Bistro Sancerre

4.1 (355)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Bistro Sancerre is an upscale French Bistro and Steakhouse located in upper Old Town Alexandria. It features many classical favorites as well as uniquely crafted creation by our executive Chef.

Farm-to-table grassroots style restaurant with locally-sourced produce and fine cheeses.

Bistro Sancerre has an extensive private dining and events area with a private bar, separate restrooms and Audio Video support.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 2:15 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 634-2720
Website
http://www.bistrosancerre.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Trent Conry
Private party facilities
Two large private dining rooms that can be combined. Seats 100 with private bar and Audio/Video capabilities and separate private dining area restrooms. Several hotels located within 200 meters. Valet Parking and large secluded garden courtyard with 100+ seats.

Location
1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Reinekers Ln, Duke Street
Parking details
Validated parking daily after 5pm in the garages below the space and can be entered from the Embassy Suites circle. Validated Parking Weekdays for lunch $5 for 3 hours. Must enter the garage after 11:00 am and before 2:30PM. Validated parking all day on Weekends.
Public transit
King Street Metro is across the street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bistro Bread Basket$3.50
French baguette / French butter
Crab Cakes$25.00
Jumbo lump crab meat / celery-apple slaw / lemon aioli
Cheese and Charcuterie$22.00
Chef's Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Lobster Fritters$24.00
Smoked paprika remoulade sauce
Beef Carpaccio$22.00
Thinly sliced fillet of beef / capers / red onion / Arugula / olive oil / toasted baguette
Escargot$12.00
Escargot / garlic parsley butter / puff pastry
Baked Brie and Honey$14.00
Brie cheese / phyllo dough / shaved almonds / local honey / petite herb salad
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp$16.00
Seared shrimp / garbanzo beans / garlic / smoked paprika
Beef Wellington Bites$20.00
Flaky puff pastry / savory beef tenderloin / mushrooms garlic / tangy horseradish cream
Potato Gnocchi$15.00
Green beans / garlic / shallots / roasted bell pepper / olive oil / parmesan

Salads

Add - Chicken +$8, Scallops (3 each) +$17, Crab Cake $22, Shrimp (4 each) +$15

Wedge Salad$13.00
Iceberg lettuce / tomato / red onion / bacon / creamy blue cheese dressing
Beet Salad$12.00
Roasted beets / pecans / dry cranberries / cranberry vinaigrette / blue cheese
Mediterranean Medley$12.00
Fresh basil / cucumbers / tomatoes / red onions / olives / peppers / artichoke hearts / marinated feta
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine hearts / Caesar dressing / house made croutons

Soups

Bistro French Onion Soup$10.00
Caramelized onions / beef broth / crostini / Gruyere cheese
Soup du Jour$7.00
Seasonal Daily Soup

Entrees

Prime Filet of Beef
Garlic-Cheddar mashed potatoes / asparagus / red wine sauce
- 8oz$42.00
Parisian Steak and Frites
Rib Eye / Truffle French fries / red wine shallot sauce
- 12oz$42.00
Rack of Wild Boar$45.00
Sage Apple Maple Glazed Wild Boar Rack / Roasted winter vegetables
Bistro Burger$18.00
Brioche bun / Cheddar / lettuce / tomato / pickle / onion / house fries
Fillet of Salmon$27.00
Beet risotto / haricot verts / stone-grain mustard sauce
Sautéed Diver Scallops$28.00
Roasted and pureed cauliflower / golden raisins / shallots / capers / melted leeks
Breast of Duck$27.00
Sweet potato fries / frisee salad / truffled capeberry sauce
Mushroom Orzo$16.00
Exotic mushrooms / Gruyere cheese / white truffle drizzle
Shrimp Andouille Pasta*$18.00
Shrimp / Andouille sausage / four cheese / tomato / Parmesan cheese / penne pasta
Wagyu Beef Stroganoff$27.00
American wagyu / mushrooms / shallots / garlic / egg noodles
Roasted Breast of Organic Chicken$20.00
French beans / skin-on mashed potatoes / tomato-shallot-herb vinegar sauce

Sides

Mac & Cheese$9.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$10.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Rosemary French Fries$7.00
Asparagus$12.00
Sweet Potatoes Fries$9.00

