3 Best French Restaurants in Washington, DC

"Le Diplomate serves classic French food and drinks in a relaxed restaurant. Their extensive menu features many favorite French dishes, such as steak with fries, snails, and onion soup, along with daily specials like fish stew and bean stew. Their team of dedicated chefs, servers, and managers is passionate about hospitality and French food. This passion allows them to provide every guest with a warm, joyful, and memorable experience each day. Le Diplomate has a great wine list featuring French wines and special cocktails to make your meal even better. You can try their Beef Bourguignon, American-style Burger, Halibut Bourride, and Trout Amandine. They offer options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets, as well as group dining. The semi-private L’Orangerie room fits up to 40 people, and the semi-private Terrace seats up to 60. Group dinners are available every day, and private lunches are available from Monday to Friday. Their Weekend Menu is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 PM to 5 PM. They offer free street parking and sell gift cards.

"Central Michel Richard offers a mix of cooking styles, including fried chicken and classic French dishes like pâté. Michel R is the owner of the restaurant. David Deshaies is the Chef Partner of this restaurant. David Barigault is the Executive Chef, Giovani Flores is the Executive Sous Chef, and Christopher Howell is the General Manager with 35 years of experience. Michel Richard won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef and Best New Restaurant in 2008. The restaurant offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with great food at affordable prices, so guests can enjoy dining with friends. Central Michel Richard's menu has many choices for different tastes. You can enjoy a 3-course lunch or dinner prix-fixe menu. The main dining room can seat 120 guests or 250 for receptions. The bar has a large wine display and plenty of seats. Gift cards are also available. The Legacy Room, seating up to 14 guests, offers the perfect private dining setting for anything from special occasions to business gatherings. They also serve happy hour food and great cocktails. For private dining, they offer a set menu for $85 per person or the full menu for $125 per person. There is plenty of street and garage parking nearby.

"Bistrot Du Coin serves classic French and Belgian dishes, like buckets of mussels, hearty French onion soup, fresh salads, and sautéed foie gras. Yannis Felix and Michel Verdon started what became a famous French restaurant in Washington, D.C. Their long wine list includes cocktails and apéritifs. You can enjoy authentic French favorites served 365 days a year, seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome, and they’ll seat you as soon as they can based on availability. Bistrot Du Coin was named as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top 100 Restaurants. They host parties three times a year for French celebrations like Bastille Day (July 14), Beaujolais Nouveau Day (third Thursday in November), and New Year’s Eve. Gift cards are available, making it easy to surprise your loved ones. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating and curbside pickup.