Chez Billy Sud

Name: Chez Billy Sud
Address: 1039 31st St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 965-2606
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2625 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Welcome to Chez Billy Sud, your classic neighborhood French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown!

We are now taking reservations for dinner two weeks in advance. Pending on the weather, our patio is available on a first-arrival basis. Please check with your host upon arrival.

Our Bar à Vin (located right next door) is open and requires no reservations. You can also visit our sister bistros Cafe Colline in Arlington & Parc de Ville in Mosaic District, both of which are available on OpenTable.

Please visit our website ChezBillySud.com or on social media @ChezBillySud.

We look forward to seeing you in the dining room this spring!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 965-2606
Website
http://www.chezbillysud.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Brendan L'Etoile
Private party contact
cbsud.events@gmail.com : (202) 965-2606

Location
1039 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Between K and M
Parking details
Guggenheim Productions 3121 South St NW Washington, DC 20007 Telephone: 202-337-6900 (only a half block walk) $15 before 3 pm $10 after 3 pm Nearby Parking: +Central Parking - 148 ft +Colonial Parking - 230 ft +Colonial Parking - 288 ft +Colonial Parking - 288 ft
Public transit
http://www.dccirculator.com M St. NW/31st St. M St. NW/Potomac St. NW http://ddot.dc.gov/ http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Salade Verte$13.00
bibb lettuce, radish, fines herbes, bistro vinaigrette
Caesar$15.00
Gem lettuce, parmesan dressing, boquerones, garlic breadcrumbs
Betteraves$16.00
beets, puy lentils, roquefort, walnuts, pear
Asparagus$18.00
sauce gribiche, fried egg, hazelnut
La Cachat$13.00
provencal goat cheese, honey, lavender, figs
Gaspscho$13.00
cucumber, piquillo pepper, feta, petit croutons
Soupe a L'oignon$14.00
gruyère crouton
Steak Tartare$21.00
bistro filet, quail egg, shallot, toast
Pâté Maison$16.00
grain mustard, cornichons
Foie de Volaille$15.00
chicken liver mousse, loupiac gelée
Escargots$18.00
burgundy snails, mushroom duxelles, parsley garlic butter, puff pastry
Crabe à Carapace$20.00
soft shell crab, sauce remoulade

Entrées

Loup de Mer$29.00
sea bass, fennel soubise, french beans, almond-caper beurre noisette
Scottish Salmon$32.00
potato crust, garlic spinach, mushroom, lemon beurre blanc
Moules Frites$28.00
maine mussels, pastis, tarragon, crème fraîche
Yellowfin Tuna$35.00
fingerlings, white beans, roasted tomato, egg, tapenade nicoise
Bucatini Provençale$21.00
pistachio pistou, cherry tomato, pecorino, basil
Poulet Roti$28.00
herb roasted amish chicken, potato dauphinoise, braised chard
Confit Canard$30.00
crispy duck leg, carrot, sauce a l'orange
Saucisse Merguez$31.00
lamb sausage, eggplant, panisse, sauce blanche
Croque Madame$18.00
parisian ham, gruyère, mornay sauce, fried egg, frites
Steak Frites$45.00
allen bros. ny strip, sauce bearnaise, pommes frites

Le Vins

Vins Pétillant

Christophe Thorigny, Vouvray, Brut (2018)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Domaine de Martinolles, le Berceau, Brut Rosé (NV)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
R. Dumont & Fils, Champagne, Brut (NV)
- Glass$27.00
- Bottle$100.00

Vins Blanc

Château du Coing, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine (2020)
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Domaine Barmès-Buecher, 7 Grains, Alsace (2020)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Terra Costantino, deAetna, Etna Bianco (2020)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Le Chai Duchet, Viré-clessé, Chardonnay (2020)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Domaine de Bel Air, Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc (2022)
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00

Vin Rosé

Domaine des Terrisses, Caractère, Gaillac, Rosé (2022)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Vins Rouge

Domaine Paul Durdilly, Les Grandes Coasses, Beaujolais, Gamay (2021)
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Château Pégau, Maclura, Côtes du Rhône (2020)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Alphonse Dolly, Les Doigts d'Or, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir (2021)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Domaine les 4 Vents, Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah (2014)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Château du Grandchamp, Montagne-Saint-Émilion (2017)
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00

Cocktails Aux Maison

Rose Window$14.00
capitoline rosé vermouth, st-germain, lemon, sparkling wine
French Martini$15.00
tito's vodka, crème de cassis, pineapple
Bittered Bee's Knees$15.00
citadelle gin, cynar 70 amaro, honey, lemon
Chartreuse Daiquiri$17.00
el dorado 3-year rum, green chartreuse, lime
Champs-élysées$17.00
brandy sainte-louise, green chartreuse, lemon
Le Boulevard des Charentes$15.00
four roses bourbon, pineau des charentes, campari
Dandy$15.00
rittenhouse rye, byrrh quinquina, dry curaçao, bitters
Armagnac Old Fashioned$16.00
odvi armagnac, lillet blanc, bitters
Widow's Kiss$17.00
calvados morin sélection, yellow chartreuse, benedictine
Espresso Martini$18.00
tito's vodka, coffee liqueur, amaro averna, espresso

