High end French restaurant with a dark/romantic atmosphere + a lot of French pimentos hanging all…read moreover the walls. Menu contains a bunch of options + there are a ton of daily specials on a separate menu as well.very small cocktail list, though they have a solid selection of wines. I came here for dinner with my fiancé and we had fantastic food. Complimentary bread & butter that was very fresh, phenomenal French onion soup, and soft shell crab for me + Duck for her. It was pricey but delicious. Service was very feast and attentive as well There are a fair amount of tables in a small space, which makes the place fairly loud

Very cozy, quaint hideaway in Old Town. Definitely date night material. And the food is wonderful.read more

The Moroccan Crepe is incredible and the atmosphere is quite nice! The decor of the restaurant is…read morevery cute and european - even the plates our food was served on were beautiful.

Tucked just off King Street, Fontaine offers crêpes and classic French dishes in a charming, bistro…read moresetting. The crepes were good, I tried the Alexandrian and enjoyed it. The menu leans traditional, with a variety of options that highlight classic French flavors. That said, it's a bit on the pricier side for the overall experience. I'd recommend Fontaine more for a specific occasion, like taking visiting parents, or if you're dining with someone who needs gluten-free options, as they have good choices. Overall, a quaint and inviting spot that brings a touch of France to Old Town.

My first visit to Bastille was one to remember. This restaurant has been in business for over 20…read moreyears and it shows. I was warmly greeted by the hostess and shown to seat. The staff was very friendly and helpful during the entire dinner. I was able to try several dishes and they were all very delicious! My favorite was the prawns! The Roasted Corn-Tomato Risotto was a 10/10! The desserts were amazing as well! Especially for someone like are who isn't a big sweets fan. I look forward to coming back soon.

Came for a girls dinner during restaurant week and really enjoyed it! It was a prix fixe menu for…read more$40 with an entree, main course, and dessert. You could also add wine pairings with each course and I think that brought it up to $50. The service was great. Ambiance was fine. Nothing terribly special about it. And the food presentation was lovely. Bread and butter: 2/10 bread could have been warm and toasty but wasn't, and the butter only had like 3 granules of salt on it, so it was mostly unsalted My garden salad : 5/10 pretty standard Mussels with fries : 8/10. Broth and sizable mussels were tasty-- and all the mussels were open! Fries were perfectly crispy on the outside, if maybe a bit too salty. Pot de crème: 10/10 star of the show. Dessert special for restaurant week. So rich and smooth and chocolaty, the cherry compote (?) and teeny meringues were a great addition to the whipped cream on top. My friends also enjoyed their steak frites and salmon with risotto!

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.

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

Cool Place...Great People! Fred the bartender gave excellent wine and food selections and was warm…read moreand friendly.

BEWARE: the owner of this place is the rudest restaurant owner I have ever come across in my entire…read morelife. We had a very shocking recent experience with this guy (which you can view in the video). I went there with a friend, we ordered just a few items, and it took them over 30 min to bring our escargot and then another 50 minutes just to bring out our entrees. Having spent over an hour waiting for our food at this point, we decided to complain to the waiter, who was quite rude himself and seemed to have a major attitude problem. When we asked to speak to the manager, he rolled his eyes at us and brought over someone who called himself "Seb". Seb came over with a perma-scowl, his arms crossed, and then proceeded to curse and spew expletives at us before we could even explain the situation. His behavior really took us aback and shocked us at first as we had never been talked to like this at any food establishment, let alone at a supposedly classy place like Old Town Alexandria. When we let him know that his behavior was absolutely unacceptable, he responded with "I don't give a shit" and a nice "fuck you" as we left the restaurant. Please do not support an establishment run by such a hateful and despicable Frenchman who acts and thinks he's better than everyone else, especially his own customers. Just look at the other 1-star reviews on this site and what they have to say about him. Then look at the responses he gives back to them. It's beyond wild that someone like him is still in business.

As first time Alexandria vacationers, Del Ray was a pleasure to go to. We loved the cozy and home-y…read morevibe of the place and all the staff greeted us warmly. Our food was also great! Their menu had a full Breakfast - Brunch/Lunch - Dinner options. My family and I were all satisfied with our food orders. This was a great recommendation for first time Alexandria visitors like us.

