Bistrot Du Coin
French restaurant · Dupont Circle
1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
Classic French bistro with mussels, steak frites & lively vibe
Classic French bistro with mussels, steak frites & lively vibe
"DC doesn't have many casual French restaurants—most of them cater to the special occasion crowd, with the sort of price points and impossible reservations that might have fueled the French Revolution. That’s why we love Bistrot Du Coin. The nearly 25-year-old spot feels like it was pulled right out of the French countryside and dropped into the middle of Dupont Circle. Its narrow dining room, warm yellow glow, checkered tablecloths, and antique bicycles hanging on the walls feel more timeless than anything else we’ve found on Connecticut Avenue. Order the ravioli with cream sauce and gruyere, and pretend your next move is a casual stroll in the countryside." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed, allison robicelli
"This bustling and affordable French bistro has been a loud, festive mainstay for moules frites, escargot, and more for over 20 years. Its annual Bastille Day party in July is legendary, as is its Beaujolais Nouveau release event every fall." - Tierney Plumb
"Dupont’s nearly 25-year-old destination for mussels and French onion soup is a go-to place to celebrate Beaujolais Day, with cork-popping festivities lasting well into the night." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This Dupont Circle institution has been making French-style mussels every single which way for over 20 years. With over seven preparation of the their mussels, from the classic marinieres and provencale to a meaty prosciutto and French ham pot and a lobster bisque version, you’ll never get tired of the moules frites here. Half sizes are perfect for an appetizer, while full sizes come with fries." - Travis Mitchell
"DC doesn't have many casual French restaurants—most of them cater to the special occasion crowd, with the sort of price points and impossible reservations that might have fueled the French Revolution. That’s why we love Bistrot Du Coin. The nearly 25-year-old spot feels like it was pulled right out of the French countryside and dropped into the middle of Dupont Circle. Its narrow dining room, warm yellow glow, checkered tablecloths, and antique bicycles hanging on the walls feel more timeless than anything else we’ve found on Connecticut Avenue. Order the ravioli with cream sauce and gruyere, and pretend your next move is a casual stroll in the countryside." - madeline weinfield
