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Bistro Francais - Permanently Closed

3.9
3.9
647 Reviews
$30 and under
French
3124 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
Bistro Francais in Washington, D.C. specializes in serving French bistro cuisine. The bistro offers casual dining in an authentic French atmosphere. Bistro Francais serves lunch and dinner daily and dinner service is extended until 3 A.M. most nights. The bistro also offers a weekend brunch service. Brunch at the bistro features such fare as steak and eggs, marinated beef brochette and eggs benedict, all served with house salad or soup and a glass of champagne. Lunch and dinner at Bistro Francais includes such selections as bistro style sirloin steak, lamb steak, marinated chicken in red wine sauce, Black Angus rib eye steak and duck breast with apple honey sauce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4 :00pm; Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 3:00am, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 4:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gerard Cabrol
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Ave & 31 Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange, Blue lines)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 647 people are saying

Bistro Francais - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 0.1Value

NoiseModerate

647 Reviews
  1. AnneL VIP

    Baltimore14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We returned to the Bistro Francais on Saturday 4/30 for dinner with old friends, and it was just as fantastic as we remembered it from 19 years ago! We were engaged there and chose it for our rehearsal dinner way back in 1997. We are sad that this neighborhood gem is closing. The asparagus vinaigrette and peppercorn steak were still amazing, the ambience and service fantastic. If we still lived in DC we would definitely have been able to go more. Thank you for everything, Bistro Francais!

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  2. DDBD

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What do you mean permanently closed? It was very much own.

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  3. Jules

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved a table for brunch from Peru because I was looking for great places for eggs Benedict in DC. We were not dissapointed. The service was friendly, premises comfy and "french bistro looking" and the food excellent. Restaurant is located on M street in Georgetown, a lively and busy place, very nice.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been coming her for many years whenever in DC. It was a treat to come here with my family and the food is very traditional French brasserie fare, but well executed and delicious. The only complaint I have is that they should have more French-speaking waiters ... à bientôt !

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location in the heart of Georgetown on M street. Service was excellent and very discrete (thank you). The food though was really nothing special ... it was good, but not great and not good enough to warrant the prices.

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  6. sgam

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I were first time visitors to Le Bistro Francais on April 11,2016. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and she enjoyed her birthday. We look forward to another visit and are eternally grateful to the staf and the kitchen for a wonderful evening. Thank you. Saleem & Aisha

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  7. Mike

    Washington DC37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The good: Entrée was delicious and wine was delightful The bad: Appetizer came out after entrée Service was slow Had to chase down waiter for coats at end of meal Will give them another chance, but not impressed

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  8. Happy

    Key West8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I hadn't eaten here in years so was looking forward to it. The service was poor, the food was ok although it has really lost the French bistro fare and become very American. No water refills. The people next to us got completely the wrong meal. The are many Georgetown resturants will a lot more to offer with better food and service. Don't waste your time.

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  9. njoy2eat VIP

    San Antonio25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service just like it has always been for years. Even on a crowded Easter Sunday brunch, the service & food were still superb. Never had a bad meal here. Great French Onion Soup and Steak Frite as well.

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  10. jjcc

    Washington DC65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been coming here for 30 years and have never had a bad meal. We both had the tournedos - delicious - and gazpacho and escargots. The menu does not change much but that's part of the appeal.

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FAQs

Bistro Francais - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-3830.

Bistro Francais - Permanently Closed is rated 3.9 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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3124 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Ave & 31 Street
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4 :00pm; Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 3:00am, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 4:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Rosslyn or Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange, Blue lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerard Cabrol
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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