Bistro Bis

Don't believe the hype. IG fooled me! I went here for brunch and was extremely disappointed. There was no live jazz music, the service was horrible, and food mid at best. I had 10:15 am reservations and was told by my waiter the bartender isn't there and would arrive in 30 mins. The bartender got there an hour later, and we were lied to about receiving complementary drinks. The food was cold. My appetizer came out after my entrée. Do not get the shrimp & grits, it has an eerie aftertaste!

Terrific cocktails and high quality food. The service was great and and our food was served quickly.

This is my first time going to Bistro Bis, as it's not in my typical price range. I went there after work with a few coworkers. The food and atmosphere was great with excellent service. We had a few appetizers for the table and I opted for the lamb shank.

Such a dependable mainstay on Capitol Hill. Though when I stay at the hotel here I do try to walk to another restaurant to mix it up, I'm never disappointed if I stay on-site, and will have had five meals here this trip.

Except for the hash browns, nothing on my plate was fresh. Service was kind and fast. The atmosphere was nice. Overall, it was overpriced due to the disappointing food.

I don't know what's happening to this restaurant... Much much much worse than last time. Every dish is especially salty, very very very salty. And we are waiting for more water all the time. No one ask us until we leave. Very disappointed...

Nice breakfast bistro complementing the George hotel next door. Excellent service and tasty options. Had the French toast and the American breakfast. Elegant and charming. A little on the pricey side, but everything was delicious

It's so hard to choose from such an amazing menu. Food was outstanding, making for an overall fantastic experience. Had cheese and charcuterie, followed by the wonderful crab cake, I managed to over stuff myself by having the Citron Lemon dessert. Atmosphere, service was top-notch. But the food is the true star here.

The service is SUPER FAST! Plus, Bistro Bis has tons of food choices to pick... for the kids and adults. Personally, my favorite is the Belgium Waffles. The theme is a modern-like, French type of restaurant. If you bought the package from the hotel, Kimpton George, that includes the restaurant, the charge would go to your room, and at the end of your visit, they'll deduct the charge. And technically.. eat for free.

I struggle to add any new input for this place, I will try though. Maybe classic training on the floor has gone the way of the dinosaur and this is another casualty. Part of the experience is a deft touch. The ability to flow the service and tune it the personality of the diner adds a great deal to the reputation of the restaurant. The food here is well done, though the bisque is a bit thin, still the flavor profile is there. The brussel sprouts could use a little more caramelization to bring out more flavor. The main dishes we ordered where clean and fresh. The facility itself is in need of a little TLC, maybe they need fresh eyes to see what has washed into the background, it happens. This is not a centuries old bistro that build charm by its patena. Everyone is a critic these days no? I do have training and time in the business and would have appreciated another view when I was in operations.

I saw the Jazz brunch being promoted on tik tok. I tried this place out with my sister. The food was good and reasonably priced. I don't think they have a bottomless mimosa option. I didn't ask. I had the espresso martini and a strawberry mimosa. The French toast is on the sweeter side. Doesn't need syrup. The bill automatically includes 18 percent for gratuity and another 4 percent to pay the staff wages. This is unfortunate and may turn some ppl away.

It was my best breakfast in DC. Our waiter recommended the French Toast, but I preferred savory breakfast so my husband had it. I loved my Omelet Basquaise. It was almost perfect if I had put drops of hot sauce on it. The fried potatoes were so delightful - with so much flavor in it as if it was fried in duck fat. Our coffee was refilled just right before we finished a cup- very attentive service. Then I took the last bite of the French toast that my husband put aside for me and it was yum. Tranquil restaurant during early breakfast. Intimate and elegant atmosphere.

Upscale bistro atmosphere with good service and excellent food. The Short Ribs or Beef Bourgignon are outstanding when available.

