After going to Apero for the first time on a recommend from a Danish friend of mine it was great the tapas were all delicious and the staff were so friendly.If you like great food at a reasonable price this is the place to go .
David B.
Went to Apero for an early dinner (pre-Kennedy center). Arrived early. Hostess and the bartenders were all "no it's okay, come on" so in I went. They offered me a table (I had a reservation) but I decided to sit at the bar. Anyway. Started the meal with the deviled eggs. You'd think, deviled eggs, right, just deviled eggs? But these were really good. And overstuffed. Had some bacon in them, which really set them off. So off to a great start. For my main course I had the branzino (aka striped bass) and it was phenomenal..It took me a hot minute to place the sauce flavor. It was a classic hollandaise sauce. The whole thing, fish, potatoes, spinach....was just perfect, and combined perfectly with the slightly lemony hollandaise. Dessert brought out the bread pudding which, you guessed it, was phenomenal. The ambiance? Ok, so Apero is small. There's another restaurant upstairs as well. So the ambiance is semi-chaos, not very private....and sitting at the bar gave me a front row seat to the pre-service (basically) chaos and then the service chaos. It was great fun. Apero is also SUPER casual. I was in a suit (like I said, I was going to hear Mozart at the Kennedy Center) and felt WAY overdressed. Shorts and t-shirts would be good to go here. Get a reservation, and go. And also let me add: It was not as expensive as I thought it would be (considering it's D.C., it's a Michelin starred restaurant, and it's French).
Jill T.
Went with a girlfriend for a Sunday brunch. We sat for one hour and ten minutes waiting for our food. Finally after almost an hour they brought a salad " on the house". When the food arrived the burger was raw and the buckwheat crepe and egg were inedible. Horrible. We left without eating. We were told the manager would call to invite us back " to make things right". You guessed it. No call. Don't waste your time. Too many other options.
Leah C.
Really loved coming here. It may be my new fav hidden gem. Years and years ago this was a cute little coffee shop and am glad that the space is being used again. I brought my mom here for brunch and we asked to sit on the patio which was very nice. I did love the inside however and think it would be a great date night spot. Has sexy vibes haha. For food we got the croque madam and the crepes and shared, but absolutely everything we saw coming out looked so good and we were sad we didn't order more. My one critique is I did want some frites or some such potato option and there didn't seem to be any available. Not sure if that's the American in me, but can a girl get some fries with her breakfast ?! I did see they have a hh, caviar/champagne special for $44, which I think will be my next thing to try here.
Stephen Hudson
I've been here a couple times now, and I've continually been let down. Having a restaurants focusing on French food and wine nearby should be a great asset, but I don't suspect I'll be going back. The first time, I tried the charcuterie, which was disappointing. The by the glass wine options at the time weren't anything special considering the hype that the restaurant has. Honestly, the only food i felt was notable was the bread, which I quite enjoyed - but all and all, not an experience that lived up to the bill. The second time I went, I asked the host if I could sit at the back bar. I didn't receive any further attention got the next 20 minutes (the front bar was admittedly packed, so I get it, but still hard to get anyone's attention without crawling over the patrons), and then the same host sat down a couple of people next to me - but gave them drink menus and water, while still ignoring me. I left after that. I want to like this place, but they work really hard for me not to.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Magdalena S.
Noticed this place was on InKind so decided to give it a try before a Kennedy Center performance. What a gem! Started off with some great drinks and mushroom cigarettes which were very tasty. For dinner I enjoyed the chitarra and my husband really liked the duck. We also got mousse and bread pudding for dessert both of which were very tasty. The restaurant has an elegant vibe but the staff is super chill and puts you at ease. I was surprised by how packed it was for an early dinner given the fact that it's tucked away from the M Street hubbub which bodes well as there seemed to be a bunch of neighborhood regulars who really like this place. Pricing isn't ridiculous as far as DC's French scene goes. Hope to come back soon and would really like to try Boheme as well!
Cassandra S.
Came for caviar hour and had the best time! The restaurant is super moody and romantic, making it the perfect spot for a weeknight date. My partner and I each ordered our own caviar service and shared a cheese board. I love all the accompaniments that come with the caviar. The house made chips are some of the best I've ever had. We also got a creme brulee for dessert--to be honest, it was pretty runny and I think it needed a little more time to set. That didn't stop me from eating it though, ha!
