14 Best Contemporary French American Restaurants In Arlington

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1. Brasserie Liberté

4.3

Awesome(2709)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 37 times today

Omg! I live this restaurant. The food is fantastic!! This was the first time we ate breakfast there and I got the beef bourguignon skillet and it was the best!! I love the decor and the weight staff is always great, we had Omar and he was lovely!

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2. Central Michel Richard

4.6

Exceptional(7482)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 49 times today

Good food and service. Reasonable. Good value. Highly recommended

3. Maison Cheryl

4.5

Awesome(663)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Arlington

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem category. Went during restaurant week, package was an excellent value. Very accessible French style, food was thoughtfully prepared. Had good experiences here before, expect to again.

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4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(128)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Logan Circle

Booked 30 times today

One of the best places in DC. Staff is so nice and the vibes are amazing, not to mention the drinks and happy hour!

5. Cafe Riggs

4.7

Exceptional(217)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Penn Quarter

Booked 12 times today

Fabulous restaurant- the food is delicious and the expert service makes it pleasurable- Tiane, the manager of the restaurant is friendly and very helpful- a real pleasure dining there.

6. Le DeSales

4.8

Exceptional(972)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Excellent venue with high quality service. Would definitely come back here again soon!

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7. Bresca

4.7

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 28 times today

Bresca is a 10/10 experience to anyone who dines with them! They were so welcoming and celebrated me and my husband’s anniversary perfectly. Wonderful food, drinks, and staff:) definitely will return again!

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8. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(357)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

The food was delicious, with interesting, unique flavors that worked really well together. Kudos to the Chef! The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was that our empty appetizer plates weren’t cleared before the main dishes arrived. Since the table is small, clearing them beforehand would have made the experience more comfortable. Overall, a great meal!

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9. Willard Holiday Brunch

4.3

Awesome(112)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

The Easter brunch buffet at The Willard was phenomenal. There were so many stations offering many food options from breakfast to meats to salads, breads, cold seafood bar, sushi, dessert, soup, and an open bar. There was also a petting zoo in a separate room for guests to enjoy that consisted of goats, bunnies, chicks, and turtles. Each dining area had a harpist and they were very good. So good, we tipped the one in our dining room. Valet parking was and is available as well as self-parking with validation. Service was impeccable and everyone was very pleasant and nice. James and Valerie took care of our table in the back corner.

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10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

3.8

Excellent(70)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Washington

Booked 3 times today

We have never been to the Ritz Carlton in DC so decided to eat at the Quadrant after a show we saw at the hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. It was a little pricey but we were not shocked as after all it is in the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC. Overall a great place to eat.

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Brasserie Liberté

2. Central Michel Richard

3. Maison Cheryl

4. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

5. Cafe Riggs

6. Le DeSales

7. Bresca

8. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

9. Willard Holiday Brunch

10. Quadrant Bar & Lounge

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