Haven't been to Georgetown for a while and this time wandering around on a Saturday discovered quite a few restaurants that we never noticed before including this one which is a bit off the main drag on Prospect Street so relatively quiet (except for some impatient drivers being stuck at a light or just behind another car). Having looked at 3 or 4 other possibilities for lunch this one wins due to the environment - nice outside patio on two levels with the most shade which is important on a 90 degree day, and the sidewalk tables have some barriers separating them from the pedestrians walking by. Food wise it's not my first choice, however it is for my partner and the environment being my preference it's the best compromise. We had the burger and eggs Benedict, both were pretty good, the home and French fries in particular were well spiced and crispy. If you like to people watch but not in an overwhelming way while you eat I'd highly recommend this place and the street level seating. Price is comparable to restaurants in this area - they automatically include a 20% service charge so a simple lunch for 2 with one drink would easily come to over $70 (even when you don't pick the higher priced items on the menu). read more

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Stopped by for lunch on a Monday and we were seated right away. It was a nice day so we decided to sit outside. The servers and staff were really friendly and attentive! We got the French dip and avocado toast. The French dip was part of a lunch combo and avocado toast was its own standalone menu item. Both dishes tasted great! The French dip was actually a pretty big serving so you'll definitely have some leftovers to bring home. read more

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We were happy to find this spot for brunch on a bustling Georgetown Sunday afternoon. It's tucked away off of busy Wisconsin Ave past Van Leeuwen ice cream and Blank Street coffee, and has an expansive indoor space you wouldn't see from the street. The bar area was lovely with what looked like comfortable high top chairs. Overall the vibe was comfortable for all types of groups. We spotted families visiting DC, a birthday party group, and small tables of locals. We got seated with no wait and our server was kind and attentive. Menu items seemed like largely traditional French bistro fare. The chestnut soup was a lovely surprise! I wanted the brioche French toast to be cooked more consistently across each piece but overall enjoyed. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Brioche French Toast - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Traveling for work and stayed in Georgetown and heard great things about this restaurant. Ordered the Steak Frites (NY Strip) cooked medium rare and it was a very good dinner! Lots of seating and a great selection of wines and cocktails. Whether you are dropping in for a happy hour or dinner this is a spot worth checking out. The best part was honestly the service. Miriam was so nice, attentive and made sure we were always taken care of. read more

Brasserie Liberte - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Normally French cuisine is a lot better, so this place has a high bar to pass and unfortunately it doesn't. The food is very salty and most dishes were at best ok with the gnocchi and the French onion soup, but everything else was rather disappointing. The desserts were a bit better with the creme brulee standing out for me, but that's if you end up wanting dessert after a disappointing meal. Service is good, attentive and easy to find your server and they were always making sure to refill your water or soda. The place is a bit noisy so not really a place to bring a date. And if you have a group of friends you won't be able to talk that well. Not a place I would recommend to anyone and I'd only go back if people I knew wanted to go there, despite my warnings that it's not really worth it. read more

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I've now been here a couple of times. The food is excellent and the portions are larger than what you'd typically expect for a French restaurant. We had a party of 10 and the server was excellent and kept up with us well. I think all 10 of us thought this was an amazing meal. We went early, at like 5:30pm so it was pretty quiet in the restaurant, but by the time we finished our meal it was packed. We will definitely be back. See some pictures of a few of the appetizers and entrees. read more