I have literally walked by this place multiple times a day during previous visits to DC for meetings and somehow missed it. I was meeting a family member for dinner, and he suggested Bistro Bis as it was near my hotel and we both agreed the menu and reviews looked good! I was floored at how big the place is inside...seriously, the door is hidden next to the entrance to The George Hotel and so from the street it looks like a tiny place but it goes way back into the building. The atmosphere is classy, but not at all stuffy. I wouldn't come in wearing shorts and a t-shirt though. I had a Bis 75 cocktail which was light and refreshing. For my entree I had the rockfish which was outstanding. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the chorizo, corn and beans went nicely with it and didn't overpower the fish. The sauce was amazing! I opted to save room for dessert rather than have a starter and was glad I did. The Citron Tarte was wonderful, but honestly the whole dessert menu sounded amazing. Bright lemon with a buttery crust, blueberries and tender merengue. Service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and struck the perfect balance of being attentive without being overly attentive if that makes sense! Even though it was fairly busy, noise level was low so we were able to visit without trouble. Seriously, I will definitely be back now that I know it's here!

This is located inside of the Kimpton George Hotel. It's a nice, quiet restaurant. We did bring our 3 year old too lol. The server was nice, but a bit on the slower end of things and it wasn't busy at all. The food was delicious, but def on the higher end of the price point.

I loved having lunch here yesterday. I remember getting their fries a long time and it being really good. Their French onion soup was perfect- it came out piping hot with a perfectly burnt and crispy stringy cheese and the soup was flavored really well. I loved how the soup was hot and not luke warm! I also got the burger which I thought was perfectly cooked and seasoned- you could taste the bits of salt in the meat throughout and it was perfectly medium well! They also portioned the lettuce, tomato and sauce to complement the meat patty well. The fries were also crispy, skinny and delicious! I was especially impressed with the service - my waitress was wonderful and attentive and the bus boys were timely, courteous and just on top of their game! Very impressed!

I wandered around the Capitol Hill area on foot looking for dining options, before winding up back at my hotel, hoping this attached restaurant wouldn't be too busy. My taxi driver talked it UP, said that the restaurant was a popular one for locals and visitors alike, so I thought it was a safe (but probably expensive) bet. I was surprised that it was not at all busy on a Friday evening. I waited at the host stand for a few minutes, waiting for someone to either call over from the bar or show up to greet me but no one materialized. The bar area was loud and rowdy (it was Police Week and big, noisy travel groups were trickling into town). I really did not want to belly up at the bar with that vibe, but without a host/hostess to ask if a dining room table was available I ambled up and took a seat. Thankfully the group finished up and left and it calmed down a bit; I found they offered a decent selection of food at the bar. Service was really good, and very friendly - drinks orders were taken and delivered quickly. The bar menu was alright - a couple salads, a soup, risotto, crab cakes, steak and frites - the price right for the area and the level of service (minus the host issue) but not for the food quality, atmosphere or décor (which seemed on the outdated side). I only experienced the bar - perhaps the dining areas are nicer and probably have larger menu ... but I'll never know. I got the French Onion Soup and while it was tasty it was so poorly plated! You need a knife to get through the cheese, and it was so filled to the brim that trying to hack at it with a spoon (even really to just dip my spoon in) caused broth to spill all over the plate. Yikes

The management of Bistro Bis is a huge disappointment to say the least. I will not be returning and will no longer have my guests stay at the George (I live nearby and put my guests in a local hotel). My alum group will also not be customers again. A group of alum from Brown University was organizing a happy hour gathering. We called in advance to ask if they would be open on the date, if reservations were needed, if a deposit was needed, if they could handle 20-40 people, etc. We called back to confirm we were coming. We were told it was happy hour and there were no reservations needed. They said it was first come first served for seating. We were also told there was seating for 21 people in the bar area and others would need to stand. The plan was for each person to pay their own bill at the bar. No deposit was required we were told. We started to arrive at Bistro Bis last night and put a sign in sheet for the happy hour at the table at which we were sitting at the bar. The host then told us we would need to provide 2 credit cards in advance and the tables at the bar were reserved. He complained that we never confirmed we were coming. We explained we had. He called his manager who came in from home to say she required 2 credit cards to pay for the happy hour and that she can't confirm we called to confirm. She did not apologize for the misunderstanding and lack of communication on behalf of Bistro Bis but instead treated us with mistrust. It was a nearly empty bar. She apparently preferred an empty bar to accommodating 30 black professionals. Also apparently the customer is not always right and when there is a misunderstanding there was not a preference to respect the customer and to accommodate. While my friends dealt with the manager I walked over and spoke to the bars at the Hyatt, Hilton and Yotel. All said they would not turn away business and would accommodate us. Suddenly the manager at Bistro Bis said she would accept each of us paying our bills at the bar. We ended up staying as we felt we would lose some people who may not realize we changed venues last second. The food and drink and service at the bar were fine so I am giving this 2 stars instead of 1. But the treatment by management when they realized a group of 30 black people were there was horrible. The policy changed once they saw us. We were not a rowdy group but a group a black lawyers and other professionals who graduated from Brown University. We called in advance 3 times and spoke with them yet they would not honor those conversations and treated us with mistrust. We each paid our bills without incident. It is not that we didn't have 2 credit cards to pay but that Bistro Bis changed its policy when they saw us. That is the last patronage of Bistro Bis and The George. We are moving our money elsewhere.

