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Bistro Du Jour, Washington, DC

Bistro Du Jour

4.5
4.5
301 Reviews
$30 and under
French
Bistro Du Jour is an all-day Parisian bistro featuring fresh-baked pastries, cakes and cookies from Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery and coffee from La Colombe. The Bistro serves traditional fare like Coq Au Vin, Croque Madame, French Onion Soup, Steak Frites and Duck Confit, as well as an extensive selection of bubbly and an exciting list of cocktails and aperitifs. Open for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.

Note: We offer full serving dining during Dinner (Daily) and Weekend Brunch only. During Breakfast (Daily) & Lunch (Weekday), Please Place Your Order Via The QR Code That’s Placed On Your Table.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 93 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 984-7400

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • Executive chef

    Senovio Pablo

  • Neighborhood

    Southwest Waterfront

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 301 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    French

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  1. VittoG

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Unfortunately the mussels were impossible to eat because of rancid flavor and smell The waiter was very nice and attentive Too noisy for us
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Coq au vin had some uncooked noodles dropped in it. We ordered bread and it was brought out with the meal instead of before like an appetizer. Your bathroom was also gross. And the line is an issue. Waitress was very nice and no issues with service otherwise.
  3. KDub

    Washington DC

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish was excellent. Service was great. Drinks were tasty. Really enjoy the patio ambiance. We will be back.
  4. Jewels

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and staff was excellent. I definitely would recommend visiting here.
  5. AllisonG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant! The service is so friendly and attentive and the food is delicious.
  6. TracyT

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The steak frites was delicious as always. Drinks are excellent as well
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    Ran out of desserts, only one unisex bathroom. Loud.
  8. CherylC

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistro Du Jour remains a great choice for brunch on the WDC wharf. Reasonably priced, great food, and phenomenal waitstaff!
  9. LarryC

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding in every way as always! Highly recommended!
  10. jcjc

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific brunch. Great food, service and location!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    It’s a problem when a French restaurant makes you pay for bread. No reputable French restaurant charges for bread. Food ok, service very good. Bottle of red wine came out of the refrigerator. Wrong, red wine should be cellar temperature, not refrigerator temperature.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Met a friend for coffee, looking forward to going back for brunch.
  13. CB00

    Washington DC

    129 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely bistro normally great food but I had to return my order twice because it was cold. Otherwise a nice meal.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear CB00, Thank you, for sharing your experience with us. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with the best service, cuisine, and atmosphere so I have passed along your review to our culinary and management. We pride ourselves on striving towards excellence. Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  14. CraigV

    Houston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bit of the experience was great. Definitely would go back if visiting again!
  15. StephPalCal

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had breakfast there. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. My omelet was delicious. The portions were good. My husband and I split a cinnamon roll that was amazing! We would definitely go back!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear StephPalCal, Thank you, for sharing your experience with us. We are so happy we lived up to your expectations. Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  16. LarryC

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always special!
  17. comcto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    I would recommend this restaurant, but there were patrons at the establishment who were being purposefully intrusive. It was a spat between a couple on Valentine's day that was boiling over in strange ways. There wasn't much the management could do, but taking ownership of the situation would've been nice for others at the restaurant. It was extremely awkward at times, and there seemed to be an effort to placate the couple since it was a tense situation. I get that it was kind of awkward to deal with, but for a $200+ meal, on a holiday, you'd like to expect more.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear comcto, We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are disappointed to hear that there were some challenges with your dining experience and additional guests. I have passed along your observations to the General Manager so that we may learn from these challenges and better address them in the moment. We look forward to you joining us once again at Bistro Du Jour. Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  18. SamuelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was “OUTSTANDING-EXCELLENT” in all phases. Big Time Kudos to our waitress, Ms. Bianca!! She is an extraordinary young lady, give this “Lady” a bonus!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽we’ll be back soon!!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 16, 2023Dear SamuelW, WOW!!   Thank you, for sharing your experience with us.  We pride ourselves on providing the best service, cuisine, and atmosphere for our guests and it appears we lived up to your expectations. Also, thank you for recognizing our teammate as well! We look forward to you joining us once again very soon.   Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE WORST DINING EXPERIENCES I’VE HAD IN A LONG TIME. Zero attentiveness from the waiter, cold food, one bathroom for a packed restaurant, cheap and cliché decor, no glasses for wine (that’s not exaggeration, when we ordered two glasses of red the waiter said he’d have to see if they had any wine glasses available because they ran out!) This restaurant has been open for a year and half, and I can’t wait til they close and get replaced. No one should have to be subjected to the tortuous night that we had and then have to pay $150 for the experience. Also, when they give you the tip options, the tax is included in the tip amount so say your meal was $80 and with tax it’s $88, they suggest tipping 20% on $88 ($17.60) not $16. I never tip on tax as that’s just the cost of doing business.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 21, 2023Dear Anonymous,   We pride ourselves on providing the best service, cuisine, and atmosphere for our guests and it appears we did not live up to your expectations.  As hospitality professionals, we understand that our industry gets," one" opportunity to WOW our guests unlike other industries but we will continue to strive for excellence as we do every day and will utilize your observations as a learning tool.   Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  20. EricW

