15 Best Contemporary French American Restaurants In Downtown

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1. Central Michel Richard

4.6

Exceptional(7476)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 17 times today

Wonderful service from start to finish. And the food was terrific as always. My new go-to is the hanger steak--absolutely delicious.

2. Brasserie Liberté

4.3

Awesome(2715)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 69 times today

Always amazing food and service. Best of all my friend has a gluten allergy and the beautiful waiter brought gluten free bread to her.

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3. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.5

Very Good(359)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Staff was great, french pasta is handmade and was absolutely delicious on both our plates, Short Rib Lasagna & Pappardelle. Crispy Brussel Sprouts were definitely crispy and delicious with pickled onions. The cocktails were great. We needed a good dinner our first night in town and Opaline delivered. Thank you.

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4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(131)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Logan Circle

Booked 32 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!

5. Le DeSales

4.7

Exceptional(974)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

We had a lovely evening. It couldn't have been any more convienent as it was directly across the street from the side entrance to the Mayflower. Food was wonderful.

6. Cafe Riggs

4.7

Exceptional(218)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 7 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.

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7. Lady Madison Restaurant

3.7

Very Good(6)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

I ate dinner at this restaurant every evening while attending the A3 conference. The food was delicious and my servers each day were excellent! Thank you for your service!!!! Loved the hotel too!!

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8. Willard Holiday Brunch

4.3

Awesome(112)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 4 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.

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9. Bresca

4.7

Exceptional(1403)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 43 times today

Food was very innovative and excellent. The staff was very friendly and offered a great wine recommendation.

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10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

3.8

Excellent(70)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Washington

Booked 7 times today

We have never been to the Ritz Carlton in DC so decided to eat at the Quadrant after a show we saw at the hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. It was a little pricey but we were not shocked as after all it is in the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC. Overall a great place to eat.

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Central Michel Richard

2. Brasserie Liberté

3. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

5. Le DeSales

6. Cafe Riggs

7. Lady Madison Restaurant

8. Willard Holiday Brunch

9. Bresca

10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

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