Bistrot Du Coin

Name: Bistrot Du Coin
Address: 1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-6969
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (881)

$30 and under

French

1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 234-6969
Website
http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dupont Circle Metro Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

What 881 people are saying

Bistrot Du Coin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistrot Du Coin offers an "authentic French bistro" experience with "delicious mussels," and a lively atmosphere. The "superb bread" and "fantastic service" enhance its charm. While the food is often praised, some diners note occasional service hiccups. Ideal for those seeking a casual yet vibrant dining spot reminiscent of "a cozy Parisian escape."

881 Reviews

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Tom VIP
New York City20 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Solid bistrot food, great bar, delightful atmosphere. Kitchen timing needs work. Everything we ordered can out all at once. Soup last!
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Elyse VIP
Philadelphia County4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent as was ambiance. Service was lacking and rude
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Sadie
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to eat an elevated casual dinner on a weekday. Busy without being crammed, noisy but could still keep a conversation without feeling the need to yell. The food was good but unpretentious. Great experience all-around!
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Joan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were so excited to return to bistro du coin..and their legendary..to us..mussels lived up to our memory ..wonderful. My omelet was good..a bit dry but still great…and the side order of sausages..terrific! Unfortunately, the Belgian way of cooking French fries was not used for the fries that came on the side of my omelet so…only mediocre..too bad.
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Inigo VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was incredible, we celebrated my wife’s birthday and the staff were fantastic!
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Jon VIP
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Classic French —- Belgian brasserie, I like to bring people here after a couple DC visits and they are always like: “why haven’t you brought me here before this” I find the ravioli vegetable as a primi and then move on from there, can’t miss. Order how you like and pair with some monster reds.
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marie
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as usual, the food is absolutely delicious. The bread is superb, and the service was great. The ambience was excellent. We love visiting this restaurant every time we come to DC.
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Jose
Monterrey2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, love the entrecôte and mussels, great service, awesome ambiance…my daughter left a personal item and they took care of it ad we came back to pick it up. Customer for life since 2003!!
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Linda VIP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I’ve eaten here many times and was very disappointed last night. The service was the worst part, the food was honestly just ok. Our reservation was for 6 PM and my friend was already seated when I got there a little late. She said that the server had come by for a drink orders, but she had waited for me. The server did not come back for 30 minutes. We had to flag her down to take our wine order and because we finally had her we went ahead and put our food order in as well. She had to know she had let us sit there until 6:50 with nothing, and still no smile, barely looked at us, definitely no apology. The wine came quickly, and in not too long of a time the food. We never saw our server again for the rest of the meal. Both of us had empty wine glasses, my friend had totally finished her food, but I had slowed down because I wanted a second glass of wine. Finally we asked a bus boy if he could bring our server and then we could ask for a second glass of wine for me. I had three bites of dinner left. But no worry there because as nobody was in a rush to take our plates, I had plenty of time to finish my wine. My steak was definitely overcooked, no pink at all in a medium, the fries that came with it were not hot and the wine sauce was bland. We didn’t eat dessert, and it was still an almost 2.5 hour dinner. And why is there a 5% service charge added? On a day of terrible service, it was salt to the wound. Please add it to the cost of the food so everyone is above board about pricing. I generally love this restaurant, it is a dc staple and usually a good experience. I’m really hoping it was just a bad night.
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
BDC offers mediocre French cuisine for a reasonable price. There are better places but I like how they are right on Conn Ave and rarely too busy.
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Bistrot Du Coin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.6 stars by 881 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
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

Website
http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-6969

Bistrot Du Coin

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What 881 people are saying

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