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    Apéro

    4.3 (144 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Artichoke salad
    Jennifer V.

    Fresh and elegant food. Perfect place for a date or a drink with a friend! The service is IMMACULATE! I cannot speak more highly of Rafael or our wonderful waitress Riley!!!

    Tara L.

    I tried to buy some caviar while placing a grocery order last night but unfortunately, they were all out. Since I already had all of the fixings that were already delivered, I decided to look elsewhere where see where I might be able to have some delivered. Apero has lots of high quality options at a range of price points. I wasn't looking for anything too fancy and found something that was right in line with what I had hoped to pay. To my surprised, it was delivered with all of the accouterments already diced and prepped in small, separate containers as well as a serving of kettle chips. It was nice because I was able to pretty much go to snacking fairly easily and didn't even need to go into my stash and prep. This was such a lovely bonus to discover and will definitely be the way to go in the future if I'm not entertaining at volume. Thanks, Apero!

    Champagne
    Sharonda M.

    Wet hair for a friend's birthday for a happy hour to start the weekend. It wasn't my favorite place. I've been to, but it wasn't my pick so based on the menu and customer service I would honestly give this place 5.9/10 - the waitress was super friendly, eager to have us try things, but unfortunately, the menu is super small very limited as as well as the spacing inside of this place. - I did enjoy the champagne and caviar, but for a person like me unfortunately, all I had options to eat were potato chips and roasted olives. Will, I visit again?probably not. The devil eggs were supposed to be their top item, but it's completely bland. It had no flavor whatsoever. I've never had a devil egg that just taste like nothing. Overall, the experience was good to have but not the best for happy hour

    Manhattan cocktail
    Rebecca H.

    I really enjoyed my dinner here. The Manhattan cocktail was great. The mushroom cigarettes were crispy and delicious. The caviar was good and I liked the accompaniments that came with it. The confit canard leg was delicious and flavorful. The bread pudding was good too though a little bit dry. The service was great. The ambiance was dark and chic - the space was small inside but it made the vibe more intimate.

    Such a lovely little spot in Georgetown I absolutely loved the moody atmosphere and all the beautiful mirrors throughout the space -- it felt so cozy, elegant, and romantic. The people who work here are all incredibly kind, sweet, and helpful, and the veggies tasted so fresh. Everything was wonderful and we'll definitely be back to try more dishes soon

    Foie Gras Pate
    Clara S.

    Really cute french wine bar that's perfect for a girls night out! Portion sizes are on the smaller side, so it's a good place to order a few dishes and share everything, tapas-style. Service was super friendly-- but do note that service charge is included in the bill. - Wine: 1000/10 (fantastic wine. Honestly the wine was the star of the dinner.) - Deviled eggs: 7/10 (ok but the taste wasn't as strong as I thought it'd be... it just tasted like eggs) - Foie gras pate: 7/10 (ok foie gras, but on the sweeter side) - Mushroom cigar: 10/10 (loved the mushroom sauce-- very creamy and flavorful) - Papardelle limone pasta: 10/10 (they kindly split the pasta for us to share. Very creamy and slightly citrusy-- def the best dish of the night)

    Potato Waffle
    Lia M.

    I celebrated my birthday here and loved it. Apero is elegant and charming. I loved the ambiance and our meal. Three stars because the seating was extremely uncomfortable. The two-tops are pub-style and it was absolutely awful. I'm so sick of being uncomfortable during meals that I really want to enjoy. I couldn't even asked to be moved, because there was nowhere to move to. Then, it took forever for service. My partner reminded me that we couldn't leave, even though I wanted to, because we'd be charged. However, once our server came by, service was excellent. I forget our server's name, but she was amazing, and definitely made the experience better. I absolutely loved our food and drink. The drinks were delicious. I had the Starstruck, a passionfruit mimosa, and he had the espresso martini. Both were great. For our meal, we shared the gougeres, pickled vegetables, fromage trio, classic crepes, and crispy potato waffle. The fromage board was the standout, for sure. The cheeses were delicious and the accompaniments perfect. Pickled vegetables were tasty and the gougeres delectable. Crepes were light and crisp. The potato waffle with lox with the perfect savory brunch. Food and drink wise, I could not have asked for a more perfect meal. I really wanted dessert, but did not have room. I'd love to return to Apero, but not sure I would given the overall experience.

