14 Best Contemporary French American Restaurants In McLean

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1. Brasserie Liberté

4.3

Awesome(2712)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 26 times today

Delicious steak, whipped potatoes and asparagus. It was an excellent meal along with Sancerre, excellent de-caf cappuccino, and, my favorite, pina colada sorbet. The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

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2. Central Michel Richard

4.7

Exceptional(7483)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 41 times today

Great food and service, as always! Thanks so much!

3. Persimmon

4.8

Exceptional(3153)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Bethesda

Booked 24 times today

Love this place!!! Always good food and the staff is very efficient. It’s a great place to enjoy with family and friends

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4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(129)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Logan Circle

Booked 35 times today

One of the best places in DC. Staff is so nice and the vibes are amazing, not to mention the drinks and happy hour!

5. Cafe Riggs

4.7

Exceptional(217)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 3 times today

Fabulous restaurant- the food is delicious and the expert service makes it pleasurable- Tiane, the manager of the restaurant is friendly and very helpful- a real pleasure dining there.

6. Le DeSales

4.7

Exceptional(973)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Excellent venue with high quality service. Would definitely come back here again soon!

7. Maison Cheryl

4.5

Awesome(665)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Arlington

Booked 8 times today

We are always glad to introduce Maison Cheryl to out-of-town visitors, since it provides a more intimate dining option than other nearby Clarendon establishments. The deviled eggs, crab cake, roast duck, salad entrees, lava cake and chocolate pot de creme were all big hits. If you're looking for excellent food and a European cafe vibe, look no further than Maison Cheryl.

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8. Bresca

4.7

Exceptional(1394)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 44 times today

Creative menu, delicious food, and notably accommodating service. I made a few special requests and all of them were handled generously and effectively. The wine selection was also excellent. One of DC’s best restaurants.

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9. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(359)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Staff was great, french pasta is handmade and was absolutely delicious on both our plates, Short Rib Lasagna & Pappardelle. Crispy Brussel Sprouts were definitely crispy and delicious with pickled onions. The cocktails were great. We needed a good dinner our first night in town and Opaline delivered. Thank you.

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10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

3.8

Excellent(70)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Washington

Booked 3 times today

We have never been to the Ritz Carlton in DC so decided to eat at the Quadrant after a show we saw at the hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. It was a little pricey but we were not shocked as after all it is in the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC. Overall a great place to eat.

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Brasserie Liberté

2. Central Michel Richard

3. Persimmon

4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

5. Cafe Riggs

6. Le DeSales

7. Maison Cheryl

8. Bresca

9. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

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