Opaline Bar and Brasserie

Name: Opaline Bar and Brasserie
Address: 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 730-8800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.3

3.3 (321)

$30 and under

French

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Kid-friendly
Neighborhood gem

The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC.

We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 730-8800
Website
http://www.opalinedc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Lalli
Private party facilities
Opaline Bar & Brasserie offers a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant, and terrace. Your event guests will savor modern, French Riviera-inspired seasonal dishes and cocktails, crafted by our talented culinary team. With a variety of spaces and menu options, Opaline Bar & Brasserie is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 150 guests.

Location
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
McPherson Square Station (orange & blue line)
Entertainment
Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
May 10, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
We are excited to debut our new Brunch menu! We're bringing you all the classics with a twist, with some exciting new flavors to spice up your weekend routine. Try our savory Crab Cake Benedict or satisfy your sweet tooth with a stack of fluffy Belgium Waffles. Pair your meal with our bottomless mimosas and French press coffee for the ultimate Sunday Funday experience.
Saturday Brunch
May 10, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
We are excited to debut our new Brunch menu! We're bringing you all the classics with a twist, with some exciting new flavors to spice up your weekend routine. Try our savory Crab Cake Benedict or satisfy your sweet tooth with a stack of fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes.
Bastille Day
Jul 14, 2025 only
Paris arrives to the Terrace on June 14 from 4:30pm to 9;30pm.

What 321 people are saying

Opaline Bar and Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.3Service
3.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers "great service and menu" with delightful dishes like steak frites and pappardelle "seasoned to perfection." Guests appreciate the "kind staff" and unique ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. While some experiences were mixed, many diners found the food and atmosphere enjoyable.

321 Reviews

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Marissa
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and menu, we enjoyed the charcuterie and steak frites very much!
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henry
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
There is not enough people to service the amount of people
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Ntombikayise
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was for Mother’s Day. The booking did not make clear ever that the $95 fixed price menu was a buffet. The menu shown at the time of the reservation made it seem like you could pick items for the fixed price, but it was not clearly stated that the items listed on the menu were in a buffet style. Had I been aware, I would have not booked it because that is a really insane price to pay for food that sits out all afternoon. The service was ok but there really wasn’t anything to warrant the 18 percent automatic gratuity added onto the check. We had piles of plates and had to stand up to get staff attention for water and clearing empty plates. The food was not the best or the worst, it was ok. I checked the menus for brunch and saw that they do have a normal brunch menu to so they should really take the time to kale sure it’s clear to those looking for dining service that their Mother’s Day brunch is a buffet. For 2 people we each had a cocktail and a glass of wine, so in total we spent $369 dollars for a buffet. Absolutely not worth it and will not return.
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Autumn
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we booked our reservation we thought this was more of a fine dining experience, it was much more casual than we anticipated. However, the food was excellent and the service was superb. We had the kindest waitress that made sure everything was as we expected.
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Anusha VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My friends and I went for tea a few years ago and it was amazing! We decided to go back and try their cherry blossom tea. While the room/area where they do tea has improved and the setting was great....the food was mediocre at best and they never came to refill our kettle with hot water. We also waited quite awhile for them to come by for our tea order or to get glasses of water. Unfortunately we will not be returning.
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Steven
Miami - Dade3 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
If you’re looking for an unseasoned dry steak that half of it is chewy make sure to get the steak frites. Service was ok at best i’ve had worst but nothing was worth the price of the food. Wouldn’t recommend this spot even if it was free
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Gina
Corpus Christi / McAllen5 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was honestly a 2.5 out of 5 stars. The tea time was $78/adult and $59/child and for that I did expect food that was as advertised in their online menus for the cherry blossom celebration and food that wasn't stale. Based on the mixed reviews I did call Opaline to confirm the menu so we could plan ahead and after the 3rd attempt I left a voicemail which was never returned (over 8days later). Day of we did arrive late as the hotel we were staying in's Valet call service was down and it took them 30-minutes to locate and bring us our vehicle. I called twice to Opaline and no answer. Once we arrived we found there were only two tables occupied and concerned they were closing I confirmed our reservation and apologized for our 20minute late arrival. We were sat immediately with no issue. Once we were sat we noticed the dining area could use a good sweep, my tea cup had pieces of dried stuck-on loose leaf tea in it, and the menu was completely different than what was posted online and via Open Table. As we sat, a table walked in right after us and were sat, but were greeted served first. Once we finally got our tea order in and the tiered tower was brought to the table we were hesitant to dig in. Their chicken liver was basically a salt block, pesto bread twists were stale like most of the breads and baked goods, and most everything had little to no flavor. At this point the only thing worth it there was the kind staff who offered and brought my daughter a hot chocolate at no extra cost. Despite not being attended to right at the beginning, the service we received more than made up for it. Barely touching much from our lunchtime tea, we walked around the cherry blossom festival and had very early dinner at another restaurant (which I will add was not much better and it wasn't till we arrived back at our hotel that we did have the best food and service all day). Based on our experience, despite the kind staff, we won't be returning or recommending this place.
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Stephanie
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are here three times during our stay and it was great!
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Carrie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was the worse food I have ever had. Do not bother wasting money at this place
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Katie VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton27 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Opaline was not open at the time of our reservation. They showed reservations all day (we booked 11 on Saturday) and when we arrived, they told us they closed at 11.
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FAQs

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 730-8800.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie is rated 3.3 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
McPherson Square Station (orange & blue line)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Lalli
Entertainment
Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.opalinedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 730-8800
Private party facilities
Opaline Bar & Brasserie offers a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant, and terrace. Your event guests will savor modern, French Riviera-inspired seasonal dishes and cocktails, crafted by our talented culinary team. With a variety of spaces and menu options, Opaline Bar & Brasserie is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 150 guests.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Brunch

Saturday Brunch

Bastille Day

Menu

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Opaline Bar and Brasserie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Opaline Bar and Brasserie restaurant rated?

Is Opaline Bar and Brasserie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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