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

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We visited Pastis with friends for Restaurant Week and had the three-course brunch menu. It was a nice 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) read more

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I came here for National Oysters Day because I am an oysters lover. I called the day before to make sure it would plenty of oysters & the male hostess confirmed it. I stopped by earlier during the tail end of HH to grab steak tartare & made a reservation for 7pm for my friends & I. I am unsure what the issue was with the female hostess today (likely under pressure from stress), but I do not think it is an excuse to be rude to customers. Additionally, when I returned back for my 7pm reservation, she told me "something happened" in the system & I would have to wait 45 mimutes. I asked was my reservation not in the system already since she rudely insisted that I make a reservation in advance. She said they were at capacity, but she still did not give a clear answer as to why my reservation was not in the system already. So I waited 45 minutes & an additional 5 to be seated. Upon being seated and set to finally place my order, I am being told that the oysters and the frozen cocktail are out for the day, at 8pm.... I had other friends coming far away thinking they would have the oysters & cocktail specials for National Oysters Day; one friend was coming 40 minutes away (from further out MD) & the other coming 26 minutes. Imagine if I wouldn't have contacted them immediately to let them know that the special we wanted ran out. They would have wasted their time coming far away for nothing. I am IMMENSELY & deeply disappointed in the rude service, lack of professionalism, and lack of communication with this establishment. I shouldn't have to wait until I am all seated to find out items ran out, especially for an "All Day" special. I waited an hour for absolutely nothing. I cleared my evening, thinking I would have a great time celebrating National Oysters Day, for nothing. Whole evening gone & time was wasted, left on an empty stomach. I will likely not return again and do not recommend others to come. This is my first time & absolutely last time. read more

Pastis - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is a ten outta ten for me. Love the French onion soup here and often come for just that! But cute space as well! If you get cold kinda easily bring a cardigan. And bar normally moves pretty quick as well. read more

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I recently went back with my wife to Pastis to give it a second chance after a previous disappointing experience. I want to credit Pastis for seeking out and accepting my feedback about the food from my previous visit and doing right by their customers. Like my previous visit, the service and ambiance were both outstanding-our server did a fantastic job answering our questions and making recommendations. We ordered several small dishes which Pastis spaced out nicely as a set of multiple courses and everything came in a timely manner. A huge shout-out to the full staff at Pastis for a fantastic experience. My wife and I shared several dishes which ranged from solid to incredible. Other than dessert, based on my experiences at Pastis, I would generally order classically French dishes, as those were all delicious. We shared the following: Complimentary bread course: The bread was hearty with a good crust and the butter was rich and creamy. French Onion Soup-A perfectly executed French classic-tons of delicious, melty cheese, great flavor and portion size, and just the right amount of salt. Gazpacho-while not French, Pastis makes a great gazpacho, especially in summer. The tomatoes were extremely fresh, and the gazpacho had a good amount of onion. Tuna Tartare-My least favorite dish of the evening but still OK. The tuna was fresh, if a bit salty. However, creme fraiche, lemon, and dill aren't the best pairing for this dish; in my experiences, tuna tartare is best accompanied by other citrus (e.g., lime, grapefruit) and different herbs (e.g., cilantro). Additionally, the accompanying bread was a disappointment after the delicious bread course. Leeks Vinaigrette-Perfectly cooked leeks, with the almonds providing a nice crunch. Brulee Goat Cheese-A simple yet amazing dish; a perfect bite, one of the five best dishes I've had at a restaurant this year. The baguette had an amazing crust, the goat cheese was rich and creamy, pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the figs, and the salad with nuts provided freshness and crunch. Crispy Artichoke- The artichoke was perfectly fried with the right amount of oil. The aioli provided good creaminess and the lemon helped cut through the oil and added nice acidity. Duck Confit- While I wish that there was more duck and less salt, the duck and potatoes that I had were very good, and the salad helped temper the fat and heaviness of the dish. My wife got a glass of the chardonnay and I got a glass of the Genay, both of which were good. We shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert, which was delicious-rich, moist, well-spiced, and hearty. The accompanying vanilla ice cream was fresh with great flavor. I would recommend Pastis for your next French dining, night out in DC, or nice meal in Union Market! read more

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Went for restaurant week and we had an overall fantastic experience. The food overall was good, the flavor profile to me seem a little muted compared to other French restaurants I've tried. The service and ambiance was fantastic though. read more

Pastis - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good music, great atmosphere and delicious food! They have the best chocolate mousse, delicious crab, branzino and fries. Can't wait to try all the other dishes! Service is outstanding! read more

