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District Bistro

4.6 (93 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Lamb Bolognese
Sarah M.

We visited District Bistro on a Saturday late afternoon with our family and absolutely loved it. This place is a hidden gem--the ambiance is warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed family dinner. The kids ordered the Bistro burger and chicken tenders, and both were big hits. My husband and I started with the mussels, and they were so good we had to order extra bread just to soak up the sauce--definitely a must-order. For entrees, I had the lamb bolognese, which was rich and flavorful, and my husband ordered the ribeye steak, which he enjoyed. We also each had a glass of wine, which paired perfectly with the meal. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our waiter was knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire experience feel easy and enjoyable. We'll definitely be back--such a great find in Wheaton!

Right next to Frank's Burgers
Donyiel C.

District Bistro is a hidden gem! I've had them bookmarked after some fellow yelpers checked in here. I've probably driven by this place many times and never noticed them. They share a kitchen with Frank's Burgers which I've been meaning to check out as well. Recently after doing some errands I randomly stopped in on a Sunday morning. I sat at the bar and Gina greeted me. It was such a pleasure to talk to her. She told me a lot about the business and made recommendations. I ended up getting the corned beef hash which was delicious. They also serve beignets which were a nice touch. They're open every day except Mondays and there's happy hour every day at the bar! Woot. I had a nice glass of the vinho verde. I'm definitely coming back again soon. Add them to your list!

Lamb Bolognese
Lynne R.

We had gone to AMC in Wheaton to see a movie and I wanted to go somewhere new for dinner. District Bistro was on my Yelp to-do list and was three minutes away so we decided to go. I think I had seen someone's video recommendation for it. There is metered parking out front and we easily found a space. I really liked the area-there is a burger place next door and a Pho place next to that, so more places to try! Walking in, I really liked the vibe. It was dimly lit with booths along one side, tables elsewhere, and a small bar at the back. There also is a little nook room with a sofa. We were greeted promptly and led to a booth. We had the sweetest server who gave us time to peruse the menu. It's a smallish menu but with lots of interesting choices. They have a bunch of small plates (next time I want to try the fried oysters!), grill options, and entrees. I chose the lamb bolognese. It was a plate of comfort food deliciousness! It came with wonderful garlic bread that I used to sop up every last bit of the sauce. My husband got the burger and said it was juicy and very good. He also said the fries were outstanding. I had one and definitely agreed! Crispy, salty, just perfect. They have a nice drinks menu and I chose Victory Golden Monkey, a Belgian Tripel on draft. It was so very good! Now that we know District Bistro is there, I hope to frequent it often. Everything was on point, from service, to the food and drinks, to the atmosphere. They do take reservations FYI. Always a good thing to know!

Allspice Moulard Duck Breast- duck on a bed of mushroom risotto
Maria M. M.

This place is very cozy with dark and warm lighting. Mediterranean style setting with extraordinary service. We visited for dinner on a Sunday night and were both greeted and waited on by a wonderful and charming server named Gina. She was very knowledgeable about the food and offered helpful opinion of her menu favorites. The food was delicious and well prepared. My meal was perfection-- I had the seared duck on a bed of creamy mushroom risotto. My husband however, ordered the ribeye, which was tasty, but not cooked to his asking of medium. (This was the sole reason for the lesser star rating). Instead it came out medium-well with little to no pink-center. The steaks pairings of asparagus and potatoes, however were perfect. Our dessert was warm and decadent: a chocolate bread pudding with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce.

Grilled Salmon Burger
Eric K.

Great little place tucked out of the way in Wheaton - small but a nice menu & great service. Over several visits everything I've tried has been great - not out of the box faire from the food delivery truck. Love their beignets! Note - there is a parking garage directly across the street, so I've never had to worry about street parking I'd recommend giving this place a try..

Bratwurst and mashed potatoes.
Candace M.

Very cute little spot near Wheaton Metro station. The decor was a little dated but cozy. There were no other patrons in there when I arrived. My co-worker and I grabbed a bite to eat. I had the bratwurst with mashed potatoes and a sauce made from heaven. the bratwurst was just okay not great. So I held back one star. We also had the calamari which was tasty!! The service was great as our server was very friendly and attentive. Hit them up!

Isabel A.

I can't believe I didn't find this place sooner! This is a beautiful little gem in the heart of Wheaton. I came for an event hosted by Creative Wheaton and I loved the ambiance. The happy hour menu was delicious. Bartender was very friendly. Will definitely come back!

Peachy Keen - still too bitter for me personally
Kristina R.

Very beautiful interior, stylish and moody. We were sat immediately. The booths are the kind that you either have to sit on the edge to reach your plate or sit back and feel very far from the person across from you. Recommend a table. My partner told our very nice waitress that he was on strict dietary restrictions and could not have any carbs. While we'll both admit this can be an obnoxious request, this restaurant is nice enough it shouldn't have been a problem. Unfortunately, even after specific requests, he still had grains and starches in his food. He ordered a Caesar salad, no croutons- it came out with croutons buried in the mix (not on top), so he had to pick through each leaf to find them. He also ordered the seafood stew after a long conversation with our waitress about what was in it. He asked multiple times if it had rice, potatoes, etc. She said she didn't think so. He asked her to tell the cook specifically (we were the only patrons in the restaurant). She did not, and the dish came out with huge pieces of potato and smaller ones in the sauce. He couldn't eat the meal at all. The waitress blamed the cook but it was apparent by her reaction that she did not tell the cook. Unfortunately, the dietary mistakes had a big impact on our meal since my partner couldn't eat and it was very expensive. No offers to remake the food or provide a discount were made. That said, the food was made well and very good, the braised short rib in particular. The bread was fresh and melted in your mouth, I assume baked in house. The seafood stew lacked flavor and the crème brûlée had too thick a top, but otherwise the flavor profiles were very complimentary and delicious. I would recommend as long as you have zero dietary restrictions whatsoever. We were the only table for most our time there, except for one other couple who sat later. So if they can't accommodate it when it's empty, I don't believe it's safe to expect them to do so when it's busy.

