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Bistro Bis
French Restaurant and Bistro$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"Steak Frites was excellent!"(2 Tips)
"... broth; steak frites; steak tartare; apple tart with Calvados."(2 Tips)
"get the side of gruyere mac and cheese."(4 Tips)
"passion fruit Creme Brûlée is the best dessert"(2 Tips)
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Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 12, 2012When Congress is in session, Bistro Bis is the unofficial lunchroom for many members. The onion soup is a crowd pleaser as is the crisp braised pork belly with butter beans. -- Green Guide Editor
The FeastJune 10, 2011The cheese plate at this upscale Capitol Hill spot is one of the best in town. Varieties from around the world are featured on the menu, as well as helpful wine pairings.- Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012A good onion soup is hard to find—but not if you’re eating here. What to get: Endive salad with blue cheese; steamed mussels in saffron broth; steak frites; steak tartare; apple tart with Calvados.
Tammy GordonMay 24, 2012Try the seasonal specials... I loved the goat cheese stuffed squash blossom, the rockfish and the petit fours plate.
Justin CredibleJuly 21, 2014Get the scallops as an appetizer!! The creamy polenta that comes with the Icelandic Cod is AWESOME!! You won't be disappointed!
for lunch or for late night: the escargot w/garlic confit, mushrooms, artichokes, bordelaise. w/little brioche toasts. perfection.
Leslie MayesJanuary 5, 2013At lunch, order the salmon. Great portion size and the merging of the apple with the fish is super flavorful. Tasty!
Jonah CraneAugust 26, 2013Sausage sandwich (saucisson merguez) is one of the best lunch dishes in the area
Christopher BuckelewJune 21, 2012The Rhubarb Mule is an excellent cocktail. Perfectly refreshing on a hot summer's day.
Alison Byrne FieldsSeptember 30, 2015They block the wifi in the hotel bar, which makes having a drink while you catch up on work difficult.
Suzanne BrownApril 3, 2012The steak and eggs breakfast is yummy. The staff is very friendly and prompt.
Ellen GalitMarch 22, 2011My new fav restaurant in town. Great service and wonderful food. Ever notice no chicken on the menu? ;)
- Dan RJanuary 13, 2012The passion fruit Creme Brûlée is the best dessert I've had in my life. Literally.
Loyedi WaiteJune 19, 2010Went to Bistro Bis tonight. The Sea Bass and Rock Fish was amazing. The mac and cheese...not to great.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 28, 2012Bistro Bis is CIA Alumnus Jeffrey Buben's second restaurant in Washington, DC.
CeCe ChanelMarch 28, 2011While the food was good. I didn't get the correct order, the bartenders. R wonderful the wait staff pass the buck and can be short with patrons, and they don't know the menu, $70 meal and not worth it
must have the Pomme Frites! And the only place that has the BEST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!!!! Read more
Jill GeSeptember 25, 2011Dessert is overall of good quality and nice presentation. But the service is quite slow.
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(202) 661-2700
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