Riley was attentive and a pleasure to have as a waitress. Food was amazing! Will come back againread more

The food was good, however the food was a bit late…read more Also, the manager personally apologized for the delay and provided us with complementary desserts which was very kind of him and we appreciated it Finally, the waiter was professional and explained the dishes when they came out An overall wonderful experience and good food and service

Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

Kicked off my visit to D.C. with the cutest little breakfast at this French bistro right in our…read morehotel... it was a lovely way to start the trip! The decor was right up my alley: gorgeous details, stunning florals, absolutely beautiful. We both went with the Plat Américain, a classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, crispy fingerlings, and a croissant. A simple but solid choice! The croissant especially was so soft and fluffy, thoroughly enjoyed that. I ordered an iced latte and asked for it to be sweetened, but it came out pretty punchy... I don't think the sweetener made it in! If you're into a strong, bold latte you'll love it, but if you like yours on the sweeter side, just make sure to double check with your server. The manager also stopped by our table mid-meal which was a nice touch, super friendly and personable. It was a pleasure!

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

Full disclosure: we visited at 3 PM on Mother's Day. Luckily, we booked a reservation on Resy, or…read morewe 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.

Fantastic service, fantastic food, and a great environment. My girlfriend and I had different steak…read moremeals with different temperatures and we both thought it was some of the best we've had. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Wow, what a fantastic spot. Visited last week with coworkers and had such a great time. We sat on…read morethe patio and the place was packed even on a Monday night, which says a lot. Pablo took amazing care of us, super kind, knowledgeable, and his recommendations were spot on. I got the Kir 75, a mix between a Kir Royale and a French 75, and it was SO good. One of my coworkers and I shared the warm shrimp salad and the steak frites, both delicious. The kitchen even split the dishes for us beforehand which was such a nice touch. Also, the bread basket while you wait? Dangerous levels of good. Definitely coming back next time I'm in DC.

Food and drinks and service are absolute perfection! You can't find that combination very often…read more Worth every penny.

The was an interesting brunch experience. The building itself is hidden and tucked into an alley…read more When walking in, you feel a blast from the past. The vibes are reminiscent of an old school dining experience. My three qualms are that drink prices seemed unusually high ($20+ for a glass of bubbles) and that it was very dark and hot inside...to the point we were fanning ourselves. It was around 70 outside and warmer in. Our server was so sweet and very consistently checking in and making sure we had what we needed. The food was great. The oysters were fresh and briney. The omelet and Benedict were served perfect. The omelet itself was so fluffy and rich with the side salad being a perfect addition. Sadly, the fries were on the soggy side. A bonus was the complimentary bread, which was a crunchy baguette served with homemade butter. Overall it was a good experience and would be interested in trying dinner when the mood lighting makes more sense.

This is just such a lively restaurant on all fronts. The high ceilings and knickknacks they have…read morecollected over the years gives this historic home charm that you would like to see in a cuisine that has existed for quite some times. Dispelling the myth that French cuisine is pretentious, we felt like we were in a home, and that we would be fed full to the brim. Came in while it was packed late into the night. We were sat immediately and had a wonderful time. Our waitresses were patient and had great recommendations for our first time trying French food. They seem incredibly experienced and added comfort in the way they spoke to their customers and ran their tables. We were even greeted by the owner who was great and cheery to each table he visited. The one night we went, it was incredibly packed with people having intimate, lighthearted, and laughter-filled gatherings, tables with multiple rounds of wine, everyone sharing their fries, and so he should feel proud of this place. Touches like this made it as though we were dining in someone's house. And I love that they start you off generously with bread and butter. Its a type of french loaf that is nice and fluffy, and I'd recommend setting some on the side if you're ordering a brothy dish. We ordered Moules Marinières, which came in a delightfully large cauldron of juicy plump clean muscles swimming in an herbaceous-garlicky white wine sauce. Unassumable from the simplicity of ingredients they threw together, but incredibly complex in flavor. This is one of the few times I actually tasted bay leaf, and amongst the fewer times I found the use of rosemary not be so overpowering. The mussel liquor at the bottom was perfect when soaked up in bread. What an incredible dish. We also tried a classic, Le Steak Maison, which was also distinctively flavorful. Our steak had a perfect cook at medium rare, and was uniquely seasoned with some sort of blend of herbes de provence. The fries were pretty standard and substantial, but paired with the Béarnaise sauce, it was such a tangy play of richness and acidity. Again really simple ingredients just executed so well. Great job, looking forward to coming again to try more on this large menu.

I wouldn't go back. Food was fine, service was pretty awful. Not attentive, and not even friendly…read more Then the check came: -5% surcharge -20% tip added automatically -Additional tax on the tip?!?! -Tax on the rest of it What?! That's enough to drive me away, I don't know any other restaurant that does that and it seems petty. I would not recommend.

