A wonderful experience! We loved coming here and getting to try lil bites of as much as we wanted…read more We sat outside which I wouldn't reccomend, the atmosphere wasn't as comfy as inside. But service was efficient and food was excellent! Def come hungry so you can try all the things. Flatbreads and lasagna were a 10/10

Honestly and truly some of the worst brunch food I've ever had. I dined at this location on a…read moreSunday with a large group of 22. The organizer had booked the brunch about a week in advance and had coordinated with the restaurant to pay a large group deposit. The reservation was for 1:30 PM, but our table was not ready until 2 PM. When we were finally seated, the table was only set for 20 people. We were in the upstairs room with another large group, so there was no space to really add two more chairs to our table. We had to crowd into the table to accommodate the last two people. Even though the brunch is bottomless with a menu to choose from, the servers decided to just bring random items from the brunch menu to the table. Honestly, some of the worst food I have ever seen. The vegetable vitamin salad looked like slop, as did the rice/salad dish, which I'm not even sure what it was called. We were also brought a trio of three dips as well as pita and cornbread. The dips were very bland, the cornbread was dry and flavorless. As I did not like any of the items that the servers selected, I begin requesting other salads/appetizers off of the menu. I requested the Greek/Mediterranean salad and the pickles, both were very underwhelming. As far as the brunch foods, the menu was literally all over the place. Even though this is a Balkan-inspired restaurant, there were items such as fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and shrimp and grits on the menu, which don't actually make sense in light of what Balkan cuisine is. The best thing I ate was grilled steak, which was on a platter with eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes. There were two Belgian dessert waffles as well which were underwhelming. The only decent thing about the entire experience is that our servers kept the mimosas flowing. Each person in our party paid $75 inclusive of tax and tip-- 100% NOT worth it.

We visited La Grande Boucherie with my family and made a reservation about two days in advance…read more When we arrived, we were initially seated on the second floor, which wasn't very convenient for my parents. Although they offered us the elevator, it was located on the opposite side of the restaurant, making it a bit difficult. I asked if it would be possible to move to the first floor, and they kindly accommodated our request, which we really appreciated. The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good. The portions are quite generous, so if you're not a big eater, you may want to consider sharing a dish. One thing to note is that the restrooms are gender-neutral. While they were very clean, I found this a little inconvenient when visiting with children. If you plan to go on a weekend, expect the restaurant to be lively and a bit noisy. Also, avoid the parking lot next door if possible--it was very chaotic and not worth the hassle. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience with excellent food, great drinks, and friendly service. I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you enjoy French cuisine.

