Macon Bistro

Name: Macon Bistro
Address: 5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20015-2609
Telephone: (202) 248-7807
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (161)

$30 and under

French American

5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Macon Bistro & Larder is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant serving re-invented bistro cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Tony Brown, inspired by his southern roots and his world travels, brings together the cooking styles of Macon, Georgia, and Macon, France. We have recently opened The Magnolia Room at Macon to accommodate more diners during dinner time. The Magnolia Room at Macon is located down the hall from Macon in the Chevy Chase Arcade on the left hand side and affords guests a more intimate and spacious dining experience. Depending on volume during peak dining times, your reservation may be seated in The Magnolia Room, offers the same great food and service.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a

Location
5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Cross street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

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What 161 people are saying

Macon Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Macon Bistro impresses with its delightful fusion of French and Southern cuisine, creating a "lovely space" for guests. Diners praise the "great ambiance" and "tremendous friendly service," with standout mentions of "delicious food" and "efficient, friendly" staff. A charming spot for both quiet meals and bustling gatherings.

161 Reviews

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Janice VIP
Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great concept to mashup French and southern! The place was empty for lunch but that gave us a table at the window. Lovely space. Food selection was good. Salad for the Benedict was tasty but heavy on the dressing. The eggs Benedict was good but bacon was tough, not crispy. The price for food was reasonable. The service was pleasant enough. Ambiance was very fun and nice, kinda place you can have a quiet meal with a friend
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Lisa VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were there for Sunday brunch. The restaurant was not at all crowded and yet they did not seem to have enough help. Poached eggs overcooked; French fries soggy. Disappointing.
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Mark VIP
Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food great, as usual. Quiet because we were seated outside. Servers very accommodating as we changed seats to avoid rain.
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Miriam VIP
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had not eaten at Macon in a couple years and were delighted with our dinner there. Left us regretting that we had not been back before then! Not a wrong note anywhere in the evening. We will not be long in returning.
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Janice VIP
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice, varied menu for lunch. Pleasant setting and vibe. Can be very noisy but at lunch is comfortable.
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Kathryn
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant and delicious food! We really enjoyed it and will be back.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, service, and food in a pre-movie dinner for three. Great hot soup on a night of exceptional winter chill. Three different seafood entrees for three different diners, all excellent. Efficient, friendly, non-obsequious service that knew how to time things, so all was done before time to leave for the movie house. Bustling, cosmopolitan, but polite, non-noisy crowd provided stimulating dining backdrop.
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Anne
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melvin is the best! Tremendous friendly service and good food. Delicious drinks.
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Yumiko VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cute bistro in a charming arcade like Paris.
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David
Miami - Dade3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, the service was terrible. We were rushed into an order, it took a long time for a drink (a beer) to arrive. We ordered two courses and they brought out everything at once. We were never offered a second beverage or a dessert menu. Before we finished our food they gave us the bill and turned off the lights outside and turned up the lights inside. If you’re going to be open for your stated hours of operation then be open. Otherwise change your hours of operation or don’t open at all. Either way, I would not recommend and I will not return.
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Macon Bistro is rated 4 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Catering
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a

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Beer

Drafts

Single Cut Brewing Co, "18 Watt IPA" NY 5%$9.00

Lost Rhino Brewing Company, "Final Glide" Hefewizen, Ashburn, VA 5.5%$7.00

7 Locks Brewing Company "Grubby Thicket" Brown Ale Rockville, MD 4.8%$7.00

Port City Brewing Company, Downright Pilsner, VA 4.8%$7.00

Bottles & Cans

Easy Drinkin' Lagers & Pilsners

Schloss Eggenberg "Hopfen Konig" Pilsner, Vorchdorf, Austria, 5.1%$8.00

Great Lakes "Dortmunder Gold" Lager, Ohio, 5.8%$7.00

Upland Brewing Company "Champagne Velvet Brand" Premium Pilsener, Bloomington, Indiana 5.2%$7.00

All Hopped up

Black Hog Brewing Company IPA, Oxford, CT, 6.2%$7.00

Dark-Roasted Ales

Great Lakes Brewing Company Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Ohio, 6%$9.00

European-Style Offerings

Belgian Family Brewers "Surfine" Belgian Triple Saison Belgium 6.5%$8.00

Gouden Carolus "Cuvee Van de Kizer" Dark Ale, Mechelen, Belgium 11%$16.00

Cider

Wynridge Farm Brewing "Crafty Cider" Dallastown, PA, 5.5%$6.00

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