    Crepes
    Leah C.

    I have been here several times and each time is just great. I love the enter vibe of the inside and think it's a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. The outside patio is also a lovely option though. Service is always fantastic, have never had anything but exceptional service. As far as food goes I have never had anything that isn't wonderful and every plate I see I "oh I need to get that next time" Recently they ran their caviar hh all weekend for pride and it was the first time I was able to take advantage of it and what a treat! If you can make the hours it is offered it is definitely worth it

    Inside-small but cozy
    Cici G.

    Loved this venue. My friend and I met up for drinks and a snack and this place was perfect for that. It's a little smaller on the inside but the decor and mode is perfect. It's great for a date night or meeting up with a girlfriend for an elevated night out. I would highly recommend

    Jemily H.

    My girlfriend and I go out 1x a year to celebrate the holidays and keep up our gift exchange "tradition" by taking ourselves out to a bougie/fancy meal, and this year it was my turn to pick the location. I stumbled upon Apero while reviewing Yelp recommendations and was instantly impressed! my gf had never had caviar service before, so I knew this had to be the experience for this year. I was drawn in by the Michelin stars too. Upon walking in, it's instantly clear this is a hole in the wall/hidden gem like spot. The interior was nicely decorated, modern and complementary to the vibe they cultivate here. Upon walking in I was seated, as I made a reservation and found parking right out front. I was asked whether I wanted sparking or still and I opted for the bottle of still. The server was busy tending to many tables and once my guest arrived he came around to ask if this was a "birthday". I explained to him that upon making the reservation I labeled it a special event and he corrected me by saying "so....not a birthday". From there it seemed the attention waned. I understand this is a cozy spot but it felt as if they were rushing us quite often, even when tables were vacant. This restaurant automatically charges patrons 22.5% tip so I would expect stellar service. The food was honestly, remarkable. The deviled eggs with the house caviar was delectable and decadent. The house caviar was on the briny salty side so it worked with the appetizer. We also got the oysters with the pear mignonette. It all came ready to eat with the vinegar already perfectly portioned per shell. I booked for brunch, kind of expecting the lunch menu to be available to order the caviar tagatelli, but only brunch was offered. We split the pear salad and that was scrumptious too! We topped it off with a caviar selection that was more on the creamy and less briny scale and the chips and accoutrements were awesome. I didn't quite understand the waffles. We didn't quite love them. When we wanted more chips he insisted he would run it as an extra charge so we decided not to. We got 2 beverages each- one glass of champagne and one espresso martini. They are well known for their caviar and champagne so we just had to indulge in some bubbly. I asked for a sweeter option but ultimately settled for a brut champagne which was very nice. The espresso tini was very strong! Loved it! We ended the evening with the baba (cake soaked in rum) and braised apples. The apples retained their tartness and it was so yummy. We ordered tea as well. I had to ask for cream and honey. Overall, this place is worth a visit. Food gets 5 stars for sure, service is really the only reason this review isn't 5 stars. Keep in mind the preferred 2 hour block of seating time if you want to keep prompt and friendly service. The items we ordered were absolutely lovely. My special event was a hit!

    A few of the caviars I tried, I enjoyed the polish caviar the best.
    Ryan S.

