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Bistrot Du Coin, Washington, DC

Bistrot Du Coin

4.6 (887)
$30 and under
French
1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 887 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistrot Du Coin offers a lively, neighborhood feel reminiscent of a classic French bistro. Guests praise the "absolutely delicious" food and "fantastic" service. Menu highlights include bœuf bourguignon, mussels, and ravioli. While service can be inconsistent, the overall experience is "wonderful," making it a beloved DC staple.
887 Reviews
  1. shelly VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy place. Very good food and service would definitely recommend.

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  2. Tamara

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good, but not outstanding like it was a few (and more) years ago. The service isn’t always consistent anymore. Now, each time we come, it’s in hopes that the experience will be better than the time before.

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  3. Dale

    South Carolina9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations for 2. Was seated along the front with street view! The restaurant is the typical older building high ceilings with an upstairs “loft area. Generally poor acoustics. Atmosphere is lively and homey much like a neighborhood restaurant. The food was excellent the table had the bœuf bourguignon and the Ora King salmon. Both superb and tasty paired with a good French Bordeaux wine and a crisp Italian Pinot Greco. Desert was a great experience fresh peach & strawberries in fresh vanilla Ice Cream topped with whipped cream. Ending with after diner/dessert Port. Food and ambience topped by an excellent service staff.

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  4. Nadine

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in DC. They are consistently delicious.

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  5. Tom

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu with plenty of appealing options. I had a cocktail, ravioli dauphine appetizer, steak and fries, and chocolate mousse. My date loved the ravioli with salmon and crème brûlée. I’ve been here before and will return!

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  6. Donald VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. I ordered the steak and frites. The bernaise sauce was very yummy.

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  7. Tom VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Joan

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    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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FAQs

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

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.6 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Dupont Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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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
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