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    Mon Ami Gabi

    3.8 (1.5k reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Wine Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Salmon salad
    Drew L.

    Great food and good service in a nice decorated Parisian themed bistro. Lots of customers in an upscale location.

    1.10.26
    Carroll N.

    1.10.26 French restaurant that was closed in May 2024 for an extensive renovation and reopened in March 2025. It was my first time dining here. The main dining and bar area is elegant with black and white tiles and an ornate chandelier. I like that they have a place for umbrellas in the entryway. My friend and I were seated in the back room. Unfortunately tables that had a padded booth seats against the wall were in very tight quarters. That happened to be where we were seated. And we were also seated by the POS system (servers place orders and process payment) so there was a lot of foot traffic. My poor friend sat on the outside and got bumped frequently. I ordered the steak and frites, medium rare, with bernaise sauce. My friend ordered the escargots and sea scallops. We enjoyed our entrees although I prefer a different cut of steak. I found the steak to be chewy. My favorite part of dinner was the profiteroles which my friend and I shared. It reminded me of a cream puff, but with vanilla ice cream instead of custard, topped with chocolate. Simply divine. Highly recommend it!! Helpful note: The Capital Crescent Garage is likely the closest garage a block away. It is huge and it took me ten minutes trying to figure out how to get out. Wish there were more exit signs throughout the garage.

    burger looks better than it tasted
    J V.

    I'll start with the best... the decor and ambiance. If you've been to bistros in Paris you'll feel like you're back again. Very nice and a great first impression had me hoping for a great lunch. The service was French, and I say that meaning very good. I had a cheeseburger and fries for $27. The burger and pickles were lackluster, meat had almost no flavor, very disappointing. The cheese (not a popular French cheese, but a very good one) almost saved the burger but alas, the meat was just too eh. I've had flavorless burgers before and this one ranks up there. The fries on the other hand were fantastic. Needed nothing sprinkled or dipped into. If my burger was similar to meat entrees I can see why this restaurant is only rated 3.8 despite being ranked 5th for Bethesda restaurants by Yelp! Better restaurants north (Rockville) and south (DC).

    Belle de Jour
    Aundya A.

    Mon Ami Gabi's renovation is a success, blending classic Parisian charm with a stylish, updated look. The bar area, featuring stunning artwork and design, is a clear highlight, creating a chic and vibrant atmosphere. We began with our flawless classics, the seasoned mussels and the incredibly rich chicken liver mousse pâté. For the main, I skipped my usual Filet Mignon for the seafood - the expertly seared scallops with a side of buttery pomme purée were a fantastic, decadent choice. The drink menu received the best upgrade; the Belle de Jour (a zesty, tequila-forward Collins) was a favorite. This refresh is a total success - Mon Ami Gabi is a must-visit. Our Order: * Mussels * Chicken Liver Mousse Pâté * Scallops * Pomme Purée * Belle de Jour Cocktail

    Starr D.

    This is one my favorite lunch and brunch place to go. Love the newly renovated atmosphere, kept its classiness and uniquenss. Service was exceptional as usual. Quality and taste of the dishes are delicious as always. Great touch to have more than enough coats hanging spaces, especially on a busy weekend. Price is on the high-end side, as expected. You get what you pay for. You are paying for the high quality food+ingredients+service. Parking garages nearby, convenient. Close to shops and more. Highly recommend.

    Steak & Frites
    Sylvia D.

    This is by far one of my favorite French places to eat. The ambience is always nice. The staff is always polite.. We had a wonderful waiter. The lighting though I'm not too much of a fan, having the lights dim so low it makes it hard sometimes to read the menu properly. Apart from that, let's talk about the food. I have the steak and fries Béarnaise. The meat was cooked amazingly just like how I asked it the sauce, complements it and surprisingly it goes extremely well with the fries also. My son had tried the duck for the first time, not only did he finish the whole plate, but it was so well done that my 10-year-old said it's by far his favorite dish he's ever eaten at that place. It says a lot for a 10-year-old who's trying to expand his pallet on foods. All my kids loved the food. It was cooked exactly how we asked it.. We came here to celebrate my daughter's 14th birthday. She chose the location because it's one of her favorite place to eat.. The price is a bit expensive but you pay for the quality and the quality is there. I always recommend this place when people ask me about a good French place to eat at.

    Dinner entree
    Tracy C.

    Needed a cozy place to meet up with a friend and this place had all the good vibes! We had a cozy two top table with an extremely attentive host. The food was OMG! The Brie appetizer was simply heaven! The steak for dinner was thin, cooked to perfection, and flavors just bursting! I cannot wait to come back with my hubby! And we literally sat at the table for 4 hours catching up and the host was so wonderful. She was super in tune and did an excellent job pacing the food throughout the entire evening. bravo!

