the tuna carpaccio and the creme brûlée. The lychee martini tasted amazing! However, I could've skipped the French 75. It wasn't good at all, to the point I could barely finish my drink, which was disappointing for a French restaurant. The service is what absolutely sucked. It was very evident that the gratuity was automatically applied to the bill because multiple times, our waitress completely turned her back to us as we tried getting her attention. Though we were a large party, she was very short and quick to walk away.