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Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC

Central Michel Richard

4.8
4.8
7637 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
Michel Richard's modern American brasserie and winner of the 2008 James Beard award for best new restaurant. Central is Michel's tribute to great American cuisine, both modern and classic, with a French accent known for our award winning fried chicken & decadent desserts.

A vibrant happy hour with a great wine list, beer & cocktail menu, Central offers a lunch & dinner 3 course prix-fixe menu.

Located on the corner of 11 St. & Pennsylvania Ave NW , walking distance to the White House, Theatres, Capitol One Arena, The National Mall & Monuments.

Private dining for up to 16 guest, semi-private for 20 guest, & private events for up to 200.

We offer a $10.00 parking discount for dinner guests that park in the 10th St. garage between E St. and Pennsylvania Avenue starting at 5:00 PM from Monday-Saturday. Please ask the host or your server to receive a validation ticket.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 626-0015
  • Website
    http://www.centralmichelrichard.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Barigault
  • Catering
    Order online for pick up only.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at Central Michel Richard for your next business meeting or special occasion. Our private dining rooms or regular reservation are available for lunch and dinner In addition we have a semi-private dining area that can seat up to 35 guest. Accommodations available for up to 200 people as a buyout, we look forward to hosting your event.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    Corner of 11th Street & Pennsylvania Ave NW<br />Across Waldorf Astoria
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from Archives/Navy Memorial, Federal Triangle, or Metro Center
  • Entertainment
    Join us @CentralMR for event and entertainment updates.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Michel Richard is a culinary gem that delights with its "best fried chicken in the DMV" and "outrageous" crab cake sandwich. The service, described as "outstanding," complements the diverse and "delicious" menu featuring classic French dishes and innovative American fusion. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make for a memorable dining experience.

7,637 Reviews

  1. Melissa VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time! Food is great! I come here a lot for lunch with the office!

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  2. Leslye VIP

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. The food was good but I must say the service was exceptional. Our server went above and beyond to ensure we had a nice dinner.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and service but way too expensive for what you get.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find close to Warner theater. Highly recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Menu variety was good. Service was pleasant although time to get each item was greater than typical for a restaurant. Prices are higher than one would expect for each item and considering an ambiance best described as ordinary. Drinks are expensive and good but not the spectacular one expects from the pricing.

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  6. Jana VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Started out early pre-theater experience by our selves with a few folks at the bar, but as the food arrived and the time went on the place was abuzz! The crowd shows that this place is an elevated restaurant with the right price point. The food was great.

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  7. John VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service all around. Delicious food. Enjoyed the cauliflower soup.

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  8. Lynn

    Atlanta7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ribeye special was a 10 ounce thin cut that was well done and should’ve been medium so they took it back and brought me another. That one was OK but still very thin. Husband‘s branzini was oily. Lobster bisque was good. Never liked seating where one person has to face a wall, which is the set up there. Overall, I was not impressed. 

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  9. Katelin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always wonderful, and it's a nice but comfortable place.

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  10. paul

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious French restaurant. Highlights included the onion soup, "faux" gras, shrimp cocktail and the hanger steak. Main concern is the noise level...very loud which made it hard to hold a conversation amongst 4 people.

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FAQs

Central Michel Richard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 626-0015.

Central Michel Richard is rated 4.8 stars by 7637 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Central Michel Richard

1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of 11th Street & Pennsylvania Ave NW<br />Across Waldorf Astoria
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from Archives/Navy Memorial, Federal Triangle, or Metro Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Barigault
  • Entertainment
    Join us @CentralMR for event and entertainment updates.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.centralmichelrichard.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 626-0015
  • Catering
    Order online for pick up only.
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at Central Michel Richard for your next business meeting or special occasion. Our private dining rooms or regular reservation are available for lunch and dinner In addition we have a semi-private dining area that can seat up to 35 guest. Accommodations available for up to 200 people as a buyout, we look forward to hosting your event.

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