This was easily one of the strongest dining experiences I've had in Washington. The server knew the…read moremenu inside and out, gave solid recommendations, and stayed on top of everything without hovering. We went with the steak frites, onion soup, and steak tartare, and every dish delivered. Great food backed by service that actually stands out. This place is on my list whenever I'm back in Washington.

What a special place in Washington, DC we have here…read more It is said a lot of members of congress dine here and I can understand why. Everything is delicious here!!! I started here for my birthday with some escargots, fantastic. Pro-Tip: Don't forget you can dip that terrific breadbasket they give you with some of the leftover garlic sauce from your escargots. We both decided to split the Beef Bourguignon. The most tender beef you can imagine, you do not need a knife to eat, and it was accompanied with buttery goodness in the creamy potatoes and some carrots for good measure. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée. French dessert at a French restaurant was a no brainer. The top of the dessert packed a crispy, sugary, slightly burnt tasting palate cleanser that definitely will keep you a pick me up, who needs an ECT shock to get the heart going when you can take a scoop of pure sugary bliss! This is a must go to if you are in the DC area, but be sure to make reservations it fills up quickly. As always people SYOY!!!

First time dining here - based in the food would have been a 5/5. Service did drop it down to give…read moreit a 4/5. We came here for Restaurant Week - very impressed with the selection of items available on their Restaurant Week menu. This allowed so much selection for everyone in our party. And the food was delicious!!! Everything we had we would order again. The French Onion soup was flavorful with an impressive cheese pull. The Beef Boeuf Bourguignon had so much flavor with tender pieces of beef. Super filling so much so that in order to leave room for dessert I took half of it home. I wasn't impressed with the service. When we were seated and orders taken and through appetizers, service was attentive. However, when they cleared appetizers, they took our silverware and all but one dish - our entrees came out, but no silverware. We tried to flag down a server but after a bit, we took some off a close table. No one came to check on how our meals came out. Our water also was empty and was never refilled. It took quite sometime to have dessert come out, so much someone asked us if we needed anything else and we said we were still waiting on dessert. Lastly, I (like others) found it confusing with the service fee (saying it's not a tip and tips were optional), and then on the check you can add "additional tip". I'm still confused if our server is paid an hourly rate that doesn't insult them if they don't receive a tip or if they still need a tip and would feel stiffed if someone didn't leave one. I wish this was clearer to the diner.

The ambiance in the restaurant is really nice. It's quite a large space and the decor is very…read moreupscale. There's a really nice outdoor patio too. We went for restaurant week. $25 for a starter, entree, and dessert. I had the French onion soup and it was so delicious. Not too salty. Plenty of crusty cheese and a very clean and tasty broth. My husband chose the salad and it looked like it could feed a family of four. He said it was really good. I ordered the bolognese and it was such a huge portion. I think I could make 4 meals out of it. Generous amount of meat too. It was so good. The sauce was not too salty and was very rich. My husband had the lox Benedict. He really loved it. For dessert, I had the basque cheesecake. It was also a very generous portion. It was perfect. Light, creamy, not too dense and not too sweet. My husband had the pot de crème and it was very good. Very thick, creamy and chocolaty. $25 for that much was is fantastic deal! The bolognese was worth that alone. The only thing was that the service was not top notch. My husband specifically asked for no salt rim on his margarita. The server brought him his drink and said "they put salt on the rim." ‍ and instead of taking it back, he just set it down and shrugged his shoulders. My friend asked the server what kind of vinaigrette was on the salad and he told her blue cheese. Turned out it was not. My husband also asked for scrambled eggs, not poached and they brought out poached eggs. Not once did he apologize. I don't know if he was new or what but it was a little disappointing. Overall, highly recommend!

Went to La Boucherie Grande for my birthday with some friends. Always admired the Nouveau art…read morestyle carvings on the building. But the interior is a work of art. The Enlightment statue in the center, Gold ceiling, and massive Chandelier, beautiful. I had a Tuna Carpaccio and Steak Tare Tare with French connection and La Vie en Rose. Alot of fun, great atmosphere, and will definitely come again

Our server cole was great and super kind, food was amazing! Definitely will come back!read more

Bistrot du Coin is a fantastic French restaurant and easily one of my favorite French dining…read moreexperiences in DC. The food is full of flavor and has that comforting, authentic bistro feel. We ordered a huge spread including the escargot, mussels, mushrooms, salmon, ravioli, roast chicken, and rib eye. Every single dish was fantastic, but the escargot and mussels were particular standouts. Everything tasted fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with lovely French flavors. We paired the meal with Chimay beer and red wine, both of which worked beautifully with the dishes. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient, with everything arriving fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is what you'd hope for from a traditional French bistro--cozy, lively, and authentic. After trying several French restaurants in DC, this one stood out for me. Highly recommend if you're craving a proper French bistro experience!

