Bar Chinois

Name: Bar Chinois
Address: 455 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001-3054
Telephone: (202) 838-9633
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

284 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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Bar Chinois features a Chinese menu by Chefs Satang Ruangsangwatana and Lekki Limvatana with a French beverage program by Margaux Donati and Jacob Simpson.

Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Monday-Saturday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on Sundays.

If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 838-9633

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, Chinese (Canton)
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(202) 838-9633
Website
http://www.barchinoisdc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana

Location
455 I St NW Washington, DC 20001-3054
Neighbourhood
Shaw
Cross Street
5th and I Streets NW
Parking Details
Metered street parking. Numerous parking garages and lots within a three block radius.
Public Transit
Closest metro stations are Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center, Judiciary Square and Union Station. DC Circulator bus stops on Massachusetts Ave. NW and 5th Street NW and a number of other bus stops nearby.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chinois MuleUS$13.00
JJ Whitley Russian Vodka, Créme de Cassis, Jalapeno-Berry Shrub, Lime, Ginger
Calvados DaiquiriUS$13.00
Claque-Pepin Calvados, Lime, Simple Syrup, Apple
PanachéUS$13.00
Hendrick's Gin, St Germain, Kronenbourg Blanc, Lemon
Big PinkUS$13.00
Milagro Silver Tequila, Créme de Cassis, Grapefruit Soda
La Belle RoseUS$13.00
El Silencio Espadin, Aperol, Génépy des Alpes, Lemon, Egg White
Probiotic CollinsUS$13.00
Rieger's Gin, Strawberry & Lavender Kombucha, Lemon
Carré NouvelleUS$15.00
Dickel Rye, Remy VSOP, Dolin Rouge, Baltamaro Szechuan Amaro, Bitters
MartinezUS$13.00
Citadelle Gin, Dolin Rouge, Luxardo Maraschino
Lapsang Rob RoyUS$14.00
Brenne Estate Cask, Smoked-Tea infused Dolin Rouge, Calvados, Bitters
Coffee CocktailUS$13.00
Monnet VS Cognac, Taylor Fladgate Port, Simple Syrup

By the Glass

Whites

Riesling, Jean-Luc Mader, AlsaceUS$14.00
Aligoté, Albert Bichot, Domaine Adélie, BourgogneUS$10.00
Chardonnay, Domaine Petitjean, Côtes D'Auxerre, BourgogneUS$12.00
White Blend, Domaine Denis Tastet, Côtes de GascogneUS$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Terre de Princes, SancerreUS$18.00

Reds

Merlot, Château Mondésir 2016, Blaye Côtes de BordeauxUS$12.00
Syrah, Delas Les Launes, Crozes-HermitageUS$16.00
Pinot Noir, Trimbach Reserve 2017, AlsaceUS$18.00
Grenache Blend, Domaine la Roubine, Côtes du Rhône VillagesUS$14.00
Gamay, Château de Varennes, Beaujolais VillagesUS$10.00

Rosé

Rosé Grenache, Chateau Minuty Prestige, ProvenceUS$11.00
Rosé Merlot / Cab Franc, Château Auguste, BordeauxUS$13.00

Bubbles

Crémant D'Alsace, Pierre Sparr Brut ReserveUS$12.00
GH Mumm Grand Cordon Rouge BrutUS$16.00
GH Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé BrutUS$17.00

Apéritifs & Digestifs

Lillet BlancUS$10.00
Lillet RoséUS$10.00
Lillet RougeUS$10.00
Sauternes, Château Les Justices 2016, BordeauxUS$10.00
Taylor Fladgate Ruby PortUS$9.00
Claque Pepin CalvadosUS$11.00
Dolin RougeUS$9.00
Dolin DryUS$9.00

Beer

Kirin Ichiban, Japan (5.0%)US$5.00
Soul Mega Pale Ale, Maryland (5.5%)US$8.50
Sangaria Chu-Hi Lemon Spritzer, Japan (6.0%)US$9.00
Kronenbourg Blanc, France (5.0%)US$7.00
Juice Bomb IPA, New England (6.5%)US$7.00
(N-A) Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden, ConnecticutUS$5.00

