Best French restaurants in Bethesda / Chevy Chase

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1. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(6928)

$$$$

• French • Bethesda / Chevy Chase

Booked 82 times today

Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda is open for indoor and outdoor dining!Please be advised:-Reservations are encouraged for indoor dining as seating is limited. Parties of 5 or more must call for a reservation. Please include all guests (including children) in the guest count when making your reservation.-Patio dining is on a first come first served basis. NO RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE FOR THE PATIO. Any reservation made on OpenTable is guaranteed for indoor dining only.-Please take care to arrive on time and limit your dining experience to 90 minutes

2. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3089)

$$$$

• French • Palisades Northwest

Booked 80 times today

Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!

3. Julii

4.8

Exceptional(1671)

$$$$

• French • Bethesda / Chevy Chase

Booked 53 times today

Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.

4. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2340)

$$$$

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 29 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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5. Rosemary Bistro Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(320)

$$$$

• French • Chevy Chase

Booked 9 times today

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.

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6. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6

Exceptional(1814)

$$$$

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 44 times today

Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

7. Le Diplomate

4.8

Exceptional(13248)

$$$$

• French • Logan Circle

Booked 354 times today

Stephen Starr brings his signature brand of hospitality and design to the nation’s capital with the opening of Le Diplomate, located at 14th & Q. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner, the stylish 260 seat restaurant transports diners to the beloved cafés of Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. The extensive menu features a variety of classic dishes including Onion Soup Gratinee, Steak Frites, and Poulet Roti as well as contemporary bistro fare, with dishes such as Shaved Veal Tongue with Mache and Bavette de Boeuf à l’Echalote. A thoughtfully curated wine list and cocktail program perfectly complements the cuisine and creates an environment suitable for romantic dinners or lively group gatherings. In warmer weather, enjoy dining "en plein air" in the stunning outdoor café where you can take in the bustling energy of DC while sipping on the perfect kir royale.

8. Lyon Hall

4.7

Exceptional(3451)

$$$$

• French • Arlington

Booked 37 times today

Located in a historic art deco building in the heart of Clarendon, we are a bustling neighborhood brasserie with a friendly, knowledgeable staff serving Belgian/German/French-inspired-fare that changes seasonally. We offer Happy Hour every day in our lounge, lively bar, and patio featuring beer and wine specials and $1.50 oysters! Our extensive wine and beer by-the-bottle lists feature something for everyone. We are perfect for an elegant dinner in the stylish dining room, enjoying an after-work happy hour at our marble bar, or spending a warm evening on the spacious patio enjoying one of our signature mussel pots and frites. Looking for a place to host a special event? Our Mezzanine is the perfect location - inquire for more information.

9. Cafe Colline

4.8

Exceptional(532)

$$$$

• French • Arlington

Booked 22 times today

Lunch served from 12:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. Reservations not required.Outside seating available.From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.Featuring regional French inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

10. La Chaumiere

4.7

Exceptional(4227)

$$$$

• French • Georgetown

Booked 33 times today

La Chaumiere is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 47 years, La Chaumiere features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Patrick's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and rabbit. La Chaumiere has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited.

Best French restaurants in Bethesda / Chevy Chase

Price

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

2. Et Voila

3. Julii

4. La Piquette

5. Rosemary Bistro Cafe

6. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

7. Le Diplomate

8. Lyon Hall

9. Cafe Colline

10. La Chaumiere

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