Le Diplomate
Restaurant · Logan Circle ·
French brasserie with Parisian ambiance, steak frites, seafood towers
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French brasserie with Parisian ambiance, steak frites, seafood towers
"A perennially packed brasserie on 14th Street in D.C. since 2013, included among the restaurants named in complaints to the NLRB alleging labor law violations amid unionization efforts." - Melissa McCart
"Long a perennially packed brasserie on 14th Street since 2013, this D.C. stalwart sits at the center of the ongoing dispute: the union continues to push here (staff opted not to hold a vote), opponents tout that “Workers at Le Diplomate … have made their choice: no union,” and the restaurant is included in a months-long boycott of STARR-operated spots in Washington, D.C., over alleged union-busting and “unjust working conditions.”" - Andrea Strong
"Diners can lounge at Stephen Starr’s ever-busy brasserie and sidewalk cafe for a long time: Le Diplomate serves brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Check out the raw bar selections, beef bourguignon, and the popular “Burger Americain.” Guests also come flocking for its “Les Oeufs” section of seven egg dishes. Go with the poached eggs basquaise, served with prosciutto and creamy polenta, or a lobster omelet. Starr’s booming Union Market district portfolio includes three brunch-worthy picks: American tavern St. Anselm, Mexico City-themed El Presidente, and buzzy brasserie Pastis." - Tierney Plumb
"A brasserie whose matchboxes are visually striking: they "have an eye-catching yellow and red cover featuring the brasserie’s logo and matching red-tipped matches inside," using color and logo to make the tiny objects an extension of the restaurant's aesthetic." - Hannah Yasharoff
"Price: $$ Le Diplomate’s “burger Americain” is Stephen Starr’s French-ified take on a Big Mac, complete with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce and, of course, pommes frites. Best for: This perennially packed place is sure to impress out-of-town guests." - Tierney Plumb