    James W.

    Mon Ami Gabi is a great location for some good French style food that is convenient and close to Rockville or the DC line. Having dined at Michelin restaurants in Paris, it is up there in food quality and ambience, just hard to compare to the distinct French restaurants I have been too. Food was on point and presentation was good. The service was superb and food was coming out fast too. The Steak with bone in Ribeye was my favorite, the second best to me was the Duck Confit hors d' oeuvres which was quite hearty. Wish there were more choices of oysters, and will have to try some other entrees next time. I will be back and will update this review with a follow up soon!

    Chocolate Mousse
    Leenzie B.

    I went here with my team weeks ago for dinner we had the Mac N Cheese, Crispy Goat Croquettes, and Deviled Eggs for the table. I had the Classique Steak Frites for my main course, Chocolate Mousse for Dessert, and Hugo 75 Spritz as a drink. Everything was delicious! The staff were amazing and the ambiance was definitely upscale French Bistro. Loved it all!

    David C.

    My family and I had a very nice experience here. We stopped by Friday night at 6 and were seated immediately. Service was very attentive and nice here and answered all of our questions about the menu. For the food itself, we ordered the Au Poivre and Bernaise Steak frites as well as the Roast Chicken a la grand mere and escargot. The best item of the entire table was the escargot, which had a good texture and flavor. The roast chicken was very moist and delicious. However both steak frites felt a little underwhelming - the plates were largely fries and the meat texture was tougher than expected. Overall dinner was very good and would recommend to anyone in the area.

    Sea Scallop "St. Jaques" (half eaten, oops)
    Annie F.

    I am never disappointed by Mon Ami. This has basically become a weekly staple for my friends and I-- my favorite day of the week. I came recently to celebrate my birthday with my parents and was blown away as per usual. We got some of our favorites-- the escargot (which I never pass up), petite greens salad, and the warm baguette. The filet au poivre was INSANE. It was cooked to literal medium rare perfection and the fries soaked in the sauce were chef's kiss. My mom got the trout almondine, which was okay. I liked the green beans but I thought the trout could have been seasoned a tad more... it was really juicy though. The mushrooms were fantastic-- seasoned well and so umami. The sea scallops were the only slight miss for me, but it may be personal preference. I usually like scallops with a harder sear, so it was just a different preparation than I'm used to. The service is always fantastic and our waiter brought us a dessert for my birthday which was so sweet. I also love coming here because it's always busy, yet they never rush you through your meal. I think we were there for around 3 hours and it was nice and leisurely. Love as always.

    Profiterole
    Danielle F.

    WOW! We visited the newly reopened Mon Ami Gabi the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend (5/10/25). The newly refurbished space is gorgeous and the food is exceptional! We had an early afternoon brunch reservation and the place was packed when we arrived -- that's what you get on Mother's Day weekend! I'm never a fan of those tables along a banquet that feel too close together and I'm sure the crowded nature of the space was due to the holiday. There was also a private party in the back room that was closed off for most of the time we were there. Volume was energetic and I had to speak in a raised voice to talk to my mother across the table. The food was excellent. And the presentation even better than before. We had the Croque Monsieur, French Onion Soup (ask for the small size that's not on the menu!), and the Steak Frites. We finished off with three profiteroles for dessert, which are perfect for sharing. The remodel includes an inside/outside bar perfect for sunny spring days, luxurious emerald green velvet drapes, classic black and white tile, and single stalled unisex bathrooms that are generously sized. I can't wait to go back on a not-so-popular weekend for another meal!

    Roasted Chicken a la Grand-Mere
    Eddie K.

    This restaurant has been closed for many months and was excited they finally reopened in March 2025. They did extensive renovations, and I like what they did to the place. There is a large bar area now upfront and a small bar in the back. It seems they added more tables/seats. I wish they would turn up the light a little, as it was pretty dark in there. Of course, with the renovations done, the prices have increased notably, but I am happy to say the quality of the food is still great. Their French bread isn't free anymore, and it comes with shredded celery slaw now instead of carrot slaw. For appetizers, the French onion soup and 1/2 order of mussels is still great albeit more expensive. These had to be the largest mussels I've even eaten. For main courses, I usually stick with the steak frites. It's priced at $36.95 now, but the steak is so tender, and the fries are great, although the steak wasn't served hot, just warm- maybe it was sitting out for too long. Will definitely be back. Also, their happy hour menu looks pretty decent, so will have to check that out as well.

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    Delicious. What a high end chain should be. Some of my favorite fries in the world. Reasonable prices. Good staff and well designed.

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    Does the restaurant have live music? If so, when?

    No not to my knowledge and I dine there very often.

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