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Bistrot Du Coin, Washington, DC

Bistrot Du Coin

4.5
4.5
831 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., Bistrot Du Coin serves up delicious French cuisine. Its very relaxed setting features picnic-style table cloths and a second floor to accommodate a packed house. Owners Yannis Felix and Michel Verdon opened Bistrot Du Coin's doors in 2000 for patrons to converse and have fun while enjoying their meals. It offers hearty starters such as French onion soup and fresh, crisp salads, steamed mussels and sautéed foie gras. Veal stew in a creamy sauce, braised chicken in white wine and pan-seared salmon topped with a fresh herb sauce are filling main courses to try.

Bistrot Du Coin hosts parties to celebrate popular French events throughout the year, and it serves brunch on the weekend with its own menu. This restaurant has an extensive wine list, but also offers cocktails and apéritif. It is open year-round and welcomes reservations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 234-6969
  • Website
    http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 831 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistrot Du Coin offers a "most authentic French bistro" experience in DC, with standout dishes like escargot, foie gras, and crème brûlée. Guests praise its "amazing food, ambiance, and service," making it ideal for any occasion. Despite some noise and decor critiques, it remains a beloved destination.

831 Reviews

  1. Mike

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun experience with excellent food. Very loud and vibrant.

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  2. Denise

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistrot du Coin is a wonderful French bistro. The food and service are excellent, and the ambiance is just like the bistros we visited in France. The mussels were delicious, the cassoulet was very tasty and my husband really enjoyed the rabbit stew. Be sure to get a reservation!

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  3. Leslie

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific French bistro and neighborhood gem. There’s something for everyone on the menu.

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  4. Alain

    Washington DC

    97 reviews

    3.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Whereas we had great expectations, this was a moderatly satisfying experience. The food was good, no more than that, and the service the same. We were disappointed.

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  5. Shirley

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mussels & house champagne were phenomenal. Very low key atmosphere.

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  6. Brian

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Has been our go to restaurant for 10*years but is starting to get run down. Wine it is smaller, food is still good but not as carefully prepared. Really hope that they bounce back.

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  7. Debby

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was underwhelmed with this French restaurant. It was fairly expensive, and the food was good, but not great. It was very noisy. The bathroom was dirty, and there were broken tiles in one of the stalls. The paper toweling was "self serve" on a big roll. It's an ok place, but I wouldn't go back.

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  8. Roger

    Hertfordshire

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food . Steak was not the best quality Wine by the glass was disappointing & expensive French onion soup was delicious

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  9. Christopher

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a disappointing experience for such a long-standing restaurant--out of daily specials, understaffed resulting in poor service, not so friendly overall...

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  10. Vivian

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came 40 minutes early but they still seated us anyway and in a very good area. Thank you! My husband started with the mushroom soup and I did the French onion soup. Both were very good! For our mains, my husband had Beef bourguignon which he enjoyed very much - classic and authentic French dish! I had the rib-eye steak with French fries. It was a huge order for me - but finished it nevertheless 😄. We were ok with the house Beaujolais and Cabernet Sauvignon. We’ve had better. We finished with lemon custard and coffee and vanilla ice cream. Service staff were quick and efficient. The restaurant vibe is fun and relaxed - which we liked very much!

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FAQs

Bistrot Du Coin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.5 stars by 831 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today

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Google Map for Bistrot Du Coin

1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Dupont Circle Metro Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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