Have visited several times, this time for Restaurant Week. As usual, food was absolutely delicious, quantities generous, staff friendly without being intrusive, and the ambience was warm and comfortable on a cold winter night.
Will
The service was incredible! The pastries were excellent. The chicken, hamburger, and beef bourguignon were all excellent.
j
Behind on making the drinks so they came out w our meal. Gave the champagne in miniature rocks glasses because they were behind on dishes, ran out of French fries, so the steak and frites came out w mashed potatoes. The quiche was over cooked and bland, beef bourguignon was just a sad dish. Overall very disappointing and a waste of $ for celebrating 2 milestone birthdays and no comp'd dessert.
PaulB
Good food. Would recommend. Gave it 4 stars for value because the wine is a bit expensive.
Marisa
I thoroughly enjoyed Dining at Bistro Du Jour! The greeter (Ian) was welcoming and friendly and our server (Dave) was equally as personable and attentive. The menu selection was extensive. I enjoyed the mussels, cheese platter and the Tuna Niçoise salad. The ambiance of the restaurant was conducive for our conversing while dining! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for the food and ambiance and plan to return again in the future!
Dr. Tasheka L
★★★★★ Five-Star Dining Experience at Bistro Du Jour, The Wharf From start to finish, our experience at Bistro Du Jour at The Wharf was nothing short of spectacular. The moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the host, setting the tone for an exceptional evening. Our server, Bree, delivered outstanding service, attentive, personable, and genuinely invested in making sure our experience was memorable. The restaurant manager also took the time to greet us, check on us throughout the meal, and ensure everything exceeded expectations. That level of care and presence truly stood out. The food was seasoned to perfection and absolutely delicious, every bite was flavorful, well prepared, and thoughtfully presented. It was clear that care and craftsmanship went into each dish. The bakery experience was equally impressive. The bakery team member was wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, and added to the overall excellence of the visit. Simply put, everything was done well, from service to food to atmosphere. This was an enjoyable, elevated dining experience that I truly appreciated. I am already looking forward to returning again with family and friends. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, exceptional service, and a welcoming, polished dining experience at The Wharf.
Anne Brooks
Had a wonderful dinner here. It’s a cozy Parisian Bistro in the middle of DC. The salmon was done perfectly. Nice selections of appetizers as well. Along with beautiful presentation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Tassell
And try the desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TC
Location and ambiance is great. Only downside is there is only 1 restroom and makes it little annoying. Other than that food was great tasty, to the point portions. I will come back here to try their other items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ngozi Assata
I ordered to-go tonight and on the way out while both my hands were full with my order - the manager was about a foot in front of me and only held the door open enough for him to get through, causing the door to slam in my face. Maybe that part was unintentional, but I still feel he could’ve been more aware of his surroundings, especially considering that he’s managing a busy restaurant. What made matters worse was that other staff members saw me struggling to open the door and didn’t assist me - they just watched so I had to KICK the door open. Not the best service. And as a paying customer I felt completely devalued and invisible.
Can’t wait to come back to Washington, DC just to have dinner at this restaurant again. They have the best escargot, tuna ceviche, and French wine. The customer service is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely exceptional. A beautiful riverfront setting, top-tier quality, and incredible service all come together in one perfect spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omar Awan
Stopped for lunch. We enjoyed the warmth of the patio on the wharf even in winter. Wasn’t very busy, but service was good and attentive. Soft drinks came in overpriced small glass bottles, very European. The food was excellent including the croque madam and American burger. Pastry offerings were great as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrei Z
Very bad place. Servers and waitresses are rude. They liked us out because kids won’t eat French food and I got them hot dogs from steak shake 🫨 not recommended to anyone
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael
Saturday brunch around 12:30. Friendly staff. Baked goods were only average, somewhat dry and lacking the flavor in the item description, Breakfast eggs and meats were very good. Tourist prices, meal for two was 119 with tip.
