Bistro Sancerre

4.1 (355)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Bistro Sancerre is an upscale French Bistro and Steakhouse located in upper Old Town Alexandria. It features many classical favorites as well as uniquely crafted creation by our executive Chef.

Farm-to-table grassroots style restaurant with locally-sourced produce and fine cheeses.

Bistro Sancerre has an extensive private dining and events area with a private bar, separate restrooms and Audio Video support.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 2:15 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.bistrosancerre.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Trent Conry
Private party facilities
Two large private dining rooms that can be combined. Seats 100 with private bar and Audio/Video capabilities and separate private dining area restrooms. Several hotels located within 200 meters. Valet Parking and large secluded garden courtyard with 100+ seats.

Location
1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456
Area
Alexandria
Cross street
Reinekers Ln, Duke Street
Parking Details
Validated parking daily after 5pm in the garages below the space and can be entered from the Embassy Suites circle. Validated Parking Weekdays for lunch $5 for 3 hours. Must enter the garage after 11:00 am and before 2:30PM. Validated parking all day on Weekends.
Public transport
King Street Metro is across the street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bistro Bread BasketUSD 3.50
French baguette / French butter
Crab CakesUSD 25.00
Jumbo lump crab meat / celery-apple slaw / lemon aioli
Cheese and CharcuterieUSD 22.00
Chef's Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Lobster FrittersUSD 24.00
Smoked paprika remoulade sauce
Beef CarpaccioUSD 22.00
Thinly sliced fillet of beef / capers / red onion / Arugula / olive oil / toasted baguette
EscargotUSD 12.00
Escargot / garlic parsley butter / puff pastry
Baked Brie and HoneyUSD 14.00
Brie cheese / phyllo dough / shaved almonds / local honey / petite herb salad
Sautéed Garlic ShrimpUSD 16.00
Seared shrimp / garbanzo beans / garlic / smoked paprika
Beef Wellington BitesUSD 20.00
Flaky puff pastry / savory beef tenderloin / mushrooms garlic / tangy horseradish cream
Potato GnocchiUSD 15.00
Green beans / garlic / shallots / roasted bell pepper / olive oil / parmesan

Salads

Add - Chicken +$8, Scallops (3 each) +$17, Crab Cake $22, Shrimp (4 each) +$15

Wedge SaladUSD 13.00
Iceberg lettuce / tomato / red onion / bacon / creamy blue cheese dressing
Beet SaladUSD 12.00
Roasted beets / pecans / dry cranberries / cranberry vinaigrette / blue cheese
Mediterranean MedleyUSD 12.00
Fresh basil / cucumbers / tomatoes / red onions / olives / peppers / artichoke hearts / marinated feta
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
Romaine hearts / Caesar dressing / house made croutons

Soups

Bistro French Onion SoupUSD 10.00
Caramelized onions / beef broth / crostini / Gruyere cheese
Soup du JourUSD 7.00
Seasonal Daily Soup

Entrees

Prime Filet of Beef
Garlic-Cheddar mashed potatoes / asparagus / red wine sauce
- 8ozUSD 42.00
Parisian Steak and Frites
Rib Eye / Truffle French fries / red wine shallot sauce
- 12ozUSD 42.00
Rack of Wild BoarUSD 45.00
Sage Apple Maple Glazed Wild Boar Rack / Roasted winter vegetables
Bistro BurgerUSD 18.00
Brioche bun / Cheddar / lettuce / tomato / pickle / onion / house fries
Fillet of SalmonUSD 27.00
Beet risotto / haricot verts / stone-grain mustard sauce
Sautéed Diver ScallopsUSD 28.00
Roasted and pureed cauliflower / golden raisins / shallots / capers / melted leeks
Breast of DuckUSD 27.00
Sweet potato fries / frisee salad / truffled capeberry sauce
Mushroom OrzoUSD 16.00
Exotic mushrooms / Gruyere cheese / white truffle drizzle
Shrimp Andouille Pasta*USD 18.00
Shrimp / Andouille sausage / four cheese / tomato / Parmesan cheese / penne pasta
Wagyu Beef StroganoffUSD 27.00
American wagyu / mushrooms / shallots / garlic / egg noodles
Roasted Breast of Organic ChickenUSD 20.00
French beans / skin-on mashed potatoes / tomato-shallot-herb vinegar sauce

Sides

Mac & CheeseUSD 9.00
Sauteed MushroomsUSD 10.00
Garlic Mashed PotatoesUSD 9.00
Rosemary French FriesUSD 7.00
AsparagusUSD 12.00
Sweet Potatoes FriesUSD 9.00

Reviews

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4.1

(355)

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

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347 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is outstanding and the service is excellent. One of my favorites in Alexandria. Try the Skanky Martini for a new twist on an ole favorite.
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Bill49
Greater Boston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been to Bistro Sancerre many times over the past few years. Typically it has been a great experience to have a good French Style Restaurant so near home. However the past two occasions it has been lacking something. The previous time my duck was overcooked. This time my steak was cooked perfectly but was not properly trimmed and had gristle. The cocktail I had tasted watered down. I’m sure it wasn’t but this was the first time my Manhattan was mediocre. It was better than the house Manhattan which had no flavor. So unfortunately it’ll be some time before we return. I’ll head to Great Falls next time.
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kcarruth Gold
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This tucked away French bistro is one of my regular places to dine. Staff are friendly, the food is lovely, and the environment is comfortable.
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SarahB
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Awful experience. Food was ok, service was abysmal. Our entrees were never brought out and eventually were packed up for us to take home. The restaurant was so hot my children felt ill and had to leave.
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normw Gold
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at this restaurant. It was a quiet evening with only one server. While he was efficient, the service was a little slow but not enough to make a huge difference in our opinion of the venue. We will come back again.
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Abby
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very good food. Couldn’t sit inside because AC not cooling to a comfortable temperature for my comfort.
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MayorofMelonville
Chicago / Illinois30 reviews
2.0
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were extremely disappointed. When we arrived at 7, there was no "buzz". That's because there was no hostess and few patrons. One waiter, who explained there was no bartender on duty. Then he forgot to put our order in, so we waited for an hour and a half to receive our entrees. The food was very good, but the place should not have opened for service without proper staffing.
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ScottG
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A superlative meal on a quiet evening for the restaurant, our party of four ended up with the place to ourselves. Booking our reservation at the last minute, three of our party arrived jon time to find our table set and ready. The locale is expansive, spaciuous and uncrowded, with much artwork gracing the walls Immediately seated,we orderd a bottle of Picpoul - bright and refreshing, smooth finish - and bread basket while waiting for our fourth to join us. The starters were sublime: a Beet Salad, Brie with Honey, Pate, and Beef Wellington Bites, oonly to be topped by the entrees, which took our dining experience to the next level. We chose the Duck Breast (shared), Short Rib Bourguignon, and Mushroon Orzo which was particularly memorable, accompanied by an off-menu Villa Antinori Tuscan Red (luscious, silky, fruity and earthy). We closed the meal with a shared White Chocolate Bread pudding for dessert,. Service was attentive and relaxed with the only off-note being the absence of the bartender that evening limiting our drinks selection. Bistor Sancerre was a wonderful find which, now known, we would happily and eagerly chose once more
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Can't ask for anything more.
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ThomasN
Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nothing French about this Bistro. The service was very poor dispite limited diners. The food was not good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 2:15 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.bistrosancerre.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Trent Conry
Private party facilities
Two large private dining rooms that can be combined. Seats 100 with private bar and Audio/Video capabilities and separate private dining area restrooms. Several hotels located within 200 meters. Valet Parking and large secluded garden courtyard with 100+ seats.

Location
1725 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3456
Area
Alexandria
Cross street
Reinekers Ln, Duke Street
Parking Details
Validated parking daily after 5pm in the garages below the space and can be entered from the Embassy Suites circle. Validated Parking Weekdays for lunch $5 for 3 hours. Must enter the garage after 11:00 am and before 2:30PM. Validated parking all day on Weekends.
Public transport
King Street Metro is across the street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bistro Sancerre

About this restaurant

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Starters

Bistro Bread BasketUSD 3.50

Crab CakesUSD 25.00

Cheese and CharcuterieUSD 22.00

Lobster FrittersUSD 24.00

Beef CarpaccioUSD 22.00

EscargotUSD 12.00

Baked Brie and HoneyUSD 14.00

Sautéed Garlic ShrimpUSD 16.00

Beef Wellington BitesUSD 20.00

Potato GnocchiUSD 15.00

Salads

Wedge SaladUSD 13.00

Beet SaladUSD 12.00

Mediterranean MedleyUSD 12.00

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Soups

Bistro French Onion SoupUSD 10.00

Soup du JourUSD 7.00

Entrees

Prime Filet of Beef

Parisian Steak and Frites

Rack of Wild BoarUSD 45.00

Bistro BurgerUSD 18.00

Fillet of SalmonUSD 27.00

Sautéed Diver ScallopsUSD 28.00

Breast of DuckUSD 27.00

Mushroom OrzoUSD 16.00

Shrimp Andouille Pasta*USD 18.00

Wagyu Beef StroganoffUSD 27.00

Roasted Breast of Organic ChickenUSD 20.00

Sides

Mac & CheeseUSD 9.00

Sauteed MushroomsUSD 10.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUSD 9.00

Rosemary French FriesUSD 7.00

AsparagusUSD 12.00

Sweet Potatoes FriesUSD 9.00

Additional information

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