Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

We stopped by Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar for happy hour and absolutely loved it! We were there pretty early, only the fourth table sat, and it filled up super fast - completely packed by 5 PM on a Thursday. We shared a happy hour–priced bottle of Sauvignon Blanc along with happy- hour priced baked Camembert that tasted amazing - warm, gooey, baked with garlic, thyme, and honey, and truffle fries, perfectly crispy and delicious. The only thing I’d change is the dipping sauce — ketchup didn’t quite fit; an aioli would’ve been perfect. The mussels in garlic and white wine sauce were out of this world — tender, flavorful, and served with fresh baguette bread in a cute little burlap bag. The baguette was perfect for sopping up all that incredible garlicky white wine broth once the mussels were gone - so good! Service was excellent - our server checked in often and was so friendly. Great food, great wine, great vibe. We’ll definitely be back!

Amelie is hands-down my favorite French restaurant in DC! From the moment you walk in, the staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly make you feel at home. Their wine list is fantastic. The duck is perfectly cooked and full of flavor, one of the best I’ve had anywhere. Their specials are always changing and always amazing! Every visit feels like a little escape to France. Highly recommend Amelie for anyone looking for incredible food, wine, and service in the heart of DC!

Wonderful atmosphere. High energy vibe with a restaurant filled with great conversation and people. Food was excellent. Solid French cuisine without being fussy. Service was also excellent, with the Maitre D (Fabio) efficiently running the restaurant with positive energy and a smile. Highly recommend the coq au vin, moules-frites, and for dessert, the Profitonut.

Amelie offers very good menu. I had brunch there. The traditional omelette with Gruyere was very nice and the salad Nicoise equally nice. Lovely hostess and a super nice DJ- modern flair a good addition to the fold-look forward to dinner and their wine list-the rosé sparkling one I had did not rock my world, but it was decent. Recommended

Without any reservations, they sat us and our kids, and converted our drinks-only table to a dinner table without any fuss. Food was fantastic rustic French fare full of flavor and without fuss. Good buzz from the dining room. In a neighborhood full of great dining options this was the perfect place for a casual and relaxing late afternoon dinner.

We were walking past searching for somewhere for dinner and the restaurant just looked welcoming. Staff were so friendly and we were lucky to get a table at the front to people watch 😛 The service was great but the food....next level! The taste was delicious, serving size perfect and pretty reasonably priced. The steak would have to have been the best I had while in Washington. It was cooked to perfection and "melt in the mouth" goodness. Very highly recommend a visit.

After checking reviews for Wine Bars near my hotel, I decided to try Amelie. It exceeded my expectations. The staff was super friendly, attentive and accommodating. After some discussion, I ordered the red wine flight and all 3 wines were delightful. Paired nicely with my burger and truffle fries. The atmosphere was relaxing, as they had just opened and not crowded. Love the indoor/outdoor seating, and I had a great view to people watch. A definite fav for my trips to DC.

The food was phenomenal. I'm still thinking about the scallops a week later. The service was great. The drinks were so smooth and well made. The French Blonde was so good. The atmosphere was intimate. It's a little dark and moody, but there's plenty of light at your table to see the menu. It was great for our friend group. I highly recommend booking a reservation.

Such a great experience. Service- everyone we interacted was friendly, helpful, and professional. Super attentive. Drinks-large wine selection and great cocktails. Rob was helpful in wine selection. Food-creative menu and dishes we got were flavorful and fresh. The steak was cooked just right, monkfish was light and buttery, and trout really delicate. The Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and truffle fries complimented our meal perfectly. Happy hour- can be done at bar or tables. Vibe- cozy and classy. Special shoutout to Houriya. First off, her attire and vibe were impeccable. She was so pleasant from beginning to end. Explaining flavor profiles of dishes, brought me wine spray when I spilled, and took great care of us.

Ooof, honestly pretty surprised to see how highly reviewed Amelie is. We came by for Valentine's Day and tried their pre-fix menu. We appreciated the amuse bouche and complementary champagne, but unfortunately everything else fell flat. We tried their oysters as an app, and I didn't care for the yuzu addition; I would've preferred standard oysters. We both ordered the steak medium rare, and unfortunately both dishes were room temp. The steak had clearly been sitting out under a heat lamp and the ends were dry. My apple tarte desert was inedible and tasted microwaved (I'm pretty sure it was). There are so many excellent French restaurants in DC, even on 14th street alone. I would personally never return nor recommend Amelie to a friend. While our waitress was kind and apologetic, the service was also very slow.

