BISTRO DU JOUR

My wife and I walked around the down town when sudden rain was about to start. So, we popped in the Bistro Du Jour to hide from the rain and have some snack. A guy who served us was very friendly, but, after bringing my burger, he suddenly disappeared. My wife kept patiently waiting for the soup. After a few minutes, a lady (a manager?) came to us and apologized for the server who had already left due to some emergency. She asked us about my wife's order and apologized again because the soup was over. Then, she offered us to choose something else instead and told us that due to the inconvenience we didn't have to pay for my wife's order. Moreover, she was extremely polite and brought us some French delicacy as a treat to make her apologies more tangible. It was delicious! At the end, what was looking like a disaster at the beginning became a delightful evening. I would definitely recommend everyone to visit the place to try the food there and to have an outstanding service.

The service was so warm, so welcoming and so above and beyond that I'm writing this review before even paying the bill. All the cuisine was delicious and quickly delivered by a smiling member of the kitchen staff. The best part of the experience was Michael and Aisha's dedicated and professional service. The way Michael spoke about his menu was top notch and the restaurant should be exceptionally proud to have him on staff. Aisha and Michael both made sure (even after closing and us being the only patrons left) that we never felt rushed for a second. Even our 2 year old was catered to. We felt celebrated and special. We've dined in dozens and dozens of fine establishments in DC and this experience was among the absolute best of them all. Thank you Miss Aisha... We will always remember the evening fondly.

Bistro Du Jour had excellent brunch. This was our first time eating a French breakfast cuisine and it didn't disappoint. We ordered a hot tea and icetea. Our orders were Oeufs Au Plat, Parfait De Yaourt, and Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume. The food was soft, fresh, flavorful and very filling. My order was the Oeufs Au Plat. The grilled sourdough bread was so soft and chewy. The toasted almonds and granola were enough, moray sauce was juicy,,Sunnyside egg melted around gave a great taste matched with the sautéed mushrooms. My husband had the Paris-Brest Au Saumon Fume. He commented how incredibly soft the croissant was and everything included, Salmon too, was delicious. We shared the Parfait De Yaourt. A taste of sweet, tart, and great end to our brunch. Service was on point and friendly. A 20% gratuity is already hoing to be added to your bill. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and what I would imagine if I were in France. Thank you for your helpful service, Stella.

Went for lunch on a Monday. There wasn’t that many people but the ambiance was still nice and there is lots of natural light. They don’t bring bread to begin with but some amuse-bouche, which is still satisfying. Loved my salmon and veggies and my friend also loved her chicken! Service was also very good. Would recommend for lunch.

This was one of our best restaurant experiences we’ve had in a while. The food, the environment, the cleanliness and especially the service was on the top. Would definitely recommend Coque Au Vine, Beef stew and Escargots De Bourgogne (snail appetizer).

Beautiful restaurant that makes you feel like you’re in Paris with excellent food at a very expensive price. Located inside the Royal Sonesta, Capitol Hill. It’s got a convenient location. The chocolate mousse dessert was phenomenal. I highly recommend you get it as it is a true experience and worth every penny. My husband got an apple tart. It was good, but it was extremely small. The Hugo spritz was an excellent drink, and my son enjoyed the hamburger.

Peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Attentive and polite servers. Excellent food. Absolutely would recommend and the crispy smashed potatoes were divine.

Located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel off of Massachusetts Ave NW. The service was spectacular, I was told to try the chicken, but I had the salmon. The salmon did not disappoint.

Whenever I come here, I sit at the bar. It's usually lunch, so I come for a quick burger and fries. At $20 it's a great price point. The bartender, Aisha B., is awesome. Always attentive, courteous and jovial, she remembers your preferences and will ask if you want your usual order. The restaurant itself is situated inside of the Royal Sonesta hotel and is gorgeous with lots of light and friendly staff. My recommendation - get the fries. I've heard the Happy Hour is great as well as the breakfast.