Jack B
Extremely mediocre Boeuf Bourguignon, which they claimed was their speciality dish. It was indistinguishable from a thrown-together pot roast - but even worse.
Have visited several times, this time for Restaurant Week. As usual, food was absolutely delicious, quantities generous, staff friendly without being intrusive, and the ambience was warm and comfortable on a cold winter night.
The service was incredible! The pastries were excellent. The chicken, hamburger, and beef bourguignon were all excellent.
Behind on making the drinks so they came out w our meal. Gave the champagne in miniature rocks glasses because they were behind on dishes, ran out of French fries, so the steak and frites came out w mashed potatoes. The quiche was over cooked and bland, beef bourguignon was just a sad dish. Overall very disappointing and a waste of $ for celebrating 2 milestone birthdays and no comp'd dessert.
Good food. Would recommend. Gave it 4 stars for value because the wine is a bit expensive.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dining at Bistro Du Jour! The greeter (Ian) was welcoming and friendly and our server (Dave) was equally as personable and attentive. The menu selection was extensive. I enjoyed the mussels, cheese platter and the Tuna Niçoise salad. The ambiance of the restaurant was conducive for our conversing while dining! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for the food and ambiance and plan to return again in the future!
★★★★★ Five-Star Dining Experience at Bistro Du Jour, The Wharf From start to finish, our experience at Bistro Du Jour at The Wharf was nothing short of spectacular. The moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the host, setting the tone for an exceptional evening. Our server, Bree, delivered outstanding service, attentive, personable, and genuinely invested in making sure our experience was memorable. The restaurant manager also took the time to greet us, check on us throughout the meal, and ensure everything exceeded expectations. That level of care and presence truly stood out. The food was seasoned to perfection and absolutely delicious, every bite was flavorful, well prepared, and thoughtfully presented. It was clear that care and craftsmanship went into each dish. The bakery experience was equally impressive. The bakery team member was wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, and added to the overall excellence of the visit. Simply put, everything was done well, from service to food to atmosphere. This was an enjoyable, elevated dining experience that I truly appreciated. I am already looking forward to returning again with family and friends. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, exceptional service, and a welcoming, polished dining experience at The Wharf.
Had a wonderful dinner here. It’s a cozy Parisian Bistro in the middle of DC. The salmon was done perfectly. Nice selections of appetizers as well. Along with beautiful presentation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
And try the desserts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Location and ambiance is great. Only downside is there is only 1 restroom and makes it little annoying. Other than that food was great tasty, to the point portions. I will come back here to try their other items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered to-go tonight and on the way out while both my hands were full with my order - the manager was about a foot in front of me and only held the door open enough for him to get through, causing the door to slam in my face. Maybe that part was unintentional, but I still feel he could’ve been more aware of his surroundings, especially considering that he’s managing a busy restaurant. What made matters worse was that other staff members saw me struggling to open the door and didn’t assist me - they just watched so I had to KICK the door open. Not the best service. And as a paying customer I felt completely devalued and invisible.
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Can’t wait to come back to Washington, DC just to have dinner at this restaurant again. They have the best escargot, tuna ceviche, and French wine. The customer service is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely exceptional. A beautiful riverfront setting, top-tier quality, and incredible service all come together in one perfect spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped for lunch. We enjoyed the warmth of the patio on the wharf even in winter. Wasn’t very busy, but service was good and attentive. Soft drinks came in overpriced small glass bottles, very European. The food was excellent including the croque madam and American burger. Pastry offerings were great as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very bad place. Servers and waitresses are rude. They liked us out because kids won’t eat French food and I got them hot dogs from steak shake 🫨 not recommended to anyone
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Saturday brunch around 12:30. Friendly staff. Baked goods were only average, somewhat dry and lacking the flavor in the item description, Breakfast eggs and meats were very good. Tourist prices, meal for two was 119 with tip.
Extremely mediocre Boeuf Bourguignon, which they claimed was their speciality dish. It was indistinguishable from a thrown-together pot roast - but even worse.
Food: 1
Service: 5
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