Pretty solid food, i wish they had more vegetarian options but the risotto was nice and flavorful and i loved the veggies in it.

Overall an average meal but not bad. In terms of French fare, it's passable but compared to some other places I've been it's just ok. Located inside a hotel near the Capitol, we came to grab a bite with family in the area. The menu here has a good amount of French staples along with some local items like crab cakes. The pate was good albeit a tad too firm. Entrees were a tad uneven - pork was too lean but the sauces were good. Chicken was well cooked but needed more sauce and noodles. Desserts were also hit and miss - chocolate gateaux was good but the berries and creme brulee were meh. Prices are commensurate with French fare in a hotel so it wasn't overpriced IMO but for what we paid, it could have been better. Passable but not memorable.

A hotel restaurant that focuses on French cuisine. The atmosphere is upscale, with upscale service, but doesn't carry the exclusive vibe. + The Les Halles onion soup was great. + The mussels marseillaise was the mussels I've had to date in DC, although the portion size was also on the smaller side. Smooth, rich and traditional flavors, all shells opened, not grainy, inedible herbs strained out, and just perfect all around. + The duck confit toulousain was also a delight. Perfectly prepared, protein-packed and with great accompaniments. Perfect portion. - The double crab cake is alright - not worth the splurge, in my opinion considering this city has many places with great crab cakes. - The opera cake was what I disliked the least - it was too condensed and hard, rather than mousse- or cake-like. While the presentation was nice, I believe they served the dessert out way too cold - which was odd considering it was ordered at the start of the meal.

Excellent service and food! Greta location right near union station! Food: so delicious. We ordered the crab cakes, the shrimp and calamari, and the duck confit. The started is off with two items on the house, which were both delicious. One was this biscuit with salmon, which was so well done! The other was bread with this delicious cheese side! For apps we got the shrimp/ calamari dish and the crab cakes. I loved the crab cakes! The winner though was the duck confit - it literally melts in your mouth! If is served with potatoes and brussel sprouts and this amazing sauce, I cannot recommend even more! Just please get the duck! Ambience: a nice, upscale ambience! Service: amazing service, really appreciate them bringing us some dishes on the house. Also fast, I had a train to catch and we were in and out within an hour Price: expensive - without drinks I would budget around $45 per person. the dishes were small for the price, but still enjoyed my food and think it was worth it

Great food and service. Fantastic cocktails, delicious French food and live music on Saturday brunch! Wonderful bartenders and staff.

Food was adequate. when we arrived there were three couples ahead of us. We stood for 20 minutes after the maitre'd excised himself from the bar. The server was simply atrocious. The bus man was terrific but had to check everything with the server. The server needed us to ask for our requests more than once or twice. she wore jeans and a shirt for for a campsite. At one point I asked the bus man to request that the server open the wine so that my guest could enjoy some with the first course. She arrived 20 minutes later after we he finished the first course. The wine prices re OUTRAGEOUS. We both ate the Ossobuco as a second course. it was listed at 49.95 each. At La Piquete is costs 38.95 and at Madison LePic it is listed at 39.95. Each of the latter are fine classic dishes. Why does La Colline insist on adding extras like cherry tomatoes and small vegetables? Not normal in an ossobuco recipe but I guess the added veggies is why the entree costs so much more. This used to be a reliable, inviting place with first class service. Take an Uber to Georgetown to enjoy real French food at reasonable prices. Do not think of going here. After all the maitre'd hd better things to do that to welcome us. you will be well welcomed in Georgetown.