What 284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Vibrant Bar Scene

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M
Michou
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vibe is fun. Music isn't too loud. Food and drinks are great. Service is great. 10/10
RW
ReedW
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
If I didn't come into it with very high expectations, it would have been great. It doesn't seem quite worthy of its recent addition to the Michelin guide but is a pretty good spot.
JP
JordanP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! My fiancé called it “a flavor punch to the face” but in the best possible way.
LN
LouisaN
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and even better food and drinks. The happy hour special is currently 1/2 priced cocktails and $1 dumplings from 5-7 pm and you can get this deal anywhere in the restaurant (bar, dining room, patio). Definitely try the garlic noodles and chili wontons along with the pork and chicken dumplings. Cocktails were a good size and my favorite was the Big Pink (Milagro Silver Tequila, Créme de Cassis, Grapefruit Soda). Perfect for date night or happy hour with friends!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will be back. The food was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time on a Friday during happy hour. Great drinks, delicious steamed dumplings, and the noodles were amazing. We sat inside which was fun but the patio looked really cute so I’ll definitely be coming back!
FS
FredS
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Could not have been better!
S
Spangie42
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love having Camille to make sure we order the most delicious drinks…she is a ray of sunshine and always makes our hearts and bellies happy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was very good, if not the most flavorful. The service was very good and the atmosphere was nice, minus the fact that the dining area is right next to the bar which makes the noise level quite high. Wouldn’t recommend for a romantic evening or anything but it was a fun vibe.
C
Csmsa
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, drinks were great and staff very welcoming and nice. Can’t say anything negative at all
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good, but easy to overspend since a lot of it is in small plate format. Was pretty loud.
AM
AlexM
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Can't beat $1 dumplings and half price cocktails here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour drinks and dumplings!
MJ
MercedezJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The vibe was great and the food/drinks were delicious. My only complaint was that it was super loud because of the small space so it was hard to hear my date across from me.
JE
JillE
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
First time to this restaurant and the ambiance is nice, however the food quality was just ok and the drinks definitely did not contain much (if any) alcohol. It was happy hour and drinks were half off, so my husband had 4 drinks and I had 3, and we can honestly tell you that we did not feel a single thing. We are not sure they even contained any alcohol at all. They tasted good, but were expensive for non-alcoholic drinks. Additionally the food was just ok, definitely have had better at other restaurants. Neither of us would recommend this place to others.
CM
CMY1
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fun happy hour drinks and delicious snacks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and cocktails are great! Great vibes and a fun time.
E
Erika
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar Chinois is fantastic! Great vibe and good value for money. The food and drinks are delicious. There’s definitely a relaxed atmosphere and chill vibe, so would definitely consider going back for happy hour to take advantage of the half price drinks and $1 dumplings. Special shout out to their wine list which has quality wines at a great price point—really really enjoyed my experience. Started off with the red chili wontons and crab Rangoon. Both were delicious. Was hoping for a bit more heat with the red chili wontons, but they were so tasty that there isn’t much of the complaint. I had the garlic noodles with fried chicken, which was delicious and not what I was expecting at all—there were some Asian flavors, but the noodles were finished off with Parmesan cheese. We also tried the char siu chicken. The chicken had more of a spare rib flavor to it, so it was a bit confusing for the senses. We rounded things out with the lemon marscapone cake, which was so good, we got one to go. After dinner service, the place turns into a kind of cool, upbeat neighborhood spot with really great friendly staff. Highly recommend!!
PJ
PJH2016
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Tucked away on the corner of Eye and 4 and 1/2 Street, this stylish little place packs a fantastic punch for clever cocktails and wonderful clever, fusion cuisine. Service is quick and cheerful; the bar staff is simply awesome. Top notch happy hour. Really recommend this place.
AH
AshleyH
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Happy Hour with great drinks and gluten free menu items!! I haven’t been able to find decent gluten free Asian food and I was blown away- so tasty. Will absolutely be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was amazing! Servers and bartenders attentive. Some of the most inventive and tasty things I’ve ever eaten.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
Food was very lack luster. Tasteless, season less. Drinks were good and strong to help you forget the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
France
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super fun happy hour! Great prices really fun cocktail menu outdoor seating option was super nice I would definitely recommend it would also be really fun to sit at the bar
MJ
MeredithJ
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall1food4service4ambience1
So incredibly loud we got our food to go and left. Louder than anywhere I’ve eaten in DC. The food was good, but I would only eat outside if I went again.
n
nomdeguerre
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was nice getting together with friends you haven’t seen since COVID, the sound level was bit noisy. The drinks were great and the food was delicious, except the lack of preparation for not having fried chicken for the egg rose. Overall the experience was good.
L
Lauren
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Fun, hip and delicious. Loved this bar! Service was great. Highly recommend the salt and pepper shrimp and the pork belly bao.
F
Foodie289
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Really good cocktails and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Very noisy inside but it gives the place a buzz.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome happy hour (half off cocktails from 5-7!) and always excellent service. My go-to for a warm patio or energetic bar scene after dark!
R
Roberto
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
First visit. The place seems to be a work in progress. Problems: (1) very noisy in the bar area; we were able to move to a table outdoors. (2) The kitchen was slow and actually lost one of orders; they did reward us with free desserts. Strengths: everything else. Great drinks; very good to excellent dishes; good table service. We'll be back.
FC
FCA95
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Great food but had to wait 20 minutes before getting seated
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
happy hour is great, $4 for 4 dumplings and drinks half price! such a good spot and usually isn’t too busy can get a table walk in on weekdays
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks, and happy hour! Everything was very reasonably priced, and the staff was great. Only downsides were limited seating, and it was surprisingly loud/busy for a Tuesday night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place! One of my favorites in the city. From the staff to the ambience to the food to the decor. The drinks are delicious and the menu is incredible. Last night had several dishes and shared them- all were fantastic as usual!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience2
The wait staff was super nice and very efficient. Food was so so and the space was so loud that you can barely have a conversation. Probably a great place to have a drink but not so great for dinner this time.
S
Sierra
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great! Happy hour on Saturday from 5-7pm with $1 dumplings and 1/2 off drinks (~$7) so it’s a steal! Everything on the menus tasty!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
This is NOT a date spot. The noise level is distracting to the point of obnoxious, there’s no space between the tables, and the service was slow. I honestly don’t remember the food, which isn’t a good sign. Never again.
DC
DCLocal417
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Service was friendly, prompt and attentive. Energetic party vibe - good for a night out but way too loud to have a conversation. The pork belly bao was amazing but the fusion dishes with cheese were so-so. I might go back for bao at the bar on an off night.
G
Genevieve
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for brunch and got almost everything on the menu. There was not one bad dish. Service was excellent, our waiter had suggestions and she made sure there was never an empty glass!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
Food and drinks were amazing. In terms of service, it felt like they were rushing to get us out of the restaurant. They made it clear what the time limit for the table was at the beginning. However, multiple times during our meal, they would remind us. After we had already given our cards for our bill (much before our allotted time was to end), two people came up to me and my friend reminding us that our table time was almost up that we should plan on leaving. It was really quite rude and made us feel like we were not welcome. The staff and management really need to work on making their guests feel more welcome.
CS
ChristianS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, nice ambiance (loud but not too loud) - good for a date

