Washington, D.C. Restaurants

Bistrot du Coin

Bistrot du Coin Review

An instant hit in its Dupont Circle neighborhood, this moderately priced French bistro with a monumental zinc bar is noisy, crowded, and fun. The comforting, traditional bistro fare includes starter portions of mussels in several different preparations. Steaks, garnished with a pile of crisp fries, are the main attraction, but you might also try the duck-leg confit or tripe à la mode de Caen (a beef tripe stew with white wine, herbs, celery, and carrots). Wash it down with house Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, or an Alsatian white.

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  • KatheM, from Washington, DC
    1/18/10

    Known for its consistent "Forget You" Service. The food's pretty good but the staff attitude has not changed over the years -- why should it? The volume in this restaurant is so high that training seems to be unnecessary. They won't seat you unless the full party has arrived, orders are frequently forgotten, reminding the waiter about the dessert got, "oh yeah," and one guy suggested his own tip. It's pretty, nice French food, but that cannot make up for the poor service and (in summer) lack of air conditioning. It lost a star with a local magazine precisely because of the crummy service, but as long as the tourists and dates keep rolling in,nothing will change.

    Ratings details: Food: 3 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 1 | Value: 2
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