Chef Edward's creations were positively amazing at Bistro Bis tonight. We were staying around the corner at the Hilton and decided that French food was our choice for our 52nd anniversary. Chef Edward Walker stunned us with amazing French onion soup and Beef Bourguignon that blew my palate away. The sauce was thick and so full of flavor that we had to keep ordering bread to get every drop. The beef was melt in your mouth tender and exploded with flavor. Thank you so much for an unforgettable dinner.

The meal was wonderful, service was wonderful, but the tip is automatic, a bit over 20%. I would have tipped 20%, but I didn't get to decide, did I? Had service not been good I would be more than annoyed. The manager (I assume) started to quote some DC regulation, but this is the only place I've encountered during my visit that pretends this is mandatory or even routine.

We didn't make advance reservations or plans in DC because it doesn't seem like a foodie destination so we just played it by ear. We walked in at about 4, made a reservation for 6:00, and came back after cleaning up. We ordered the Cheese and Charcuterie Plate, Pork Loin Roast, and Tagliatelle. Plus we order cocktails. Everything was great! Portions were so generous that I had to force myself to leave just a bit left. We also ordered the Apple Normandie. Our server and host(ess) were terrific! Service and Ambience: weight: 3, 5/5 Food: weight: 1, 5/5 Value: weight: 1, 5/5

Our mistake coming here on the final day of restaurant week when all we wanted was a drink and a snack as we sent a friend back to NYC on train. Service was slow... even taking our order was snail pace. And then..... the service tip was built into our check for a 3-person order of drinks and a salad. Was so NOT worth 22%. Very disappointed. Won't be back.

@bistrobisdc KILLED IT and you absolutely have to visit them. Not only do they have a great food portions and quality is phenomenal, but drinks were really good here too, reccomend the French martini. For $40/person you can enjoy a app, entrée & dessert during restaurant week! Onion soup les halles: delish & tradional Mussels marseillaise: huge portion, cooked well and such a great appetizer Coq au vin: Tender, juicy, classic dinner full of flavour Braised Lamb shank provençale: HUGE, perfectly cooked, if you like Lamb you have try this one Duck confit touloussienne: scrumptious, tender and a classic you can't do wrong with Branzino amandine: *Chefs kiss* The sauce, the plating, honestly this was probably my favourite but close second would be the lamb Opera cake: Classic paired with this coffee anglaise that will dream about until I have again Tarte au citron: Tangy, like a party on your tounge Blacmange: Unique, neutralizes the pallete with fun textures I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and fantastic GM last night as well, who are both such good people. Thank you for having me and I cannot wait to come back here! If you're reading this, this is your BOLD sign to go visit and take advantage of RW DC.

The extremely high ceiling and table spacing are nearly as safe as being outside in my opinion. The service is still excellent and the food exquisite. The Chef has raised the bar even higher when it comes to the art of food placement and design. I order something new each time just to see what it looks like but I always start with the salmon rillete, potato gratin dauphinoise and lobster bisque, which is truly amazing. We are so lucky to have a French restaurant of this caliber here so close to Union Station. And the prices are more than reasonable. Highlight: New Year's Eve dinner experience.

Came here with friends for DC restaurant week. I have to say the food was very good. Perhaps a dash or two salt and pepper needed as a personal preference. The real winner was the service. Multiple times the manager came out to check on us. Without asking changed silverware every course even if not used. We were relaxed and enjoyed ourselves throughly. Highly recommended if near the capital looking for a nice dinner.

Absolutely nothing bad to say about dine-in (service was excellent) or room service! Bistro Bis is my standard for hotel-adjacent dining.

Bistro Bis on E Street in DC is a great place to go for delicious French food in a cool and unique atmosphere. The food here is very well prepared and the service is very personable. I have had an excellent experience every time that I have been here.

