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Best Contemporary French American Restaurants in West End

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1. Brasserie Liberté
4.3
Awesome(2714)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown
Booked 42 times today
Always amazing food and service. Best of all my friend has a gluten allergy and the beautiful waiter brought gluten free bread to her.
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2. Central Michel Richard
4.6
Exceptional(7477)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter
Booked 39 times today
Wonderful service from start to finish. And the food was terrific as always. My new go-to is the hanger steak--absolutely delicious.
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3. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(131)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Logan Circle
Booked 33 times today
One of the best places in DC. Staff is so nice and the vibes are amazing, not to mention the drinks and happy hour!
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4. Quadrant Bar & Lounge
3.7
Very Good(70)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Washington
Booked 7 times today
We have never been to the Ritz Carlton in DC so decided to eat at the Quadrant after a show we saw at the hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. It was a little pricey but we were not shocked as after all it is in the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC. Overall a great place to eat.
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5. Le DeSales
4.7
Exceptional(974)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
We had a lovely evening. It couldn't have been any more convienent as it was directly across the street from the side entrance to the Mayflower. Food was wonderful.
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6. Cafe Riggs
4.7
Exceptional(218)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter
Booked 5 times today
Fabulous restaurant- the food is delicious and the expert service makes it pleasurable- Tiane, the manager of the restaurant is friendly and very helpful- a real pleasure dining there.
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7. Opaline Bar and Brasserie
3.5
Very Good(359)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Staff was great, french pasta is handmade and was absolutely delicious on both our plates, Short Rib Lasagna & Pappardelle. Crispy Brussel Sprouts were definitely crispy and delicious with pickled onions. The cocktails were great. We needed a good dinner our first night in town and Opaline delivered. Thank you.
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8. Bresca
4.7
Exceptional(1400)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 35 times today
Spending Halloween at the bar at Bresca was a perfect call. The cocktails were the highlight of the night. The bartenders clearly love their craft, and the service was warm and well-paced. If you care about cocktails as much as food, Bresca's bar is a must. Highly recommended, five stars
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9. Willard Holiday Brunch
4.3
Awesome(112)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
The Easter brunch buffet at The Willard was phenomenal. There were so many stations offering many food options from breakfast to meats to salads, breads, cold seafood bar, sushi, dessert, soup, and an open bar. There was also a petting zoo in a separate room for guests to enjoy that consisted of goats, bunnies, chicks, and turtles. Each dining area had a harpist and they were very good. So good, we tipped the one in our dining room. Valet parking was and is available as well as self-parking with validation. Service was impeccable and everyone was very pleasant and nice. James and Valerie took care of our table in the back corner.
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10. Maison Cheryl
4.5
Awesome(668)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Arlington
Booked 15 times today
Consistently good food. This has become my “go to” for French food.

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  • Greg
    Baltimore / Maryland •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always amazing food and service. Best of all my friend has a gluten allergy and the beautiful waiter brought gluten free bread to her.
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    Brasserie Liberté$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Georgetown
    •
    4.3
  • simranGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Spending Halloween at the bar at Bresca was a perfect call. The cocktails were the highlight of the night. The bartenders clearly love their craft, and the service was warm and well-paced. If you care about cocktails as much as food, Bresca's bar is a must. Highly recommended, five stars
    More info
    Bresca$$$$• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
    •
    4.7
  • Kathy
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had a lovely evening. It couldn't have been any more convienent as it was directly across the street from the side entrance to the Mayflower. Food was wonderful.
    More info
    Le DeSales$$$$• French / Japanese• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • BGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •92 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Wonderful service from start to finish. And the food was terrific as always. My new go-to is the hanger steak--absolutely delicious.
    More info
    Central Michel Richard$$$$• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.6
  • Anita
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2026
    We have never been to the Ritz Carlton in DC so decided to eat at the Quadrant after a show we saw at the hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. It was a little pricey but we were not shocked as after all it is in the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC. Overall a great place to eat.
    More info
    Quadrant Bar & Lounge$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Washington
    •
    3.7

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