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar Chinois offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 838-9633.

Bar Chinois is rated 4.6 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

Bar Chinois does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 838-9633

455 I St NW Washington, DC 20001-3054

Additional information

Cross Street
5th and I Streets NW
Neighbourhood
Shaw
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Chinese, Chinese (Canton)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Metered street parking. Numerous parking garages and lots within a three block radius.
Public Transit
Closest metro stations are Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center, Judiciary Square and Union Station. DC Circulator bus stops on Massachusetts Ave. NW and 5th Street NW and a number of other bus stops nearby.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barchinoisdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 838-9633

Gift card

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Bar Chinois

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Cocktails

Chinois MuleUS$13.00

Calvados DaiquiriUS$13.00

PanachéUS$13.00

Big PinkUS$13.00

La Belle RoseUS$13.00

Probiotic CollinsUS$13.00

Carré NouvelleUS$15.00

MartinezUS$13.00

Lapsang Rob RoyUS$14.00

Coffee CocktailUS$13.00

By the Glass

Whites

Riesling, Jean-Luc Mader, AlsaceUS$14.00

Aligoté, Albert Bichot, Domaine Adélie, BourgogneUS$10.00

Chardonnay, Domaine Petitjean, Côtes D'Auxerre, BourgogneUS$12.00

White Blend, Domaine Denis Tastet, Côtes de GascogneUS$10.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Terre de Princes, SancerreUS$18.00

Reds

Merlot, Château Mondésir 2016, Blaye Côtes de BordeauxUS$12.00

Syrah, Delas Les Launes, Crozes-HermitageUS$16.00

Pinot Noir, Trimbach Reserve 2017, AlsaceUS$18.00

Grenache Blend, Domaine la Roubine, Côtes du Rhône VillagesUS$14.00

Gamay, Château de Varennes, Beaujolais VillagesUS$10.00

Rosé

Rosé Grenache, Chateau Minuty Prestige, ProvenceUS$11.00

Rosé Merlot / Cab Franc, Château Auguste, BordeauxUS$13.00

Bubbles

Crémant D'Alsace, Pierre Sparr Brut ReserveUS$12.00

GH Mumm Grand Cordon Rouge BrutUS$16.00

GH Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé BrutUS$17.00

Apéritifs & Digestifs

Lillet BlancUS$10.00

Lillet RoséUS$10.00

Lillet RougeUS$10.00

Sauternes, Château Les Justices 2016, BordeauxUS$10.00

Taylor Fladgate Ruby PortUS$9.00

Claque Pepin CalvadosUS$11.00

Dolin RougeUS$9.00

Dolin DryUS$9.00

Beer

Kirin Ichiban, Japan (5.0%)US$5.00

Soul Mega Pale Ale, Maryland (5.5%)US$8.50

Sangaria Chu-Hi Lemon Spritzer, Japan (6.0%)US$9.00

Kronenbourg Blanc, France (5.0%)US$7.00

Juice Bomb IPA, New England (6.5%)US$7.00

(N-A) Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden, ConnecticutUS$5.00

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Does Bar Chinois offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Does Bar Chinois offer gift cards?

Is Bar Chinois currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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