Delicious and wonderful service! We shared a charcuterie plate then I had a beet salad and my husband had French onion soup. Wonderful lunch'

This place is incredible. I ate here with 2 of my friends during restaurant week and everything was delicious. They had a massive set menu for restaurant week, which was great because most places only have 2-4 options per course. The French onion soup was so cheesy and the broth had a great flavor. The pork loin was so tender and the two sauces on it were amazing. The opera cake was good but not the highlight of the meal. I would go back again immediately. 10/10

Mediocre and overpriced. I don't recommend eating here at all. We came during restaurant week and I ordered the French onion soup, steak frites (which cost extra than their special menu), slice of opera cake, and a glass of red wine. Their most premium item, the steak, made it clear that the chef has no idea how to properly cook a steak. Not only was my steak raw in the center (not just rare but actually cold and raw), but just looking at the color inside of it you could see that he simply seared the outside and did not baste it at all. This was apparent because the outer rim of the cut meat was grey while the inside remained uncooked. Additionally, the chef did not let the meat rest, which would have allowed the inside to cook more, which was obvious because my plate became very soupy after I cut into the steak. I could probably get a better cooked steak at a Chili's. The onion soup was good but inconsiderately plated and served. The soup was filled to the brim of the bowl and simply putting a spoon in it made it overflow. That wouldn't be a problem if that was how they wanted it to look, but there was a paper coaster on the plate under the bowl that got soaked, so it was clearly unintended. The server already significantly spilled it by the time he walked it over, and I don't like having a paper coaster on the plate under my bowl that is in a puddle of liquid. The opera cake was good. It wasn't perfect, as it did not have the symmetry that the name opera cake evokes, but in terms of flavor it was good. I enjoyed it. The service had its issues as well. They didn't let me taste the wine before pouring me a glass, and the wine they served was starting to turn vinegar. When refilling my water glass, the server poured water all over my hand. When I pointed out to my waiter that the center of the steak was raw, he did apologize, but he became very defensive and told me that it was the chef's fault and not his - which was pretty weird (and obvious). And when they re-fired my steak, the plate had clearly been microwaved, which was apparent because the plate was hot and the fries were soggy. This restaurant styles itself as high-end and fancy, but if you look past the surface, it's obvious that this place is anything but that. It's cheap: from the paper on your tables so they don't have to wash table cloths between guests, to the old wine from a bottle that had been open for too long, to the tacky vintage French product posters hanging on their walls which look like they were ordered on Amazon. If you're going to run a restaurant like a cheap restaurant, don't have such a heavy price tag, don't have your servers dressed up as they are, and don't pretend to be something that you are not. Ultimately, it was just not worth it.

Bistro Bis continues to be the gem of Capitol Hill year after year. A relaxing, pleasant atmosphere and wonderful staff under longtime manager Memo Hernandez. We had a Saturday night dinner of beet salad, salmon cru, branzino, pommes frites, and an artistic dessert plate, all delicious and without one false note. Customer service is outstanding and the food shines!

4 stars for a pretty solid French restaurant in a hotel. I've been to Bistro Bis, located in the Hotel George on E Street between Georgetown Law and Union Station, a couple times over the past few months. There isn't a ton of top notch restaurants in that few block area, so it is nice to have found one of the few spots that knows how to execute. I first went to Bistro Bis because it was formerly listed as a Washingtonian Top 100 restaurant. I arrived to find a beautifully decorated venue with 2 levels of seating and a style that made it look like a 5 star restaurant. My friend and I grabbed a seat and received service from the waiter pretty promptly. While none of my visits to Bistro Bis have included amazing service, each time the service has at least been good and left me with no complaints. I've tried both lunch and dinner items at Bistro Bis, and everything I've have tasted has been great! The steak tartare attila was excellent and came with some garlic chips that made eating easy. The macaroni side (made with gruyere cheese) was absolutely dreamy. The pork normande was one of the best pork dishes I've had in DC. Finally, the duck confit, which is easy to mess up, was absolutely solid and exactly what I wanted for my duck dish. When you are batting 1.000 on food quality, it is pretty hard to complain about anything else (especially since the venue participates in Restaurant Week each year). Overall, Bistro Bis is a lovely French restaurant that provides a great venue and delicious food in a part of town that doesn't have a ton of venues that can provide both. If you are looking for a great place to get a bite to eat while near Union Station or Georgetown Law, you should definitely give this place a look.

