Top Best French Restaurants in Ashburn

"For individuals craving French cuisine, a visit to Le Diplomate is a must. This brasserie transports diners to Paris without ever having to leave Dupont Point. The menu is full of ..."

"A fabulous dining experience and definitely the best meal of my weekend. I came here on a solo trip to celebrate my birthday (a little after my birthday, I…”more"

"The late James Beard Award-winning chef Michel Richard described his restaurant as “…my American bistro, with a French accent,” an apt way to capture the menu’s blend of French techniques and American cuisine. Though Richard was a classically trained French chef who ran top restaurants across the country, Central Michel Richard became popular because of its accessibility, offering well-made food at prices that rarely exceed $30 an entrée. The warm dining room centers around the open kitchen (one of the first on the East Coast) that produces dishes such as cheesy gougères, ahi tuna burgers, and steak au poivre — with excellent fries, of course."

"in Penn Quarter (between N. 11th and N. 10th streets), the bistro has earned four stars out of 1,144 reviews on Yelp. With a James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant under its belt, Michel Richards bills his namesake as an “American bistro with a French accent.”. Patrons rave about the menu’s classic American dishes, like the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and banana split, as well as the French foie gras, gougeres (cheese puffs) and tartare of filet mignon."

"Michel Richard’s modern American brasserie is his tribute to great American cuisine, both modern and classic. He puts a French accent on everything here and is especially famous fo..."

"is a bustling brasserie serving classic French-German cuisine and a wide selection of some of the world’s most notable beers. These including 23 on tap and more than 50 bottled varieties. The menu features carefully sourced fish and meats, freshly baked bread, house-cured charcuterie and handcrafted cheeses."

"Wrapping up the global of brunches in Arlington, Lyon Hall has a European setup that seeks to offers delicious bottomless brunches including homemade doughnuts, French toast and smoked salmon for you to Hoover. Here my article on DC bottomless brunch."

"Great food, sat outside but it was a bit loud due to sitting right under a speaker. Hosts kindly reseated us after we were seated in the sun on a hot day...."

"Being just a stone’s throw away from the mesmerizing waterfront park in Georgetown, this one has a clear location advantage over the others on this list. Just imagine having a great French dinner here with your partner and then going on a walk, hand in hand, in the park along the Washington Harbor. Oh I know it sounds just perfect and that’s exactly why we have previously listed it as one of the D.C."

"This cozy French spot in Georgetown has a fireplace and a wine bar next-door, the perfect pairing for an intimate night out."

"Whether Saturday night was long or sleeping in was just too inviting, your appetite will be satisfied after a venture to this Adams Morgan-based restaurant. Start your brunch off with one of their hors d'oeuvres such as Boucheron goat cheese and beet mountain pie or radish and tomato tartine. The main course offers a hangover special showcasing eggs sunny side up which will appeal to those who partied a little too hard in the nation's capital."

"Shabby chic farmhouse meets Parisian café at this gorgeous and cozy DC restaurant. With its charming, intimate atmosphere, Mintwood Place is a perfect spot to bring a date or to hit up with the girls. The menu promises American classics infused with French influence, and it doesn’t disappoint."

"Mintwood Place serves classic French bistro fare, with a dog-friendly, Parisian-inspired patio sidewalk to match. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Mintwood Place (@mintwoodplace)"

"Combining contemporary Belgian design and cuisine into one powerhouse restaurant, B Too offers a lustrous, stylish dining room and some equally stylish and unusual dishes. The brunch menu includes all the avocado and egg options you could wish for, but we recommend you try the mussels or the Belgian waffles. Be sure to get some snaps for a European, sophisticated Instagram post while you’re here."

"B Too solely specializes in waffles for all meals and desserts. If you are not already sold, just imagine a fried caramel apple waffle."

"restaurateur Ashok Bajaj (Rasika, Bindaas, Sababa) introduced this modern French replacement to the Oval Room with a fresh backdrop of pop art, mirrored tiles, and a bigger bar where customers can sample a strong wine list. Tyler Stout, formerly executive chef at Troquet on South in Boston, says he’s shooting for a Michelin star with creative first courses like kanpachi crudo featuring green strawberry, lime, and rhubarb consomme. Traditional French fare includes a beef tartare topped with foraged greens and salmon coulibiac in puff pastry."

"Le Piquette is a cozy and convivial neighborhood bistro, named for the French word for cork, that serves excellent savoir fare. Begin with Gallic classics like the beef tartar or escargot or lighter options such as the salad maison and... Courtesy Jason Varney, Starr Restaurants"

"La Piquette is a neighborhood bistro located in Cleveland Park. Known for having some of the best lunch in DC, it’s a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike!. The restaurant st..."

"Located outside of Washington, in Bethesda, Maryland, Mon Ami Gabi is a French bistro that takes a fresh approach to classic French favorites. This eatery features an art deco look..."

"Modeled after a French bistro and serving simple French comfort food is the Bethesda, Maryland outpost of Mon Ami Gabi. The classic onion soup au gratin, finished with Gruyere chee..."

"The options are endless, from cookies to cakes to pies—founding chef Christina Tosi was even featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table for her culinary creations at this award-winning bakery. She is known for putting a playful and cheeky spin on your favorite home-style desserts, where some of the more legendary creations include the iconic Cereal Milk™ soft serve (made with milk, brown sugar, and a little bit of cornflakes which—yes—tastes just like childhood, a.k.a. the milk at the bottom of a bowl of cereal), naked layer cakes (you can actually see all of the moist and spongy layers through the transparent container), cake truffles, assorted cookies, and more!. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, order a chocolate caramel pretzel cake or their famous birthday cake for the road."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"Exactly what we were after - no-frills, in and out, delicious breakfast. Quick and friendly staff, great prices, will definitely return and glad..."

"Oz, a modern Australian restaurant situated in the trendy Clarendon neighborhood, delivers a casual dining experience with tasty dishes, delicious drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere – not to mention a blue sky all year round!. With a focus on fresh ingredients and simplicity, Oz’s cuisine allows each element to be appreciated for its true flavor. A list of handcrafted cocktails and cold beers is on hand to wash down each bite, while wines are offered from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres."

"The millennial playground opened their Arlington doors earlier this year and we are big, big fans. Enjoy boozy milkshakes and cauliflower nachos and when you’re stuffed, burn off some calories with a game of bowling or skee-ball. Read our glowing brunch review here."