Bistro Francais - Permanently Closed

3.9 (606)

$30 and under

French

3124 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

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About this restaurant

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Bistro Francais in Washington, D.C. specializes in serving French bistro cuisine. The bistro offers casual dining in an authentic French atmosphere. Bistro Francais serves lunch and dinner daily and dinner service is extended until 3 A.M. most nights. The bistro also offers a weekend brunch service. Brunch at the bistro features such fare as steak and eggs, marinated beef brochette and eggs benedict, all served with house salad or soup and a glass of champagne. Lunch and dinner at Bistro Francais includes such selections as bistro style sirloin steak, lamb steak, marinated chicken in red wine sauce, Black Angus rib eye steak and duck breast with apple honey sauce.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4 :00pm; Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 3:00am, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 4:00am
Website
http://www.bistrofrancaisdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gerard Cabrol

Location
3124 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Wisconsin Ave & 31 Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange, Blue lines)
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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3.9

(606)

3.9Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
0.1Value

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606 Reviews

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AnneL Gold
Baltimore19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We returned to the Bistro Francais on Saturday 4/30 for dinner with old friends, and it was just as fantastic as we remembered it from 19 years ago! We were engaged there and chose it for our rehearsal dinner way back in 1997. We are sad that this neighborhood gem is closing. The asparagus vinaigrette and peppercorn steak were still amazing, the ambience and service fantastic. If we still lived in DC we would definitely have been able to go more. Thank you for everything, Bistro Francais!
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DDBD
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What do you mean permanently closed? It was very much own.
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Jules
Washington DC10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We reserved a table for brunch from Peru because I was looking for great places for eggs Benedict in DC. We were not dissapointed. The service was friendly, premises comfy and "french bistro looking" and the food excellent. Restaurant is located on M street in Georgetown, a lively and busy place, very nice.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've been coming her for many years whenever in DC. It was a treat to come here with my family and the food is very traditional French brasserie fare, but well executed and delicious. The only complaint I have is that they should have more French-speaking waiters ... à bientôt !
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago19 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 17, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great location in the heart of Georgetown on M street. Service was excellent and very discrete (thank you). The food though was really nothing special ... it was good, but not great and not good enough to warrant the prices.
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sgam
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I were first time visitors to Le Bistro Francais on April 11,2016. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and she enjoyed her birthday. We look forward to another visit and are eternally grateful to the staf and the kitchen for a wonderful evening. Thank you. Saleem & Aisha
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Mike Gold
Washington DC39 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The good: Entrée was delicious and wine was delightful The bad: Appetizer came out after entrée Service was slow Had to chase down waiter for coats at end of meal Will give them another chance, but not impressed
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Happy
Key West8 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 30, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I hadn't eaten here in years so was looking forward to it. The service was poor, the food was ok although it has really lost the French bistro fare and become very American. No water refills. The people next to us got completely the wrong meal. The are many Georgetown resturants will a lot more to offer with better food and service. Don't waste your time.
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njoy2eat Gold
San Antonio25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service just like it has always been for years. Even on a crowded Easter Sunday brunch, the service & food were still superb. Never had a bad meal here. Great French Onion Soup and Steak Frite as well.
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jjcc Gold
Washington DC65 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been coming here for 30 years and have never had a bad meal. We both had the tournedos - delicious - and gazpacho and escargots. The menu does not change much but that's part of the appeal.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4 :00pm; Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 3:00am, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 4:00am
Website
http://www.bistrofrancaisdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gerard Cabrol

Location
3124 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Wisconsin Ave & 31 Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange, Blue lines)
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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