La Grande Boucherie or the great butchery, is a fine dining French restaurant nestled inside…read moreWashington DC's Penn Quarter. The restaurant, which opened in April this year, occupies the former National Bank. Apparently, the building sat vacant for thirty or so years and the facelift that followed is nothing short of exquisite. I just had a pipe break in my basement, and I can assure you the facelift required to repair the ruined walls will look more like a haunted version of the classic cinema Face Off. Seriously though, anyone who has visited La Grande Boucherie can appreciate the time, and attention to detail they put into designing the restaurant. It's breathtakingly beautiful. From the greenery, the stained-glass windows, the bar, to the pictures around the restaurant. I was awestruck. My wife and I stopped in on Monday to have lunch. We parked just around the corner in a parking garage, but the restaurant does offer valet parking. After walking in, patrons are greeted by the red staired carpet, a gold ceiling and lots of green. Of course, there's more but those were the first few things that jumped out to me. The restaurant is decorated in the style of Art Nouveau or new art. If you've visited the sculpture garden in DC, there is restored "Metropolitan" entrance which was designed by Hector Guimard in the same style. We were greeted by Chris, the bartender and the only waiter serving on the floor from what we saw and were led to a table by the piano. Chris failed to introduce himself and I had to ask for his name. He dropped the drink menus and headed into the back to take care of his other tables. As he was the only waiter, service was a bit slower than expected. There were only a few other tables occupied and overall, we spent nearly two hours in the restaurant from start to finish which I felt was a bit too long for lunch. By the end my buns had rejected the stiff wood chair, and my back was screaming, begging for relief. But more on that later. Before our lunch, I had read the restaurants vision of "classic and modern French dishes" and so I did my best to keep an open mind when I ordered and tasted everything. To begin, my wife ordered a Mayan Punch while I had the Old Fashion. The Mayan Punch is made with Don Julio's Blanco, one of my favorite liquors, and its taste was nothing short of amazing. It was topped with a pineapple and a dried red pepper. We both enjoyed it. Whereas the Old Fashion was sweeter than I expected. The restaurant uses Wild Turkey, which is a mediocre, cheaper bourbon, personally, I would've selected Buffalo Trace over Wild Turkey but that's me. And, as Chris, our waiter, informed me that the sweetness was likely due to the Lavender and Plum. My wife loved it, (but she loves anything sweet) whereas I, who enjoys drinking his bourbon straight, sometimes with a single ice cube or smoked wasn't as much of a fan of it as she was. For an appetizer, my wife chose Les Moules a la Poulette while I went with the classic Soupe a L'oignon (French Onion). The muscles, tasted divine, my wife and I both enjoyed the rich tasting muscles coupled with the white wine and what I thought was a hint of mustard. To be quite honest, my wife hates mustard, so I was surprised she loved the dish as much as she did. The French Onion soup was more cheese than soup. Don't get me wrong, I love cheese, I love cheese so much that I could swim inside a fondue. While the soup was good, it just wasn't what I was expecting. I shared with the waiter that I grew up on French Onion soup. It was a staple inside our home but since we weren't that well off, our soups were more well soup than cheese. Cheese was expensive. Therefore, maybe my opinion favors a higher soup to cheese ratio rather than what was served at the restaurant. I'm sure others will like it. At this point I was ready for my second drink, and Chris recommended the Sazerac - a bourbon, cognac and absinthe cocktail. It did not fail to disappoint. To be frank, this cocktail tasted more old fashion than the old fashion itself. That is to say you could taste the alcohol, and I was happily at ease with this in my hand. For lunch, my wife ordered the Saumon Roti, while I chose the French Dip. The Salmon followed the muscles' theme of having a great rich tasting salmon, coupled with a mustardy tasting paste. My life was happily in heaven with her Salmon while I was left on the front porch in the rain wondering if I had made a mistake by ordering the classics. Chris had counseled me to choose the wagyu burger, and here's a tip that usually works out in your favor, if the waiter tells you to order something, you should probably order it considering their experience will almost always trump your opiniated tastebuds. I'm kicking myself as I write this review for not following his advice. Anyway, the French dip wasn't at all bad, but it arrived plated with fries, accompanied by mayo, gravy and was missing the horseradish.

Had another fantastic meal at Le Diplomate! My friend ordered the beef bourguignon, and I had the…read moresteak frites. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately!), we filled up on their incredible homemade bread, so neither of us could finish our entrées. We somehow managed to save room for dessert, though. I ordered the profiteroles--which, honestly, are one of the main reasons I keep coming back. They are that good! My friend had the crème au chocolat, which was also outstanding. Our waiter, Yassine, was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the meal. I also want to recognize a waitress named Ellie, who was serving the table next to us. She had the misfortune of dealing with an incredibly rude and abusive couple, yet she handled the situation with remarkable professionalism, patience, and grace. It was impressive to watch, and I hope the restaurant knows what a great employee they have. Great food, great service, and another wonderful dining experience. I can't wait to come back!

PSA: I was solely influenced by a picture of the Burger and yes it was the best Burger I have had…read morein DC! First off - went there to close out my birthday celebration, and was not disappointed! From the service to the seating - 10/10. Super cute/ Aesthetically pleasing vibe perfect for photos! Let's talk about the burger. The bun breathtaking. The burger itself- perfection. I truly don't have much more to say other than that if you don't see anything else on the menu, you might like go for the burger you won't be disappointed! Everything else was also amazing, great oysters and the appetizers were on point! But again / just go get that cheeseburger !

In all the years I've been to Belga, not once has it disappointed. The food is well prepared and…read morethoughtfully presented. The staff is attentive but not intrusive. The beer selection is well curated and served appropriately cold. We went for Easter brunch. The fresh fruit cover waffles were served with maple syrup and were delicious. The Green Eggs and bacon were a nice change of pace. We did have a small issue with the bill, but they took care of the problem quickly. Belga is a lively place.

