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Bistro L'Hermitage, Woodbridge, VA

Bistro L'Hermitage

4.9
4.9
5913 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.
Our Motto is:
"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.
It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 499-9550
  • Website
    http://www.bistrolhermitage.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef Dawn Burkart
  • Private party facilities
    We accept parties between 20 to 120 people.
  • Private party contact
    Youssef Eagle Essakl: (703) 499-9550
  • Location
    12724 Occoquan Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Neighborhood
    Woodbridge
  • Cross street
    Old Bridge Road
  • Parking details
    80 Parking Spaces +
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

5,913 Reviews

  1. ThomasB

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another wonderful dining experience at Bistro L'Hermitage! The food was awesome. Carlos was our server, and he made the experience even more special, helping us to celebrate our wedding anniversary.

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  2. Jeff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is the best. Our dinners were absolutely delicious! I've heard from many friends who had dined at Bistro L'Hermitage about how awesome the restaurant was, and I definitely was not disappointed. Loved the service, the food, and the ambience! Highly recommend!

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  3. Betty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a wonderful place for a special occasion meal. The staff were all super nice and welcoming.

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  4. Loveats

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yesterday, was our first time coming here. My best friend is always raving about this place. My husband and I decided to try it to celebrate his birthday. We fell in love with the ambiance, outstanding staff service and scrumptious dinner. We will definitely come back!

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  5. TAB3

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A bit pricey but worth it. Outstanding food and service

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, experience were great. Highly recommended. A return is already being planned!

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  7. TracyN

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Diana, was great! This was our first visit and will return.

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  8. HillaryL

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, highest quality service and exceptional food and wine. We adore this restaurant and it never fails to please!

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  9. ChrisJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Our 34th Anniversary. My wife was a bit apprehensive due to her Gluten free diet, but, it was not an issue, and she didn’t feel singled out. Chefs are professionals, as are the staff. Highly recommend, we will be back!

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  10. WendyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time visiting, this time for our anniversary. The table for two was cozy, a bit close to the next tables but we ended up chatting with both sides so it turned out ok. The food was excellent, the service superior. Everyone was so attentive. It was a little loud upon our arrival but the large table left and the Maître d' even apologized for the noise, which really wasn't too bad. It was mesmerizing watching them reset the table and the care they put into it. I think they reset the table cloth about a dozen times until it was absolutely flawless. It really struck a chord with me how much care and effort the staff put in to making sure your time there is as top notch as it could possibly be. I honestly can not think of one thing you could do to improve upon what is already perfection!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and meal. Wait staff is outstanding.

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  12. MichaelB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb dining experience. Great range on food and terrific wine list. Service flawless and a wonderful greeting from Yousef at the entrance.

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  13. AaRa

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    I seldom write reviews, but this experience was far from satisfactory. The food was not only overpriced but also made with mediocre ingredients. However, the most significant issue was the blatant overseasoning, especially the excessive saltiness in all the dishes. Additionally, the risotto was severely undercooked, almost raw, and the fried oyster appetizer was lukewarm. The frog leg appetizer, priced at $20, consisted of five pieces of frozen meat, which felt disappointing. Furthermore, the so-called 'special' of scallop and crab cake, priced at $56, turned out to be a minced and overly seasoned crab cake, not the lump crab cake we expected. The only redeeming aspect of our experience was the excellent service we received. Our server was professional and courteous, which salvaged what was supposed to be a special evening out. Unfortunately, this restaurant does not live up to the standards of fine French dining.

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  14. steveo

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and food as always. Chef always keeps it interesting with specials, I opted fornthe duo of lamb (sauages and rack) amazing.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistro never disappoints! We had another fabulous dinner!

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  16. KarenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful dining experience…the food, the service and the atmosphere. It’s one of our favorite places. A little piece of France right here in Occoquan

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  17. JoeA

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a wonderful French chateau with the most welcoming staff and lovely owner…and the food, fabulous!

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  18. MeAzA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing restaurant in our neighborhood. We found the food extremely tasty and delicious, and the service was excellent from arriving to the end. The staff, specially the head waiter were exceptional!!

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  19. MargaretGM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My Momma and I absolutely love, love, LOVE everything about Bistro L’Hermitage!! The charming ambiance & decor, the deeeelicious food, and the wonderful Staff are the best of the best!! We particularly enjoy Ms. Diana and Ms. Veronica…their service is absolutely impeccable!! Plus, they are FUN!! We Always request them to be our servers when we make reservations!!

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  20. Donemowin

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG, atmosphere, service, and food are to die for at Bistro L' Hermitage. We took our friends there to celebrate a birthday and their anniversary. Youseef, the owner, greeted us at our table and with champagne. He is the best as is his restaurant.

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  21. Sheilmal

    Washington DC

    109 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Food was very good but the drinks were weak and we felt rushed.