I have been here many times over the past 10 years. Mostly for restaurant week and sometimes not. Every single time the food is consistently top notch. Everything has a full taste each and every time. This is a place to take your parents. Great food and service. It's a staple French restaurant on the hill.

After posting my last review I was almost immediately contacted by the manager of the business wanting to know what was wrong with our experience. Being guests at the hotel I was able to meet him in person and let him know what had happened. He was not at all happy with the way we were treated and apologized multiple times for the bad experience. He explained that, like many businesses, he has had a very difficult time finding good experienced staff. I completely understand this and will change my review to reflect the food rather than focusing on the service.

Food was great. Service was above and beyond. Person dined with wanted plain vanilla ice cream for dessert but restaurant didn't have available. Onion soup was excellent, full of onions, bread and cheese. Burger was excellent. Great place to dine.

A hotel restaurant location with a surprisingly generous portion of solid French food and generally good service for a more formal group or business night out. The atmosphere feels a bit fancy business restaurant or impress your in-laws, less quiet romance of a couple on their first date, but they do have a large selection of wines and some cocktails. The location is large and roomy and allows for good social spacing. Overall the meal was runs as expected for the venue, about $60+ a person without alcohol. Located inside the Kimpton and not far from the Capitol, they had open reservations online for us to celebrate a friend's visit. The meal started with a nice spoonful of soup amuse- bouche. The beef tartare and pate were typical, with the French onion soup the winner of the appetizers course with good broth flavor and presentation. I liked my duck confit which was served with two drumsticks and pleasantly slow fried to crispness. D had the branzino which he said was flaky and very buttery (probably in a literal way.) Others at the table had steak frites and also thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The portions were very sizable for fine dining. The steak was the largest in portion for those super hungry with very crispy fries. Of minor note - it took a long time to get water to the table and when we attempted to flag down servers, we didn't receive an answer, just some hand signal pointing to try to mime that our server wasn't around and so there was no water to be had. Again, when soups were served, our server left without leaving behind any spoons which led to an awkward period as we again had to wait for that specific waiter before we could receive spoons. (Normally I'd try to drink with my hands, but it's onion soup with charred cheese on top, not suitable for hand holding.) However, I will say that the management seemed to be training new servers or shaking things up. We observed two managers visiting tables and as more food came out, there was always someone to come by and ask how things were and if there was anything they could get us. It does feel like they're trying to work on improving their service, so don't be afraid to speak up.

I was recently treated to this restaurant by a friend for my birthday. The service was superb from beginning to end. The head waiter, Darko was especially attentive and gracious. Upon learning about my birthday celebration, we were initially served sparkling wine, followed by a delicious crostini (salmon) appetizer. The salad, salmon entree and chocolate hazelnut cake were all exquisite in flavor and presentation. I was very pleasantly surprised when Darko announced that he personally covered the cost of my cake. Overall, our experience was very enjoyable. I look forward to dining again at Bistro Bis in the near future. Diane Kern, Washington, DC

Yet another restaurant to put in my back pocket and take out when french food craving hits. Decided to take babe on a dinner date so made last minute reservations. Entered thru the adjoining hotel and was promptly greeted and sat at our table by the kitchen. Our waitress, Danielle, was a bit cheeky but knowledgeable. After we did a quick wine tasting and settled on a bottle of red blend (Double T) we received our bread basket. The reason a star was taken away is because I pulled a LONG hair out of my mouth after taking a bite of bread. Surprisingly it didnt turn me completely off. She quickly cleared the plate and threw away the batch of bread and more was brought out minutes later. Now, let's get to the food! We started with the endive salad and the mussels. The broth in the mussels was so delicious - tomato base with a slight creaminess to it and full of flavor. The endive salad was perfectly crisp, tart, slightly sweet with the apples and crunchy with the walnuts. SO good! Up next was the beef bourguignon and trout. Having this deliciously tender and flavorful meat dish brought me back to my recent trip to Paris while sitting outside and gorging on this dish. It's a menu staple. - super rich, decadent, fatty (in the best way possible) and worth it! The trout was crispy, flaky and the haricot verts tasty. The little potato cubes were also really good. Lastly - dessert! I got the apple... tart? I don't recall the name but it was perfection. Flaky, warm, tart and sweet with what i assume was drizzles of creme fraise and apple cinnamon deliciousness. However, the creme brûlée had to be one of the best I've ever had. It was served perfectly room temperature, smooth and silky (no lumps or air pockets) and perfectly crisp. This was definitely an enjoyable meal and I plan to come back agai

