Le Clou
French restaurant · NoMa
222 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Highlights
Modern French brasserie with inventive fare & chic decor
Modern French brasserie with inventive fare & chic decor
"Less than two years after opening off the lobby of The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton, chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s first French restaurant quietly fizzled out about four weeks ago. Stefanelli, who’s behind Italian spots like nearby Michelin-starred Masseria and Officina on the Wharf, leaned into his classically-trained French foundation at Le Clou. The modern brasserie served abundant seafood towers, frisee salads, Hudson Valley foie gras, escargot, frog legs, steak frites, French onion soup, delicate trout, and plenty of Champagne. The gilded dining room plans to reboot service under a new to-be-named chef by the end of the year, per a hotel employee; details on the replacement project and its cuisine focus remain under wraps for now while the contract is being finalized." - Tierney Plumb
"Le Clou hosts daily happy hours for humans and pups alike. Specials include snacks like crudité with green goddess dressing, moules frites and pate de campagne from chef Nicholas Stefanelli, along with drink specials starting at $8. Happy hour is available at the bar indoors, and across its outdoor patio." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"Le Clou’s four-course family style Thanksgiving spread (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) starts with pâté de campagne with marinated olives, whipped ricotta, and honey served with a baguette. Continue with pumpkin bisque, herb roasted turkey, candied ham, potato gratin, cider glazed Brussels sprouts and three options for dessert. They’ll also offer an all day menu at the bar until close. Reservations are available now." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Michelin-starred chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s modern take on the French brasserie boasts a traditional omelet on its brunch menu that comes topped with caviar and a serving of arugula salad on the side." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Chef Nick Stefanelli’s glam French restaurant at the foot of the Morrow hotel offers a baller bottomless option during brunch. Opt an endless stream of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial ($75), Veuve Clicquot Rosé ($150), or Dom Pérignon ($350) with a two-hour time limit." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter
