Opaline Bar and Brasserie

Name: Opaline Bar and Brasserie
Address: 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 730-8800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

304 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for brunch

The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC.

We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–12:00 Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–22:00 Sat 14:00–22:00
Phone number
(202) 730-8800
Website
http://www.opalinedc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Lalli
Private party facilities
Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.

Location
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
Entertainment
Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Petit Prince Afternoon Tea
US$85.00 per person
30 Nov 2024 - 8 Mar 2025
Embark on a journey through the whimsical universe of The Little Prince, a story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that transcends generations with its profound lessons on love, friendship, and the importance of seeing with the heart. Our carefully curated menu pays homage to the various characters of The Little Prince, each course infused with flavors and inspirations reminiscent of his adventures. $85 per person, $42 per child | Dietary restrictions upon request 72 hours in advance

What 304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers "wonderful" French onion soup and "very tasty" short rib lasagna. Known for its lively atmosphere and "excellent" service, it's perfect for an after-work meet-up. The "fantastic" fried chicken and "outstanding" food and service make it a must-visit in DC.

304 Reviews

C
Charles
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Me and my gf ate here for Valentines day, and we both pretty disappointed. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated and all of our food was served cold despite taking 15 minutes to be served. All of the food was admittedly good, but I'm sure it would have been absolutely delicious if it was hot.
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Dawud
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My date and I were not given any service. We were not the only people that didn't receive service. Valentine's Day service was horrible enough, that we left after 30 minutes of no service to our table. This was after our reservation wasn't ready until 30 minutes after we arrived.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not a good Valentines Day experience. Looked like the restaurant was understaffed
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Nick
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
My wife and I booked a reservation here for Valentine’s Day as we were staying at the hotel. When we booked, there was no mention of a smaller, limited menu for Valentine’s Day. The whole dining experience took almost 3 hours (6-9pm), with very slow service. The main courses were really good but the appetizers and deserts were underwhelming. That coupled with the extremely slow service made a $300 dinner bill seem totally not worth it in our opinion.
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Kitty
VIP
San Diego
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an excellent bottle of Sauvignon blanc here. The French onion soup is wonderful too. Our entrees were short rib lasagna…unusual and very tasty. Their panna cotta is the real deal…highly recommend it. Perfect meal on a very cold day.
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Yanira
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Solid. Our food was very good. Our waiter was excellent but overworked.
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Brion
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Salmon was great. Chicken was a bit dry but well seasoned. Desserts were not good except for the chocolate coffee cake. Love the ambiance and good customer service Overall very solid Christmas dinner. a bit overpriced; maybe worth $70-$100
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David
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Opaline is a great choice if you want a lively after-work spot to meet. Tile floor and otherwise hard surfaces make the noise level pretty high. Bit of an own goal on my part for making a reservation to meet my sister and her husband for dinner here, as the restaurant wasn't really suited to a quiet evening of conversation. (It says "Bar" right there in the name, so I guess Reading is Fundamental.) We actually considered going somewhere else but glad we stayed because the food and service were both quite good. A fresh take on Caesar salad, a delicious just-right pappardelle perfect for a cold evening and a lovely dark chocolate cake for dessert.
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Dave
Raleigh
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A bit cold inside the bar, and they opened 15 mins after their opening time, but service was the real standout. Top notch!
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Catherine
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We celebrated 2 special occasions this evening and the staff was attentive to both!
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FAQs

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 730-8800.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie is rated 4 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross Street
806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–12:00 Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–22:00 Sat 14:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Lalli
Entertainment
Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.opalinedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 730-8800
Private party facilities
Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Petit Prince Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Opaline Bar and Brasserie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Opaline Bar and Brasserie restaurant rated?

Is Opaline Bar and Brasserie currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information