What a great experience I had last night. I met up with a friend I haven't seen in yrs at the restaurant. The bartending and wait staff were friendly and professional. The Manager, Carlos made you feel welcomed and appreciated as a customer. All in all, last night was a great experience. Will definitely be returning.

I would love to share my experience at Bistro Bis yesterday. It was definitely the most amazing experience that I have ever experience in a restaurant during a such busy week. Like " restaurant week". First, I would like to say that my son and I were very well received by the hostess ASHLEY . She had a beautiful smile on her face ( I love people with good energy) and directed us to the table in a friendly and kind way. The waiter ELISEO was so attentive to details and gave us some great suggestions about the menu. He surprised us with a fresh and tasty mocktail. It was very flavorful drink made with passion fruit and ginger. Of course, we loved it! The food was tremendously delicious!!! One of the manager JACKIE was super friendly and making sure that we were enjoying and having a great time . I could see the great connection between the staff and such a great energy. It was 11am and really busy. I recommend this restaurant and will definitely go again. You should give it a try. It was an incredible experience

We just had a lovely meal here! The restaurant was surprisingly quiet the night we visited, but that worked for us. The staff was attentive and the food was really great. We loved the bisque and the crab cakes!

Bistro Bis has a crab cake sandwich. It is heaven on Earth. I had it the first week I moved to DC and was instantly hooked. I've been back, to order this staple to go, and had wine at the bar. Always a pleasant experience.

Menu is interesting, atmosphere professional and upscale. Wait staff is absolutely excellent. I ordered scallops for an early dinner; presentation was lovely and they were cooked to perfection. A great refuge with great food.

we hosted a large dinner party here and the service was impeccable and the good was excellent. Stand outs: the steak-- perfectly marbled and perfectly prepared bronzino- delicate brown butter sauce on a bed of french green beans duck confit- prepared so perfectly with all of the flavor and none of the game-i-ness french onion soup - decadent and amazing the opera cake was operatic! :) all in all, i was very impressed by the quality of the food and how well they handled service for 20 on a Friday night, bistro bis has a really great, warm and welcoming staff!

Ordered the New Years Eve menu to go and it was FANTASTIC. Restaurant was able to accommodate my dietary restriction which I really appreciated. The lobster bisque and my substitute squash soup were wonderful and I really liked the puff pastry croutons. The salad was the perfect winter salad - bitter greens, gorgonzola cheese, pomegranates, walnuts and a vinaigrette. Very tasty. The main consisted of perfectly cooked beef tenderloin with spinach, artichoke, and mushroom and a DELICIOUS truffle sauce. Accompanied by potatoes gratin, green beans, and Parker house rolls. For dessert we had an assortment of mini desserts which was super fun to eat throughout the night. The portions were very large - we probably could have split one order between the two of us, but everything was so great I'm glad we had a lot. Everything was packaged really nicely with clear re-heating instructions. I will definitely be ordering from here again and look forward to trying in person once this crazy pandemic calms down a bit.

Attended a private dinner in the rear area (cool high ceilings) for a wine club on 29 Oct 2022. Yummy food (everything was good but the crisp apple tart was amazing) and great service. They really took very good care of us. We will go back on our own next time we are in DC.