Wow! Now this is a restaurant. Elegant decor, fine service, top notch food. From start to finish this was an amazing experience. My mom and I were looking for a nice dinner near our hotel the Bistro checked all the boxes. so we made a reservation. We were greeted and seated immediately. I have some mobility issues which the staff Tended to right away as if I was family. Mom ordered a gin and tonic and I had the manhattan; perfect. The manhattan was the best I've ever had. For appetizers we both had the escargot, it was served in a pot and was delicious. For main courses, mom had the Orzo Al'Homard and I had the Gnocchi Parisienne, both dishes were exceptional. For dessert I ordered the crepes Suzette. I had to take it away because I was so full, but I ate it the next day on the train back to New York and it was great. This restaurant gets my highest recommendation.

Fancy fancy!! I had an ever-changing party count for my reservation, which they were so delightfully accommodating of over the phone. I really appreciated that! I kept going back and forth about whether I wanted to meet at this location or the one in the Wharf. Because of parking and centrality, I decided on this one, which is a block away from Union Station. There's plenty of street parking that thankfully doesn't get crowded on a weeknight, so it was perfect. This location is connected to the Royal Sonestra, a lovely looking hotel. As expected from being both a French restaurant and connected to a fancy hotel, Bistro Du Jour is quite fancy itself!! The lighting really sets the mood. There's a fairly spacious bar and plenty of outdoor seating as well. I was able to get seated with the members of my party right at the reservation time... more than half of the party was present. I believe her name was Christina (that's what's on my receipt at least) -- she took wonderful care of our table the entire night. Started with water, then orders for drinks, appetizers, and entrees in a timely manner. I never had escargots so I HAD to get those. The garlic butter broth definitely dominated the flavor... so of course it was delicious and rich! Great first experience. And the baguette on the side was a nice bonus. I got the Coq Au Vin has my main entree. It was a braised chicken leg dish with a yummy broth, mashed potatoes and veggies. I finished it and was quite satisfied! I got a scoop of coconut sorbet to finish the dinner, and it was a refreshing end. I loved the attention to table etiquette, properly placing silverware in between courses. And Christina checked on us regularly for water refills and making sure everyone was OK. For a party of 12, this was beyond efficient. Everyone enjoyed their selections -- while I didn't get a cocktail, everyone loved what they got. Now, I did want a macaron, and that was the one small item that didn't arrive for me, but it was a minor setback that didn't come close to ruining the experience. Quite frankly, I could've brought it up when I realized I didn't get it, but I forgot! And it was taken off my check, so all good! Take a date there. And pack your wallet XD.

One of the most beautiful restaurants I've been to with absolutely gorgeous decor and details! Also very reasonably priced given the ambiance. We came for brunch and it can be a bit tricky to find on Google maps, so just keep that in mind. If it takes you to the hotel, it's on the side facing the street (we had to take an alley through to get to the restaurant). The service was prompt and good, and the food came out hot. We weren't super impressed by the cheese bread option, but everything else had beautiful presentation. I loved my mushroom tart dish (cannot remember name anymore but it had a coffee inspired sauce that didn't taste like coffee but was incredibly rich and delicious). This place seems to be more about the vibe and the aesthetic than anything else, but is a cute spot to try. I'd come back for lunch or to try other menu options.

A "Little Paris" near the Hill with true French cooking is waiting for you. You must try "Vol-Au-Vent De Champignons" and of course, all their desserts! Five stars to the pastry chef! Our waitress was down to earth. The manager and staff were amazing. I love the space and layout of the place. Tables and chairs and decor all speak French bistro. I find myself easily relaxed in this fine and yet laid-back atmosphere. I'd go back to enjoy it more.

We went to brunch here yesterday. Everything about our experience was wonderful. Tom & I both had the croque madame & couldn't have been happier with it. Flavorful & beautiful & luxuriously rich. Yum to the nth degree! The setting is lovely. Spacious & richly appointed & light with large windows opening onto the street. And our waitress, Prudencia, was exceptional as well. Very personable & attentive. We loved her! (We tried the radishes with brown butter because I'd never heard of such a thing. Next time we'll stick with the croque madame.)

