Top Best French Restaurants in Bull Run

"From the globe lights overhead and the wood floors underfoot, to the woven bistro chairs and the curieux that adorn the walls—most everything you can touch or see or even hear in restaurateur-impresario Stephen Starr’s brasserie is literally imported from France itself. Even with so many great raw bars around town, les fruits de mer are not to be missed. Nor is the steak tartare de parc, which features a tender, sweet filet chopped fine and topped with salty capers and a velvety quail egg."

"Logan Circle’s bustling French bistro is back in action, serving up the comforts of a Parisian meal without leaving home. The burger is one of its simplest pleasures, a double patty covered in melty cheese and a mayonnaise sauce and a side of crispy fries. It’s also offered as a make-at-home meal kit, complete with instructions and a side of potato salad.Cost: $18, order through Caviar or Doordash"

"Le Diplomate brings France’s chic bistro culture to D.C.’s trendy U Street Corridor. Upon entering through its bright blue door frame, the high ceilings, antique decor, and bread-cart centerpiece will have you checking for your..."

"As listed in Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2016, it’s no wonder that Restaurant Eve is a favorite for residents and visitors, includingBarack and Michelle Obama who ate here for their wedding anniversary in 2011. One of my favorite places to dine in all of Alexandria, this restaurant combines classic American dishes with Irish and French twists—so you’ll feel cultured without even leaving the city. #SpoonTip: Save money by eating for $15 from their bar menu during lunch hours on weekdays."

"Located in the Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, BRABO offers innovative Belgian cuisine by award-winning chef Robert Wiedmaier, who's created a menu that is both creative and varied. BRABO is the name of a hero in Belgian folklore, and the meals combine French and Belgian styles of cuisine for a truly unique blend of flavors."

"Award-winning Chef Robert Wiedmaier is transforming Alexandria's dining scene with this Old Town trifecta. The elegant Brabo Restaurant houses the lively Brabo Tasting Room and The Butcher's Block gourmet market.[Learn more]"

"Served on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays, the brunch at Del Ray Cafe is delicious. Their brunch menu consists of many starters, eggs, and omelets, including the option to create your own two-egg omelet. Also, their sweet or savory crêpes are available at any time during the day, so if you are in the mood for breakfast food in the afternoon, Del Ray Cafe is the perfect choice."

"This family-friendly restaurant uses local, organic ingredients to create some of the best food around. Even for breakfast, you can enjoy appetizers like a chocolate croissant or a slice of fresh homemade banana walnut bread. For your main course, get an omelet made just the way you like it, or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try one of the DRC signature dishes."

"The late James Beard Award-winning chef Michel Richard described his restaurant as “…my American bistro, with a French accent,” an apt way to capture the menu’s blend of French techniques and American cuisine. Though Richard was a classically trained French chef who ran top restaurants across the country, Central Michel Richard became popular because of its accessibility, offering well-made food at prices that rarely exceed $30 an entrée. The warm dining room centers around the open kitchen (one of the first on the East Coast) that produces dishes such as cheesy gougères, ahi tuna burgers, and steak au poivre — with excellent fries, of course."

"Downtown Washington's Central, located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 1,264 reviews. We looked there for an overview of Central."

"Michel Richard’s modern American brasserie is his tribute to great American cuisine, both modern and classic. He puts a French accent on everything here and is especially famous fo..."

"Located in the heart of Clarendon, the restaurant serves classic French brasserie cuisine, featuring carefully sourced produce, fish, and meats. The dining room, bar, and expansive outdoor patio offer a mix of ambiances."

"Great food, sat outside but it was a bit loud due to sitting right under a speaker. Hosts kindly reseated us after we were seated in the sun on a hot day...."

"Washington Street Old Town’s oldest French restaurant has been serving up romance and fine French cuisine since 1983. This intimate bistro will instantly transport you and your dining companion to Paris!. Chef Chafour, who hails from Burgundy in the Loire Valley, creates all of your French favorites such as beef au poivre, salmon en croute, and bouillabase."

"Le Refuge is the oldest French restaurant in the Old Town of Alexandria. The menu is traditional French bistro style and has a superb reputation among local Alexandrians. You will find classic dishes such as French onion soup, Avocado stuffed with crabmeat, escargots, frogs legs, and filet mignon served with a Roquefort sauce."

"127 N Washington St Ste C, Alexandria, VA 22314-3176French, EuropeanLunch, Dinner, Late NightReservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service+1 703-548-4661http://lerefugealexandria.com/"

"At this casual, cozy “neo-bistro” in Georgetown, chef Matt Conroy adopts a French appreciation for market produce. That’s evident in a symmetrical pattern of cucumber coins repeating over cool slices of tuna crudo that shimmer with smoked olive oil and leche de tigre. The chef’s restraint exudes confidence in dishes made with a handful of ingredients, like the pillowy Parisian gnocchi that Lutece offered with corn and poblano pepper on one visit, and with chanterelles and leeks on another."

"This cozy French cafe in Upper Georgetown has sidewalk seating on warmer days, and serves up some of the best crêpes and steak frites in the city. The tiny space makes for a warm, intimate atmosphere to enjoy a full Parisian style meal, drinks, or something sweet. 66.HolidayWindows.Georgetown.WDC.19December2013 by Elvert Barnes is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0"

"Parisian energy radiates throughout La Jambe, from its airy decor to its all-French wine menu. Prices for glasses and bottles range from affordable to indulgent and touch on known varietals like Burgundy Pinot Noirs to fun finds like fortified wines from the Jura region. A light menu of French meats, cheeses, and bar snacks is also available."

"Be sure to dress up, whether grooving to jazz or getting down to slick beats at a dance party. Howard Theatre has been refurbished to honor its original glory, anchoring the easternmost end of the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods and hosting big-name acts across R&B, pop and other genres."

"This family-owned and -operated spot dishes up consistently tasty from-scratch recipes with a Mediterranean accent. The burgers are standouts, but diners also rave about the reuben and the brunch. Though no longer on the menu, the chorizo cigars (a Fieri favorite) can still be had if you ask nicely."

"I had Taste of Asia back in 2018 and it did not impressed me with its ramen noodle soup. I decided to give it another try 3 years later and happy to say ..."

"A good mood is almost always just a good meal away, and many good meals come from Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant. They serve the most authentic Asian cuisines in town. Reputed to be among the best restaurants in Metro Washington DC, this fine eatery serves freshly prepared dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia."