French Restaurants near Bethesda, MD

“Jose was amazing! His service was really great, and he was so friendly and attentive. The matchas he made were SO good honestly some of the best I’ve had! You can tell he really cares about what he does. Definitely recommend! 💚✨“

“Fantastic food, attentive service, and ambient setting. Such a fantastic spot“

“Bistro Provence provides a classic French dining experience, complete with the fantastic food, great sauces, and service that helps guide you in the right direction. We were delighted to be able to choose from a selection of specials that did not disappoint. The Chef has the upmost care for the dishes being as good to look at as they are to eat. Fantastic spot if you’re hankering for a quality fine dining evening.

Unfortunately, i forgot to take pictures of everything so only some things are captured in photos below. Everything was awesome though“

“Always a DC favorite for hosting and client dinners — your team consistently creates a great experience.“

“We value the seamless service and understated elegance. A trusted venue for business and celebration alike.“

“Nice wine pair with mussels. Reasonable pricing.“

“#AmazingRestaurant #LeSelRestaurant 🥰“

“Superlative tasting menu, top notch wine parings, outstanding service, from a staff that outnumbers the clientele, what’s not to like? Yes it’s small, so leave the soccer team meetup for the pizza place. For Lutece, bring your favorite couple or 1 or 2 very special friends“

“We chose Bistro du Jour at the Royal Sonesta because we needed an ADA-accessible restaurant and bathroom, convenient parking, delicious food, a sophisticated atmosphere for a family dinner, and a place where we could actually have a conversation. Boy, did they deliver! The space is absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous floral arrangements that deserve an 11/10. The lounge area behind the bar is particularly sexy and charming—an excellent spot for a date night. The restaurant, service, and ambiance were all lovely, but the food exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced for the quality and setting. The menu offered some intriguing options, including raspberry macarons with chicken liver and fig jam, alongside classic French favorites like escargot, bouillabaisse, steak frites, and boeuf bourguignon. Our party of eight happily devoured everything and thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal. It can be difficult to find a restaurant that combines accessibility, an elegant atmosphere, excellent service, outstanding food, and reasonable prices. Bistro du Jour checked every box. This is a restaurant we will happily return to again and again. Highly recommended for a special family dinner, a romantic evening, or anyone looking for a lovely French dining experience in DC!“

“A cute and cozy bistro with delicious food and fabulous service!“

“Great food in a great location in Georgetown. Parking right down the street.“

“The tagine was excellent. Central has a fantastic wine list, and it so pleasant to sit outside on Pennsylvania Avenue and people watch.“

“Bistro Cacao was an outstanding choice to cater lunch for a very important business meeting. The food was AMAZING, from appetizers, salad, main course and dessert! Highly recommend them for your next event, meeting or just a fine place to dine!! Great Service, Great Food, Great Presentation!“

“We had a very nice meal at Du Jour (Waterfront) this time, as well as on previous visits. My only concern/complaint is that the restaurant provides no way to specify "Inside" or "Outside" for a reservation. Part of why I'd made a reservation was to secure a table indoors, because early September can be very warm on the patio, as it was last night. When we arrived we were told it would be nearly an hour wait for an indoor table. I knew this location has only a small number of tables inside, so didn't need to have that explained by the host. I just think it would be reasonable to be able to select Indoor or Outdoor for the reservation, or OpenTable should make clear that any reservation may be (will probably be) outside. And then users can make educated decisions. We ended up having a very nice meal; food was excellent, service was very good (when our probably-new server was unsure about a drink order, another server stepped in to clarify which was very nice), and we eventually cooled off.“

“The food, ambiance and service were spectacular. I can’t say enough good things about this place!!!“

“ambience and service were great. i should have stuck to french classics. i got the ravioli off the summer prefixed menu and my review on that is 2.5. also escargot was more spinach forward not garlic for my taste. our server was great and actually spoke french“

“Great in every respect: quality and quantity of food, service, and ambience. A real treat!“

“Love the foods and place . All employee are very good .“

“We had a great lunch! Highly recommended! 😋😋😋“

“Nice dinner to finish the evening in DC, best Filet Au Poivre I think I’ve ever had…even my own! Literally just told the Lady I may cry if I have to finish this.server’s name was John, incredible experience! Thank you!“

“Today was my 1st time eating here and I came with my father for Fathers Day. My father had eaten here several times and wanted me to try it. I liked Le Chat Noir and would come back again. Reasonably priced for higher quality French food.“

“Great Happy Hour specials on Oysters and the Steak Tartare is Amazing!“

“A friend treated me to birthday dinner at Rosemary’s. Neither of us had been before and we were so happy to discover it. Start to finish every morsel was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. We will be back!“

“Wonderful date night. Fantastic, attentive service and absolutely perfect food. Highly recommended.“

