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Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro, Arlington, VA

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro

4.5 (1392)
$30 and under
French American
4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Grand Cru is a French American Bistro and Wine bar offering fine food in a cozy European style atmosphere. One of the key advantages of Grand Cru is our on site wine store with over 450 premium wines from around the world. Any of these retail priced wines can be enjoyed with your dinner with a modest on premise service fee. Grand Cru also features a selection of over 50 domestic and hard to get imported beers. Grand Cru also has a full bar with several signature cocktails and on draft beers.
The menu at Grand Cru consists of an impressive array of tapas items, world class entrees, fondue and hand crafted desserts. the idea is equisite food paired great wines at a price you can afford. But if you are in the mood to eat at home, stop by and pick up a bottle of wine to go.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 243-7900
  • Website
    http://grandcrubistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Montanez
  • Catering
    Full service catering including alcohol for small to medium sized events.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties can be scheduled at Grand Cru by contacting the restaurant. We have a large private dining area with a separate bar. Ideal for large get togethers, weddings, graduation parties and Professional events.
  • Location
    4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    Glebe
  • Parking details
    Street parking on Taylor Street and Validated parking in the underground parking garage off Taylor Street after 6pm and on weekends.
  • Public transit
    Ballston Metro Stop on the Orange Line. Exit and walk kitty corner through the courtyard with the Cosi and Potbelly Sandwich shops. Grand Cru is located in the next courtyard with the fountain.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro's menu was last updated on 12/14/2022.

Shared Plates

  • Escargot$13.00

    Garlic parsley butter / puff pastry

    • Cheese Fondue

      Cave aged Gruyere / white wine / shallots / croutons; $6 each additional

      • First Person$9.00

    • Mixed Nuts and Olives$11.00

      Assorted nuts, imported olives and spices

      • Sautéed Garlic Shrimp*$16.00

        Seared shrimp / garbanzo beans / garlic / smoked paprika

        • Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip$18.00

          Lump crab meat / artichokes / Cheddar / Cream cheese / garlic / crostini

          • Lobster Fritters$24.00

            Smoked paprika remoulade sauce

            • Bread Basket$4.00

              Assorted bread / house made rosemary butter

              • Beef Wellington Tarts$20.00

                Flaky puff pastry / beef tenderloin / mushrooms / garlic / onion / tangy horseradish cream

                • Truffled Deviled Eggs$12.00

                  Stuffed eggs / truffle oil / crostini / duck confit

                  • Mussels$17.00

                    Creamy black pepper sauce / yuzu / toasted sourdough

                    • Duck and Mushroom Strudel$15.00

                      Duck confit / exotic mushrooms / Gruyere cheese / smoked red pepper emulsion

                      • Stuffed and Wrapped Warm Brie$16.00

                        Brie cheese / phyllo dough / shaved almonds / local honey / petite salad

                        • Potato Gnocchi$15.00

                          Green beans / garlic / shallots / roasted bell pepper / olive oil / parmesan

                          • Beef Carpaccio*$22.00

                            Thinly sliced fillet of beef / capers / red onion / Arugula / olive oil / toasted baguette

                            • Lobster Risotto*$25.00

                              Arborio rice / lobster / garlic / shallots / Parmesan cheese

                              Artisan Cheese Platter

                              $25. Served with fruit compote, grapes, French baguette

                              • Idaizabel / Spain / Cow

                                • Pont L'Eveque / France / Cow

                                  • Sandy Creek Goat Cheese / N.C. / Goat

                                    • Blue Shropshire / U.K. / Cow-Blue

                                      • Midnight Cove / US. Colorado / Sheep

                                        Charcuterie Platter

                                        $25. Served with French baguette and Dijon

                                        • Prosciutto / Italy

                                          • Chorizo Salami / Spain

                                            • Salami de Loukanika / Greece

                                              • Bresaola / Italy

                                                • House Made Pork Liver & Bacon Paté

                                                  Soups

                                                  • Grand Cru French Onion Soup$11.00

                                                    Caramelized onion / beef broth / crostini / Gruyere

                                                    • Soup du Jour$7.00

                                                      Seasonal daily soup

                                                      Salads

                                                      Add Chicken +$8, Salmon +$17, Scallops (3 each) +$17, Shrimp (4 each) +$15

                                                      • Caesar Salad$12.00

                                                        Romaine hearts / Caesar dressing / Parmesan crisp

                                                        • Warm Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00

                                                          Sautéed Brussels sprouts / apples dried apricots / spiced pumpkin seeds crisp prosciutto / aged sherry 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

                                                              • Shrimp & Avocado Salad*$18.00

                                                                Frisee / Hearts of Palm / Olive Vinaigrette / Pumpkin seeds

                                                                Entrées

                                                                • 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, cherry gastrique

                                                                  • Breast of Duck*$27.00

                                                                    Sweet potato fries / frisee salad / truffled capeberry sauce

                                                                    • Roasted Breast of Organic Chicken*$20.00

                                                                      French beans / Garlic-Cheddar mashed potatoes / lemon-thyme juice

                                                                      • Grand Cru Burger*$18.00

                                                                        Brioche bun / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / pickle / onion / French 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

                                                                            • Mushroom Orzo$17.00

                                                                              'Exotic' mushrooms / Gruyere / white truffle drizzle

                                                                              • Shrimp Andouille Pasta*$19.00

                                                                                Shrimp / Andouille sausage / four cheese / tomato / Parmesan cheese / penne pasta

                                                                                • Wagyu Beef Stroganoff*$27.00

                                                                                  American wagyu / mushrooms / shallots / garlic / large egg noodles

                                                                                  Sides

                                                                                  • Mac & Cheese$9.00

                                                                                    • Sauteed Mushrooms$10.00

                                                                                      • Garlic-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes$9.00

                                                                                        • Truffled French Fries$7.00

                                                                                          • Asparagus$12.00

                                                                                            • Sweet Potatoes Fries$8.00

                                                                                              What 1,392 people are saying

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                              4.5
                                                                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro offers a vibrant atmosphere with "wonderful food and wine" and a diverse selection of wines. Guests praise its "good service" and efficient staff. While some find it pricey, the quality and experience often shine. A "hidden gem in Ballston Commons," it provides a memorable dining experience.
                                                                                              1,392 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Jim VIP

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on June 9, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Good service, good food, good location, can't go wrong with any item on the menu

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                                                                                              2. Erin

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on May 30, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Four people and four fantastic meals! Mine was the beef stroganoff and it was wonderful!

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                                                                                              3. Jeff VIP

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Loved this. The first time I’ve ever heard one I thought

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                                                                                              4. Evan VIP

                                                                                                Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                Dined on April 3, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Very expensive compared to the quality and portions

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                                                                                              5. Foodie84 VIP

                                                                                                Indiana12 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on March 18, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Fabulous experience at Grand Cru! Everything from good to staff was excellent. Wine selection is very good. I highly recommend this resturant in Ballston area.

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                                                                                              6. Len VIP

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Fast, efficient, good drinks and food. Staff was terrific!

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                                                                                              7. Dawn

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                We go there often and the it seems like the portion size has gone down as well as the price is going up . I understand the economy is not in a good spot right now, but it seems one or the other would be OK and not both . we were seated right next to a first date table, but there were other spaces available. The weight staff is usually very friendly and accommodating. My husband doesn’t like that the quiche was taken off the menu. We miss the old beet salad. The seasonal ale is often out of stock. Good quality.

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                                                                                              8. John

                                                                                                Upstate New York1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 18, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Always a great vibe, wonderful food and wine! A place with energy but one can still hold fun discussions with your group.

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                                                                                              9. Lisa VIP

                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                The food was delicious. It is a Very cute place. .

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                                                                                              10. Tierney

                                                                                                Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                The ambience is great. Feels like you are in a France. The food was just OK. French Onion soup was great and I thought the Lobster Mac was decent but I received my scallops and they were pretty cold. Also, the surf part of the surf and turf was nothing spectacular/lacking flavor.

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                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 243-7900.

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 1392 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                              4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                Glebe
                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                Arlington
                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                French American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                Street parking on Taylor Street and Validated parking in the underground parking garage off Taylor Street after 6pm and on weekends.
                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                Ballston Metro Stop on the Orange Line. Exit and walk kitty corner through the courtyard with the Cosi and Potbelly Sandwich shops. Grand Cru is located in the next courtyard with the fountain.
                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                David Montanez
                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                http://grandcrubistro.com/
                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                (703) 243-7900
                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                Full service catering including alcohol for small to medium sized events.
                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                Private parties can be scheduled at Grand Cru by contacting the restaurant. We have a large private dining area with a separate bar. Ideal for large get togethers, weddings, graduation parties and Professional events.
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