I really enjoyed my food. The croissants are buttery and flakey. The bacon was crisp and salty. Potatoes were cooked just right. It has a light vibe to the place, and you can watch the road. We waited 30 minutes for breakfast, that's fine. However, it took 10 minutes once seated to be greeted. That's fine, as I heard they were understaffed. Unfortunately, we watched as people sat after us got drink orders even before we were greeted by our server.

Excellent find of delicious food and surprisingly reasonably priced. The food was very well crafted and there is something for everyone on the menu. The parson cooking was a chef not a line cook and was able to follow through on delivery with some creative dishes. The blueberry compote on brioche French toast was wonderful. The American Breakfast was 2 eggs, amazing crispy fresh fingerling potatoes and smoky bacon. My son had apples and waffles. My grilled fresh homemade sourdough with eggs and mushrooms on top with the lightest cream sauce you can imagine. Was delicious.The ambiance is first class. It look like the cute corner bistro you want to have downstairs when you live in Paris. Our server could not have been more better.

I had a lovely Sunday brunch at Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted by the live Jazz music besides the warm welcome from the hostess. I ordered Soupe A L'oignon and Salade Niçoise. The soup was rich and flavorful but not greasy at all. The salad was refreshingly delicious! Good food accompanied by good services and enjoyable live Jazz music/singing, Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill has eased my longing for being back in Paris! I strongly recommend this restaurant, especially its Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz Music.

I am not a breakfast person, but the food was delicious and I finished my plate. I am disappointed that desserts are not available in the morning. Even the food was delicious, but the service was so slow that I felt I was ignored. I

We visited for happy hour and got great service and food in a nice atmosphere. The place was pretty quiet on a Wednesday for happy hour, with only 3 other people at the bar, so it was easy to get seats. It got a little more lively over the next hour or so. If you've been to the Wharf location, this one is very different. If you enter from the street, you'll see the host stand and a pretty large dining room, but you won't see the bar -- it's tucked back behind the host stand, along with some lounge seating, which makes the bar space feel a bit more private. I liked it. The space is very pretty with gold, pink, and green colors. The happy hour menu is pretty large and well priced. We got the gougeres ($4 HH, $8 reg), burger americaine ($15 HH, $21 reg), Colette's Punch ($7 HH, $12 reg), red wine ($10 for 8 oz HH, unsure reg price), and Denizens Southside IPA ($6 HH, $9 reg). All of the food and drinks were solid. The gougeres came ~7 to an order and spot on for flavor and texture. They are a decent size, 2-3 bites each. The burger was ordered medium rare and cooked more like medium well, but this was understandable because it was a smash burger and the flavors were still great. It came with standard lettuce, tomato, pickle toppings as well as cheese. The included side of fries was also very good, with the right amounts of salt and crispiness. The punch was very tasty and other drinks were standard. Our bartender was JP and he did a good job with friendly service. It's a great addition to the neighborhood which otherwise has pretty mediocre restaurants. We'll be back.

I ordered the French toast and my sister ordered the American dish. It was finger licking good. Highly recommend your taste buds with thank you!

Service - good Ambience - good, better if you get to sit outside but still nice inside Food - had the Coq au Vin, 8/10 but with the disclaimer that it did not taste like a traditional one. More broth sauce, didn't taste any wine.

My wife and I enjoyed Bistro du Jour well enough to consider it for a return visit. We remarked, as we were leaving the Royal Sonesta hotel it is part of, that it is more expensive than you might suppose. I travel between New York City and Washington, D.C. by train, often. I live and work in Queens, NYC, and my elderly father resides in suburban DC, on the Maryland side. I check on him. My wife and our little dog visit sometimes. So on a return ride, I need to depart Union Station, and my wife and I are able to have supper before I board. We have decided to explore the neighborhood. So many new places have opened, on all sides. Bistro du Jour is among them. The waiter said they have been around for three months. When we showed up, we had to walk around workers busy with the patio outside, even on a Friday night before a long weekend -- a whole crew was out, and that is a sign of the neighborhood developing. I would not have thought of the hotel as having an upscale venue for dining. Outside the US, however, the best restaurants are often associated with a place to stay. When we walked in, we saw the confidence expressed by the business. The dining area is spacious. They are expecting to do well. They did not disappoint. We had escargot, cheese puffs, chicken, and the mushroom pastry, finishing with creme brûlée, and a glass of sauternes (for me) and a decaf cappuccino (for my wife). The escargot were as garlicky as possible, which is how they ought to be, served in a ramekin. The cheese puffs were fine, and we saved a couple for my father. The chicken was moist and flavorful, with mashed potatoes. The mushroom pastry was excellent, with a bit of spinach and a poached egg. The server was attentive, as new as the enterprise. We were in no hurry. We arrived at 6:30, and my train was at 9:05, so we wanted to linger. The guy paced himself to us. We were there a good 90 minutes, which is how long a date should last. Although we intend to look at what else is around, I predict we will rank Bistro du Jour as a regular haunt. I wish them well.

