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Chez Billy Sud, Washington, DC

Chez Billy Sud

4.7
4.7
2527 Reviews
$30 and under
French
Welcome to Chez Billy Sud, your classic neighborhood French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown!

The dining room is closed for the winter for renovations. We plan to start taking reservations in early Spring of 2023.

Our Bar à Vin (located right next door) will be open during this time and it 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.

More details of this renovation and wine bar service can be found on our website ChezBillySud.com or on social media @ChezBillySud.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 95 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

  • 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

  • Neighborhood

    Georgetown

  • Cross street

    Between K and M

  • Parking details

    Guggenheim Productions<br />3121 South St NW<br />Washington, DC 20007<br />Telephone: 202-337-6900<br />(only a half block walk) <br />$15 before 3 pm <br />$10 after 3 pm <br /><br />Nearby Parking:<br />+Central Parking - 148 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 230 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 288 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 288 ft<br />

  • Public transit

    http://www.dccirculator.com<br /><br />M St. NW/31st St.<br />M St. NW/Potomac St. NW<br /><br />http://ddot.dc.gov/<br /><br />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

Popular dishes

What 2,527 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 all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Romantic

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    French

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  1. SarahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic French fare. Great ambience and staff is amazing, per usual!
  2. Rose

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, as always! One of my favorite spots in DC.
  3. DutchR

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Definitely recommend. Amazing staff, atmosphere, and food.
  4. MMVTGuy

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Overall very good ambience service and good if not spectacular food. Was back for the first time in a few years -- this time for a NYE dinner at 9.30 PM for two. We had the French onion soup (good but bit a too sweet) and the acorn Squash soup to start (pretty but a bit bland, flavor-wise -- toasted pine nuts would have had much more impact than virtually flavorless raw pumpkin seeds). I had the trout which was wonderful but the presentation was very poor (they just piled the various vegetables and sides on top) and my companion had the sea bass which was very good but for the size of the fish itself which was insultingly anemic especially for a $34 entree. For desert we had pot de creme (very good) and Parisian Rice pudding with caramel which was also very good but perhaps a bit lacking as far as quantity. Some room for improvement for sure..
  5. DrFish

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place to have a New Year's Eve dinner. Chez Billy Sud has been a favorite of ours since it opened. The only thing I wish they would bring back is the Paris-Brest!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Unbelievable Birthday Celebration!
  7. TimP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, comfortable dining room and not too noisy. I had the Scottish salmon and it was fantastic. My partner had the roast chicken, and that was very good, too. Excellent wines, although it would be nice if there were more than one chardonnay on the menu (and if one was priced less than $19 a glass). I had the Cotes du Rhone, and it was delicious with the beurre rouge salmon. Chez Billy lived up to its reputation, and I look forward to returning for dinner after their renovation is complete.
  8. MariaG

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Loved it, only thing was we weren’t recommended the onion soup… it was the best ever and a staple. Steak de frites was amazing and duck fabulous. Compliments to the chef!!!
  9. saphireinto

    Toronto

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was very good, the service was a bit pretentious but efficient enough. Loves the atmosphere and vibe, cute and cosy. Pricing was on the higher end but reasonable for what you got. 20% mandatory gratuity was unexpected.
  10. Mimi

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    I have loved Chez Billy Sud forever. Last night was a bit of a disappointment though. The delicious bread is a treat of the past. A service fee of 20% is added to your bill (there were only 2 of us dining so not a large group) Steak fritte is now $42 and a glass of Chardonnay is $18. I don’t see the value and the ambiance and food were a 3 out of 5. Go to the Brasserie on Prospect Street for a better experience.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! Steak Frites was amazing! Loved the blackened Cheesecake!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Average food. Excellent service. We ordered both soups, onion soup and squash soup, they were both served cold/semi warm. Ordered the duck, it was good but served cold/semi warm.
  13. Adam

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for Holiday Dinner.
  14. NathaliaA

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem in Georgetown. The food is delicious and service spotless.
  15. Jules

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    This neighborhood standby seemed a little off on my last visit. Food was cold, I mentioned it to the server, no one said anything or followed up.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere and service was ok.
  17. annetted

