Best French Restaurants in Dowell

The most romantic restaurant in Bethesda. Try to eat in clear igloos outside during cold and inclement weather. It is magical sheltered from the storm with outstanding heat and French food.

Fantastic from start to finish. Sure it’s pricey, but it was worth every penny, from the second they take your coat at the door, through the many courses, and being sent home with a box or rolled back to your car due to the amount of food. Our server was able to instantly answer our requests for recommendations across different courses, including a perfect wine pairing that balanced different meals and palates for myself and my wife. Top notch, will return, and recommend to anyone willing to foot the bill.

We looked forward to our return visit back to Jacques' Brasserie and it did not disappoint. The service by Angelica was perfect and the food was as well. We enjoyed the Onion Soup Gratinee and the Brasserie Burger with Frites were super. We planned what we ate with a view to ordering the Grand Marnier Souffle, which was worth a trip in itself. We look forward to returning.

Few places exceed expectations set for a newer restaurant but this was my experience on my first dinner at La Grande Boucherie. Filled to capacity for Thanksgiving, the service didn't suffer, the wine list well matched to the menu, and the food was perfectly prepared. The steak melts in your mouth, the French onion soup better than Paris, and oysters fresh, plump, and perfectly chilled. Outstanding. But nothing prepares you for the breathtaking ambiance! The sweeping staircase, magnificent Beaux Arts interior- you might think you're in Paris!

Wonderful food and attentive service from the owner!