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the food and the waitress was engaging.
  21. luvgoodcwizine

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The only downside was only one bathroom for so many customers and at certain times of day you are looking in direct sunlight. Beware.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear luvgoodcwizine, Thank you, for sharing your experience with us. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service, cuisine, and atmosphere for our guests. We do however have additional seating both inside and on our enclosed patio on those sunny days and public facilities adjacent to the restaurant. Please join us again as we look forward to your return. Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great. Waitress was attentive and accommodating. Place was quiet until a loud group of six came in. Not their fault. Minus the loud tables, it was a great experience and we will be back.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Anonymous,   Thank you, for sharing we look forward to your return!   Please review our sister restaurants at Knead Hospitality + Design!   Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  23. DavidS

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I had the steak au poivre. Delicious. My wife had scallops but they were undercooked and cold. When the brought back we’re delicious Hence they made right. I’d give a 5 if weren’t for that misstep on scallops. They were busy that nighfor Seinfeld concert. Service was good. They were just super busy.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 16, 2023Dear DavidS,   Thank you, for sharing! We pride ourselves on providing the best service, cuisine, and atmosphere for our guests and it appears we lived. up to your expectations even with the slight error. Our goal is to ensure guests' happiness! Please join us in the future at our sister restaurants at Knead Hospitality + Design!   Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  24. MattyWhips

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found this spot whilst staying at the Pendry hotel in the Wharf DC development. We proceeded to have dinner at Bistro Du Jour on Friday night. Then we came for breakfast the next morning (Saturday). Needless to say, we returned for Sunday morning brunch, lol. 3 times in 3 days. I think that speaks for itself!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 16, 2023Dear MattyWhips,   Thank you, for sharing we look forward to your return a 4th time!! Please review our sister restaurants at Knead Hospitality + Design!   Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  25. SamNi

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. We love it.
  26. LarryC

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful,as always!
  27. JW16

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    As usual a good experience for lunch with a friend. We ate on the enclosed patio which was a bit too warm on a very cold day. However, the view of the Washington Channel and The Wharf was spectacular. The Croque Madam was much too cheesy and the bread too soft almost soggy with too little ham. The taste was good however. My lunch partner said both the French onion soup and salad nicoise were the best she’s had.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear JW16, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! I have passed along your observations about the Croque Madam to our culinary and management team. Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  28. LizC

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant Week lunch at Bistro du Jour was outstanding. The French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin, and dessert were all delicious. What made the experience outstanding was the care and attention of the entire staff - especially our server Astrid -she was kind, efficient, and attentive. We will be going back!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear LizC, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  29. DanielY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! I had the salmon, and it was cooked to perfection. The sides and sauces all complimented it perfectly. The best French cuisine I have had in America, and possibly one of the 10 best meals I have had in my life. I've talked about that salmon so much in the past week, my wife is tired of hearing about it.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear DanielY, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  30. Anna

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, ambience was great. Came with friends but would be lovely for a date night. Reasonably priced for quality and portion sizes. Lovely that it’s by the wharf too!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Anna, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  31. YvonnickR

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Awesome waitress and great food..
  32. TiffanyD

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I had a wonderful dining experience. The ambiance, hostess, waitress, and most of all, the food were excellent! We felt like we were in a Parisian cafe without having to actually jump on a plane to Paris! I can’t wait to return!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear TiffanyD, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food!
  34. luv2dine

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Lovely bistro with delicious food, and good service. Nice wine list.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Luv2dine, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  35. vawriter

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice cocktails and entrees. The macaron with fig jam and mousse was fantastic but tiny for $8. The mousse appetizer was great as was the fluke, coq au vin and lamb stew. Champs elysse cocktail was great and French 75 was good. Good wine by glass but $21 for 8 oz pour is steep. Service was ok.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear vawriter, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  36. MingMing

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall the ambiance is good. Food is tasty and portion not too big. The pastry is very good too but ran out quite quickly. Only drawback is that there’s only one washroom and hence always a line up.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear , MingMing Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  37. Kimberly

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Went for brunch. Delicious food, nice staff, French cafe vibe, located on the waterfront. We would definitely return.

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Kimberly, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  38. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous New Year’s Eve dinner here - this is absolutely one of my favorite French restaurants in DC! This was my second time dining for dinner - can’t wait to visit again. It’s clearly a great spot for any meal!

    Bistro Du JourResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Ryan, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! Best wishes, Joe-Jo Jennings Guest Relations Manager Knead Hospitality+ Design

  39. SimoneC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the waffles and French toast! Shared both with a friend...neither of us went hungry!
  40. MLDM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Delicious food and delightful setting. We came mid-day on a weekday over the holidays, and they seemed a bit short-staffed relative to other times we have been there. But still was lovely, and great brunch. Also, waitstaff were so kind to mention that the breakfast menu was about to close so helped us order in time to get crispy waffle. Very nice overall and will be back.

FAQs

Bistro Du Jour offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 984-7400.

Bistro Du Jour is rated 4.5 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

Bistro Du Jour does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 93 times today
Google Map for Bistro Du Jour

99 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Southwest Waterfront

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • Executive chef

    Senovio Pablo

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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