Marisa H.
I've been here a few times for food and/or drinks and appetizers. Their indoor dining area is very comfortable, but small. They have a great bar area as well. I enjoy most of their appetizers. They have a great deal on caviar and champagne if you can get there early or go later. They also have a nice front and back outdoor area. The staff is very friendly. FYI, there is a 20% automated service charge on top of the whole bill.
Bryce McClure
The duck confit and gougeres are both outstanding.
I was finally able to knock this place off my list. I decided to come by yesterday to kill some time before meeting my date in Tyson's corner. It's definitely a charming spot in north Georgetown. The interior is very old fashioned, which I feel suits it well. The French music playing in the background and outdoor patio seating in the back also add to its charm. It's definitely extremely well staffed with a lot of passionate wine experts working here (several Somm's). I was unaware they offered Caviar Hour, which is Caviar happy hour from 3-5 PM. One lady came in after 5 and the bartender said it ended at 6 PM even though the menu says 5. Perhaps they were just being nice to her since she arrived just a little late. Anyway, I ordered the Happy Hour which consisted of 10 grams of a certain Caviar and two glasses of Champagne. There is also an option for a glass of a more expensive one. It was a cool experience for $44. There are more expensive Caviar Hour options as well. The Caviar comes with Potato Chips and other side items you can add to the Caviar and Chips. Overall, it was a nice experience. The bar had some patrons taking advantage of the snack menu and its a cool place overall. I can see myself returning for sure.
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! It was a little busy and loud but can be expected on a Saturday night.Something to note if its your first time visiting, the host/hostess is located in front of the bar and not at the entrance, so just walk on in and check in at the bar area.We ordered the Deviled Eggs, Gougeres, Mussels, Duck and Steak. Drinks were Kentucky Rose (with ice) and Como La Flor, however the latter may no longer be served for Spring season. Dessert was the bread pudding, if I had to be picky it would have been nice to have a sauce or more of the caramel drizzle as it was a little dry.Everything was VERY good but maybe the Mussels and Gougeres win for best in show!!! Looking forward to next visit!Kid-friendliness: not really, but I dont have kids
I believe my experience is consistent with several reviews here. Good food & wine list, but terrible service. We walked in when the place initially opened and were treated well - since we were the only two people there. We ordered a bottle of wine and appetizers. When things started to get busy, we noticed that no one had cleaned our area or asked us if we needed anything (even the check) in a while. We were at the bar, so you have to intentionally ignore us when we're making eye contact and saying "excuse me." Eventually I got one bartender's attention, ordered two cocktails and he begrudgingly said "sure." At that point, I should've said "never mind" and left, but I didn't - and that's my mistake. Somehow it gets worse. We were finished, and let me add - with the same dirty plates in front of us. We needed our bill so we could LEAVE. I asked a woman, she said "sure" again - unhappy to get us anything. Still - no check. I had my credit card out, kept trying to get someone's attention. Maybe 15 minutes later, a different bartender finally gave us our check. I should add that he apologized for how long the check took. This was not the same bartender as before. The ambience was great, but being ignored for an extended period of time was not an ideal experience. Apparently ~$200 on a pre-dinner drink/bite isn't enough for attention at this place. I felt like absolute crap after this experience and wish I never gave them a dime. Don't go here. There's plenty of other places in the area with better service (although it doesn't take much to be better than this place).
Natalie Caldwell
What a gem of a place. Absolutely beautiful and the staff even more so. We came for some champagne and caviar, and boy did they deliver. Ten plus different variations and locations of caviar. Seven plus different champagnes. They deliver the caviar with both waffle strips and chips. It was absolutely fantastic. We cannot wait to come back next time we’re in town.Kid-friendliness: This is not a kid friendly place.
What a gem of a place. Absolutely beautiful and the staff even more so. We came for some champagne and caviar, and boy did they deliver. Ten plus different variations and locations of caviar. Seven plus different champagnes. They deliver the caviar with both waffle strips and chips. It was absolutely fantastic. We cannot wait to come back next time we're in town.
Judy P.
Exquisite. The food, wine selection, location, patio dining, service, all of it. Very knowledgeable staff.