Found this place many years ago before I was a yelper and now found it again. This is a must go to…read morein the DC area and near the Marine Barracks area on 8th street on Barracks Row. It's a quaint space with a wonderful staff. French can be heard by the staff and the food truly fits the Belgian style. Kaylie as the bartender is probably the best in town. She cares and talk to you and makes you truly feel welcome. She made me come back two days in a row. The food is top notch. Mussels and fries are a standard for Belgian food and this place does them in spades with amazing flavor and quality. They have an amazing beer selection and I was beyond excited to see Cuvee Des trolls on their menu which is the city beer of Mons Belgium. If you're wanting a different night out...experience quality food and a staff that can't be beat...this is the place to go!!!

This place is magic. The wine selection is tops. The…read morebartenders can make a mean martini And they have and I'm serious, the best shrimp taco in DC Enjoy!

I visited The Eastern last Sunday for some chilled wine on a hot day. The Eastern is a wine bar in…read moreEastern Market, and it has an incredible and very interested wine list. (They also had food, but I was just there to cool down over some wine.) I love that their menu is divided so helpfully ("If you like... Chardonnay," "If you like... Chilled Red"). They were out of several of their wines (all the chilled reds, I believe), but they still had plenty to choose from. I ordered two different wines from "If you like... Getting a Little Weird," because I do like getting a little weird with wine. I had a glass of a Usonia wine (Cayuga) and a McPherson Cellars wine (Marsanne). Both were as promised - great and a little weird. The service was good, and the bar had great vibes and indoor and outdoor seating. I sat at the inside bar and read my book over two glasses of wine. I'd come back and repeat this over and over. I look forward to trying more of their wines.

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.

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.

We love this place,…read more But one item I won't order again is the grilled octopus. I also wasn't really thrilled with the duck. The chocolate lava cake, on the other hand, was excellent!

I went to CHLOE in DC and honestly, I've walked past this place so many times and had no idea there…read morewas a gym inside. I love that they have a whole fried fish because the presentation alone is spectacular. They also had a featured menu, I'm not sure if it changes weekly or monthly, and my date got the curry shrimp which was honestly a really good size portion. I was super tired that day so we were kind of in and out, but I'd definitely go back. The drinks were good too. Cute place and solid service - loved the bread as well

Casual neighborhood vibe - great outdoor atmosphere although the best seat is at the bar where you…read morecan see the kitchen prep the most delectable sharables. Friendly for dg owners, great service, and fresh, tasty food carefully curated. The spices are creatively woven into the Newell plated dishes. Great for groups, take out and for a local meal. Vegan options! My favs by far - the penne pasta with pork ragout, and the Flat iron Minute Steak with shiitakes and the caramelized Cauliflower.

Big fan of the Betsy! I have been dying to try it since I am a huge Gin fan and I had heard it was…read morea Gin bar. I can confirm that the drinks are delicious as is the food. While I love a good Gin cocktail, oddly Gin and Tonics are not my favorite, well that was until I had an Earl Grey Gin and Tonics from the Betsy. It was incredible, highly highly recommend!! Very much looking forward to going back and trying more of their cocktails.

I came here with some friends for birthday drinks and it was nice! It was a chilly night and the…read moresliding door doesn't fully close but they have multiple space heaters. It's a very cozy space but they were able to accommodate 6 of us. I'm still confused about the chicken theme! I wish it was explained somewhere on the menu or website but the chicken decor was wild. They are mainly a gin bar which I loved! We all tried the happy cocktail which is bartender's choice. The day we went was a pink citrus creation and it was delish. There were only two bartenders working but they had our drinks out quick and were attentive! This would definitely be a cute bar for a cozy date or a summer night.

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

I was at the royal sonesta for an event and decided to have brunch here afterwards since it's…read moreconveniently located inside the hotel. The staff were friendly and attentive. They checked on us often to make sure everything was okay. They also brought out some complimentary beet tarts (what we assumed them to be). They were not my favorite but it was a nice thoughtful gesture. I ordered the steak frites and overall it was good. However, I asked for "medium well" which should have a slight of pink inside but the steak was more so "well done". There was not even a slightest of pink and was a bit tough to cut. Other than that, I still enjoyed the meal and appreciated the service. The ambiance was also very nice and really gave off a French bistro feel.