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening! Only one weird thing to mention - because of health code reasons, mouelles are not allowed to be taken home. I had to surrender 1/2 of the pot because I was too full to finish it. Disappointing and seems wasteful - I would have ordered differently had I known this. Otherwise I had a really lovely meal. Burgers were tasty. The duck was crispy, yet tender. The short ribs were succulent; my friend practically liked his plate! The desserts were divine - light cheesecake, rich rice pudding, smooth and chocolaty pots de creme, silky creme brûlée, and palate cleansing sorbet.
  18. Sarah

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Really enjoyed the setting and ambiance.
  19. BarbaraB

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice touch for us celebrating a birthday- fabulous flourless chocolate cake.
  20. JosephM

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The cappuccino was sub par as was the complimentary dessert. The mussels were great. The frites would have benefited from a little salt. You asked. The decor was great and the waitress gracious.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice time with a time with a friend in town.
  22. Overeasy

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening for the four of us. The food, the staff and the quiet ambiance made for a memorable evening
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Try the rice pudding! It’s not the obvious choice, but what a wonderful surprise. Really loved it.
  24. BobBurgess

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The server, while very polite, never asked if I wanted another glass of wine ( and I did) and brought a dessert menu to my wife only and never asked if I wanted dessert. Strange. Also, the hamburger was dry and lacked any flavor.
  25. NyEH

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have a lovely experience at this neighborhood staple. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chez Billy Sud has been one of our favorite restaurants in Georgetown. Classic French Bistro. Food has always been good and consistent.
  27. Ungorditofeliz

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    When we arrived they inmediately said the host (not friendly or nice at all) were fully booked and than the only place will be the bar. Which was completly a lie because I went to the app and was able to make a reservation, I shower her and she took us back to the host stand and then the manager gave us the same speech (no tables available) even thought I was shoing him the reservation ( dont know if was Dress code thing, racial o simple they didnt want us to sit, targetted somehow) Finally we got a table and the only nice thing about the "experience" was our server, reccomendations and being sweet to us was really good.
  28. ElizabethE

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best waiter who had excellent recommendations. The food and ambiance were fabulous!
  29. JeffB

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great dining experience. ask for Torrence as your waiter, delightful fellow
  30. DMandfamily

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and delicious meal.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Chez Billy. Knowledgable wait staff, delicious food, beautiful ambiance. We had the French onion soup, acorn squash soup, beef short rib, and mussels. It all was delicious. The mussels are nice and large, great quality! Highly recommend.
  32. msolomon

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was another lovely evening at Chez Billy Sud. The food was great and the service was wonderful.
  33. Mrkt157

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always!
  34. VirginiaF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food, best server— Chez Billy, as always, is unbeatable. Thank you for hosting us!
  35. Ellen

    Washington DC

    175 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Sea bass was drowning in butter😢. Open Table doesn’t have timely reservations😢. 5pm is too early for dinner and 8:30 is too late.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting from out of town with our two teenagers… We all thoroughly enjoyed Chez Billy Sud - from drinks to dessert. The roasted oysters and goat cheese to start were my favorite, but everything was delicious. The ambience was quaint and welcoming. Our server was charming. Highly recommend.
  37. Jada

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambience in the restaurant, food was delicious and service amazing as well. Highly recommend and I will be returning!
  38. DiaC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious and the ambiance was incredible. Nothing we had on the menu was a miss.
  39. JW16

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Beautiful location and a nice wine list. Need more staff like many restaurants. But I won't eat there again because every element of my simple meal was bad. Even the fries!
  40. FrancophileFoodie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful staff is elegant and exceptional.

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 2527 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 95 times today
Google Map for Chez Billy Sud

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<br />3121 South St NW<br />Washington, DC 20007<br />Telephone: 202-337-6900<br />(only a half block walk) <br />$15 before 3 pm <br />$10 after 3 pm <br /><br />Nearby Parking:<br />+Central Parking - 148 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 230 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 288 ft<br />+Colonial Parking - 288 ft<br />

  • 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

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