15 Best Contemporary French American Restaurants In Penn Quarter

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1. Central Michel Richard

4.7

Exceptional(7485)

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• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 45 times today

Several of us had been to Central before, but it had been awhile. We were not disappointed. Food and service were great!

2. Cafe Riggs

4.7

Exceptional(217)

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• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 6 times today

Fabulous restaurant- the food is delicious and the expert service makes it pleasurable- Tiane, the manager of the restaurant is friendly and very helpful- a real pleasure dining there.

3. Brasserie Liberté

4.3

Awesome(2710)

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• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 58 times today

Delicious steak, whipped potatoes and asparagus. It was an excellent meal along with Sancerre, excellent de-caf cappuccino, and, my favorite, pina colada sorbet. The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

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4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(128)

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• Contemporary French / American • Logan Circle

Booked 25 times today

One of the best places in DC. Staff is so nice and the vibes are amazing, not to mention the drinks and happy hour!

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5. Willard Holiday Brunch

4.3

Awesome(112)

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• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

The Easter brunch buffet at The Willard was phenomenal. There were so many stations offering many food options from breakfast to meats to salads, breads, cold seafood bar, sushi, dessert, soup, and an open bar. There was also a petting zoo in a separate room for guests to enjoy that consisted of goats, bunnies, chicks, and turtles. Each dining area had a harpist and they were very good. So good, we tipped the one in our dining room. Valet parking was and is available as well as self-parking with validation. Service was impeccable and everyone was very pleasant and nice. James and Valerie took care of our table in the back corner.

6. Le DeSales

4.8

Exceptional(972)

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• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Excellent venue with high quality service. Would definitely come back here again soon!

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7. Bresca

4.7

Exceptional(1390)

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• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 27 times today

Bresca is a 10/10 experience to anyone who dines with them! They were so welcoming and celebrated me and my husband’s anniversary perfectly. Wonderful food, drinks, and staff:) definitely will return again!

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8. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(357)

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• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

The food was delicious, with interesting, unique flavors that worked really well together. Kudos to the Chef! The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was that our empty appetizer plates weren’t cleared before the main dishes arrived. Since the table is small, clearing them beforehand would have made the experience more comfortable. Overall, a great meal!

9. Station 4

4.1

Excellent(3928)

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• Contemporary French / American • Waterfront

Booked 27 times today

Great pre theater option, good menu choices. Service was professional and friendly. Our go-to place when we're in the area

10. Maison Cheryl

4.5

Awesome(664)

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• Contemporary French / American • Arlington

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem category. Went during restaurant week, package was an excellent value. Very accessible French style, food was thoughtfully prepared. Had good experiences here before, expect to again.

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Central Michel Richard

2. Cafe Riggs

3. Brasserie Liberté

4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

5. Willard Holiday Brunch

6. Le DeSales

7. Bresca

8. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

9. Station 4

10. Maison Cheryl

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