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After coming to this restaurant frequently with my parents during my time at Georgetown University, we chose Brasserie Liberte as the spot for my graduation dinner (especially since they could accommodate a reservation of 7 people). We arrived too early (7:30 instead of 8), and we had to wait until 8 to be sat, which is fair since it was a busy night. While we were waiting, we noticed several glasses and plates being dropped, and the service my family got at the bar was not great. Once sat, we were told a male waiter would take care of us a few times by his female colleague, but he did not actually arrive until after our food was being served. However, his female colleague was very nice and attentive and took our orders for us instead. The food took quite a while to arrive, with one of my family member's dishes "accidentally" coming too early (a waiter brought her someone else's food that happened to be her dish so no one noticed and she kept it). When the food came, some of it was not correct and had to be sent back. Once the correct food arrived though, it was all very tasty. My personal recommendation is the beef bourguignon. When we were done with our meal, we received our check and were informed that an additional 20% service fee was automatically added, but that none of this fee actually goes to the waiters. If you want to tip your waiter, you have to add a separate tip on TOP of the 20% fee which supposedly only goes to the kitchen staff and operations. This additional 20% is a new policy as far as I am aware, and I think it is pretty off-putting. Having a separate automatic 20% fee discourages people from tipping their waiters, who likely rely on these tips to support their income. If the restaurant is having trouble with keeping up operations costs, that should be integrated into menu prices rather than kept as a separate fee that's hidden until you get the check. I was a bit disappointed with a few factors of this experience, but the food was quite good and the waitress who ended up serving us was nice. I'm not sure I would recommend this place as highly as I have in the past. read more

I routinely wonder how Georgetown can possibly sustain so many French restaurants. They are now charging a 20% service charge on top of the tip- perhaps this is how? This review won't answer that question but maybe you'll wonder now too... I love the vibe of this place- it's gilded, warm and cozy. In my first experience years ago the place was packed, we sat at a tiny table deep in its bowels, nearly covered by red velvet curtains, with the feeling that this table had been shoved in its spot as a last minute hope to make room for two more diners. The salad nicoise was fantastic and I've thought of it regularly since. More recently we've discovered that Sunday nights in the deep winter are much emptier and have made that a tradition. I don't consider myself one for heavy French food but it always feels just right when the winter rages outside. I particularly recommend the beet carpaccio, French onion soup, salmon, and mussels. The Basque style cheesecake is awfully good for dessert. read more

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The food here is rich and very flavorful. I especially recommend the escargot and the penne à la champignons, both well executed and satisfying. Service was just okay during my visit, but it was restaurant week and they were clearly busy. Overall, it's a great value for good-quality food, especially during restaurant week. read more

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My croque monsieur was dominated by a large amount about of bread with an overlay of melted cheese on top. It's fairly pedestrian. The French onion soup gratinee misses the mark. It has lots of cheese melted on top of the soup bowl as well, but it's not touching the liquid, so not incorporated into the broth. No chopped-up baguette is mixed into the cheese so that it, too, gets crispy (gratinee part). The soup has good flavor however seems slapped together. The escargots sauvages were the best dish. Staff delivers proficient service. read more

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Came here for a New Year's Day brunch with friends and was quite impressed with portion sizes. Often when I go to a French restaurant I don't expect to be leaving with leftovers. However in this case we all did and the food was quite delicious. The restaurant itself is very large and quite beautifully designed so it made it seem quiet while we were there since it was not very busy. Knowing that they had a special menu for new years I can't judge the rest of their menu but I would definitely come back after this experience. read more

This is my second time here at Brasserie Liberte. My first experience was a lot better. We had reservations and checked in at the hostess table. The hostess did not give the warmest reception and mumbled her words, and I had no clue what she said. Anyhow, we were seated in the back by the smaller bar area. Our waitress who was also running the bar did not give us good service. We constantly had to try to get her attention, and she hardly ever came by to check on us. I ordered the mussels with a side of frites and my friend had the eggs benedict. He said his meal was good but mine was just okay. I do like that the portions were large but the quality of the mussels was not the freshest. Some tasted so bad like they went rancid that I wanted to gag. Get the eggs benedict, not the mussels. I'll stick to other French restaurants in DC that I prefer more over this establishment. read more

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Food was ok. Waitress took order wrong, delivered soup instead of a salad. Comped soup but salad took a while to arrive. Steak was overcooked and dry. Rest of family was done eating. Then the bill showed up, 20% surcharge for the cost of doing business. What? Raise prices, don't charge some bs fee. read more