After going to Apero for the first time on a recommend from a Danish friend of mine it was great the tapas were all delicious and the staff were so friendly.If you like great food at a reasonable price this is the place to go .
Went to Apero for an early dinner (pre-Kennedy center). Arrived early. Hostess and the bartenders were all "no it's okay, come on" so in I went. They offered me a table (I had a reservation) but I decided to sit at the bar. Anyway. Started the meal with the deviled eggs. You'd think, deviled eggs, right, just deviled eggs? But these were really good. And overstuffed. Had some bacon in them, which really set them off. So off to a great start. For my main course I had the branzino (aka striped bass) and it was phenomenal..It took me a hot minute to place the sauce flavor. It was a classic hollandaise sauce. The whole thing, fish, potatoes, spinach....was just perfect, and combined perfectly with the slightly lemony hollandaise. Dessert brought out the bread pudding which, you guessed it, was phenomenal. The ambiance? Ok, so Apero is small. There's another restaurant upstairs as well. So the ambiance is semi-chaos, not very private....and sitting at the bar gave me a front row seat to the pre-service (basically) chaos and then the service chaos. It was great fun. Apero is also SUPER casual. I was in a suit (like I said, I was going to hear Mozart at the Kennedy Center) and felt WAY overdressed. Shorts and t-shirts would be good to go here. Get a reservation, and go. And also let me add: It was not as expensive as I thought it would be (considering it's D.C., it's a Michelin starred restaurant, and it's French).
Went with a girlfriend for a Sunday brunch. We sat for one hour and ten minutes waiting for our food. Finally after almost an hour they brought a salad " on the house". When the food arrived the burger was raw and the buckwheat crepe and egg were inedible. Horrible. We left without eating. We were told the manager would call to invite us back " to make things right". You guessed it. No call. Don't waste your time. Too many other options.
Really loved coming here. It may be my new fav hidden gem. Years and years ago this was a cute little coffee shop and am glad that the space is being used again. I brought my mom here for brunch and we asked to sit on the patio which was very nice. I did love the inside however and think it would be a great date night spot. Has sexy vibes haha. For food we got the croque madam and the crepes and shared, but absolutely everything we saw coming out looked so good and we were sad we didn't order more. My one critique is I did want some frites or some such potato option and there didn't seem to be any available. Not sure if that's the American in me, but can a girl get some fries with her breakfast ?! I did see they have a hh, caviar/champagne special for $44, which I think will be my next thing to try here.
I've been here a couple times now, and I've continually been let down. Having a restaurants focusing on French food and wine nearby should be a great asset, but I don't suspect I'll be going back. The first time, I tried the charcuterie, which was disappointing. The by the glass wine options at the time weren't anything special considering the hype that the restaurant has. Honestly, the only food i felt was notable was the bread, which I quite enjoyed - but all and all, not an experience that lived up to the bill. The second time I went, I asked the host if I could sit at the back bar. I didn't receive any further attention got the next 20 minutes (the front bar was admittedly packed, so I get it, but still hard to get anyone's attention without crawling over the patrons), and then the same host sat down a couple of people next to me - but gave them drink menus and water, while still ignoring me. I left after that. I want to like this place, but they work really hard for me not to.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Noticed this place was on InKind so decided to give it a try before a Kennedy Center performance. What a gem! Started off with some great drinks and mushroom cigarettes which were very tasty. For dinner I enjoyed the chitarra and my husband really liked the duck. We also got mousse and bread pudding for dessert both of which were very tasty. The restaurant has an elegant vibe but the staff is super chill and puts you at ease. I was surprised by how packed it was for an early dinner given the fact that it's tucked away from the M Street hubbub which bodes well as there seemed to be a bunch of neighborhood regulars who really like this place. Pricing isn't ridiculous as far as DC's French scene goes. Hope to come back soon and would really like to try Boheme as well!
Came for caviar hour and had the best time! The restaurant is super moody and romantic, making it the perfect spot for a weeknight date. My partner and I each ordered our own caviar service and shared a cheese board. I love all the accompaniments that come with the caviar. The house made chips are some of the best I've ever had. We also got a creme brulee for dessert--to be honest, it was pretty runny and I think it needed a little more time to set. That didn't stop me from eating it though, ha!