Food was delish. Our sever Ron was super attentive. What a great way to start off the day. Decour of the place absolutely amazing

We were really happy to find this newly opened place right around the corner from our hotel. They have a nice cocktail list in addition to a list of wines by the glass and bottle as well as beer. I went with the Amere Blanc which was excellent. We shared some of the cheese puffs and bread to start and both were excellent. I had the coq au vin for my entree and it was perfect for a chilly day. The chicken was tender and flavorful and mashed potatoes made this a perfect comfort food dish. Service was excellent: our server knew the menu well and seemed to have a passion for the food and sharing that with guests. We will be definitely be back on our next trip to DC.

If I had to be concise with the review I would go with something like: Delightful interior with an exquisite meal. I am sure that would be an accurate portrayal of this place that people would understand. This open a short while ago in the brand new Royal Sonesta located on Mass Ave a short walking distance from Union Station. I may sound redundant, but I am happy that there are now more option in the area to get a quality lunch at. To note, they are also amazing for happy hour which starts right as I am done with work...right across the street. My coworkers and I came here for a holiday lunch. We were able to review the menu before hand and select our meals according. We were able to request our drink, entree, and dessert. This made it so much easier on us so that we didn't have to peruse the menu and waste time in the restaurant. The only thing that we needed to do in house was select an appetizer off the menu if we wanted any. I did not get an appetizer, but there were many brought out to the table from my coworker's orders. The service here was impeccable. Once we were all settled and situated drinks came out. Each time one of the servers brought or removed something they would apologize in advance for reaching/setting items down. Of course, each time I would thank them and they would always be gracious. They addressed everyone at the table as sir or ma'am. The also made sure that if our drinks were low they were on top of it to ask if we wanted refills. This is by far the best service I have had at any restaurant in quite some time. Now for the food and drink. I had ordered a iced tea as my drink. The menu doesn't really give that much of a description as to what type of iced tea this is so you are led to believe that it is a regular iced tea. Sugar is on the table for your sweetening level or they office you a small shot sized pitcher of simple syrup to sweeten your tea with. When I finally sweetened my tea with the simple syrup I come to find out that it is a peach flavored iced tea. I'm not a huge fan of peach but I still drank the tea. If this is the only misstep, no part of the restaurant's, I can't gig them on that. For my entree, I went with the Burger Americaine. I know, leave it to me to get a burger at a French Bistro. But I wasn't feeling anything else on the menu as it was mushroom heavy and I didn't want to be that person that requested to have a key ingredient omitted from their dish. Even though it was a burger, it was one of the best burgers I have had. The double patty was seasoned perfectly, topped with American cheese, lettuce, onion, and pickle. My god, I still have thoughts on those pickles. They were amazing. I am not sure, but I think they are made in house and are quite nice. I wished I could have taken some of them home with me. There was so much flavor going on in this burger that before I knew it, it was gone. Pairing it with their fries was so good. The fries were what you would imagine fries to be. A nice crispy outer layer with all that potato goodness on the inside. And being a French bistro you have to dip them in mayo. Man, my mouth is watering all over again. For dessert I went with their Gateau Au Chocolat. The description the menu doesn't do it justice. Warm Varihana chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and a candied orange. What they should have written was a hug on a cold day. Think chocolate lava cake and you can wrap your head around this. With such a good first impression, I will definitely be keeping this on my short list for when I want to get lunch while at work. Maybe that will give me time to explore more of the menu and take in dinner one night before heading home.

I would give this place a great however these two things - 1. We arrived like 5 minutes early, but they wouldn't seat us because they were transitioning from breakfast to brunch. Thought this was a little odd b/c the place wasn't busy. 2. Service/food output was a little slow. Maybe they are going with the French way of things? Servers were wonderful, but everything seemed to take a little longer than normal. Food and drinks were ah-mazing!! Like total *chef's kiss* to everything! The pastries were warm and so good. The croissant had a flaky crust and the inside was absolutely buttery goodness. My pain perdu was soo good. The blueberry compote - I could have eaten that on it's own! Will definitely be back, would love to try the other things on the menu!

service was a bit slow but understandable with good help hard to get. Food was great

Can't complain! The restaurant is part of the hotel, and it was convenient for us to dine there for breakfast before we had to work. We were immediately sat by the host, and the waiter attended to us quickly. Food was delicious, and the presentation was clean. Of course, price was astronomically, since the restaurant is attached to the hotel, but I think for the price and the convenience, it's not so bad.

Had a night cap here at the bar. The setting for the bar was dim, quiet, and relaxing. Service was fine. I enjoyed my drink (Collette's punch). It was bubbly, slightly tart from the rubarb, and sweet. All the flavors came through and this drink felt like a specially crafted cocktail from the bartender.

I recently ordered the French toast, and it was truly exceptional. The flavors were rich and delightful, with a subtle hint of lemon zest on top of the cream that added that perfect touch of brightness. It was a truly memorable dining experience!

We went there for a late dinner (~8pm) after arriving at Union Station. The location is very convenient, and the outdoor seating was nice on a pretty evening. The service was a little slow, but the food was good. I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area.

Great service, bright, pleasant room (maybe a bit loud due to beautiful but noisy tile floor;) bottomless drinks are a bit much but if you are in the mood... the Bloody Mary was delicious, spicy, and potent! Salade Lyonaise was perfectly executed - big, generous lardons, a perfectly poached egg, and the perfect amount of vinaigrette; Vol a Vent was delicious and hearty.

Had a lovely Christmas Day dinner here. Chose it because I love French food. Everything we ordered was excellent and the Steaks were the star. The aura had vintage lounge vibes, it was a beautiful setup. Will definitely be back.

Three of us ate there and we all got sick from the food, what a waste of money...very pricey to begin with

One of the most memorable food experiences!! Everything was just incredible. Started off with a chestnut soup, gougere, and mussels. The soup was incredibly savory! The gougere just melted in my mouths, and the white wine sauce in the mussels was out of this world. Had steaks and chicken. MUST HAVE the chicken dinner dish. Just have it. Can't describe how tender the chicken was and I don't know what and how they did it but the chicken was filled with a flavor that I've never tasted. Can't described this place because it was just insanely good!!

We went here just needing a quick breakfast in the area. It turned out to be a lovely breakfast, much better than your standard hotel restaurant breakfast! Food was very well made, croissants made in house, calm and attractive environment and attentive service. We had a lovely breakfast (and also quick, as was our hope going in). Recommend!

A wonderful Parisian bistro just off Capitol Hill! The restaurant is light and airy, has attentive service and a fantastic and hearty breakfast. The coffee is served in large cups, excellent for groggy mornings. The brioche French toast has a wonderful blueberry topping and is gigantic! We can't wait to return for to try out the bistro for dinner.

This place is destined to be a Michelin restaurant. Once it does, I hope the quality does not decline. Everything is good and almost piece of art. Katie, host, is incredible and goes the extra mile to accommodate guests. My absolutely favorite place in DC, never crowded, and hope it stays that way.

Wow. Beyond impressed with the service, ambiance, and food at this restaurant. This is the best French food I've tasted outside of dining in Paris many years ago. Everything is fresh, homemade, and delightfully plated. It's a casual/business casual/date night kind of vibe. You won't be disappointed, from the cocktails to the apps, the mains, and the dessert. Absolutely delicious and comfortable.