Came to Amelie for restaurant week and had a wonderful time! Came in a Wednesday night around 7:30 to a very busy restaurant. We had a reservation but had to wait ~5-10 minutes before being seated. The restaurant is beautiful! Very cozy and casual with a touch of glamor. They have some good cocktail and mocktail options as well as a nice wine list. I went for a non-alcoholic grapefruit soda which was exactly what I was in the mood for and served in a nice high ball glass with a lemon. So happy to see an actual lemon wedge! The dried fruit wheels are pretty but I like squeezing actual lemon into my drink. To start I had a mushroom toast which was a HUGE portion. It was tasty and filling, I only ate half to save room. The coq a vin was the star of the show for my main. Every bite was decadent and the portion was generous and beautifully served. To finish I had a decaf americano with creme brulee. The cream brulee didn't quite do it for me, the texture was a but off and it was very very fluffy and egg forward without enough sweetness, I still enjoyed it but couldn't say it was my favorite creme brulee. All of the staff are excellent, super professional and welcoming. A manager greeted us to ask how we enjoyed everything which I personally always appreciate. Overall I had a great time and would love to come back for brunch. If you go for dinner, the coq a vin is a must!!

This place is very cute. The staff is amazing. The food is good however I felt like my food could have used some more seasoning. On Sundays and Mondays they have a special: An order of Mussels and Fries with a beer or wine for $25 or $21 I believe.

I am here for a snack with some friends. I got my favorite French dish - escargots and it was wonderful! The service was quick and easy and happy hour was available everywhere. I loved the Christmas decorations also. The ambiance is wonderful. I can't wait to come back here again for a full dinner!

Would gladly come back! I'm not the biggest fan of French food but this place tops the list for me of French restaurants in DC to visit. The steak was great, perfectly cooked and juicy. My friend got the chicken which was heavily seasoned (almost a bit too salty for me) but was still delicious Their bread was to die for, and their escargot was amazing! I prefer it over the other escargot I've had in the city (e.g., le dip, la grande boucherie)

Decent place for French fare and service. Somewhat loud and food could be better. Smoked cauliflower - good Salade de chevre chaud - the goat cheese was more of a rubbery disk atop the salad, not gooey and moist Goat cheese ball - this had a nice sweet sauce (honey/onions) and was not too much for 1 person as a starter Pear tarte tatin - disappointment, not traditional style but a few pieces of puff pastry scattered around warm pear Ravioles du Royans - tiny butternut squash cubes amid the comte-filled mini ravioli, this was a decent portion and although heavy, a good comforting dish The wines I tried varied (but I like they classify 'tres bon' / 'excellent') and the Sancerre blanc was indeed excellent. It was unfortunate (and not very French) that they ask to take away plates (despite there still clearly being food on them). But the waitresses were pro and I appreciate they don't tack on an automatic service fee. Tip: you might want to sit toward the back if you prefer being away from cool air (the front windows are sometimes open, depending on the weather).

Amelie is a perfect neighborhood wine bar!! The space is beautiful here with lots of seats and big windows. The wine was great without being too expensive, and I was surprised by how great the food was too! I only shared appetizers but would come back for a full meal! A highlight was the delicious (and very full) baguette basket, which was a perfect complement to the mussels (which were some of the best I've had in this neighborhood!). I also highly recommend the Brussels sprouts!

The room, the music, the staff and the food are very nice. Just a solid neighborhood restaurant with food and ambiance, service done well. Had steak Frites and apple tartin. Both standards done well. Only issue was there didn't seem to be many champagnes by the glass.

Amelie is such a cute restaurant. I love the French touch inside. It's right around the corner where I live and this is the 3rd times I have had dinner there. I love the food, the atmosphere, the wine. So French! Oui oui! I am going to try everything on their menu.

Very slow service even to just get a drink when sitting at the bar. The atmosphere is pretty off- especially considering it's in a prime location on 14th. Very reminiscent of an airport French restar

I am super excited to welcome this new French addition to 14th St. Today was opening day of Amelie, and what a lovely experience. The restaurant is spacious and not too loud where you feel like you can hear the individuals you are seated with. Service was attentive, and while they do have a few kinks to work through, that's to be expected when you're brand new. The selection of drinks and food were great. We absolutely loved the Branzino. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I can't wait to become a regular at this new establishment.