I've been here a few times for food and/or drinks and appetizers. Their indoor dining area is very comfortable, but small. They have a great bar area as well. I enjoy most of their appetizers. They have a great deal on caviar and champagne if you can get there early or go later. They also have a nice front and back outdoor area. The staff is very friendly. FYI, there is a 20% automated service charge on top of the whole bill.
The duck confit and gougeres are both outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Gougeres, Mushroom Cigarettes Parmesan Foam, Confit Canard Roasted Potato Morel Sauce
I was finally able to knock this place off my list. I decided to come by yesterday to kill some time before meeting my date in Tyson's corner. It's definitely a charming spot in north Georgetown. The interior is very old fashioned, which I feel suits it well. The French music playing in the background and outdoor patio seating in the back also add to its charm. It's definitely extremely well staffed with a lot of passionate wine experts working here (several Somm's). I was unaware they offered Caviar Hour, which is Caviar happy hour from 3-5 PM. One lady came in after 5 and the bartender said it ended at 6 PM even though the menu says 5. Perhaps they were just being nice to her since she arrived just a little late. Anyway, I ordered the Happy Hour which consisted of 10 grams of a certain Caviar and two glasses of Champagne. There is also an option for a glass of a more expensive one. It was a cool experience for $44. There are more expensive Caviar Hour options as well. The Caviar comes with Potato Chips and other side items you can add to the Caviar and Chips. Overall, it was a nice experience. The bar had some patrons taking advantage of the snack menu and its a cool place overall. I can see myself returning for sure.
Restaurantji Recommends
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! It was a little busy and loud but can be expected on a Saturday night.Something to note if its your first time visiting, the host/hostess is located in front of the bar and not at the entrance, so just walk on in and check in at the bar area.We ordered the Deviled Eggs, Gougeres, Mussels, Duck and Steak. Drinks were Kentucky Rose (with ice) and Como La Flor, however the latter may no longer be served for Spring season. Dessert was the bread pudding, if I had to be picky it would have been nice to have a sauce or more of the caramel drizzle as it was a little dry.Everything was VERY good but maybe the Mussels and Gougeres win for best in show!!! Looking forward to next visit!Kid-friendliness: not really, but I dont have kids
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Truffle Gougeres, Deviled Eggs, Confit Canard Roasted Potato Morel Sauce
I believe my experience is consistent with several reviews here. Good food & wine list, but terrible service. We walked in when the place initially opened and were treated well - since we were the only two people there. We ordered a bottle of wine and appetizers. When things started to get busy, we noticed that no one had cleaned our area or asked us if we needed anything (even the check) in a while. We were at the bar, so you have to intentionally ignore us when we're making eye contact and saying "excuse me." Eventually I got one bartender's attention, ordered two cocktails and he begrudgingly said "sure." At that point, I should've said "never mind" and left, but I didn't - and that's my mistake. Somehow it gets worse. We were finished, and let me add - with the same dirty plates in front of us. We needed our bill so we could LEAVE. I asked a woman, she said "sure" again - unhappy to get us anything. Still - no check. I had my credit card out, kept trying to get someone's attention. Maybe 15 minutes later, a different bartender finally gave us our check. I should add that he apologized for how long the check took. This was not the same bartender as before. The ambience was great, but being ignored for an extended period of time was not an ideal experience. Apparently ~$200 on a pre-dinner drink/bite isn't enough for attention at this place. I felt like absolute crap after this experience and wish I never gave them a dime. Don't go here. There's plenty of other places in the area with better service (although it doesn't take much to be better than this place).
What a gem of a place. Absolutely beautiful and the staff even more so. We came for some champagne and caviar, and boy did they deliver. Ten plus different variations and locations of caviar. Seven plus different champagnes. They deliver the caviar with both waffle strips and chips. It was absolutely fantastic. We cannot wait to come back next time we’re in town.Kid-friendliness: This is not a kid friendly place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potato Waffle Onion Crème Fraiche Gravlox
What a gem of a place. Absolutely beautiful and the staff even more so. We came for some champagne and caviar, and boy did they deliver. Ten plus different variations and locations of caviar. Seven plus different champagnes. They deliver the caviar with both waffle strips and chips. It was absolutely fantastic. We cannot wait to come back next time we're in town.
Exquisite. The food, wine selection, location, patio dining, service, all of it. Very knowledgeable staff.