Service - 1 Star Noise/ambience - 1 Star…read moreFood - 2 Stars Price/Value - 1 Star Reservation process - 5 Stars After hearing good things about this spot, I finally decided to stop walking past it and actually check it out. My cousin was running errands in the area, so we made a reservation for a weekday afternoon. It was very easy to reserve online the day before. We were seated upstairs to the right in a very sunny room with skylights, wooden rafters, and a thin carpet. Unfortunately, the carpet isn't thick enough to muffle sound, so it was very noisy. Our server, Nadir, seemed distracted, using his phone in a corner of the dining room, and wasn't too attentive. Another female server helped him manage his tables and took my drink order. My cousin ordered the veggie quiche and I opted for the French dip. Nadir asked if I wanted cheese and I assumed it came with cheese, so I said sure. When he then listed four different cheeses, I chose Swiss. When it arrived, it was clearly not Swiss. When I pointed it out to Nadir, who was nowhere to be found until we were ready for our bill, he said, "At least it is all natural cheddar!" Hmm... Then I saw that it was $4 for cheese. Our lunch total was $60 (no alcohol). My cousin said she will not be returning due to the low quality of food and service. I'll likely give it another try, but my expectations will be much lower next time, and I'll probably just order takeout instead.

First, driving to L'Auberge Chez Francois at night is an adventure all its own. I might recommend…read moregetting there in the daylight even if you have reservations, just to enjoy all of the gorgeous winding roads and tree-lined turns. And, if you get lost easily even with GPS, you might arrive with the gift of daylight. Especially if you are not familiar with Great Falls. The drive does really double the charm of the meal, here. I love the old world aesthetic of L'Auberge Chez Francois. It is intimate, elevated, classic and offers many diners Alsatian meals to remember. I used my hiring bonus to take a new hire here. We both enjoyed steaks. It's been awhile but I loved the French Onion Soup and whatever fabulous steak they were offering that season. I just took a look at the current menu and if I was ordering this season, the Chateaubriand de l'Auberge - for two - is looking like the winner. I think they have their own garden which the vegetables with the steak come with. We went in the evening, so I didn't get to see the lush gardens pictured on their website. And I am sure the béarnaise and truffle sauce are divine. I might have enjoyed a hot soufflé here. The current soufflé options, aside from the dessert tray, are Grand Marnier, Chocolate and Raspberry. Where else can you find 3 variations of soufflé? For that matter, where can you enjoy soufflés, at all? Definitely check their event list for the special wine dinners and musical events at www.laubergechezfrancois.com. Happy Hours are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6pm. At time of writing, their famed Garlic bread and salads range between $6 to $10 and small plates range between $15 and $20. Craft beers, wine and cocktails range between $7 and $12. L'Auberge Chez Francois is a lovely and special place to dine and celebrate.

Exquisite food and presentation, top notch service, and comfortable ambiance meeting the high…read morestandard of experienced expected - blah, blah, blah blah.......nothing new to add that others have already described. It has a well-deserved top notch reputation. Given the restaurant likely seeks opportunities for improvement, the following details are offered..... 1) Hard seats, though padded, became uncomfortable over time. By the end of our two - hour seating, we were more than eager to get up and go. An unnecessary distraction. We'll bring our own set cushion next time. 2) Water glasses smelled off. It's not the water as the odor remained in glasses used for bottled water. Based on experience, we guessed a dirty dishwasher was to blame. 3) A pesky fly was with us the entire meal. Perhaps it was more than one fly, yet it was surprising for indoor seating. A minor distraction, but surprising. We'll be back.

Our office blessed us all with lunch from this wonderful restaurant. Since we all exceed our…read moremonthly sales goal for last month, we were able to order whatever we wanted from their menu. This was all a surprise which was announced after a company wide meeting. There were many items in the menu that I wasn't sure about, so I decided on a chicken pesto sandwich called La Poulet. The sandwich also came with mozzarella cheese, crisp lettuce, and two tomatoes. The portion was perfect and I didn't feel weighted down after the meal. That means fewer calories than some other generic sub sandwich. Wednesday's lunch was quite a treat for us all.

Love the family friendly/pet friendly vibe of this place! While the bakery itself isn't anything…read moreout of the ordinary, it's the open space right next to the building what is amazing! The huge sandbox is what keeps us coming! Kids can play here for hours on end, my kids actually think we are at the beach when we come here lol! Parents can sit back and relax while sipping on some beers and drinks. Food menu isn't as extensive, but it's straight forward and enough to serve its purpose. They recently added some TVs so now I can drag my husband easier, since he won't miss any of his sport games. The only downside is that there is only one bathroom available. Considering how busy this place gets, you can end up waiting a while in line. And when your little one needs to go potty right.now. that can be an issue! Overall great spot to spend a chill afternoon! P.S. don't forget to pack the sunscreen! Only a couple of tables get shade.