Brasserie Liberte - BS fee - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not a bad location but the food is quite underwhelming. Croque monsieur (sp?) was very good but skillet bouef was just a dry short rib soaked in a bunch of salt-less broth. Parisian gnocchi was nice. read more

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Thank you for a wonderful experience with great service, awesome ambiance and outstanding food. We were a party of four of which two were vegetarian. We really enjoyed the fish and the vegetarian pasta dishes. I would like to specially mention Merve Cil, assistant general manager for making us extremely comfortable, for making sure we were comfortable and for providing over and above service. She is truly an amazing person on the team at this restaurant and someone that ensured that we will come back whenever we are in town Our server was Fermoine Mashallah. She provided us with great options for ordering food that met us dietary needs. She was extremely polite and hospitable. Very positive and friendly I will give this place the highest rating for making our dining experience memorable in all ways. We loved the food and will be back for more!! read more

Wait for food was too long. Service was sub par. Saw a few tables experienced the long wait as well.

Over the last two years, I've visited four times. I absolutely love this place! Great service, beautiful ambiance (inside and outside), and the food is great. I don't even care that much for French cuisine but this is a place that I love to go for celebrations! read more

We went to Brasserie Liberté last night after going somewhere else so we weren't looking for full meals. The restaurant itself is very large and warm but no natural light, staff was extremely friendly as well. The food we decent, I gnocchi was the star, it was so warm and pillowy soft but I wish you got more. The fries were also amazing, they do a salt and pepper seasoning combo which I love. Finally the French onion soup, honestly it wasn't the best but it was fine. Way too much cheese, it was completely overwhelming and the broth was very deep and rich but a little salty. Overall it was fine, however for 2 soups, gnocchi and fries it was $75. I may go back but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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This spot has been on my wish list for years and I finally checked it off during restaurant week. The $40 dinner is by far the best value of any restaurant week menu in the city. They have decadent and delicious app options like escargot and steak tartare. The steak frites was cooked perfectly and there was no upcharge! I only wish I could have come sooner. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Steak Tartare, Escargots Sauvages de Bourgogne - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for a restaurant week, which had a prefix menu - $40 for 3 courses. We were greeted with some free bread and butter. I enjoyed how there was a lot of different options to choose from. I got the escargot as a starter and it was great. Oily & buttery everything you would want with some bread. Then I got the beef as my entrée that came with potatoes, onions, and carrots. It was pretty tasty, but I didn't think the beef would've melted more in my mouth. And did the night with the lemon tart, which is exactly what it sounds like. Service was good she checked in with us multiple times but it wasnt too busy on a monday night! would come back for restaurant week! read more

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I went here for restaurant week with my best friend and let me tell you: this is a fantastic deal! If you want to go somewhere for restaurant week and get more for your buck then you need to check out Brasserie Liberte. For $40 we got an appetizer, entree and dessert. I ordered the onion soup (which is one of my favorites here) and the steak frites and cheesecake. I've been here quite a few times before so I can confirm that the food is not just better because of the deal, but it's good on any day! The fries were also absolutely delicious and the cheesecake was light but still decadent. They also have a good deal on house wine too! $8 for a glass and $30 for a bottle! If you want a good deal, definitely check their restaurant week out. And if you want a good meal, come at any time! The service was quick and attentive (once we finished a course, the next came within a minute). And the vibes are romantic and moody. I loved how homey yet chic it felt. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Onion soup - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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They have an outdoor patio which is perfect for dining on a beautiful spring day. I had the duck confit, which was super salty. I'm not sure if it's the marinate or what, but it was not the best. The beets appetizer was refreshing and healthy. Cocktails were okay, not great. read more

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Had dinner on a Saturday with a couple of friends here and I loved it! The restaurant is extremely spacious both inside and outside, with people wearing a mix of formal and casual outfits. Our waitress was lovely and super helpful. I got the steak frites, which was a good portion. And the 3 of us shared the escargot. It was my first time having it and it was delicious with the bread. I also got the Mon Cheri and loved it even though I typically don't like gin. They do add a 20% service charge to your tab though that isn't tip. I believe it's at the bottom on the menu and online, but don't love it when restaurants do that instead of just including it in the food prices. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Steak frites & Mon Cheri - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went in for a quick lunch and left very pleased with the service, food and ambiance. Ample sitting inside or out, very nice restaurant! The menu had a little bit of everything which we loved, and our server was top notch. The gazpacho was very refreshing and surprisingly tasty. Had the pesto sandwich - very juice and flavorful. read more

Brasserie Liberte - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for restaurant week and had a great experience. Service and ambiance were great. Had the endive and bitter greens salad for an appetizer, seared salmon for the main course, and the tarte au fromage for dessert. Everything was delicious and would definitely come back again. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Tarte Au Fromage - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The pros: The ambiance is super cute - love the decor & it's got a very large patio. The bathroom soap is amazing & they even have European outlets! The service is always fantastic. the food is absolutely incredible! The filet mignon has a truffle sauce that is so well done!! The cons: They've decided to add a 20% service fee that applies to all checks and also clearly state this is NOT a tip and does NOT go to the workers. I personally despise restaurants that do this - your operating costs should be dealt with in other ways. Raise your menu prices instead of me being surprised that my total will be 40% more than anticipated. I try to avoid these restaurants read more

Came in for a solo meal on a busy Sunday evening. Staff was kind and attentive and took care of my bags and such I had from the day. I came in specifically for the escargot and it met my expectations for the day. The roasted chicken was also tasty and may be a new favorite on the menu. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Macaroni Au Gratin - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The restaurant and atmosphere are ok, it is clean and the service is attentive but this isn't a place I would go out of my way to come back to. The steak tartar is the only dish I tried and it didn't have any distinguishing flavors. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Steak Tartare - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had an excellent dinner here last weekend. For our entrees we had trout almondine & beef bourguignon. Both were superb. This speaks to one of the distinctive qualities of this particular restaurant: They offer traditional French dishes that are perfectly prepared. Our starter wasn't at the same level, IMHO. It was burrata with beets. OK, but not memorable The setting is classy but with no great detail. Sound level was something of a concern. read more

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Huge restaurant, was not expecting for it to take in so many people. Staff is really nice and attentive. The steak tartare is really good, good portion to share. I had the Moules Fritte, huge portion and is really good. I would say two or three people can eat it. The onion soup is really good too. Location is great, would come again. read more

Brasserie Liberte - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My daughter made us a brunch reservation for Mother's Day today and we had a very good meal. The restaurant has indoor, outdoor and bar seating. We had a nice three person booth inside the restaurant. The interior is very pretty. The menu offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches and plenty of breakfast items. We had steak and eggs, eggs Benedict and lox Benedict. The food tasted very good and was a nice size portion. We were too full for dessert this time but maybe next time. read more

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What a delightful find. Serendipity prevails! We were thirsty and wanted a snack. Clyde's was the obvious choice. The reviews were good and we were already there. But after being seated, the servers proceeded to ignore us for 15 minutes. We left ... ... and we stumbled upon Liberte. It is delightful and Neole is a a terrific server - attentive without being obsequious. If I was a local, this would become a regular stop. The outside seating is comfortable, almost park-like. read more

Brasserie Liberté is a spot I go to frequently. I give three stars because I think there are plenty of more upscale, fancy French restaurants you could go to, but I do come back repeatedly to brasserie because they always have availability (the space is just really big), a nice bar and patio, and the food and service are solid. It's nothing too special, but reliable and somewhere that is always easy to go without a ton of thought. read more

Brasserie Liberte - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The ambiance is great and the restaurant is huge! There are lots of delicious French options. The escargot is in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. We also really enjoyed the mussels and short rib dish. Would definitely come back! read more

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My partner and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We've been here before and were excited to splurge on a yummy meal. We were served very promptly throughout the night. Our waiter Travis was outstanding! He made our cocktails (so delicious), made sure we were pleased with everything, and was so accommodating. He even got me extra vadouvan sauce for my loup de mer after we told him how much we loved it. All of the food was delicious. The steak tartare was acidic and rich. The lamb was tender and fell off the bone. My loup de mer was cooked perfectly and had crispy skin. Please get the île flottante because it will change your life. There is salt and pepper on the table if you prefer more seasoning. The restaurant was very clean. There were tables full of friends, family, and couples. It has great ambiance for any type of experience you're craving. And yes, there is a 20% service fee. This is clearly printed on the menu. A service fee is NOT a tip. The notice also states that a tip is not mandatory. A service fee goes to the business owner and is allocated as they see fit. Maybe it provides the staff with a reliable living wage and team benefits, maybe it helps avoid raising prices on the menu or overall operation costs. DC is an expensive area. read more

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Dinner was delicious! A great place to go on a night out. Enjoyed trying a new spot in Georgetown read more

Brasserie Liberte - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My friend and I ate here during restaurant week, so the service issue we experienced may have been a result of that. We had a reservation and were seated approximately 20 minutes after our reservation time. My friend was a bit late, but the hostess stand was overwhelmed with people and I'm not sure the hostess even realized that my friend wasn't there when I checked in, so I think the wait would have happened even if we were both there on time. The restaurant is BIG and was packed with people. Once we were seated, a waiter came to take our order promptly. His first question was whether we were ordering from the restaurant week menu, to which I responded that that was the only menu we had been given. Turns out there was a second a la carte menu available that night, which he brought then. That delayed our ordering since we took a couple of minutes to see what was different on the regular menu before we both decided to order from the restaurant week menu. Our appetizers were brought quickly. I had the chestnut soup and my friend had a salad that she loved. My chestnut soup was OK, but it had a spicy or peppery edge to it that the menu didn't warn about. That's a pet peeve of mine. If something is going to have cayenne or jalapeño or any kind of anything hot, then for crying out loud, make that clear on the menu. The menu described the soup as "Creamy chestnut base, crostini, chestnut mousse, crispy prosciutto," which provides no such warning at all. We finished our appetizers and then waited somewhere between 50 minutes to an hour for our main dishes. When we called over a waiter, at maybe the 3/4 mark of the delay, his reaction was "oh, are you still waiting for dessert," so clearly the restaurant had lost track of us. Even after we asked about our main courses, it took at least 20 minutes, maybe 25, before the food arrived. We are convinced that our entrees were delivered to some other table by mistake and that they were re-fired from scratch only when we asked where our food was. Once the food finally arrived, I enjoyed my fettucine Bolognese and my friend LOVED her trout. I had the lemon tart for dessert. It was fine. I think my friend had the pumpkin cheesecake, but I'm not sure. Note that there is a 20% service fee added to all guest checks that is clearly listed and also described as not being a substitute for a tip. So in other words, when you look at menu prices, think of the real prices as 1.2 times the listed prices. I might give the place another try if someone else suggested it, but the service lapse was disappointing. read more

We love this restaurant, the food and drinks are always great for a casual date night in Georgetown

WORST service I've ever had in DC. We waited over an hour and a half for entrees for a special birthday dinner for four people. The waiter lied and told us the food was coming shortly. After another 15 minutes, he told us that thet did not even make it yet and said that it would be another while. He did not even give water or bread plates when asked three separate times. Two tables came in after us and left before us. He also told us the manager would come talk to us but wouldn't even have the courtesy to follow through. Never coming back here again. We picked up and left an hour and 45 minutes later. read more

Terrible service on Mother's Day of all days. Seated at 2pm, by 4:15pm we still hadn't eaten and our waiter told us it wasn't close to being ready. Management's response was the most disappointing, GM did not seem too concerned when we respectfully expressed our displeasure. Will not be going back. read more