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Poste Moderne Brasserie
(Now Closed)French Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
97 Tips and reviews
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Poste Brasserie is known for many things, from its Poste Roast and its outdoor garden with weekday happy hours, to its Sunday brunch with a full Bloody Mary bar. Read more
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 15, 2016The Bitches say: B+. It’s a nice spot for brunch, but we’d appreciate more consistency in the dishes and a bottomless deal. The service, truffle fries and truffle Benedict make it worth a visit. Read more
Morgan ThomasNovember 11, 2014LOVE the patio! Tucked away in the middle of Penn Quarter/Chinatown, this place is nothing like its surroundings. It's an oasis. Great place to bring visitors/out-of-towners.- checkitoutAugust 22, 2013The Chesapeake Eggs Benedict with crabcakes was great for brunch! The duckfat doughnuts, on the otherhand, were not all they were 'quacked-up' to be. Very crisp surface, dense and a heavy aftertaste.
CarmenJuly 12, 2014the chorizo and mushroom tartines were so good we had to have encores :) they paired very well with the Francois Villard (Rhone, FR) 2012 Syrah and the Punto Final (Mendoza, AR) 2012 Malbec
Lisa ZFebruary 10, 2015Dessert menu is absolutely amazing! Pastry Chef Casto Unson is talented and extremely good at complimenting flavors and textures. Definitely get dessert!
Steph FontSeptember 20, 2011One of my top 10 spots in the District. Skip the sparse charcuterie/cheese boards if your starting appetite is large. Best fall/winter dinner menus & perfect patio for summer cocktails!
Serious EatsMay 15, 2014The brasserie-style fare and not to be missed truffled frites accompany a stellar cocktail program.
Burger DaysFebruary 6, 20122 burgs at this joint: 1) Onion soup burger w/ melted comté cheese drenched in french onion soup & 2) Brasserie burger w/ confit tomato, harrissa aioli, Mountaineer cheese, red onion marmalade & mâche Read more
Maureen SalazarJune 30, 2013Order the truffle fries and popcorn - so good! Also, note that there is essentially no restroom - you have to go through into the hotel and up to the next floor.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012An easygoing mix of fun and sophistication, of trendiness and simplicity. There might be better places to impress a client, but few will make you more comfortable.
NightSceneNovember 18, 2010post modern bar/lounge by night. This unique interior and great atmosphere is a must experience. It's off-the-main-road location makes for a nice getaway spot with manageable crowds
Lauren MadlockJuly 24, 2013The patio is great for smallish groups, dates or after work crews. Be sure to ask about their infused vodkas and in-house infused vodkas.
Gina WellerApril 26, 2010Delicious for brunch. We had the Eggs Hussarde (poached eggs on potato skins) and of course, house made doughnuts (filled). My husband and I shared it all and we loved it. Can't wait to go again.
Andrea CarnesMarch 19, 2016Their happy hour is really great! I love their outdoor space. Try the truffle fries!
Michael FortsonFebruary 6, 2013Turnip Soup, Beef Bourginon and Chocolate Pot De Creme.... Amazing for Restaraunt Week
Examiner.comMarch 24, 2011Widely known for their excellent happy hour specials. If you're prepared to spend some money, stay for dinner and have your taste buds rejoyce in happiness. Read more
Not easy to access if you have a disability. The only ramp is 1 1/2 blocks from the valet parking and it was covered with snow and ice 5 days after the snow storm.Then, the door was locked.
Truffle fries, duck donuts, bloody bar, basil lemontini. I wish I could live there.
Capital SpiceApril 2, 2012Possibly the best restaurant patio in the city. A very popular happy hour spot in warm weather.
Tammy GordonApril 3, 2012Service out on the patio has gotten so much better with the new outdoor bar! Grab a glass of vino, some sliders & truffle fries.
my favorite bar in DC! diverse beer and wine list, good happy hour specials, great atmosphere, and a hot spot for politicos.
AllenDecember 5, 2009Go to Poste, assuming it's a weekday between 4-7. If the weather's nice, sit in the courtyard. Order the $5 truffled frites. Have something to drink. Order the truffled frites again.
The truffle fries are a masterpiece. You won't be disappointed, unless you're a terrorist.
Imran KhanJanuary 19, 2014Seems like a great restaurant with great ambiance. But whhhhhy does no restaurant have any espresso drinks.
Christopher RenzNovember 5, 2011If you are here for brunch (or anytime) try the hot chocolate shooter and homemade donuts. Lovely.
Lorena SanderFebruary 5, 2011Rico is one of the best mixologists in DC. Seasonal cocktails are amazing. Linus for Halloween and Them Apples in January.
Katherine Kennedy AllenSeptember 15, 2013The Miss Crunchy brunch monte Cristina is amazing! Indulgently Delish!
Keesha CeranJune 6, 2011Definitely do not leave without getting Truffle Fries or the Egg Hussard (during brunch) simply amazing!
Love the bartender Sev but the lunch special is weak in terms of options!
Global NomadOctober 13, 2010If you book a week plus in advance, you can get a Poste Roast. They will roast a whole animal (your choice). Just saw a whole pig go by.
WineCountryMuseJuly 8, 2012Try the Seafood Cobb - Yummy brunch and great bloody mary bar @postedc @chefdennis@kimptondc
ChloeJune 4, 2013Whoever said $4 happy hour truffle fries at happy hour is a liar. But they are good, despite being $$
- Serious EatsMay 15, 2014Poste miraculously feels miles away from the tourist chaos outside its walls.
Chris SvetlikMay 22, 2013Coordinate with your group to collectively will the breeze to blow. It might work!
Drew BennettJuly 25, 2009I went here for a late night scotch in the garden on 07/18. Corinne and I ran into lots of friends, which was awesome. Some who were not our friends were not awesome.
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Poste Moderne Brasserie
555 8th St NW (btwn F St NW & E St Nw)
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Washington, D.C. 20004
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(202) 783-6060
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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