Chez Billy Sud

"This 50-seat wine bar sits next to sibling spot Chez Billy Sud, the well-known French favorite of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Patrons rush to grab their favorite seats, since the velvet-covered walls and roaring fireplace make for a setting primed for Instagram and TikTok-worthy moments." - Mekita Rivas, Eater Staff

"Politicos and news anchors come to Chez Billy Sud for a white tablecloth dinner, but the best seats in the house aren’t in the dining room. Although connected to the restaurant, Billy Sud’s Bar à Vin has its own entrance, a darker, moodier, wood-paneled interior, exposed brick, and a fireplace. There’s possibly nothing better than a glass of bubbly by that fire, or a casual meal at the bar when you’re craving more than nuts. The menu here is the same as in the dining room—go with the moules-frites and the smoked trout served with roe, chips, and crème fraîche." - madeline weinfield

"Politicos and news anchors come to Chez Billy Sud for a white tablecloth dinner, but the best seats in the house aren’t in the dining room. Although connected to the restaurant, Billy Sud’s Bar à Vin has its own entrance, a darker, moodier, wood-paneled interior, exposed brick, and a fireplace. There’s possibly nothing better than a glass of bubbly by that fire, or a casual meal at the bar when you’re craving more than nuts. The menu here is the same as in the dining room—go with the moules-frites and the smoked trout served with roe, chips, and crème fraîche." - Madeline Weinfield

"Exposed brick, a cobblestone patio, and cushy fireplace elicits the feeling of walking into a neighborhood favorite in the French countryside at recently remodeled Chez Billy Sud. Indulge on steak tartare, pate, potato-crusted salmon, croque-madame, and addicting baskets of table bread. Wash it down with beer, mocktails, wine and specialty gin, rum and scotch-based cocktails." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Eater Staff

"Exposed brick, a cobblestone patio, and cushy fireplace elicits the feeling of walking into a neighborhood favorite in the French countryside that recently resurfaced after a months-long makeover. Indulge on steak tartare, potato-crusted salmon and croque-madame. Wash it down with beer, mocktails, wine and specialty gin, rum and scotch-based cocktails." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb