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    Bistro Du Jour

    3.8 (293 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Coffee & Tea
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Outdoor seating
    Scott H.

    I was in DC for the weekend August 2026 and decided to spend some time at the Wharf district. After a short walk from our hotel, we had an appetite for breakfast. After walking around, we settled on Bistro Du Jour. Our party of 4 was quickly seated in their outdoor area, which was quite nice and comfortable. I ordered the Paris-Brest Au Saumon Fumé, a warm sandwich with smoked salmon, sliced hard-boiled egg, and horseradish cream cheese topped with salmon caviar. Wow, what a flavor bomb this sandwich was! My wife ordered the overnight oats with fresh fruit and a side of turkey sausage. Her oatmeal was flavorful and quite filling, while the turkey sausage was warm, juicy and flavorful! Our waitress was quite attentive and quick to refill our beverages. This place is quite the gem and located in the thick of things at the Wharf. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

    Cappuccino
    Vy T.

    Stopped by for lunch with a friend. They have indoor seating and service is attentive. It was a nice day and the restaurant itself was an indoor-outdoor type of atmosphere. Ordered a cappuccino and mussels which was great, and well portioned. The bill comes with a QR code and was convenient for splitting.

    *Plat Américain
    Chris D.

    It was just a very friendly atmosphere. I came here with my wife and kids. We were greeted and seated immediately. For all the choices in the Waterfront, it seemed extremely reasonable. I got the Plat Americain, fruit for my kids, Moule Frites and mimosas. The fruit was like a mix of pineapple, blue berries and strawberries. Great portions for a side. It is probably the most reasonable space for brunch out of all the concepts there on the waterfront. They offered all items except the dinner menu of course, so it was not limited. Probably better for food more than drinks, but could be wrong. You won't e disappointed.

    Karyn M.

    We had a delightful dinner at the Parisian bistro, Bistro Du Jour. It's charmingly decorated with booths, tile floor, and a gorgeous panel trumeau mirror. It's smallish inside, with a wraparound porch for dining outside. All the traditional classics are here. We started with Gougères, warm and soft Gruyère puffs. I sipped a Colette's punch with rhubarb and cassis, brightly and vividly fruity. I chose the Moules Frites, which was abundant with mussels and a generous bowl of fries. I filled three bowls with shells. Very tasty. My counterpart enjoyed the Steak Frites, with Maître D'Hotel Butter, watercress salad and of course, fries. We finished our meal with the transcendent crème brûlée. We had a very enjoyable meal in the laid back and relatively quiet bistro (save for the loud and oversharing couple next to us--TMI).

    Tuna tartare
    Lily S.

    Adorable interior and comfortable exterior w a solid view. Tuna tartare was some of the best I've had. Perfectly fresh, tangy, a little earthy. Could have eaten 5 more plates. Garlic bread was delicious. They were out of the fluke which was really disappointing. As was the coq au vin. Not a lot of flavor. Pretty bland. The mashed potatoes were lackluster. Service was a mix of inattentive and overbearing at all the wrong moments. The nail in the coffin though? ONE single occupancy restroom. For the entire restaurant. When i'd asked our server whether there was another restroom somewhere, she suggested I use the public restroom somewhere outside.... after a $96 tab, I should go use a public restroom? Yikes!

    Plat Amricain  Omelette a La Ratatouille
    Chrissy S.

    Ouuu I loved this place! Not sure what I expected but the food was great. I've been here twice now, once for brunch and then happy hour. I ordered the Plait Americain and I enjoyed that for brunch. Happy hour took me by surprise got a nice burger for like $14 and then French 75 for $8, let me tell you those were the strongest French 75 I've ever had. It had me knocked out for 6 hours straight! I think service could be better, waitress could have been more attentive during brunch time. Ambiance was cool but please why does a restaurant only have one bathroom??? So we had to wait in line to use the bathroom on busy days yeah that was annoying but overall good stuff

    Allie H.

    Stopped by this cute place before a show at the Anthem. We were seated right away and the staff was super friendly. To start we had the bread which was good on its own but we saved some for our dinner because dipping it in the food/sauce was a bit better. The macaron was interesting- not my taste but not bad. I can see how some people would enjoy it. The mains were great! We had the chicken and salmon. The salmon was definitely my favorite. The veggies that accompanied it were also delicious.

    Arthur C.

    The escargot is buttery and creamy but I do wish for aesthetic reasons it came in the shell. With that said, from a practicality standpoint, it's much easier to eat the snails in this form. I also ordered the creme brulee, which did the job and I had no complaints about. The service was good and consistent in my experience and the atmosphere, with outdoor seating options right at the center of The Wharf, makes Bistro Du Jour a solid destination in D.C.

    Dirty chai and appetizers
    Rich G.

    The kid and I are visiting the Knead hospitality friends again! Been living near here for years and finally getting to it. Fantastic food, and service is amazing! The GM is Jose and he is the best! Very good with the guests! The appearance is beautiful. Authentic French styling. Highly recommended! Prepare for the wharf parking issues if you're visiting from somewhere else.

    Get the French 75! Thank me later!
    Jenner B.

    I'll be back! I was looking for something light because I'm 10 pounds heavier than January. So I walked into this French bakery and thought, I'll order something light, but French food is buttery and savory but no worries, the portions were small but each bite is as bam! The service was great. They seated me quickly and offered great conversation. I much appreciated it since I rolled solo. Good amazing! I ordered the beef borgounion and ordered their French 75 cocktail. It also sits on the warf so lots of people and boat watching from my table. I'll be back!

    Trout
    Tab C.

    The food and the service was absolutely amazing! I ate outside and it was beautiful. I highly recommend the trout dish - hands down the best trout dish I have ever had!

    Soupe À L'Oignon
    Dave W.

    It was a busy night at The Wharf, but we were lucky to get a last minute reservation. I always appreciate a good mocktail menu, and the 007 was quite tasty. We both got the French onion soup and it was pretty good, although slightly overdone. The quiche was also good, but it was a little dry.

    French Onion Soup
    Michelle R.

    So good! Pro-tip: they are known for their French Onion Soup. Very comforting. Delish flavor. We happened upon this restaurant mid-week on a cold DC evening. We were able to eat outside, which was enclosed with heaters, and we were very cozy. We hit the tail end of happy hour, and grabbed a few appetizers. The star was the soup! Our server recommended it and it did not disappoint. We shared the Beef Bourginon. It had a rich, hearty flavor and was served on a bed of mashed potatoes. A great choice to have on a cold evening. Our daughter got the salmon and it was cooked to perfection, very juicy. Our grandson's choice stole the show for entrees, we were jealous of his Croque Madam. Wow! We grabbed a bite and savored it. I would come back for it. We were hoping to come back and try breakfast, it looked like it had a ton of delicious options, pastries and coffee. Next time!

    Happy hour drinks (Colette's Punch, Pêche Pétillante) and Gougères (cheese puffs with Gruyère)

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