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Pastis is a great spot for French cuisine in the DMV. Their food is delicious and they often have great specials, such as participating in Restaurant Week. Be sure to try the food and drinks! The interior of the restaurant is decorated very beautifully! read more

Pastis - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Dined here during restaurant week on January 24, 2026. I love this restaurant- the decor, music, service and food were fantastic. Definitely come here during Restaurant week to try some of their dishes. They offer some of their regular menu items instead of the pared down RW menus at other places. For starters, the escargot and crab & Avocado was really good. Have to dip the bread into the juices. For the crab & avocado, roll them up in the leaf lettuce. It was great. For entrees, my daughter ordered the salmon and I thought this was the best dish. It was cooked to perfection and love the leeks as it pairs well with the salmon. My other daughter got the spaghetti bolognese and it was another hit. Great dish. Was really surprised how tasty this dish was. I enjoyed my Branzino and my wife liked her NY Strip. It was cooked medium rare. Those fries sure were tasty! Branzino was really good- light dish. For desserts, the stand out was the sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée. Mohammed provided excellent service. Cocktails were spot on as well. Highly recommend! Free 3 hour parking at the 4th St garage. read more

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4.5! Service was great Steak was great Love that they had World Cup screens Spritz great Fun location Love that they have bread basket that is a luxury these days! read more

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The steak and frites were fantastic. Really enjoyed the french 75s as well. The service was great and ambiance a 10/10

Very yummy dinner at Pastis!! Perfect low-lit ambiance, great date night spot. Service was great! Steak sandwich is to die for!!! 5/5 Spiked apple cider: 5/5 Fries: 2/5 (personally don't like stringy fries) Caesar salad: 3.5/5 (little over dressed) Steak: 4/5 read more

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Great food Great staff Fun atmosphere We had to try the DC version after being inNYC Delicious and well priced We would come again read more

Whoooooo man, do I have stuff to say. First off, I need to comment that Pastis and our server get a lot of leniency because 3 people in our group of 8 were 30 minutes late due to issues with Uber and other small things. But, beyond that, an otherwise "meh" night out food wise. I'm gonna streamline this. - Food: Why is the house steak called "bar steak"? That feels like a weird name for what's supposed to be a moderately upscale place. it's also $30, which is expensive for the area. - My wife's bar steak was ordered medium and it was served Rare. The same was true for a friend who ordered the exact same thing. What the hell? Sure, someone else in our party ordered hers rare, but if a guest asks for medium, cook it like that. My Spaghetti Limone was good, but was in an overly large plate. Also, it had 1-2 shakes too many of the red pepper flakes, and while I didn't mind the spice, some guests are spice sensitive and there was no indication on the menu it was gonna have any spice. We were given bread for the table but my first slice was actually cold to the touch. The bread itself didn't feel fresh. It honestly seemed like it'd just been set in the basket from wherever it was stored. Menu: - A lot of stuff on the menu seems fried (at times semi-heavily), which is not typical of French cuisine (this can be learned with a quick google). If it's meant to be "inspired by" note that. Also maybe make the menu healthier. - The menu itself is non-descriptive and gives an air that Pastis is trying to be classier than it is. Also, the cocktails and drinks menu was just a simple, cheap laminate while the main food menu was a paper one that wasn't taken away and stayed on the table throughout our meal. Service: 1) the server said "oh the non-alcoholic Bordeaux blend, good catch, " when i ordered my drink. She didn't see me point specifically to it either. If you're gonna list a couple non-alcoholic wines, maybe avoid having a regular version of the same variety? Maybe have the non alcoholic version more clearly labeled? 2) Water: our group specified flat water (not sparkling) and every time refills came (we had to ask, no staff clocked that we were low and asked if we wanted or simply brought more) only one bottle was brought and it was started at one end, meaning it was empty by the other end of the table. Why not bring 2? Why not just have bigger bottles? Additionally, because sometimes there is water upcharge in DC, we asked for Tap water. But we had to ask numerous times, multiple people in our group too, as it was never brought. 3) Our server spilled one guests wine on the floor at one point. 4) Our server disappeared for 5-10 minutes at a time, not bothering at all to ask how things were. At one point, when I got up to go to the bathroom, near the end of our meal, she was closing out other tables checks (usual end of the night stuff), which is fine, but there was still like 45 minutes left before the restaurant was due to close. Seems to me that should be done after your party of 8 leaves. We had to flag her or other servers down and Pastis was not busy. Service was inattentive. Multiple people in our party also had to ask for the table to get salt and pepper. When it came, it was just passively dropped off with big "fine, ugh, here it is" energy at the opposite end of the table, while staff walked away. I get it, half our group was 30 minutes late. But that doesn't excuse the apathy and disregard we were given. For a place that tries to be classy, Pastis was whelming. Honestly, don't recommend. read more

