Bistrot Du Coin

4.5

861 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
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

Location
1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Area
Dupont Circle
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dupont Circle Metro Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

What 861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

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Bistrot Du Coin exudes a vibrant French bistro atmosphere, capturing the essence of Paris with its "authentic classic French bistro cuisine." Guests appreciate the "delicious" mussels, "great" wine list, and friendly, efficient service. While some mention noise and space issues, the consistently "amazing" food and ambiance make it a "neighborhood gem."

861 Reviews

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Matthew
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. The mussels were amazing!!!
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Clint
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience. The prices were justified by the amazing food. Great wine, and mussels were a great start. Chicken and beef dishes were outstanding. This will become a regular stop when visiting DC! Our server Julia had quite a few tables, but was spot on perfect with great recommendations and frequently filled our waters, bread and cleared plates. Fantastic service.
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Kristoffer
VIP
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorites! Great ambiance, feels like you’re in Europe. Casual and comfortable for a drink, a bite after work, or a date night. The merguez alone is worth the trip. Been here at least a dozen times and sampled most of the menu - never had a bad meal. Cheers!
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Daniel
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The ribeye was ordered med-rare but came closer to med-well. Though reservations were made 2 days in advance, they seated us right next to front entry and hostess station, while walk-ins were seated at tables that didn’t have people’s rear ends in their faces. The server was not friendly, and inattentive, though we understand it was busy. Would have been ok if all else was fine.
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robin
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fries were cold and soggy. Foods okay… bread had no flavor….
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Renee
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Bustro du Coin and everything about their food, prices, value, service and ambience!
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Gladstone
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredibly solid and authenticate French food and ambience. Prices are skyrocketing, but that is everywhere. Still the best French Onion Soup in town and the veal in cream sauce as well as the moule frites are incredibly consistent, lo, these many years. Love the loud, lively vibe - it's part of the attraction, even on Valentine's Day. Excellent bartender and drinks.
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Robert
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious French good. Love the trout and the bread. Very good.
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Allan
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is traditional French - although serving pasta with boeuf bourguignon strikes me as highly unusual. Selling wine by the glass is obviously ok, but not when it turns out that the glass is tiny and the price is the opposite. The glass is the type you normally use for Port. And lastly: Why do they keep adding 5% to the check for extra expenses? Isn't everything an expense that should be reflected in the price that you see on the menu?
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Jason
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was with 14 friends having dinner and it was delicious!!
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Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.5 stars by 861 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

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 38 times today

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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

Website
http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-6969

Bistrot Du Coin

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What 861 people are saying

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