Came here last night for a last minute solo dinner and it was the best decision. I love the look of…read morethe restaurant. Lights are somewhat dimmed with red accents everywhere. I was already impressed by the weekend happy hour deals. I started with the Aromatic whites wine flight (great pours for $12!!). All 3 wines were delicious and the bartender, Fabio was the best and very engaging throughout my time at the bar. I had the beef tartare and it was the best I've ever had! I then ordered a glass of the Domain du Somail Red Blend paired with the steak frites, which was the best pairing. I was stuffed but decided to get the crème brulee, which you could never go wrong with. It was the best CB I've had in a while. I will definitely be back for restaurant week or just an impromptu happy hour.

Food 3.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 Decent French restaurant, nothing in particular to write home about. The ambiance is decent.

I recently went to jazz brunch at Bonne Vie and had a great time! I was surprised that the…read morerestaurant didn't have a bigger crowd on a Saturday, but it was also a rainy day. The restaurant inside is elegant with an old fashioned charm. Everyone I encountered, from the host to the servers, were friendly and polite. I tried the steak frites entree, which was a pretty generous portion for the price. It tasted fantastic too! The chimichurri sauce was very flavorful. My party tried some of the mocktails and I also had a mimosa - all of which tasted great. I really enjoyed the live jazz singers as well! The option to tip them via Venmo from your table was a nice gesture.

Went for a birthday brunch. Food was good, and the cocktails were great. I was impressed by the…read morewine by the glass options as well. They don't do any sort of special treatment/desserts, etc. for birthdays which is absolutely fine for me but worth noting for those who may want a more celebratory(?) celebration. I think they might have some kinks to work out between how they advertise reservations for special events (like the Gypsy Jazz brunch). They also seated us at a table for 8 at first even though the reservation was for 10 people that was also not in the area where the live music was although that was what the reservation advertised. When everyone arrived we then had to move tables to make space possibly where we were supposed to be the whole time? From a customer's perspective it just seemed a bit disorganized and confusing.

We always enjoy going to Bistro Cacao. The biggest plus is the highly appealing decor. It's unique…read morebecause of its colorful & unusual light fixtures as well as the fact that many of the tables are cozy because they have curtains that separate them from all the other tables. On our most recent visit we discovered an appetizer that we liked very much. It's called spicy shrimp & it's very tasty as well as large enough to share. I wasn't thrilled, though, with my entree. The beef bourguignon wasn't as flavorful as I'd hoped. It also was disappointing because it didn't include any carrots.

I love it here. It's a quaint, French restaurant with amazing food. It's a two story restaurant…read morewith indoor and outdoor seating. I came here with friends for brunch. They have an a la carte menu or three course brunch, and you can add on bottomless mimosas. The food did not disappoint! Their escargot is some of the best of I've had in DC. Their steak frites were perfectly cooked and I'm a sucker for shoestring fries. For dessert I ordered the crème brûlée. This was their only fault. I think the pan was too deep and not wide enough as the consistency was not on par with standard crème brûlée.

A trendy, NYC like vibe this spot was a lot smaller than I expected so I see why they often have a…read morewait. On a nice day, they do have a small outdoor patio as well. I think they take reservations but we were able to grab a bar spot. Are drinks pricey? What do you think? It's a cocktail bar in DC. The drinks we tried were pretty tasty, even the mezcal one which I thought was a refreshing take. The wall shows some of the drinks on the menu and the ingredients/glass it comes in which I thought was a nice touch. Bartenders were friendly but not too chatty as they were super busy but you never waited long for a drink. The bourbon drink with the whipped honey was our favorite but the gin drink that was pink was also fantastic. For food I did try the buffalo chicken dip, pretty large and tasty (not too spicy) and loved the super crisp celery and the fritos. Clean, trendy bathrooms, nice vibes throughout the whole spot for pictures, great for a night cap or pre-dinner drink.

What a fun cocktail bar. My friend and I popped in for happy hour and it was a cool vibe from the…read morestart. I encourage you to get there early if you plan to go after work. They don't take revelations and the place fills up fast. It's a very cute spot and feels so comfortable and fun. Our bartender was Gaylan and he was great--had great reccs, laughed with us a bit, all around great guy. The 'let me just say this' was so soo good! It tasted like a rainbow--just bright and with a really delicious after taste. I should have stopped at the rose but after my trying my friend's, i had to have one! We initially came for happy hour, but moved to the cocktail menu. The hh was a bit limited, but the drinks were priced overall pretty reasonably for the area. My one complaint is the wine glasses were so teeny. Overall though, I would recommend this bar. Bonus: cheese balls when you sit down! I believe there is also a limited food menu (think nachos) for the after work or late night crowd.