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Bistrot Du Coin, Washington, DC

Bistrot Du Coin

4.6
4.6
696 Reviews
$30 and under
French
Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., Bistrot Du Coin serves up delicious French cuisine. Its very relaxed setting features picnic-style table cloths and a second floor to accommodate a packed house. Owners Yannis Felix and Michel Verdon opened Bistrot Du Coin's doors in 2000 for patrons to converse and have fun while enjoying their meals. It offers hearty starters such as French onion soup and fresh, crisp salads, steamed mussels and sautéed foie gras. Veal stew in a creamy sauce, braised chicken in white wine and pan-seared salmon topped with a fresh herb sauce are filling main courses to try.

Bistrot Du Coin hosts parties to celebrate popular French events throughout the year, and it serves brunch on the weekend with its own menu. This restaurant has an extensive wine list, but also offers cocktails and apéritif. It is open year-round and welcomes reservations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 234-6969

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

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What 696 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • District of Columbia

    French

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  1. SpencerM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible, best mushroom soup I’ve had and place was nice.
  2. BarbP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, good service, fun ambience. It is a loud restaurant but manageable and fun
  3. JCDavis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great! I tried the French Onion Soup because of the reviews and it did not disappoint. Mussels with lobster bisque, etc. was excellent. I would definitely order that again. Others at the table ordered steak. One said flavor was only so so but that the steak was cooked perfectly. You could practically cut it with a fork! Atmosphere was energetic. Very crowded but we were in and out in less than an hour. We had a reservation and arrived 15 minutes early. They sat us within 5 minutes while others without a reservation were still waiting. It pays to have a reservation! We would definitely eat here again during our next visit to DC.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and wine! Fun area of city. Only suggestion is maybe do a little dusting:-)
  5. Eliza

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A real bistros! Totally enjoyable on many fronts!
  6. KristenChristmas2017

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mussels and frites were superb! Loved the ambiance and energy of the restaurant. Server and support staff were attendant. Throughly enjoyed my experience and will be back!
  7. RandyK

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food . Great atmosphere.
  8. PrinceP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is on a whole new level! Excellent birthday help and all around great staff everywhere
  9. Zombie

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food as usual. Any picks on the menu and you can’t go wrong. The only time I was disappointed was for a dinner I had on some Monday. But this time, it was excellent all around. Took a star off for the waiting service, which seem to be understaffed and the amount of time you had to wait for the host to come and talk to you once you get there.
  10. IanB

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect date night location. While you might not have a white linen tablecloth experience, the intimacy of the experience combined with the superb menu creates a fantastic dining event. Any mussel pot you order will likely be the best you have had anywhere in DC. This place is a gem
  11. WillB125

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On of our favorite places! The mussels, frisée salad, filet and veal were all amazing.
  12. Dave

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food and the staff managed the Sunday night crowd pretty well.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time at Bistrot du Coin and I was blown away! The restaurant is amazing and the food is outstanding. Everything we tried exceeded expectations. I am definitely going back on a regular basis.
  14. PhillyFoodie

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Love this place, traditional Belgium mussels and Belgian/Bistro French. Cassoulet, stews, reasonably priced and reasonably priced wines list. Always make sure to swing by when I am in DC
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic delicious French bistro food. Casual fun vibe. Great for kids and groups.
  16. LisaS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and ambience and food. If you are looking for a French bistro this is a great place. I was there for my birthday.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun times and great french food
  18. JasonR

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I think this last visit was noticeably less than it has been for years. The fries were soggy and not crisp. The escargot was drowned in oil so much that it just looked like a pool over the top of them, and the French onion soup was average. Un-browned cheese and average broth. It just wasn't what it used to be
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very French and always wonderful
  20. ChristinaR

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We went for Valentines Day. The restaurant was still decorated for Christmas and the place looked a bit run down. It was a very busy night and the service was excellent, however the food and drinks were meh. We ordered escargot which were great, the mini raviolis which were ok, and two entrees which were just ok. My husband ordered a martini cocktail which was just ok, and I ordered the bisou and moulin rouge cocktails which were identical and nothing special. For dessert I got the Mont Blanc mousse which was delicious and my husband got the chocolate mousse which was also delicious. Overall I give this place about a 3.5 stars. It’s not the best French restaurant in DC I’ve been to.
  21. AngelaG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Dining at Bistrot Du Coin was a disappointment. My main course was different from what I ordered. The service could have been better because the server never bothered to ask about my meal and stated that the restaurant did not have Valentine's Day specials when they did. A member of the staff corrected the server about having specials. The fries were burned. Bistrot Du Coin was excellent in the past but is in decline now. It lacks great ambiance, and the service is slow. I plan on dining at something other than Bistrot Du Coin again and will not recommend it to friends and family.
  22. idonthaveanickname

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Outstanding food; best French onion soup I’ve had. Perfectly melted ample cheese, bread and broth so flavorful. Mussels were also large and tender, the soup and small order of mussels was a perfect dinner. Place was packed.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints, always delicious.
  24. BethesdaDiner

    Washington DC

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This is a great, busy place. Comfort food is a nice forte. Not usually in this neighborhood, so it was wonderful to visit again.
  25. NYCThumbsUp

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently and reliably fantastic! Straightforward preparations with
  26. MarceloB

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food as always, great spot ! Noise level is getting out of control. They need to do some noise dampening system
  27. MontyB

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. A fine bottle of wine. My lovely wife. A perfect pairing. Highly recommended restaurant. Spent 6 years living in Europe. This is the real deal.
  28. Kaloraman

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My cassoulet and my friend's steak tartare were both delicious, as was the goat cheese and walnuts salad we shared. The place was incredibly busy, but they still managed good service across the board. Pricing is attractive too in the current DC restaurant market.
  29. SirLoin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Amazing French cuisine. I wanted to order several things but could only fit in one. The service was a little slow (30 minutes after we were seated before someone came over) but it was extremely busy so I’ll give them a pass. The dishes we ordered were absolutely excellent and so was the dessert. Will go back as soon as possible. $200 for two but we ordered two drinks each.
  30. MariaM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with afordable priced
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    went for dinner before seeing a show at the kennedy center. our seats were a bit cramped but the food was stellar! despite stuffing our faces with steak n frites, we still found room for profiteroles and crème brûlée will definitely be back
  32. PaulF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent. Always excellent. Always excellent
  33. MarceloB

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food as always
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience as always
  35. Mango

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    I appreciate our server and apologize for one of guest who complained about it. Totally unnecessary
  36. MichaelY

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is reliably always great. The steaks are delicious as are the mussels. You can’t go wrong coming here.
  37. Scubaguy

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. Excellent service. Will definitely be back!
  38. NightOutRx

    Salt Lake City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dishes with deep flavor, classic but unstuffy French.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome !!
  40. fortcollinsfoodie

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Noisy but to e e or Ted the place was packed. Good bread. Steak cooked very well butter sauce excellent

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bistrot Du Coin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.6 stars by 696 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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Google Map for Bistrot Du Coin

1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Dupont Circle

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    Dupont Circle Metro Station

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

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