Bistrot Du Coin

4.5

854 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Lively
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., Bistrot Du Coin serves up delicious French cuisine. Its very relaxed setting features picnic-style table cloths and a second floor to accommodate a packed house. Owners Yannis Felix and Michel Verdon opened Bistrot Du Coin's doors in 2000 for patrons to converse and have fun while enjoying their meals. It offers hearty starters such as French onion soup and fresh, crisp salads, steamed mussels and sautéed foie gras. Veal stew in a creamy sauce, braised chicken in white wine and pan-seared salmon topped with a fresh herb sauce are filling main courses to try.

Bistrot Du Coin hosts parties to celebrate popular French events throughout the year, and it serves brunch on the weekend with its own menu. This restaurant has an extensive wine list, but also offers cocktails and apéritif. It is open year-round and welcomes reservations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 234-6969
Website
http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dupont Circle Metro Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistrot Du Coin captures the essence of a classic French bistro with "authentic classic French bistro cuisine" and a consistently lively atmosphere. The mussels, onion soup, and cassoulet are highlights, offering a taste of France in DC. The "neighborhood gem" is perfect for any occasion and promises a memorable dining experience.

854 Reviews

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Renee
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Bustro du Coin and everything about their food, prices, value, service and ambience!
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Robert
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious French good. Love the trout and the bread. Very good.
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Allan
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is traditional French - although serving pasta with boeuf bourguignon strikes me as highly unusual. Selling wine by the glass is obviously ok, but not when it turns out that the glass is tiny and the price is the opposite. The glass is the type you normally use for Port. And lastly: Why do they keep adding 5% to the check for extra expenses? Isn't everything an expense that should be reflected in the price that you see on the menu?
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Jason
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was with 14 friends having dinner and it was delicious!!
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doug
Montreal
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambiance- felt like I was back in Paris! The food was excellent, especially the leek soup and mussels. The steak was a bit tough, though it was seasoned well. Very good cote du Rhône red as well. I will definitely be back!
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Stratton
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal starting with the mussels and finishing up with an excellent salmon dish. The atmosphere is comfortable yet full of energy. Great service and we never felt rushed. Always a stop for us when we visit DC.
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Petra
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 3 of out for a post holiday dinner. I remember when they opened in the 90s and have never been disappointed. There is a true French bistro vibe going on. They were nice and busy, with the hustle and bustle you’d expect. We started with moules frites and were delighted. The sauce was great, we stopped ourselves from ordering more bread from the server’s assistant, Anna, so we would have room for dinner. The gentlemen ordered steaks which were cooked to perfection. I had the cassoulet. Wow! Every last morsel was so tender they positively melted in my mouth. The tart tatin was the perfect dessert to share at the end. I am looking forward to returning.
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Aaron
VIP
Washington DC
431 reviews
3.0
431 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good go to bistro in dc not Le Dip but good
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Rita
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this gem of a true French restaurant in DC. Celebrated my husband’s 54th birthday here and he absolutely loved it. We will be back!
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Blair
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress seemed to forget about all of her tables several times throughout lunch. We waited probably 10-15 minutes for our soft drinks alone, weren’t checked on throughout our meal, and waited for the check for 45 minutes. The fact that they tack on a 5% surcharge and an automatic 20% tip doesn’t give me any assurance that they value customer service here.
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Bistrot Du Coin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Bistrot Du Coin is rated 4.5 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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1738 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dupont Circle Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrotducoin.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-6969

Bistrot Du Coin

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What 854 people are saying

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