Bistro Du Jour is delicious. The service is outstanding and the atmosphere feels like you've stepped into a chic Parisian bistro in Le Marais. Had lunch with a friend last week and we both loved it. Menu includes French standards paired a great wine list and cute cocktails. Go in for drinks, stay for lunch/dinner. Highly recommend.

I brought a group of 13 for a delicious lunch. Everyone was able to find something they enjoyed on the menu, and more importantly, the service was excellent, friendly, understanding of the large group chaos.

This bistro is connected to The Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill and, during my stay, I dined at Bistro Du Jour three times and LOVED each and every meal. Dinner and drinks here are excellent, the staff is incredibly helpful, and brunch was outstanding. I will be buying gift cards for friends to visit and will be back very soon. Highly recommend the gougères (appetizer of French-style puffed cheese puffs), bread and butter (appetizer), Hugo Spritz (drink), quiche with salad (brunch), crème brûlées (dessert), and crepes (if you enjoy the flambeed flavor of Grand Marnier as I do-- very strong dessert).

I went to this restaurant and let me tell you I absolutely adored it. The waitress we got was not only very nice but also very quick. The vibe of the restaurant in general was very good. But the food was amazing. If you go you must try the Pain au chocolate. It was buttery and delicious. Five Stars!! Would 100% go again!

The food is out-of-this-world good, great service (extremely helpful and nice), peaceful atmosphere.

Ordered Dover Sole, but it was actually flounder that was used (a much cheaper fish). The worst part is the waiter bluntly lied to us about it after brought to his attention. He said he went to the back and it said Dover Sole on the box. (When you pay this kind of money, Dover sole shouldn't come from a box it should be bought fresh anyway). I know it was flounder instead of sole as I boil flounder all the time to feed my cats.. the server went on to bring his "manager" which was actually not a manager but just his fellow waiter. They couldn't stop talking trying to explain their lie, comparing this Dover Sole mixup to McDonald's burgers that was sold to him as real beef when he was a kid....wtf? His service was actually very professional until he got entangled in his lies. That is even more disappointing than the fish itself. In addition we ordered bread which was rock hard as it was several days old & dry (they told us it was toasted....LOL) & their Mac & Cheese was just a big pile of cheese with almost no Mac, very greasy. Again when the brought up to the waiter he went on to tell us his personal stories of lactose intolerance...ewww. Very disappointing experience as I had went by the yelp reviews to choose this place. I am not surprised now why the restaurant was almost empty on a Saturday night. I would never come back and never recommend this place.

Lovely place with great service and wonderful food. Decided to take myself to breakfast after walking by many times and I was very glad I did. Cozy but large space - the tables were spaced much better than the standard DC sardine like environment. Service was friendly and attentive and fast. The food - I had the smoked salmon brest- was beautiful and tasty. Paired with a very nice, and very substantial cup of coffee. Great place for a single diner. Will definitely be back for lunch and dinner, especially to sit outside on the patio when weather permits.

Delicious food, great ambiance, and wonderful service from Ron. We will definitely be back.

The food was FABULOUS!! I ordered the Gnocchi Parisienne with steak it was the mush delicious flavorful dish I ever had!! Highly recommend it. My party ate an onion soup and the Poulet Roti Au Poireau. We would highly recommend all of these dishes.

Outstanding all the way around! Good, service, food, atmosphere! Perfect place for a laid back breakfast!

The food, the service and the ambiance were excellent. The weekday brunch is quiet and relaxing, a wonderful place to get work done. The Salad Verte is exceptional and the salmon is a wonderful addition. Aaron is a wonderful server, with the best energy and verbiage. It was a luxurious experience in the heart of DC and I could not recommend more for locals looking for a new spot to grab an elegant bite

a nice dinning area that is clean, the steak and frites were ok. I asked for a medium well steak and it arrived well cooked, they happily obliged to remake it and apologized for the mistake, the second steak arrived cooked medium. Also, the bread is listed as $4 on the menu and was billed as $5.

An amazing French restaurant in a part of town that doesn't have many options. Do not be put off by the fact it is in a hotel lobby. The fresh baked goods are delicious. We went on two separate occasions for breakfast. Tried 3 different dishes and they were all great. Would highly recommend.