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  22. DanielW

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is personal and efficient as they use waiters, servers and bussers. There is no lack of attention to your food, drink and special needs.

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  23. Burke

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome dinner as usual! Thanks again, Bistro L'Hermitage! See you soon.

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  24. GalyaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great ambiance, wonderful service, and the menu has wonderful variety.

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  25. mgray31

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal restaurant. Food offerings compare very well to the cuisine of the French Riveria. Service by the wait staff is really good and is attentive to the needs of each guest and table. The food service is prompt, but the guest does not feel rushed which is comparable to the French dining environment in France.

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  26. PennyJ

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a friend's birthday and it never fails to impress. Food from the appetizer to the main course and dessert were beautifully presented and tasted even better.

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  27. AngelaW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    I was there as part of a group of 4 for brunch on Sunday. We were 5 minutes late for our reservation, and the restaurant called 3 minutes after our reservation time to make sure we were still coming. This seemed a little ridiculous, but I understood why on arrival. There was no shortage of empty tables - we were the last brunch seating, and it was clear that the waitstaff wanted us out as quickly as possible. Water glasses were not refilled. Cocktail/wine glasses sat empty after the initial order. Our waitperson was simply not attentive. The food was very good, however, and I will probably go back. Just never again for brunch.

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  28. ECJ199

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don’t normally start with service, but at Bistro L’Hermitage it is what you notice first, or at least I did. It is friendly and professional, something not always easy to find these days. The food was also exceptional. It is traditional French done well. The coquilles St. Jacques was excellent, as was the shrimp salad appetizer, and I loved the lemon meringue tart. My wife equally enjoyed the garden salad, filet mignon, and almond tart. It is a little bit of a drive for us, but shorter than I thought, and well worth it. Only sorry we didn’t try it sooner. Highly recommended.

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  29. ShaneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only way to describe it is as an amazing culinary gem with charming setting full of character. Great experience and will be back on a regular basis. Wonderful food!!

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  30. NileR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always L'Hermitage exceeded expectations. The food was superb and the staff attentive..

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  31. Lillian

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening. Best Filet Mignon I've ever had.

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  32. Bitten

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    This was my second time at Hermitage! Last year was great! Disappointed lat night! Ambiance good! Filet mignon tough, mock tail lousy, and was not explained! Service rushed! Hope for better luck next time!

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  33. JohnT

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, experience, and food. A great place to go for a high quality experience in both food and ambiance.

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  34. RooseveltT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding! It’s been too long since our last visit (pre-pandemic). Now making plans for next visit…

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  35. joshuag

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and everything about the restaurant was amazing. This was our second time there, and we got the 7 course tasting menu both times. Every item on it was cooked perfectly. I can’t remember the servers name but she was awesome as well. She was very friendly, courteous and respectful. I Highly recommend going to eat here. You will not be disappointed

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  36. EllenZ

    New York Area

    293 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    293 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks to Carlos & staff we had a near perfect Sunday Brunch! Table #2 is our favorite and the food & wine were perfect. Barry always orders mussels & smoked salmon while I get lobster bisque & strip steak with champagne risotto instead of fries. Barry is a chocoholic so the lava cake with chocolate ice cream is his choice. Because I hate making decisions, the dessert trio is a good pick. Big cups of Cappuccino complete our feast.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting. We waited for 15 minutes becoz our table was not ready yet but they gave a complimentary champagne. It was pretty good. Every dish was a masterpiece of flavor, and the attentive service made us feel truly valued. It was a dining experience that left us smiling from ear to ear. Thank you to our server Mohammed and Boone for their excellent service. You guys rock! It was an amazing experience and my beautiful birthday girls had the best night. THANK YOU!!!

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  38. DeniseM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot. We sat outside was quiet, we enjoyed the summer evening. Great food and service

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  39. Craigs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was excellent he made sure everything was perfect for our anniversary another enjoyable dinner many thanks to the staff

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  40. Barbara

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This should be your go to restaurant for a very special occasion. Yes, it is expensive, but you only live once! From the moment you walk through the door the staff goes out of their way to take care of you and cater to your needs. Our server asked about any allergies and took that into consideration when we ordered our food.  We were offered a celebratory glass of champagne immediately, but I have to admit I did not realize we would be charged for it.  They did serve a complementary crème brûlée dessert to me for my birthday.  The restaurant allows an hour and a half per reservation. I must admit that at times we felt a little rushed, but it did not diminish the enjoyment of our food.  I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion and we plan on returning next month.

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Bistro L'Hermitage is rated 4.9 stars by 5913 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
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Bistro L'Hermitage

12724 Occoquan Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Bridge Road
  • Neighborhood
    Woodbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    80 Parking Spaces +
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef Dawn Burkart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bistrolhermitage.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 499-9550
  • Private party facilities
    We accept parties between 20 to 120 people.
  • Private party contact
    Youssef Eagle Essakl: (703) 499-9550

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