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Bistrot Du Coin, Washington, DC

Bistrot Du Coin

4.5
4.5
861 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 861 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

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
19:00
Booked 38 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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