Full disclosure: we visited at 3 PM on Mother's Day. Luckily, we booked a reservation on Resy, or we wouldn't have been seated so quickly. However, the experience started on a bad note. I stood right in front of the host for several minutes before she even acknowledged me. A simple, "I'll be right with you," would have gone a long way. Food-wise, everything was excellent. I loved my steak sandwich--the meat was cooked to perfection on fresh ciabatta bread. The eggs Benedict featured a lovely, delicate hollandaise and was the perfect portion. Unfortunately, the restaurant fell flat on service. Our waitress took a long time to take our order, but looking at her section, she was stretched across the entire room. I really dislike dining at places that are clearly understaffed for major holidays. If I ever return, it will strictly be for the food, definitely not the service. read more

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Finally had the chance to try Pastis for dinner. It wasn't too busy on a Wednesday night. I loved the intimate, dimly lit atmosphere. Our party of two shared a Caesar Salad and Calamari--both were excellent, with the Caesar being a standout. I ordered the Moules Frites, and the flavorful broth was amazing. I also tried some of my friend's Fish & Chips, which were delicious. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive. Aidan took great care of us. Highly recommend checking out Pastis! read more

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Great food! A hidden gem in Union Market! Amazing food and drinks! Definitely will go back! read more

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A Little Paris in Union Market I'm on a mission to try every restaurant in my neighborhood and what better excuse than Restaurant Week? I was extra happy to see the dates extended because it gave me the perfect chance to check out Pastis--and they did not disappoint! What I loved most is that their Restaurant Week menu wasn't just filler dishes . Sometimes restaurants only offer the least exciting options, but Pastis had a thoughtful selection from their regular menu. I kicked things off with the Eiffel Sour cocktail--unique, refreshing, and just the right balance of flavors. For my starter, I went with escargot. Perfect portion, rich and buttery without being too heavy. My entrée was the branzino served with a green salad + potatoes--cooked to absolute perfection! And of course, I couldn't resist crème brûlée for dessert (my fave!)--creamy, crunchy-topped, and divine. The ambiance is just as impressive as the food. The restaurant is spacious with tons of seating, making it a perfect spot for groups and celebrations. Plus, the bar is massive compared to most in the area--ideal if you just want to grab a cocktail or two without committing to a full dinner. Service was wonderful--our server was kind, attentive, and really knew the menu, even offering great suggestions along the way. The best part? All of this was just $55 thanks to Restaurant Week . The cocktail was on the pricier side, but as a former New Yorker, I barely flinched at the price tag . Overall, Pastis feels like a little slice of Paris in Union Market. I can definitely see it becoming one of my go-to neighborhood spots. read more

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The restaurant was cute, service was great, and food was pretty good. The only thing that I took a star away for was that the pierogi dish is $15 and it comes with 3 pieces of pierogis - a little ridiculous in my opinion! I recommend the calamari & espresso martini (note that it's tiny)! read more

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Much better experience this time! See my reccs below: Boeuf Bourguignon: 10/10. This dish will warm your soul. Hearty and packed with lots of meat. Vacherin: GET THIS DESSERT! Sweet yet a a little tangy. Comes with raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream & meringue. Unique and delicious! read more

Pastis - Boeuf Bourguignon - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Couldnt find anything appetizing at the Union Market so decided to pay Pastis a visit. First time at the DC location, visited the one in NYC in the past. Steak frites was great. Food was fresh and service was attentive for DC standard. read more

Pastis - Steak frites and Gruyere Omelette - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here on a Friday night and thankfully we were able to walk in as a party of two. It's a large restaurant but you are seated relatively close to other tables. I had the Fierté Spritz which was quite refreshing and the Eiffel sour which we LOVED. For food we ordered: the escargot, the cheeseburger and the New York Strip steak frites. The escargot was okay. The burger was perfect. The bun was so delicious, something I've never said before. The steak frites were also REALLY good. I'd recommend this restaurant and will definitely be stopping by again! read more

Delicious in every way! I came here for a birthday dinner. Saturday's are crowded. It is probably best to make a resy. We started off with drinks. The espresso martini was good but small. My only complaint. Oysters were great. You can add on more if you need. The onion soup was delicious. It was very flavorful. I like when onion soups are a bit thicker, like a compote. this was like that. Very cheesy too! I LOVED the bar steak. Decently priced and it was a good portion. The chef cooked it a perfect medium as requested. It was tender. They give you so many fries *heart eyes*. They are shoestring. The steak sandwich was really good. It was ciabatta bread along with maitre d butter inside. Again, good size and great flavor. I will probably switch between that and the bar steak in the future. Mussels mmmm! again, lots of mussels! Service was great. We got some free little jello dessert thing at the end. Perfect french restaurant. Nice ambience. nice vibes. ill be back:) I will be switching off between this place and le dip. read more

