Central Michel Richard
French restaurant · Downtown
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Highlights
Convivial bistro offering riffs on tradition, from New American to French food.
Convivial bistro offering riffs on tradition, from New American to French food.
"A stone’s throw from the Ford’s Theatre, Central Michel Richard calls itself “an American bistro with a French accent.” That certainly reflects on the menu. Versatile entrees include ahi tuna burger, fried chicken, and mussels with frites, all served in a chic, wood-framed setting." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"A stone’s throw from the Ford’s Theatre, Central Michel Richard calls itself “an American bistro with a French accent.” That certainly reflects on the menu. Versatile entrees include ahi tuna burger, fried chicken, and mussels with frites, all served in a chic, wood-framed setting." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"Central Michel Richard decrees this as “Emily (& Michel) in Paris” week (Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14) as a nod to the popular Netflix series. The late Richard’s legendary French bistro along Pennsylvania Avenue NW is currently decked out with French flags, with beret-donning servers dishing out limited-time dishes, French cocktails, and wines. Pop-up specials from executive chef David Barigault include chouquette (French pastry puffs), hachis parmentier (French beef and potato casserole), Parisian gnocchi, and macaroons. Central also hosts an Emily in Paris-themed party on Bastille Day from (4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) across its patio and bar, with guests encouraged to wear their best Emily Cooper look." - Tierney Plumb
"Chef David Barigault has carefully updated the menu at Michel Richard’s Central on Pennsylvania Avenue with French-influenced dishes, but he hasn’t made any changes to its French onion soup. The reliable order calls for a miso stock with melted Gruyere and provolone cheeses." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"In a nod to the festive but not sommelier-forward wine of the day, Central Michel Richard showcases a three-day prix fixe menu dubbed “(Better) Beaujolais than Nouveaux est arrivé” from Thursday, November 17 to Saturday, November 19 during lunch and dinner service ($60). Wine offerings include Domaine Andre Cologne et Fils-Les Terres-Dessus’ 2020 Beaujolais “Gorge le Loup” ($10 glasses or $38 bottles) and Domaine de Fa’s 2019 Beaujolais “En Besset” ($13; $50)." - John Besche