    Apero is a hidden gem in DC!!! Tucked away in Georgetown, you could easily walk by it and never know. If you did walk by it I promise you that you would be missing out. First off, thank you Zina for an amazing experience. Zina was my server and she is the best of the best!! Some of the absolute best service I have ever had. I hope that when you visit she is working!! The food is top notch, everything was perfect. Not only is the food delicious but is presented perfectly. The highlight has to be their caviar selection. Let their servers help navigate their huge selection and then sit back and enjoy. The restaurant itself is an old row home that has been renovated beautifully. It's small but cozy and makes you feel warm and invited. Please go and enjoy, and if it's in the menu get the deviled eggs too!!!

    Bread pudding
    Ka L.

    I really like this place after stumbling in after a concert. Good service from host and bar tender. Sat the bar. Decor is relax but also a bit romantic. So, nice for a date. The bar stools are a bit worn though. I guess they are known for caviar and champagne but that was not our f&b though. Good wine selection. charcuterie board - that's just standard i would say but good for the wine bottle Radicchio salad - great salad that fits the bill although this may not blow your feet away Devils egg - beautiful and i guess you see many pics and it taste good Bread pudding - perfect finish and as good as the salad

    Martini Service

    Food and atmosphere were amazing! This little whole is the wall is the cutest and most romantic place. The tables out front are first come first serve. The place is small, so make sure to make a reservation!

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    Husband surprised me with dinner here to celebrate our anniversary. Excellent service, romantic spot. As a caviar lover, I approve!

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    Apero was amazing! Good vibes and always a seat at the bar. Overall recommend. Nice and knowledgeable staff.

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    Ask the Community - Apéro

    Is this a good Sunday brunch spot?

    Delicious Brunch... Classics like strawberry French toast and eggs Benedict... additionally mussels with tomato and saffron... caviar service with waffles... and all the champagne with fun brunch cocktails.

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    Would love to start my review by saying many thanks to manager Michael, our most amazing server…read moreRevo for saving our anniversary dinner. I originally booked Omakase room by Tadayoshi for August 15th dinner at 5:30. To my shock it turned out Omakase room is closed that day but my reservation was still active and I confirmed it as well the day before. My husband wanted to try this Omakase place for a while and I thought the day was perfect for it. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed and I was taken by surprise as I didn't have any alternative plans or reservations. We first spoke with General manager at Boucherie and she kindly offered us to take a look at the menu and see if we wanted to dine there instead. I was very upset that the planned and anticipated reservation didn't work out. I said yes at first because I didn't know what else to do but we got an amazing server Revo who lightened the mood and Manager Michael was very kind to us and understanding. While dinner started not on a great note, it ended up the best outcome we could have had. Everyone we interacted with was kind and great. I would love to come back again but now specifically for Boucherie and in a much better mood. I totally understand that reservation issue is not Boucherie's responsibility and I still don't know how this all happened. But we hey made our anniversary dinner a fanatic experience. Many thanks to them and also to the sommelier. Wine list was great and we received great recommendations. Thank you, Boucherie team for everything, I was ready to start crying at the omakase room after seeing it was closed but now I will be back specifically for you and the great food. Beef bourgonion was the best I have ever had.

    This was such an odd dining experience; I think I had a good time but it was so strange…read more My husband and I happened upon La Grande Boucherie after we were deterred from our original dinner plans. We arrived at 7:45 on a Saturday night to see if there was room for two or at least room at the bar. I wish the hostess had told us that we could wait at the bar for a table to open up, as we saw that's what many other patrons did, but she told us there was bar seating and high tops and so my husband and I went on up. We easily had our choice of two seats at the bar or a high top, and we selected a high top. After 5 minutes of no one acknowledging us, my husband and I told each other we would wait two more minutes before we would bail. Right as we were about to jump ship, a server came by and asked if we wanted menus. We said sure but it was just strange that no one greeted us, it was just "you want menus?" Lol. Another server brought us menus and asked if we would like water and a breadbasket. We said yes and after about 15 minutes, bread arrived. We chatted with the server about what drinks we should order; I ordered a French 75 and my husband ordered a special Sazerac. We also ordered the tuna carpoacio. After about 10 minutes, the server came back and to confirm if I wanted the soft side cocktail and if my husband wanted an old fashioned. We said we did not and corrected him. Then, a server tried to give our drinks to the table next to us and our server corrected him and brought steak tartare. And then he goes "oh wait, did you order this?" We said no and he asked if we wanted it because if not he had to throw it away lol. And then 5 seconds later, the tuna came. Both the tuna carpaccio and the steak tartare were delicious. But this was the entire evening: we ordered something, something else came. I ordered a glass of sparkling rose, and an espresso martini appeared on the house. We had to ask for our bill twice and when we got our bill, it was definitely someone else's. Finally, as we were preparing to go, the original server comes back and goes "here's your espresso martini." Like bro we asked you originally for the check and we are clearly leaving. Luckily, my husband and I had plenty of time before our show, it was a great atmosphere, and the food was super delicious. It was just such a comically bizarre experience and I feel like they are definitely losing money. I think we paid for half of what we ate and drank and probably ate and drank other people's food! Maybe we will go back? Maybe not lol

