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: 4.5

4.5

32 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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

What 32 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Neighborhood Gem

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SebastianK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food2service2ambience4
Not what it used to be. Service was slow. My steak was almost raw and we spent over $200. Unlikely to go there again.
DE
DEM126
Washington DC
110 reviews
vip
3.0
110 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Macon hasn't been the same since they closed during Covid. The food is good but not what it used to be. The whole vibe is a little "tired"...the tables are sticky, the menus are beat up, the larder and the delicious caramels are gone, etc. The service is mediocre. We loved Macon but now....not so much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Baked goods, including biscuits and profiteroles, were stale and hard to cut. Poached salmon was very good, and the coq au vin OK. Overall seemed a bit disorganized, although our servers were doing their best.
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Snootyfoodie
Washington DC
134 reviews
vip
3.0
134 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Service courteous & helpful. Food not as good as pre-Covid.
JS
JohnS
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in DC! Excellent food, drinks and service!
PC
PaulineC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you appreciate neighborhood cafes that are small, casual yet very charming, with delicious food and excellent, genuinely warm service, Macon will not disappoint. Plus, I love the mix of Southern US and Southern French food. Macon, Georgia meets Macon In South Burgundy, France. Who’d a thought? If you favor shrimp and grits one night, or steak frite another, Macon is there for you. Clever!
J
Janice
Washington DC
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always good food and pleasant surroundings at Macon Bistro. I has salad Nicolas, my friend has a fabulous catfish sandwich.
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eugene
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waitress was swamped so the hostess jumped in and became our waitress - we appreciated that and she ensured we were well taken care of. Food was very good - hush puppies, deviled eggs, fried tomatoes. Cocktails were expensive but well made and tasty. The mussels were disappointing, kind of flavorless. But overall a very good experience and will come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Cocktails were expensive but solid, Brussel sprouts were delicious, entrees and appetizers were bland. Don’t get the okra or the spiced pecans, very mediocre.
J
Jean
Richmond
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Friendly but very slow service. Clearly understaffed
SN
SN19
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place, highly recommended. Great food and atmosphere.
MT
MelissaTherese
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went on a warm day and sat outside. Really terrific service and tables spaced well apart. We had brunch -- the Macon breakfast, French omelette, and eggs Florentine were all great. And the coffee is amazing.
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Susan
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent food & wine!
L
Lovesfood
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the atmosphere and delicious food at Macon Bistro!
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Pilipinophoodies
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, friendly service, menu well rounded with lots of interesting choices that make me want to return to try other selections Short ribs delicious Biscuits as good as a biscuit could possibly be, be sure to order
LC
LisaC
Denver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cozy and a neighborhood gem. Tons of mussels in the dinner portion. Shrimp and grits were good, but grits were a bit under seasoned. Wine by the glass was overpriced. I will be back to try the burger - it looked delicious. Fries were perfection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I almost cancelled our reservation after reading the post COVID reviews, several of which claimed a severe degradation of the food and service. I am glad I didn’t cancel because it turned out almost as I good I remembered it before this period. The cocktails were great. The short ribs and the mussels for mains were very good. The tartin and the profiteroles for dessert were also good. Love that the coffee is French press. In general, the post COVID restaurant experience is not as optimal as before. I find myself often disappointed or underwhelmed, this was not the case.
SM
SusanM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Macon is one of our favorite local restaurants -- delicious, friendly, wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended!
SA
SAbi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. The decor added a cozy touch to our date night
BD
BrianDespard
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Warm, vibrant restaurant with consistently good, homestyle French bistro food - and a touch of Southern flavoring and flair. Excellent cocktails too.
PD
PinoyDynamo
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
The biscuits tasted . . . slightly bitter and watery.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall2food4service4ambience4
Had a delicious meal at Macon Bistro, unfortunately I will not be returning. We were a party of 6 celebrating 3 birthdays. At the end of the meal the waiter brought out 3 desserts with candles for the birthday boys. We didn’t order them, just assumed they were being nice. Upon further inspection of the receipt the following morning, discovered that they charged us for all three deserts. We had already spent over $400 on food and drinks. Really lousy. Will not be back.
FN
FancyNancy
Washington DC
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with exceptional food and service!
A
Anne
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
Our waiter was very nice and friendly, the service was timely, and the atmosphere was very nice. While our appetizers were very good (hush puppies and caesar salad), our entrees were disappointing. The tomato tart was on par with microwave pizza and while the shrimp and grits was okay, we have had better elsewhere for a cheaper price. We also ordered the creme brûlée for dessert, which tasted good, but the texture was off and we are pretty sure it was curdled.
Y
Yummers
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the vibe!
KC
KC123
Caribbean
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience2
Wildly overpriced food that was mediocre at best. Service was absolutely terrible. We won’t be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinners Lively atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience5
Great location and vibe(nice and buzzy)! Wish the food was better. Braised chicken was mostly bones and fried green tomatoes were tiny and cold. The concept is wonderful—need to improve the execution.
j
janec
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Always a pleasure; love this neighborhood bistro.
KH
KevinH
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience4
The change in the menu to “southern” style food was poorly executed and made for an underwhelming experience compared to Macon before the pandemic. The service was courteous but sloppy. Dishes where haphazardly served as if we were at a diner.
MD
MichaelD
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food was subpar, had to send back a steak that was inedible. Understaffed but the staff that was there was doing their best.
DO
DishOnSushiko
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Interesting dishes and, as always, friendly staff and a spirited neighborhood crowd.

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Macon Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 32 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

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

5520 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20015-2609

Additional information

Cross street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Macon Bistro

Make a reservation

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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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