“service...food....ambiance..... everything!! A1!!!!!!!! amazing!!!!“

“just superb. The service was amazing- friendly, attentive, and great recommendations. The restaurant accommodated food allergies with no issues whatsoever. The meal was great- everything we ordered delicious. We'll be back! Also- I highly recommend the hamachi ceviche, it's insanely good.“

“DELICIOUS lunch at Et Voila DC!! The salads were amazing and the beer was cold and wonderful! It was my first time at the restaurant & I will definitely return. Highly Recommend!! 🎉🥗🍻❤️🍻🥗🎉“

“Stopped by after seeing high reviews. The atmosphere of the place is really nice. There’s quiet spaces to study. There’s cute little gifts you can purchase. However, the pistachio chocolate croissant I tried wasn’t good. I don’t like the taste of pistachio paste. Also it wasn’t fresh.“

“Had dinner a few nights ago. We were visiting the area for work and saw the great reviews. We were not disappointed. Beautiful restaurant - interior is not very large so reservations a must. Our waitress was very helpful with our questions and attentive the entire meal. Great vibe and our drinks, appetizers and entrees were delicious. I don’t remember the name by the appetizer that’s made with yogurt but it was spectacular. I had a mezcal cocktail and it had beautifully balanced flavors.“

“The waffles here are always perfectly light and airy, like nothing else you can find in Maryland! Fun drinks, yummy flavors, traditional foods, and vegetarian options. We’ve been coming for Sunday brunch for years, and love it every time!“

“The restaurant is surrounded by nature. The staff is friendly, polite, and professional. The menu offers high-quality and original "fine dining" dishes.“

“Great space, loved the food.“

“Beautiful place, excellent food!“

“Great service and amazing food“

“We had beef burgundy, beef cigars and rack of lamb. The food is amazingly good. Authentic and well prepared. I consider the best in this area. Their service is also excellent. This is our 5th time and we will come back soon.“

“One of my favorite locations in DC, great wine selection, the food is pretty good overall (desserts could be improved though), the staff is friendly and efficient.

If you're french and feeling homesick, it is a great place.“

“Last week we enjoyed dinner with Edgar Allen Poe. Okay, so maybe not the man himself- but about as close as I could imagine the experience to be. Dark, decadent, and full of surprise. We got to try their seasonal Poe themed menu, and it’s not just dinner- it nears theatre on a plate.“

“Best mushroom soup ever with all the good wines!“

“Love the NY Minetta and was so excited to try the DC location. It absolutely lived up to the hype. Enjoyed cocktails with my daughter, and the space captures the same charm and energy as the original. The food was outstanding, the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable, and the restaurant was impressively busy for a Tuesday night. Don’t miss Lucy Mercer upstairs—it’s a fantastic addition to the experience.“

“Cafe Colline is spectacular. I had a toddler with me, was dressed in an adidas track suit, and wanted real food as we waited for someone working in the area. Most of the customers were much better dressed and without a child. Nothing wrong with this, just painting the picture. The staff could not have been nicer and more professional. We were greeted with open arms, sat immediately, and served with absolute professionalism. My food (the fish) was so good I considered licking the plate. They don’t necessarily have a kid’s menu but offered numerous things to make a toddler. I went with the burger and fries. They complimented this with numerous dipping sauces and made the burger to order. The charge was minimal and fair. I always clean up after him as toddlers can be messy and they insisted on letting them clean up (I did it anyway). Restrooms were spotless and the kitchen area you pass was very clean and well organized. It’s a small spot full of big talent. This will be a regular for us. A must dine.“

“Lovely ambiance! We sat at the bar and had the three course menu. I was gluten free and the staff was so great about accommodating me! The food was very tasty with great flavors and texture. I really enjoyed all the courses. The beef was so tender and flavorful. I thoroughly enjoyed the dessert as well. The only downside was that we had been walking all day through the city and my phone had died. I was hoping they might be able to let me charge my phone briefly so we could get home but they were unable to do allow that.“

“Good food, perfect portions, and good cocktails!“

“Besides delicious pastries, the best part of Boulangerie Christophe is the staff! Super friendly and kind to everyone who walks through the door. The gourmet sandwiches are a huge hit for my 15-year-old son too.“

“Wonderful menu and amazing staff. This restaurant has never disappointed. Love the foie gras and the salmon stuffed with lentils, and the frites.“

“The food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent and the owner came around to talk to us! He was so sweet!! He made us feel like family! I will definitely recommend this lovely establishment to my family and friends! I should have taken more photos, but I forgot- it was as sooo goo!!“

“Absolutely amazing food by a talented chef“

“Great restaurant and service.“

“Excellent lunch. French onion soup to die for.“

“Really love their pastry and croissant. Cappuccinos are wonderfully made each morning. Frassier white chocolate cake is my favorite. Also tried the new grilled cheese for brunch - excellent.“