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    Amelie - Mussels

    Amelie

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    What a delightful brunch! I met coworkers here and was able to share some appetizers and more. We…read moreagreed to share escargot and this goat cheese ball. We received two lovely bags of bread... I will say, I thought there was more in the bags than there actually was, but I loved that presentation haha. I decided to branch out from brunch norms and get this Manhattan ... The Ba'Nanhattan. The notes were very nutty and it had dried bananas in it, I loved it! I tried my coworker's cucumber drink, and as someone who does not like cucumbers, I couldn't deny how refreshing and summery that was. I was on the fence about a couple of entrees, but I decide to get the BECC... Bacon egg & cheese croissant. WHEW! That thing was so flaky and every ingredient was simply delicious. I was the only one at the table that didn't get potatoes with my entree... I went for the fruit instead. Little did I know that it was going to be all melons. I only started liking watermelon last year, and that was fine, but the cantaloupe?? I still don't like it. I could have asked to swap out but I didn't want to be difficult. And I didn't ask what kind of fruit it was, so that is on me. After this brunch experience, I'll be curious to come on other occasions. Happy hour, dinner.... I usually don't go for French food, but I liked what I had and I would definitely return.

    Came here to meet some former work buddies I hadn't seen in at least a year. The setting is nice…read morewith some varied seating. The service was great and attentive. The food came out pretty quickly; I just wasn't impressed with it. I ordered a happy hour cocktail - the tequila honeysuckle. I was told it is tequila with ginger, honey and a touch of lime juice - it tasted really watered down. no bite from ginger or tart from lime at all. I should've went with the wine which my companions had and enjoyed, after all it is a wine bar. They offered a DC restaurant week menu even though restaurant week hasn't officially started so that was a nice surprise. For my three courses. I had the tomato and peach salad, the steak frites and the Peach Melba. The fruit seemed to be under ripe, so the tomatoes and peaches in both dishes were very firm and not sweet. In fact, I could barely cut the peach in the Peach Melba with a spoon and so I took two bites of it before I called it quits. The frites were very good. I ordered the steak medium but it was a little overdone, not juicy and underwhelming in flavor. Overall, I enjoyed the visit because it was a great opportunity to catch up with my companions, but if I come again, I think I'll just stick to wine.

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    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!

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    Excellent recommendations from the bartender and a perfectly sized meal for two people. Loved the…read moreFrench wines on the wine menu and again took recommendations from the bartender for these. The duck main was superb and we loved the accompanying sauce. Would come back next time in DC.