They use yelp reservations and it simply does not work. Could not make a reservation in the app so…read moreI called. They made the reservation and issued me a link. I tried to cancel the reservation with the link later and could not do it. Tried to do the right thing and call but the yelp app phone number link didn't work and took me to another page in the website. Finally I manually dialed the phone said "enter the number for the party you want to reach". This also happened when I called to make the reservation. Then I called back and it went to a hostess. Basically their hold reservation and phone system and website via yelp don't work. I'm only posting this because I tried to explain this to the person I spoke with to make the reservation but she seemed disinterested.

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)

I will tell you, I loved this place. Nice ambiance, a little on the expensive side but delicious. I…read morehad the beef bourguignon and my friend the cordon bleu, they were delicious, I don't care for mashed potatoes and these were amazing. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the food but when I remembered I was half way through You should go and tried it, there was nothing there I did not enjoy. Sadly we were in a hurry and I still had a great experience. PS: after your meal ask about the downstairs bar by the lobby same building

This place was recommended by a family member so we decided to stop by. They did not mention this…read moreplace was a bit more on the fancy side. We felt a bit.. not dressed. (We were walking all over DC) but even with how casual we looked no one made us feel uncomfortable. We decided to share a Lobster Mac n Cheese. Our server said it was on the bigger plate size so sharing it was good. And it sure was. Glad we only ordered one. It was delicious! We also ordered a Crème Brûlée which was a nice ending to our experience there.

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!

There is a line to get a table, but it moves pretty quickly! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful,…read moreand the service overall was great. The only downside was that the seating felt a little cramped. We were seated at a tiny round table for three, with not much room for our legs or all of the food. That said, the food was perfect! The burger was amazing, and the beet salad was also a favorite. I'll definitely be coming back, such a lovely vibe and a great overall experience!

Wow wow wow! From the cozy yet intimate ambiance that makes you feel like you're dining in Paris,…read moreto the food and excellent service! I couldn't recommend Bistro Cacao more! Downstairs you'll find the bar, outdoor seating and a more casual yet still beautiful setting. Then you walk upstairs and it's absolutely stunning with red curtains draped around making it very romantic and perfect for date night. I really loved everything I tried but some standouts for me was the French onion soup, I can't think of any place that I've had better and the steak frites was cooked perfectly and the herb butter it is paired with added sooo much flavor. Wow is all I have to say! Ronna our waiter was amazing. She was attentive, very helpful with menu and super friendly. Add this place to your DC date night list

I've been here many times, so it's finally time to write a review. I stopped by again yesterday,…read moreand it's still a safe choice. The food is always tasty, and this visit was no exception. Service has clearly improved since my last visit. They'd run out of the lava cake, so our server kindly offered us another dessert on the house. The restaurant also looks refreshed, and the ambiance feels better for it. Would recommend!

Happy Hour here was such a pleasant surprise on our recent visit to the area…read more We wanted a place to grab a drink before dinner and my husband suggested The Sovereign. It seemed more of a craft beer place and did not strike my fancy at first for that reason, but I was game to give it a try. I'm glad I did! We arrived during their happy hour (from 5-6:30) and chose to sit in the cozier and quieter downstairs bar. Upstairs was a little more rowdy and like a sports bar - nothing wrong with that, just not our vibe that night. The bartender greeted us promptly, and we chose a few things from the happy hour menu: Getting Alsace-y with Everyone for our drink, then the fries and Belgian meatballs. The drink was refreshing and the food was very flavorful and balanced. All said and done, we agreed that this was our favorite place we visited that evening. Would definitely recommend checking it out, particularly for happy hour.

The Sovereign is alright. I went here for a work thing. It was PACKED on a wednesday night which is…read moreimpressive. Not sure what to make of DC crowds but there were a lot of people. I had a hard time making an order. I really don't like standing around at a bar aimlessly hoping for the bartender to call on me. That was the situation I was in here. Once I got the bartenders attention it was easy and quick to get my drink, it just took a while and its annoying when they go to other people who got there after you first. The bar is full of seating too, so you have to stand behind people who are already sat and drinking to try to flag them down which feels awkward. The drinks were good though and the atmosphere was decent.

Didn't eat, but did partake in their beverage sampler. Atmosphere is dark wood everywhere, which I…read moreenjoyed. Friendly bartender. By no means a sports bar, but they had the NBA finals game on.

We stopped in for some afternoon drinks after a day at the conference. Drinks were great. We also…read moretried the flatbread and charcuterie. I wasn't a fan of the flatbread but my husband said it tasted great. I recommend the charcuterie if it's your thing because it was awesome. Service was great. Bartenders were attentive.