Great service, cool new spot with fun cocktails. Looking forward to trying the food next time

This place was perfection! Service, food, and generous pours (even on flights of wine). After the first bite of food, we were already planning our return trip with more from our friend group. Don't change Amelie! It's been a while something new in DC made me this happy in the food and wine scene.

I love this place. The service is outstanding, personal and (shall I say) sweet? The food is perfectly French.....not too pricey but punches way above its weight. Tonight, I had the coq a vin and dining partner had the ravioli. Her ravioli was the best I've ever had - creamy and sultry. My coq a vin was the a fine example of how the dish should taste. No complaints. Highly recommend.

A generally uneventful basic bistro menu on the pricey side with small portions. The fish entree option was fine, though barely 3 bites and was a bit over-seasoned. The bread could be better; just the basic run of the mill baguette pieces. There are some nice simple wine flight options. The recommended Sancerre by the glass is excellent, but is quite pricey.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! It feels like a perfect modern but cozy spot for happy hour drinks, a nicer dinner, or apps and wine at the bar. The goat cheese salad was phenomenal (and came with a baguette which is always a plus). The staff was really friendly and seemed like a well-oiled machine even though they just opened.

Keith was my bartender and was so attentive and kind. I had the escargot and mussels. C'est parfaite. Thanks for the owner, Sammy, for being such a great host.

Great atmosphere and fantastic service. Food was delicious. Had the best dinner this year here. This is THE spot in Logan Circle. Owner also couldn't have been nicer. 10/10 recommend.

This is a great restaurant with maybe one of the best burgers in town. Escargot also excellent and great service. Worth the visit!

Wow! This place just opened up this summer in dc and it's great addition to the restaurant scene here. Everything stood out to me in terms of the food, service and ambiance. Although it's relatively new, I did not feel the growing pains of some new restaurants. We went on a Wednesday night and it was relatively empty. We got the tuna tartare, the goat cheese, and the tomato with burrata. All of it tasted fresh and the tomatoes were from the DuPont farmers market. Next were the entrees, which were so delicious. We got the duck, which I would go again and again for since it was so good. The steak frites were also good. And finally we got three desserts because we couldn't decide and they were fantastic. One last item to mention was the wine. They have a very large wine selection and the champagne and red wine I tried were both really unique and tasteful. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back!

Went in Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. Great location and cool vibe, can't wait to come back

Amelie is a great addition to 14th street! The food is light and delicious. The burger is definitely one of the best in the city - don't skip it. And the fries are so good! I also love the escargot and the beef tartar. The escargot is unique in that it comes with little puff pastry on top, but I would say the physical dish it comes in is missing the deepness of the dishes you see at other places - as in there isn't much room for the leftover butter for you to dip your bread into after you've eaten the snail, which is part of the escargot experience in my opinion. And the escargot butter mixture they have is tasty - so I'm always wanting more! The wines are pretty good - the servers and bartenders are pretty knowledgeable about the wines and it's fun to do a tasting. I am a Chardonnay / full bodied white kind of gal and haven't fallen in love with any of their wines in this respect, but they do have a good Sancerre. A lot of the owners and workers are French speaking - which gives the spot a real home-y and authentic feel. One last thing - the chocolate mousse on their dessert menu was also delicious!

In a city of overhyped, disappointing restaurants (sorry)-- Amelie shines. Food is actually excellent but what sets this place apart is service. I celebrated my anniversary dinner here and we were treated with such care. The interior is understated and modern, which I think is a nice decision because you can go in a t-shirt or a suit and no one would even notice. Wine selection and flights were also excellent. I will be back and am so glad they opened. Go before it gets too packed! The location is fantastic and word will get out soon.

My wife and I met our son here the other night. The maitre d greeted us warmly and without hesitation configured a table in the front for us. We ordered the pate to start and a flight of rose and whites for $10 that were remarkable. Not the bottom of the barrel stuff you usually expect. This is when we realized we were in for a nice experience. We then ordered the tuna niçoise - excellent - steak a la bordelaise - cooked perfectly and with a rich red wine sauce - amazing. My son got the branzino which he said was delicious. The leek puree was a tasty touch. I could say more but won't. I just want folks to know that Amelia's is new to the area and I predict this will be a popular and pricier place in the future. I'd try it now while you can. Bon appetit!

great atmosphere, friendly staff and wonderful fod. best dessert I've had in a while