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Bistrot Du Coin, Washington, DC

Bistrot Du Coin

4.5
4.5
861 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., Bistrot Du Coin serves up delicious French cuisine. Its very relaxed setting features picnic-style table cloths and a second floor to accommodate a packed house. Owners Yannis Felix and Michel Verdon opened Bistrot Du Coin's doors in 2000 for patrons to converse and have fun while enjoying their meals. It offers hearty starters such as French onion soup and fresh, crisp salads, steamed mussels and sautéed foie gras. Veal stew in a creamy sauce, braised chicken in white wine and pan-seared salmon topped with a fresh herb sauce are filling main courses to try.

Bistrot Du Coin hosts parties to celebrate popular French events throughout the year, and it serves brunch on the weekend with its own menu. This restaurant has an extensive wine list, but also offers cocktails and apéritif. It is open year-round and welcomes reservations.

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What 861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistrot Du Coin offers a "fun, lively ambience" reminiscent of a classic French bistro. With its "amazing food," including standout dishes like mussels and escargot, it remains a "reliably delicious" spot. While service can vary due to high demand, it's a "favorite" in DC for its authentic experience.

861 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. The mussels were amazing!!!

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  2. Clint

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience. The prices were justified by the amazing food. Great wine, and mussels were a great start. Chicken and beef dishes were outstanding. This will become a regular stop when visiting DC! Our server Julia had quite a few tables, but was spot on perfect with great recommendations and frequently filled our waters, bread and cleared plates. Fantastic service.

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  3. Kristoffer VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites! Great ambiance, feels like you’re in Europe. Casual and comfortable for a drink, a bite after work, or a date night. The merguez alone is worth the trip. Been here at least a dozen times and sampled most of the menu - never had a bad meal. Cheers!

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  4. Daniel

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribeye was ordered med-rare but came closer to med-well. Though reservations were made 2 days in advance, they seated us right next to front entry and hostess station, while walk-ins were seated at tables that didn’t have people’s rear ends in their faces. The server was not friendly, and inattentive, though we understand it was busy. Would have been ok if all else was fine.

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  5. robin

    Denver3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fries were cold and soggy. Foods okay… bread had no flavor….

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  6. Gladstone

    Washington DC17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredibly solid and authenticate French food and ambience. Prices are skyrocketing, but that is everywhere. Still the best French Onion Soup in town and the veal in cream sauce as well as the moule frites are incredibly consistent, lo, these many years. Love the loud, lively vibe - it's part of the attraction, even on Valentine's Day. Excellent bartender and drinks.

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  7. Renee VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Bustro du Coin and everything about their food, prices, value, service and ambience!

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  8. Robert VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious French good. Love the trout and the bread. Very good.

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  9. Allan

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is traditional French - although serving pasta with boeuf bourguignon strikes me as highly unusual. Selling wine by the glass is obviously ok, but not when it turns out that the glass is tiny and the price is the opposite. The glass is the type you normally use for Port. And lastly: Why do they keep adding 5% to the check for extra expenses? Isn't everything an expense that should be reflected in the price that you see on the menu?

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  10. Jason

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I was with 14 friends having dinner and it was delicious!!

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FAQs

Bistrot Du Coin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.5 stars by 861 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
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1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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