I gotta admit the food was great going down, albeit expensive (obviously). Unfortunately, I got violently sick in the middle of the night after eating dinner at Bistro Bid. I had to call 3 times, and left messages with my contact info, b4 finally speaking to a manager. After he defensively stated "no one else got sick" and accusatorially asking "well, did you go to the ER?" and condescendingly "what do you want?", I eventually got him to apologize. I would have expected better customer service and more concern rather than blame from BB. Sadly I was disappointed.

Nice ambience and good quality food. I got the seafood bouillabaisse and it was fresh and tasty, and the mousse au champagne dessert had a really nice presentation and tasted quite good. Didn't care for the profiteroles though

Came here for breakfast this morning on my last day in DC, to meet a family friend who I hadn't seen in a while. We both ordered the French toast, and it was delicious. Definitely not an inexpensive place, but very nice decor and also good service.

I was under the impression that this was one of the top fine dining establishments in DC but I was woefully misguided. My friend chose Bistro Bis for her birthday luncheon on Sat, 8/20/22 and made a 2:45 pm reservation. I arrived around 2:50 pm and was warmly greeted by the host and led to a table. I requested a booth which he graciously obliged. The only available one hadn't been cleaned yet from the previous patrons but he had me sit down while he made arrangements. My friend was running a bit behind due to traffic but I was prepared to get started with drinks and appetizers. A server cleared the previously dirty table, greeted me, asked me to sit down, set up plates and silverware, and poured water. What occurred next was strange and absolutely puzzling. When I asked to order a drink, the *same* waiter who had *just* set the table looked at his watch and said the kitchen is closing in 10 minutes, brunch is over. I was baffled as I was just seated for a 2:45 pm reservation, why would I be seated if there was no intention of allowing me to order? My friend made the reservation so I was not aware of the restaurant hours. When I asked for clarification on why the 2:45 pm reservation was honored if the restaurant was closing, he became belligerent, and in what I can only describe as being akin to chastisement, he rudely starting shouting "you are 15 minutes late, there is a difference between 2:45 pm and 3 pm". He then began to snatch up the menus and started packing up the plates and cups that *he himself had just set up less than 5 minutes prior.I was truly shocked. And extremely confused. And honestly a little bit afraid because this was abnormal behavior, not only thoroughly unbefiting of an employee of a fine dining establishment but for any business at all. It was a very odd and uncomfortable experience. I asked to speak with the host or a manager but my requests were ignored as he continued to pack up dining set and table cloth of the table that I was still sitting at. . If someone told me this happened to them at any DC restaurant, let along Bistro Bis, I would have a very difficult time believing them. I almost want to laugh at the memory because that's just how shocking and ridiculous his actions were. He clearly had no intention of serving me so I got up to leave. The host stopped me at the front desk and asked why I was leaving. I explained what occurred to him and he profusely apologized. He was as shocked and concerned as I was. He stated that while the restaurant did close at 3 pm, he tried everything to accommodate us. While I appreciate that sentiment and applaud him for his professionalism and customer service, he should not have had to do that. I see a few major issues here. As I stated, my friend, the celebrant, made the reservation not me. Why would a restaurant allow a 2:45 pm reservation if they know their kitchen would close at 3 pm? Who eats in 15 minutes? From my understanding, the online reservation required confirmation from the restaurant so it was not automated, someone had to approve it. Secondly, why were we seated if we would not be able to order? Lastly, I don't even know what to say about this server. Other than your management needs to do a thorough investigation about this incident. I do not wish for anyone to experience what I did on Sat. and he should not have an opportunity to treat others this way. If you choose to retain him, then I believe intensive reorientation is necessary. I frequent DC fine dining restaurants. His behavior would be unacceptable anywhere. NotEven at a fast food restaurant. I sincerely hope that management will investigate this and I believe that you owe my friend a genuine apology, if not me. It was her birthday celebration and she chose your restaurant. The ordeal was frankly very embarrassing for her and for me as well. It should be fairly easy to find her contact information, it was the 2:45 pm reservation on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. It should also be easy to identify this server and take appropriate corrective action.

My wife and I were just hungry so we were very surprised that everything was excellent. We ate here two nights in a row. Excellent service. Wonderful prep. Varied menu.

Absolutely wonderful meal and service. I enjoyed the mushroom risotto and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Highly recommend this restaurant.