Best French Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. FIG & OLIVE DC

4.6

Exceptional(2714)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

We had an excellent dining experience. I would note that the text that I received to confirm our reservation was rather Tersely worded. You might want to revisit that for the future.

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2. Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(183)

Price: Moderate

• French • Washington

Booked 38 times today

Always great service, friendly attentive staff and delicious food. It’s my favorite lunch spot and perfect for a business lunch near Capital Hill.

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3. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.3

Awesome(1698)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 146 times today

The atmosphere is fantastic! Beautiful room, fun music! Food and service both excellent! Our waiter, Hilmer, was friendly and accommodating! A truly lovely will friends!

4. Lyon Hall

4.8

Exceptional(3935)

Price: Moderate

• French • Arlington

Booked 56 times today

Lyon Hall continues to outperform. Just when you think you may get tired, the menu offers new options and the service continues to excel. The Belgian bistro vibe is one of my favorites and it continues to be a “go to”for both personal and business meals. Bravo to the team at Lyon Hall.

5. Jackie

4.2

Awesome(187)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Navy Yard

Booked 32 times today

Jackie’s is a hidden gem offering a delightful dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating options overlooking the water. The staff and management excel in providing warm hospitality. The menu boasts an array of unique shareable plates,, perfect for starting. Jackie’s waterfront location adds to its charm, creating a serene backdrop for enjoying their selection of handcrafted cocktails and local beers. With affordable prices and a great ambiance, Jackie’s offers excellent value for a fun dining experience.

6. La Chaumiere

4.8

Exceptional(4937)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 37 times today

Excellent food in a cozy atmosphere! The service was timely and the wine options were plenty.

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7. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2677)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 19 times today

Simply The Best. Always a Lovely Experience! Consistent and Great People.

8. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(211)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 51 times today

I enjoyed an absolutely delicious four-course prix fixe dinner at Petite Cerise. Every course was exquisitely presented and a wonderful balance of flavors and contrasting textures. The menu is a successful combination of French classics and more regionally and globally-inspired fare. Service was inexplicably slow on a not terribly busy Wednesday, especially at the beginning of the evening, but the waitstaff were very professional and helpful. The decor is a little disappointing, not quite matching the level of the cuisine. However, the tables are widely spaced and the noise level very civilized, phenomena that are entirely too scarce in Washington. I absolutely recommend Petite Cerise for anyone interested in a sophisticated and contemporary take on Gallic cuisine in a more serene environment than the city's most popular French establishments.

9. La Bise

4.7

Exceptional(960)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

The duck l’orange and the Spanish octopus were both amazing!

10. Cafe Renaissance

4.7

Exceptional(3129)

Price: Expensive

• French • Vienna

Booked 2 times today

Excellent soup to nuts--service is always impeccable, intimate dining room, you're truly taken care of, and the food is delish. Love supporting this local destination, and they make it easy to want to do so.

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. FIG & OLIVE DC

2. Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill

3. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4. Lyon Hall

5. Jackie

6. La Chaumiere

7. Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar

8. Petite Cerise

9. La Bise

10. Cafe Renaissance

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