Bière & Cidre

Kronenbourg, 1664 Lager, Alsace, France$9.00
Southern Tier, Nu Juice IPA, New York$11.00
Brasserie Dupont, Saison Farmhouse Ale, Belgium$13.00
Graft, Farm Flor Dry Cider, New York$10.00
Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic Weissbier, Germany$8.00

What 2,625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
French
District of Columbia
French

2,625 Reviews

M
Murray
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined today
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great experience. Our server, Torrance, was very friendly and professional and efficient. We had great drinks and the food was superb. Impressed with this spot!
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KCenter
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
I’ve been to Chez Billy Sud several times and always love the food and atmosphere. I particularly liked the leisurely pace of the evening. My husband and I no longer drink alcohol and sometimes feel our meals out can be a little hurried. Chez Billy was excellent at providing a relaxing evening for us. My only wish is if they could expand their mocktail offerings. The one on the menu is excellent. I just would have liked to have more options.
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LunaDiner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday celebration for my wife. Lovely dinner
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Alex
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Is a great date spot both inside and sitting outside!
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JoseZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came from Texas for a business event, Researched romantic places as my wife came with me, She loved it, i have never tasted a Cesar salad like that our lives. Great food, great waiter, excellent ambience, Highly recommend it.
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Mimaof4
Washington DC
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Chez Billy Sud is a delight to the eyes and pleasure for the palate. We have eaten there many times over the years and always enjoy our choices. Le confit de canard was exceptional. The tuna dinner was also delicious. I had planned on crème brulee for dessert and was disappointed when the server told us their torch was broken. Shouldn't happen in a French restaurant!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were five of us, and everybody’s dinner was perfection. The Seabass was so fresh and well prepared. The Stake Frites are always outstanding. The hamburgers and the fries are the very best in Georgetown. The staff is absolutely lovely. Favorite, D.C. restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal! Food was wonderful, service was excellent. We will be back!
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JA
JessA
Raleigh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite French restaurant in DC! Great service every-time we go!
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RBBJr
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, ambience and overall experience. My favorite restaurant in Gerogetown.
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RichardB
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Beautiful new paint job on the interior and little updates on the stairs and around look clean and attractive. One of the nicest restaurants in DC.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very nice Bit loud Great waiter super professional
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DerrickR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been a favorite in G'town since they opened. Great food, great wine and great service in a cozy space.
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FrancescaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chez Billy Sud is hands down one of the best restaurants in DC. The service is always impeccable, the food is so delicious, and the ambiance is exactly what you would want for a special occasion or fancier dinner. Their outside patio is also lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences-excellent food, exceptional service (thank you James!). Will return!
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DCWoman18
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
All around an excellent meal. Everything spot on. Standouts were the salad Verte, crisp and light and exceptionally prepared Scottish Salmon. Wow! I am Impressed with this cozy and delightful place.
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MaryS
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time dining at Chez Billy Sud, was very enjoyable. I will definitely return.
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JustSayin
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice to revisit after long hiatus from Georgetown and look forward to returning.
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Fredy
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful French classics well executed at reasonable prices. Staff in excellent.
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Stan
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience2
While the food was decent, the service left a lot to be desired. Either way, though, the staff collects a mandatory 20% gratuity - so no problem for them if you are less than pleased with the service! For this reason, we cannot recommend Chez Billy Sud…nor do we plan to visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
Food was either under seasoned or over. The chicken was one note. SALT. will not be going back. Food was amateur.
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marlam
Washington DC
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had wonderful service. The food was delicious! We noticed new decor. Only issue was how loud it was. We had to shoot to have a conversation.
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Oldguard
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious meal, nicely presented. Very attentive service in an attractive small setting. Will dine here again.
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Swaneeboy
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual. This is of my favorite go to places in DC!
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GaryL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Salad dressing was too intense Sea bass excellent Desert disappointing Love the gilded moldings but maybe overdone going up stairs No towels in bathroom rooms
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Sherman
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed our pre-theater dinner. Food, drinks, service, and ambiance were 5 stars. Would recommend without hesitation, and we’re looking forward to returning.
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AndreaC
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Was so excited to eat hear, unfortunately everything from the service to the food was underwhelming
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LisaL
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
The evening felt like amateur hour. Host was not willing to accommodate us for a different table which remained free the whole time we were there and the service was awful. Our waitress was new and clueless. Ordered a bottle of wine which took 25 minutes to arrive. Very disappointing.
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MelissaW
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely stunning aesthetically and the food was delicious! The salmon was the best I’ve ever had. The escargot were perfection. The pork chop tender and delicious. Can’t wait to return!
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kathew
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Our waiter was terrific and the food was great, once it arrived... luckily we weren't in a big rush, but it was incredibly slow. And the restaurant wasn't even crowded. The piped in music was also rather loud, although we asked twice for the volume to be reduced. It's a great restaurant but that experience makes me hesitate to recommend it highly. NOT our waiter's fault - he was fabulous.
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LindaB
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
Food generally over salted to its detriment; all you taste is salt. Side dish/fries served lukewarm to cold. Definitely room for improvement and nuance with the food.
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MMTravels
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful menu. Rich sumptuous flavors, and great wine selections. Hadn't been here in a few years. Atmosphere seems more casual than I remember, but lovely still.
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LaurenS
Pittsburgh
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful little bistro. Loved the while Mike experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still my favorite spot after many visits. Service exceptional, food wonderful.
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Greg
Des Moines
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Small menu, but everything was done exceedingly well. One of the nicest pieces of beef that I’ve ever been served. Wine pours are a bit on the small side.
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MikeinDC
Washington DC
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was very happy to be able to go back to our old favorite for my birthday after they had closed down for a few months for renovations. The great news is that thing are better than ever - the food, service, atmosphere - all 5 stars!
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Nonamereviewer
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent a lot of traditional French cuisine options. Inventive cocktails. Great service. I recommend highly
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Cynthia
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner at Chez Billy Sud in Georgeon Sunday night. We sat in their lovely outdoor patio area. The Caesar salad was exceptionally good and we enjoyed the goat cheese with honey and fig compote appetizer, as well as the softshell crab appetizer. My husband also enjoyed his crispy duck leg. This is a really nice restaurant!
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JeffH
Washington DC
135 reviews
vip
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service — and on a hard to get last minute Saturday night reservation!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Absolutely loved the escargots, onion soup, Scottish Salmon and Loup de Mer (Sea Bass). Exquisite flavors, cooked to perfection. We look forward to coming back to eat in the small outdoor courtyard for an even more romantic culinary experience!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Chez Billy Sud is rated 4.7 stars by 2625 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