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We went on a whim one day and the food blew us away. I would love to go back for dinner and take a deep dive into their menu. We weren't expecting a full lobster tail and it was so flavorful. The service was good and they were attentive. The salad was a recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Pastis I'll be back with a reservation and an appetite. read more

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Union Market has always been my go to since it's just a quick Uber ride away from home. I had forgotten that Pastis was there! When meeting a friend at UM and was told Pastis was the place we'd grab dinner, I was super happy! I was ecstatic actually as I had it bookmarked since January 2024 when they opened! We did not make a reservation and to get a table would have been a 2 hour wait! We looked at the full packed bar and waited until seats opened up. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND RESERVATIONS) Ambiance is casual yet fancy if that makes sense, it's a French restaurant and you can go causal or dressy. Ladies you will not look out of place with a cute dress and heels. They have such a great menu! When I was told the cheeseburger was amazing I smiled big as day! Yes please! My Saturday experience was so good that I had to run it back on Sunday and do happy hour which is all week from 3-5. Sunday they are super slow! Recommend coming then! Let's get into it! Shrimp Cocktail - Great! Cheeseburger- It was delicious! Exceeded expectations. It had a special sauce, onion, and cheese. Super basic burger but it was special! Frites were great! Margarita was spectacular! This is going to probably be a heavy rotation for me this year! Love it! Definitely coming back! read more

Pastis - Shrimp Cocktail - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

During our D.C trip we had thanksgiving dinner here. One thing about Pastis is that they are going to go above and beyond with their customer service and this always makes them stand out. The staff is honestly always attentive and treat you with joy and respect. We loved our thanksgiving meal and couldn't have wished for a better experience. Thank you! read more

Pastis - Thanksgiving Meal - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We stopped in for a late night drink and dessert before calling it a day during our first day in town. I had a fantastic cappuccino and a scoop of coconut ice cream. This was just right as a finishing touch after a long meandering walk to see nighttime views of DC. The restaurant interior is beautiful and makes it easy to imagine that we were in France and not DC. This is a good thing! Noise level was moderate. We sat at the bar and service was fantastic. The menu was extensive and we plan to return for a meal if time allows during our visit to the area. My dining companions had an espresso martini and deemed it delicious. read more

Visited for lunch on Saturday without reservation. Was immediately greeted and seated but we chose to sit at the bar to enjoy the bright area near front of the restaurant since the weather was so nice. Ordered a Caesar salad to share, grilled chicken sandwich with French fries and a breakfast plate. The portions were generous for lunch - the Caesar salad was a bit saturated but the grilled chicken sandwich was good and the fries were crispy and fresh. I had the non alcoholic rose and it was so refreshing and light. The service was prompt until the end when we're waiting for boxes for takeaway and the check to pay (not quite sure what happened to the bartender while we were dining). Overall had a great lunch with good portions. For lunch the pricing is a high I spent $70 for salad and grilled chicken sandwich and nonalcoholic glass of rose) There is paid street parking (but not easy to find in Union Market) and paid parking decks $$ read more

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I had a very enjoyable dining experience at Pastis. Prior to visiting, I had heard mixed reviews and comparisons to Le Diplomate, often suggesting it was similar but not quite as strong. However, my experience exceeded expectations. After a brief wait beyond our reservation time, we were seated in a charming corner booth toward the back of the restaurant. We each ordered martinis, which were excellent. For our meal, we shared the steak frites, lemon pasta, and sautéed spinach. Every dish was well prepared, flavorful, and reasonably priced. Overall, the food and ambiance made for an enjoyable evening, and I would gladly return! read more

Pastis - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Brunch at this charming French restaurant was nothing short of magnifique. I was able to catch up with my best friend, which made the whole experience even sweeter. We shared the pommes tapées, and let me tell you, those potatoes were next level. Perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. We also shared the turkey sausage and had it with their French toast. It was comfort food elevated. And the drinks you could tell were crafted with care. I had the M. MARMALADE, a blanco tequila with french amer, orange marmalade, lime and had to go for two it was so good! My friend had the PARAPLUIE and CAFÉ PASTIS (kinda like an espresso martini). I was able to try both and found them delicious! Would recommend coming here for any occasion! The waiter we had was friendly and professional and the host stand greeted me with a smile and positive energy. read more

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Amazing restaurant, great service and the food was divine. Definitely going back when in DC read more