    First, let me just say that the food here is top notch. If that's all a restaurant were evaluated…read moreon, this would be a 5-star review. The problem with Lutèce is that they don't give a single crap about their customer's experience. We booked a 6 PM table. My friend and I arrived at 5:55, and were seated by 6. The waiter IMMEDIATELY told us we had the table for 2 hours and then had to leave. He then got us water and eventually (10 min in) took our drink orders. He then told us again that we had the table for only 2 hours. Our other friend was 15 minutes late. She arrived, and we looked at the menus. One was the regular menu, and one was a five course tasting. We discussed for ~5 minutes, and then told the waiter we all wanted the tasting menu. His response: "Sorry, it's too late for that now. The kitchen can't do it in the amount of time you have remaining." This for a $125 menu with an $80 wine pairing. We ended up ordering far less food, which was unceremoniously dumped on our table with no regard for coursing in an obvious attempt to hurry us along, and several times wait staff attempted to pick up plates that were clearly still full of food while we were clearly still eating. By the time we received the dessert menu we felt scared to order it, and completely unwelcome. And of course, you guessed it: they automatically add a 20 percent service charge so there's no market correction to their piss-poor service. The attitude at this restaurant is everything wrong with fine dining in general in this day and age, and in DC in particular: You should be so lucky to dine here, you lickspittles. Eat up and get out. Thanks, but no. Never again. You'll find me at the bar at Chloe where they take the time to know your name and never make you feel unwelcome.

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    $$$

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

    I came here for National Oysters Day because I am an oysters lover. I called the day before to make…read moresure 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.

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    Bistro Du Jour - Parfait De Yoghurt

    Bistro Du Jour

    4.3(119 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    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

    The atmosphere is lovely, but unfortunately the food fell completely flat. We started with the…read moreToutes Les Bouches. The deviled eggs were good, although there was barely any caviar. The cheese puffs and artichokes were mediocre, and the macarons were fine but nothing memorable. The tarte flambée was slightly below average. It tasted mostly like cheese and fat, with none of the depth or balance I expected. The biggest disappointment was the steak au poivre. We ordered it medium rare, which our server specifically said was also the chef's recommendation, but it arrived somewhere between medium and medium well. More surprisingly, it was one of the toughest steaks I have ever eaten. At $49, that is unacceptable. The mashed potatoes were equally disappointing: bland, not buttery, and nothing like the rich French pommes purée I expected. We also ordered the carrots, but they never arrived. At least we were not charged for them. The crème brûlée was good, but a good crème brûlée could not redeem the meal. The service was attentive and polished. The restaurant was also nearly empty at 5 p.m. on a Friday, with only one other table occupied inside and a few people outside, which in hindsight may have been a warning sign. Beautiful room, decent service, deeply disappointing food. I would not return.

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    Bonne Vie Cafe & Bistro - Salmon carpacio

    Bonne Vie Cafe & Bistro

    3.9(34 reviews)
    1.1 miU Street Corridor

    Cute restaurant with live jazz! Came on a night they had live music and loved every second of it…read more The vibe is everything -- cozy, romantic, and the perfect spot for a date night or a night out where you actually want to enjoy the atmosphere. Wild to find out this used to be Baby Shank because I used to love that place too. It was such a cool surprise seeing how they transformed the space. Definitely feels like a hidden gem. The menu slaps -- the steak was amazing, the salads were fresh and full of flavor, and overall the food, ambiance, and live music made this a great experience. Already looking forward to coming back.

    What a fun night! We came for Thursday jazz (which definitely was less speakeasy and more easy…read morelistening--still great, but wanted to share), and had such a good time. The musicians were lightly singing and playing the piano, allowing for us to chat and not have to strain to hear one another. The dinner menu is a great deal and we all ordered. You can select an app, entree, and dessert, which includes bottomless fries and salad (which is topped with the most delicious vinaigrette), for $45. They also have $10 martinis. I had the burrata, mussels, and we all opted for a different dessert so we could share. Everything was so delicious. We ordered a side of the baguette which was so crunchy, fresh, and hot. The butter was absolutely delicious, and every bite was spectacular. The carafes of wine were a great deal as well, coming in half a liter and a liter ($18/$34), with the wine tasting good. I will certainly be retuning for a future jazz night or potentially a night on their beautiful patio. Heads up--a reservation is recommended as it fills up quickly on Thursdays!

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