1039 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between K and M
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Guggenheim Productions 3121 South St NW Washington, DC 20007 Telephone: 202-337-6900 (only a half block walk) $15 before 3 pm $10 after 3 pm Nearby Parking: +Central Parking - 148 ft +Colonial Parking - 230 ft +Colonial Parking - 288 ft +Colonial Parking - 288 ft
Public transit
http://www.dccirculator.comM St. NW/31st St.M St. NW/Potomac St. NWhttp://ddot.dc.gov/http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Brendan L'Etoile
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.chezbillysud.com/
Phone number
(202) 965-2606
Private party contact
cbsud.events@gmail.com : (202) 965-2606

Chez Billy Sud

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Dining areas

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Steak Tartare

Caesar

Steak Frites

Hors D'œuvres

Salade Verte$13.00

Caesar$15.00

Betteraves$16.00

Asparagus$18.00

La Cachat$13.00

Gaspscho$13.00

Soupe a L'oignon$14.00

Steak Tartare$21.00

Pâté Maison$16.00

Foie de Volaille$15.00

Escargots$18.00

Crabe à Carapace$20.00

Entrées

Loup de Mer$29.00

Scottish Salmon$32.00

Moules Frites$28.00

Yellowfin Tuna$35.00

Bucatini Provençale$21.00

Poulet Roti$28.00

Confit Canard$30.00

Saucisse Merguez$31.00

Croque Madame$18.00

Steak Frites$45.00

Le Vins

Vins Pétillant

Christophe Thorigny, Vouvray, Brut (2018)

Domaine de Martinolles, le Berceau, Brut Rosé (NV)

R. Dumont & Fils, Champagne, Brut (NV)

Vins Blanc

Château du Coing, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine (2020)

Domaine Barmès-Buecher, 7 Grains, Alsace (2020)

Terra Costantino, deAetna, Etna Bianco (2020)

Le Chai Duchet, Viré-clessé, Chardonnay (2020)

Domaine de Bel Air, Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc (2022)

Vin Rosé

Domaine des Terrisses, Caractère, Gaillac, Rosé (2022)

Vins Rouge

Domaine Paul Durdilly, Les Grandes Coasses, Beaujolais, Gamay (2021)

Château Pégau, Maclura, Côtes du Rhône (2020)

Alphonse Dolly, Les Doigts d'Or, Loire Valley, Pinot Noir (2021)

Domaine les 4 Vents, Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah (2014)

Château du Grandchamp, Montagne-Saint-Émilion (2017)

Cocktails Aux Maison

Rose Window$14.00

French Martini$15.00

Bittered Bee's Knees$15.00

Chartreuse Daiquiri$17.00

Champs-élysées$17.00

Le Boulevard des Charentes$15.00

Dandy$15.00

Armagnac Old Fashioned$16.00

Widow's Kiss$17.00

Espresso Martini$18.00

Bière & Cidre

Kronenbourg, 1664 Lager, Alsace, France$9.00

Southern Tier, Nu Juice IPA, New York$11.00

Brasserie Dupont, Saison Farmhouse Ale, Belgium$13.00

Graft, Farm Flor Dry Cider, New York$10.00

Erdinger, Non-Alcoholic Weissbier, Germany$8.00

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