Macon Bistro

Name: Macon Bistro
Address: 5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20015-2609
Telephone: (202) 248-7807
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

154 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Macon Bistro & Larder is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant serving re-invented bistro cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Tony Brown, inspired by his southern roots and his world travels, brings together the cooking styles of Macon, Georgia, and Macon, France. We have recently opened The Magnolia Room at Macon to accommodate more diners during dinner time. The Magnolia Room at Macon is located down the hall from Macon in the Chevy Chase Arcade on the left hand side and affords guests a more intimate and spacious dining experience. Depending on volume during peak dining times, your reservation may be seated in The Magnolia Room, offers the same great food and service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a

Location
5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609
Area
Friendship Heights
Cross Street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Macon Bistro shines with its blend of French and Southern cuisine, creating a "neighborhood gem" in a cozy, inviting setting. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious" food, with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and half-price burgers on Mondays. A perfect spot for a delightful dining experience.

154 Reviews

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Anne
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melvin is the best! Tremendous friendly service and good food. Delicious drinks.
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Yumiko
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cute bistro in a charming arcade like Paris.
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David
Miami
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, the service was terrible. We were rushed into an order, it took a long time for a drink (a beer) to arrive. We ordered two courses and they brought out everything at once. We were never offered a second beverage or a dessert menu. Before we finished our food they gave us the bill and turned off the lights outside and turned up the lights inside. If you’re going to be open for your stated hours of operation then be open. Otherwise change your hours of operation or don’t open at all. Either way, I would not recommend and I will not return.
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Deborah
Washington DC
287 reviews
5.0
287 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great local restaurant but good for the entire DMV. Great French and Southern dishes. Nice service which is low-key but there when one needs it.
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Toby
VIP
Philadelphia
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food was delicious! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were very accomodating and the profieroles and biscuits were great!
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Debra
Chicago
77 reviews
4.0
77 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time dining here after seeing a movie at the Avalon. It was an overall great experience, from started through dessert. I definitely will dine here again. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more attentive, and willing to accommodate special requests.
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Felicia
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious food, cozy ambiance and very friendly service.
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Coreen
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unlike many DC restaurants, Macon is quiet and relaxing. The servers are very pleasant and they don't pressure guests to free up table space. I always enjoy what I order. Macon is a neighborhood gem.
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Deborah
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent quality, but tiny portions, with no accompanying bread. Great location and friendly, efficient personnel.
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Macon Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Area
Friendship Heights
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Catering
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a

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Beer

Drafts

Single Cut Brewing Co, "18 Watt IPA" NY 5%US$9.00

Lost Rhino Brewing Company, "Final Glide" Hefewizen, Ashburn, VA 5.5%US$7.00

7 Locks Brewing Company "Grubby Thicket" Brown Ale Rockville, MD 4.8%US$7.00

Port City Brewing Company, Downright Pilsner, VA 4.8%US$7.00

Bottles & Cans

Easy Drinkin' Lagers & Pilsners

Schloss Eggenberg "Hopfen Konig" Pilsner, Vorchdorf, Austria, 5.1%US$8.00

Great Lakes "Dortmunder Gold" Lager, Ohio, 5.8%US$7.00

Upland Brewing Company "Champagne Velvet Brand" Premium Pilsener, Bloomington, Indiana 5.2%US$7.00

All Hopped up

Black Hog Brewing Company IPA, Oxford, CT, 6.2%US$7.00

Dark-Roasted Ales

Great Lakes Brewing Company Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Ohio, 6%US$9.00

European-Style Offerings

Belgian Family Brewers "Surfine" Belgian Triple Saison Belgium 6.5%US$8.00

Gouden Carolus "Cuvee Van de Kizer" Dark Ale, Mechelen, Belgium 11%US$16.00

Cider

Wynridge Farm Brewing "Crafty Cider" Dallastown, PA, 5.5%US$6.00

What 154 people are saying

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