Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. The food was extremely salty to the point where it was difficult to enjoy. The service was just as bad — no one checked on our table at any point, and we were essentially ignored throughout the meal. The restaurant itself also seemed very unkempt and poorly maintained, which added to the overall negative impression. To make matters worse, we had to track down the waitress ourselves just to get the check. Overall, this place needs significant improvements in both service and quality
Amy
Food is great, every time. Ambience is fun. Drinks could be a bit improved- but food is so good that it makes up for it.
Luis
We cannot visit DC without a visit to Bistrot. It was New Years Eve, but no fixed menu. We ordered a la carte, we both had the escargots, for entrees, the Fillet Cooked to perfection and the Mussels with frites. Pear Belle Helene for desserts. We got back in time to see the ball drop NYC
Alain
Very nice staff, good food, but a bit too noisy (maybe in this period because of the holidays)
Skip
Excellent food and atmosphere. Service from our waitress was sub par. She seemed very un interested in serving her section- others helped Thant goodness
Rosalinda
Very friendly and attentive servers. We had two toddlers in our group and we felt very welcome. Other than the Vichyssoise salad, which could have used more dressing, all our food was outstanding. We had the roquefort and beet salads, ravioli in cream sauce, trout almandine, sides of mushrooms with herbs, and the multigrain pilaf, all delicious. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for good fancy food in a place with a relaxed ambiance. The prices are on the high side, but not outrageous.
Carol
Escargot and Salad Nicoise were perfect starters! Earlier in the week I had the mussels in curry sauce and that was also fabulous. We also loved the steak and roasted chicken we had! Service was great as well!
David Woodard
Fantastic:)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed
Great French Bistro. Escargots, Mussels, and Veal Stew. Wonderfully delicious. Server recommended a Gigandas Cote du Rhône... perfect!
Heidi Aguayo
Authentic French taste and atmosphere. Love their escargot must try them flavors full garlic and olive oil the clam dish is good too so is the cream of mushrooms soup. Variety of delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
My favorite French restaurant in DC. The mushroom soup and the cassoulet du bistrotier are my winter go- to items.
Sharon
Everything was quaint, delicious and perfect. 25 years open and you can feel the love for their patrons in every bite.
Brian Johnson
Extremely disappointing experience at Bistrot du Coin this last weekend. Came for a birthday dinner, asked in the reservation notes for an “intimate table away from another two-top or a large party”. Host acknowledged the birthday…then tried to first seat us right next to another 2-top, then next to a 10-top, before we politely requested a table out of the way (though still in a clearly open section) which was reluctantly given. Pictures online are very misleading. Wall decor was crooked and placed thoughtlessly. Lighting was overly dimmed, not in an aesthetic way. Table “cloths” are cheap plastic and tacky.
We tried the French onion soup to start, which was fine. We also had the potage parmentier which was runny and had diced tomatoes that tasted oddly like they were picked out of a precut box of pico de gallo…for entrees we had the boeuf bourguignon which was similarly unmemorable and was offered on pasta? The waiter did kindly offer mashed potatoes, though this was only served to the side and came a few minutes late. Vegetables were tender, meat was overcooked, sauce was fine. We also had the steak maison, which I ordered medium rare but was served medium well. Char on the steak was overpowering and the bernaise sauce was terrible (luckily to the side). Seemed like a fine quality of meat. Fries to the side were completely unsalted. I was charged $1.00 for a 2oz ramekin of mayonnaise (was not told upfront) and had to ask for ketchup.
Drinks were also disappointing—a flat Diet Coke which the server almost refused to take away and insisted on getting “fresh” until I insisted it wouldn’t come out any differently since the CO2 was clearly out. A bland, unbranded Pinot noir that was fine and the Bisou de Paris, which was good if you like a dry champagne-based cocktail that isn’t overly sweet.
Overall, I felt embarrassed to bring my partner here and completely misled by reviews, pictures, and descriptions. We didn’t even mention her birthday, since they clearly didn’t care, and just rushed to pay the bill and leave. I am leaving two stars because the service was passable and some elements of the food were fine. Maybe there are better menu options? I felt like these were pretty run-of-the-mill as far as starter and entree options go. I’m shocked why anyone would pay these prices for this quality of food and atmosphere when there are ample alternatives within walking or metro distance.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Faxella J11
The lady at the front desk was racist, she was giving me and my friends dirty looks as soon as we walked in the restaurant and gave us poor costumer service, looked at us like we don’t belong there!!! I’m not tryna sound like a karen but the lady was rude and the food was NASTYYY , it was hair in our food. Overall, the whole experience was bad, racist and just horrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Adrian Ang
Someone recommended Bistrot Du Coin and I have to say we were not disappointed. Best meal we had in DC. The menu is both extensive and classic French bistro fare. We had escargots, mussels, and pate to start. My friends had the bouef bourguinon and steaks frites, while I had the cassoulet. They were all delicious. Ended the meal with the tarte tartine and mont blanc. We will definitely be back.
Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. The food was extremely salty to the point where it was difficult to enjoy. The service was just as bad — no one checked on our table at any point, and we were essentially ignored throughout the meal. The restaurant itself also seemed very unkempt and poorly maintained, which added to the overall negative impression. To make matters worse, we had to track down the waitress ourselves just to get the check. Overall, this place needs significant improvements in both service and quality
Food is great, every time. Ambience is fun. Drinks could be a bit improved- but food is so good that it makes up for it.
We cannot visit DC without a visit to Bistrot. It was New Years Eve, but no fixed menu. We ordered a la carte, we both had the escargots, for entrees, the Fillet Cooked to perfection and the Mussels with frites. Pear Belle Helene for desserts. We got back in time to see the ball drop NYC
Very nice staff, good food, but a bit too noisy (maybe in this period because of the holidays)
Excellent food and atmosphere. Service from our waitress was sub par. She seemed very un interested in serving her section- others helped Thant goodness
Very friendly and attentive servers. We had two toddlers in our group and we felt very welcome. Other than the Vichyssoise salad, which could have used more dressing, all our food was outstanding. We had the roquefort and beet salads, ravioli in cream sauce, trout almandine, sides of mushrooms with herbs, and the multigrain pilaf, all delicious. I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for good fancy food in a place with a relaxed ambiance. The prices are on the high side, but not outrageous.
Escargot and Salad Nicoise were perfect starters! Earlier in the week I had the mussels in curry sauce and that was also fabulous. We also loved the steak and roasted chicken we had! Service was great as well!
Fantastic:)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great French Bistro. Escargots, Mussels, and Veal Stew. Wonderfully delicious. Server recommended a Gigandas Cote du Rhône... perfect!
Authentic French taste and atmosphere. Love their escargot must try them flavors full garlic and olive oil the clam dish is good too so is the cream of mushrooms soup. Variety of delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite French restaurant in DC. The mushroom soup and the cassoulet du bistrotier are my winter go- to items.
Everything was quaint, delicious and perfect. 25 years open and you can feel the love for their patrons in every bite.
Extremely disappointing experience at Bistrot du Coin this last weekend. Came for a birthday dinner, asked in the reservation notes for an “intimate table away from another two-top or a large party”. Host acknowledged the birthday…then tried to first seat us right next to another 2-top, then next to a 10-top, before we politely requested a table out of the way (though still in a clearly open section) which was reluctantly given. Pictures online are very misleading. Wall decor was crooked and placed thoughtlessly. Lighting was overly dimmed, not in an aesthetic way. Table “cloths” are cheap plastic and tacky.
We tried the French onion soup to start, which was fine. We also had the potage parmentier which was runny and had diced tomatoes that tasted oddly like they were picked out of a precut box of pico de gallo…for entrees we had the boeuf bourguignon which was similarly unmemorable and was offered on pasta? The waiter did kindly offer mashed potatoes, though this was only served to the side and came a few minutes late. Vegetables were tender, meat was overcooked, sauce was fine. We also had the steak maison, which I ordered medium rare but was served medium well. Char on the steak was overpowering and the bernaise sauce was terrible (luckily to the side). Seemed like a fine quality of meat. Fries to the side were completely unsalted. I was charged $1.00 for a 2oz ramekin of mayonnaise (was not told upfront) and had to ask for ketchup.
Drinks were also disappointing—a flat Diet Coke which the server almost refused to take away and insisted on getting “fresh” until I insisted it wouldn’t come out any differently since the CO2 was clearly out. A bland, unbranded Pinot noir that was fine and the Bisou de Paris, which was good if you like a dry champagne-based cocktail that isn’t overly sweet.
Overall, I felt embarrassed to bring my partner here and completely misled by reviews, pictures, and descriptions. We didn’t even mention her birthday, since they clearly didn’t care, and just rushed to pay the bill and leave. I am leaving two stars because the service was passable and some elements of the food were fine. Maybe there are better menu options? I felt like these were pretty run-of-the-mill as far as starter and entree options go. I’m shocked why anyone would pay these prices for this quality of food and atmosphere when there are ample alternatives within walking or metro distance.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
The lady at the front desk was racist, she was giving me and my friends dirty looks as soon as we walked in the restaurant and gave us poor costumer service, looked at us like we don’t belong there!!! I’m not tryna sound like a karen but the lady was rude and the food was NASTYYY , it was hair in our food. Overall, the whole experience was bad, racist and just horrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Someone recommended Bistrot Du Coin and I have to say we were not disappointed. Best meal we had in DC. The menu is both extensive and classic French bistro fare. We had escargots, mussels, and pate to start. My friends had the bouef bourguinon and steaks frites, while I had the cassoulet. They were all delicious. Ended the meal with the tarte tartine and mont blanc. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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