Glenn C.

Food could be considered gourmet by some. Not by me. Boards in restaurant show crab gumbo special and seafood special dinner. Sorry out of both...then erase the boards. We got crab beignets and fried tomatoes for appertizer. They were decent but very light. The short ribs were good; I only tasted it. The lamb Bolognese was very light in lamb. I had the seafood stew. They should have called it mussel stew. Tons of mussels, 1 shrimp, 1 scallop and a little piece of mystery fish. Also had very little stew and a small piece of bread with pesto. I was still hungry. It need something else with it. Our hostess/waitress/bartender said she could make any drink. She never heard of Mayland orange crush; said she had no crushed ice; it doesn't need it. Had no 151 rum for a zombie, no sour mix for amaretto sour. She had to google them. Never heard of ice in water. Chef is from Nicaragua which doesn't fit the menu they are delivering. She said the short ribs are how he makes it for his boys. She also said to not look at online reviews because the style changes. The restaurant was light on Customers as well. I had to hound her to get our check socwe could leave. She stopped at our table too many times early on but forgot about us since it was after 830 and they close at 9. Overall food was good, but portions were small and drink prices high. They also share restrooms and some food with next door burger chain. Same owner.

Angel P.

Such a great place for happy hour. The deals are fantastic, and our waiter was so friendly. The happy hour ends at 6:30pm (not sure of the hours as it's not advertised). The food was great, and the prices were even better. I would come back again for happy hour to try their other dishes.

Indoors - April 2025
Gail R.

Joined a few friends for brunch. Not a lot of patrons were in the restaurant on the day we visited (just a few). I tried looking at the pictures before visiting this place, but there was not a lot to see, for brunch selections. I got one of the salad bowls. On the brunch menu, it is listed as Shawarma Chicken Bowl, and it comes with warm rice, tomatoes, feta, cucumber, red onions, tzatziki, lemon-tahini dressing, and crispy pita. I was informed that the pita is made in-house. The pita was very large in size and very warm. It was very good, so was the chicken, the sauce and everything in the dish. The only thing I didn't mess with too much were the red onions and some of the tomatoes, but I would certainly get that dish again. The portions of everything in the dish went well together. For dessert, they mentioned just 2 options: Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Bread Pudding with Ice Cream. I went with the latter. The Chocolate Bread Pudding is a nice size, and you get one scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with the whole dessert drizzled in what looks like caramel sauce. Not too heavy and not too light, but perfectly right in between. I was able to cut the pieces of the bread pudding with my spoon and it paired well with the ice cream - very tasty.

Our District Burger- delicious!
Joy B.

Cool and relaxing decor, delicious food, fabulous music, and great service all in one place....yes, District Bistro is putting the Grand back in Grandview Avenue. A huge shout out to my good friend, Toya J., who suggested we try District Bistro. She picked a winner. Thank you, Toya! The restaurant is decorated in a beautiful Baja blue with dark woods, comfortable booths, a lovely bar area. They have this stunning room off to the right which is just gorgeous. We ordered the Bistro Burger and the croque monsieur. The burger was delicious and cooked perfectly. The one thing I would change is the cheese. They serve it with blue cheese and I would have liked a cheese with a little less funk. The bun to meat ratio was ideal and the bun tasted great. The fries were crispy and crunchy. Hot out of the frier I could not stop eating them. They come with a garlic aioli that was excellent. In reading the reviews, like any good Yelper would, I read that one reviewer said the croque monsieur was the best they ever had. I want to second that. This sandwich had the perfect ratio of cheese to meat. The cheese pull was ridiculous and the pickle created a nice crunch factor. Our waiter, who was very good recommended a wine to us that was refreshing and delightful. The smooth jazz was a nice background music. We decided that we are definitely coming back and took a look at the happy hour menu. Thank you to chef Pedro for his delicious food. Thank you to Toya for choosing this place.

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Friendly staff, great value, fresh tasty breakfast food. It's a definite stop when visiting the wharf.

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I like this place! Easy-going, nice menu, pleasant to be there. This is a fine place to come with friends, stay awhile and talk a lot!

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A wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a good limited menu. I would definitely go back.

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Great food. Enjoyed calamari and salmon burger. But it took extra effort to get service attention. Would be great to increase staffing.

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Fantastic everything -the food, the ambience and the service. It won't disappoint. Also reasonably priced.

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The food was wonderful. We ordered Seafood chowder, calamari, Lamb Bolognese. I highly recommend these.

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Delicious and very friendly service! The ribeye, potatoes dauphinois, and mussels were great! Will return!

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Delicious! Absolutely delicious short ribs. Can't say enough. Service was good too. And it is quiet in there. Wonderful experience.

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The service was great and the food was delicious. I went back to celebrate my birthday with 12 friends.

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EXCELLENT FOOD!! A hidden gem! Great drinks and great service! I will definitely be returning.

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Amazing food and service! So glad to see this restaurant in Wheaton. Excellent cuisine really recommended.

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Parking for District Bistro?

There's a surface lot really close by and street parking as well.

When is their happy hour?

Tuesday to Friday, 4:30 to 6:30 I believe

Is there GF options?

everything was delish

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