What 355 people are saying

Bistro Sancerre reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

355 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is outstanding and the service is excellent. One of my favorites in Alexandria. Try the Skanky Martini for a new twist on an ole favorite.
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Bill49
Greater Boston12 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been to Bistro Sancerre many times over the past few years. Typically it has been a great experience to have a good French Style Restaurant so near home. However the past two occasions it has been lacking something. The previous time my duck was overcooked. This time my steak was cooked perfectly but was not properly trimmed and had gristle. The cocktail I had tasted watered down. I’m sure it wasn’t but this was the first time my Manhattan was mediocre. It was better than the house Manhattan which had no flavor. So unfortunately it’ll be some time before we return. I’ll head to Great Falls next time.
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kcarruth VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This tucked away French bistro is one of my regular places to dine. Staff are friendly, the food is lovely, and the environment is comfortable.
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SarahB
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Awful experience. Food was ok, service was abysmal. Our entrees were never brought out and eventually were packed up for us to take home. The restaurant was so hot my children felt ill and had to leave.
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normw VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at this restaurant. It was a quiet evening with only one server. While he was efficient, the service was a little slow but not enough to make a huge difference in our opinion of the venue. We will come back again.
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Abby VIP
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very good food. Couldn’t sit inside because AC not cooling to a comfortable temperature for my comfort.
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MayorofMelonville
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were extremely disappointed. When we arrived at 7, there was no "buzz". That's because there was no hostess and few patrons. One waiter, who explained there was no bartender on duty. Then he forgot to put our order in, so we waited for an hour and a half to receive our entrees. The food was very good, but the place should not have opened for service without proper staffing.
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ScottG
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A superlative meal on a quiet evening for the restaurant, our party of four ended up with the place to ourselves. Booking our reservation at the last minute, three of our party arrived jon time to find our table set and ready. The locale is expansive, spaciuous and uncrowded, with much artwork gracing the walls Immediately seated,we orderd a bottle of Picpoul - bright and refreshing, smooth finish - and bread basket while waiting for our fourth to join us. The starters were sublime: a Beet Salad, Brie with Honey, Pate, and Beef Wellington Bites, oonly to be topped by the entrees, which took our dining experience to the next level. We chose the Duck Breast (shared), Short Rib Bourguignon, and Mushroon Orzo which was particularly memorable, accompanied by an off-menu Villa Antinori Tuscan Red (luscious, silky, fruity and earthy). We closed the meal with a shared White Chocolate Bread pudding for dessert,. Service was attentive and relaxed with the only off-note being the absence of the bartender that evening limiting our drinks selection. Bistor Sancerre was a wonderful find which, now known, we would happily and eagerly chose once more
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Can't ask for anything more.
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ThomasN
Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nothing French about this Bistro. The service was very poor dispite limited diners. The food was not good.
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FAQs

Bistro Sancerre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 634-2720.

Bistro Sancerre is rated 4.1 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456

Additional information

Cross street
Reinekers Ln, Duke Street
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 2:15 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Validated parking daily after 5pm in the garages below the space and can be entered from the Embassy Suites circle. Validated Parking Weekdays for lunch $5 for 3 hours. Must enter the garage after 11:00 am and before 2:30PM. Validated parking all day on Weekends.
Public transit
King Street Metro is across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Trent Conry
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrosancerre.com/
Phone number
(703) 634-2720
Private party facilities
Two large private dining rooms that can be combined. Seats 100 with private bar and Audio/Video capabilities and separate private dining area restrooms. Several hotels located within 200 meters. Valet Parking and large secluded garden courtyard with 100+ seats.

Bistro Sancerre

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Starters

Bistro Bread Basket$3.50

Crab Cakes$25.00

Cheese and Charcuterie$22.00

Lobster Fritters$24.00

Beef Carpaccio$22.00

Escargot$12.00

Baked Brie and Honey$14.00

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp$16.00

Beef Wellington Bites$20.00

Potato Gnocchi$15.00

Salads

Wedge Salad$13.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Mediterranean Medley$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Soups

Bistro French Onion Soup$10.00

Soup du Jour$7.00

Entrees

Prime Filet of Beef

Parisian Steak and Frites

Rack of Wild Boar$45.00

Bistro Burger$18.00

Fillet of Salmon$27.00

Sautéed Diver Scallops$28.00

Breast of Duck$27.00

Mushroom Orzo$16.00

Shrimp Andouille Pasta*$18.00

Wagyu Beef Stroganoff$27.00

Roasted Breast of Organic Chicken$20.00

Sides

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$10.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Rosemary French Fries$7.00

Asparagus$12.00

Sweet Potatoes Fries$9.00

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