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About a week ago while we were visiting DC we went with friends to this restaurant. It is one they like and it was our first time there. It is styled on a French bistro both in decor and in its food offerings. Our server, Mohammed L, was personable, efficient and attentive. (Many years ago we lived in the area which has changed beyond recognition for the better.) We first ordered drinks - glasses of a cremant, a Beaujolais, and a Jamesons we perused the menu. We also went through a couple of bottles of Pellegrino. For appetizers we shared a calamari and the Foie Gras Parfait- the latter was one of the best dishes I have had, anywhere. Highly recommended. Main courses included two very good trout amandine, a beef stroganoff and a bar steak with well done (crispy) fries, both of which were excellent. All worth 4 1/2 stars, which is not an option in this rating system. The check for the four of us came to $230 to which I added a $45 tip - expensive but worth it. I would return if I was in the area again. read more

The food, service and ambience were each A+ rated! I consider it a neighborhood gem. If one is looking for great food, ambience and an eclectic experience, please visit! read more

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Incredible service and food. Celebrated an anniversary here and will be sure to be back soon. We got the New York strip and fired and Scallops. For apps we got the steak tar tar, pirogies and the stuffed squash (a must try). read more

Stopped by Pastis for Happy Hour and it was very good! One of the Best Escargot spots in DC. Just FYI the dinner menu starts at 5:00 pm so escargot is not on the lunch menu. The Escargot and Espresso Martinis were excellent! Service was great and atmosphere was cozy. Beautifully decorated for the holidays! read more

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I'm behind on writing some reviews- this was back June 2024! My husband and I came to DC to visit some family and this was a great place to enjoy our last meal together before taking back off to CA. We were seated pretty quickly for our group of 4 + a baby. We all ordered drinks but can't remember exactly what they were, i remember they came out quickly and we all got another round! Our server was so quick to notice when we needed more water, if the baby dropped a utensil and we needed another. I wish I remembered his name, he was great. For appetizers we ordered the escargot, very buttery and garlicky, oysters which were so fresh, calamari, delicious and the leeks vinaigrette which was so good and light. For dinner we ordered the branzino, the bar steak which comes with fries, duck confit and a chicken pot pie. Everything smelled and tasted amazing. It was about 20 minutes for all 4 entrees to come out. No room for dessert but I wish we could have, hard not to be excited and enjoy such a lovely restaurant like this one. It's a very quiet, clean, French vibe. Hoping to visit again soon and enjoy another meal here. Thank you for such a great experience. :) read more

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The escargot was so buttery and garlicky - perfectly seasoned. I couldn't stop eating the sauce with the bread. I loved how the french fries were so thin and crispy. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mussels were fresh. The waiter was so kind and really took care of us well. We felt very welcomed. Overall, really enjoyed this French oasis restaurant. read more

Pastis - Escargot, Eggs Benedict, Moules Frites, Steak Frites - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's incredible when a restaurant youve had on your list for a while meets - and exceeds - your expectations! Pastis is the perfect intimate vibe for date night or catching up with a friend. I went on a Sunday evening and it was relatively slow, we made a reservation in advance but i'm sure you could get seated relatively quickly on a sunday night or weekday. I recommend trying their "plat du jour" if you're looking for a special dish! I tried the chicken pot pie and it was one of the most amazing dishes I've had in a while. The crust was flaky, the filling was rich... I enjoyed every bite. The only issue we had was my partner's steak being undercooked, and the table next to ours sent theirs back for the same issue, so that's something to be aware of. The server was attentive and when he found out I was celebrating a promotion, he brought out a little treat which was sweet! I definitely recommend Pastis and can't wait to try more dishes and cocktails next time! read more

Pastis - Chicken pot pie - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After coming to Pastis for restaurant week, I finally returned for dinner and everything was so delicious! I genuinely love the energy and ambiance in this restaurant - you can get lost in the vibes, lighting, etc. here. While service was slow as we had a later reservation, the food was 10/10. I also tried the famous pickle martini and it is so good, even if you are not normally a martini fan! The Mac and cheese was truly amazing. I'll keep coming back read more

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Pastis was good! I would've gave them a 5 star rating but I didn't really like the potatoes and the music was a little too loud for you to have a conversation without it sounding like you were yelling. The inside is nicely set up and I love the aged scene like an older restaurant but it was nice and clean. The food was fresh and tasty and I also got a waffle that I didn't get a picture of because the kitchen put berries all over it but they did fix that and got me a new waffle. Our waiter was great and he was quick on his feet when it came to our order and what we needed. I will definitely be back to try the lunch menu but breakfast was good. read more

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