Le Grenier
| Address: | 502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-544-4999 |
| Site: | legrenierdc.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–11PM 11AM–3:30PM 11AM–3:30PM |
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Lauren Jee
I met my friend her for dinner who I hadnt seen in months. We had a reservation, but only managed to try the wine. We spent some time catching up and while we were deciding what we would like to eat, we asked for bread and butter- usually a staple in French restaurants. We were told that unless we planned to order we could not have any because it was complimentary to those who ate. Of course we were planning to order! When the server returned we again asked for bread and butter while we finished making our dinner selections. He responded by saying that because we had taken so long to order that we would have to be out in the next thirty minutes (only thirty-five minutes had passed). I was taken aback and asked to speak to his manager. I wish it had ended there. The manager came over and we explained what happened- that we were planning to order, asked for bread and butter while we were trying to making up our minds etc. Instead of saying there was a misunderstanding, she reiterated the server by saying we need to leave the dinning room. That if we werent going to eat we had to leave. Mind you we were planning to order and had already ordered $30 of worth of wine. It was a horrible experience. I have worked in many restaurants before, and I never would have treated guests this way. I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone. It was so strange. We ended up leaving without eating anything as a result.
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Anastasia D
My friend has been here many times and invited me to try this place out during my trip to DC. I was pleased by managers call of confirmation and accommodation of our 7 min delay. She was praising the food so much, so I had high expectations. Her salad Endives aux mûres was plain and bitter, and my Crêpe Provence had enormous amount of black pepper on pears that it was almost burning my mouth. My friend had Marmite du pêchu, which was delicious and I had Saumon flip flop. My goat cheese tart was so dry, not enjoyable despite creamy goat cheese. I personally did not like cucumber sorbet, but it was well made. What made us upset the most, is after we finished out dinner, we were expecting deserts. Waiters took away the dishes, and then their French manager came to our table, and put cutlery right on the table full of bread crumbs. Ive been to at least few hundred restaurants in my life, in even cheap diners wont let this happen. It was so disgusting - clean cutlery on our dirty table, we lifted them and wiped the table ourselves. The place was moderately busy, and even if it would have been - there is no excuse for this, sorry. The food was nothing superb, I had better experience.
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Christine Paluch
This is one of the best experiences I had at a french restaurant. The appetizers were exceeded our expectations. The Escargots de Bourgogne was a flavorful experience, and the La petite ferme was delightful. The entrees, cheese and pate were also fantastic. The pate is highly recommended. The duck leg confit was delectable. The highlight however was desert. The rhubarb and plumb sweet crepe (Odette) was the highlight of a delicious and romantic evening. Even the small detail of the bread was superb, fresh out of the oven bread with a hard crust. The price was moderate for DC, but the quality of the food. The wait staff is attentive. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a mix of classic romantic and quirky cafe. This may sound a bit like a contradiction, but it works very well for the restaurant. This is the perfect restaurant for a special romantic occasion or a small gathering of close friends. Highly recommended.
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Tania C
Came with a friend for happy hour and all you can eat mussels on Thursday night. Nice atmosphere, bartender could be just a tiny bit more friendly. Absolutely no beer on tap. What??? The bread they serve is AMAZING but they order it somewhere else. Our first serving of mussels was ok- they were quite small and didnt seem extremely fresh. But white sauce was delicious and we came in super hungry so we ordered the second pot. This one was much better - fresh mussels and larger in size. We both noticed the difference instantly without discussing. So overall Id say it is a nice place. I just hope this kind of quality inconsistency was accidental. Also, I really DONT like that neighborhood:( There are other amazing places if you go specifically for mussels and draft beer in Cleveland park, for example. All you can eat deal wasnt mind blowing either.
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Morgane Renoir
Great little French Bistro. I loved their sandwiches. The restaurant is great, and the atmosphere is really good. Ive only been there for brunch, but its always been really good. They have a nice menu. Not a ton of options, but a good selection. Drinks where good also. I though the crepe was slightly too thick, but all my friends really liked it, so I might be pickier than most being French. But I love hanging out at this place when my friends and I are in the area.
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Mary Kathryn Macklen
Ate here on a visit to DC - WONDERFUL. My mom and I were immediately seated on a Saturday evening and were quickly served water and warm baguettes with fresh butter. We ordered two glasses of chardonnay and the chicken and salmon entrees. Everything was delicious and fresh - our favorite was the salmon with the goat cheese tart and the cucumber sorbet. Service and food were phenomenal and we considered the price a bargain for what we got. HIGHLY recommend!
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Lorin Hartmann
I keep thinking about trying new places to eat out in DC but I always end up back here; and Im never disappointed. I havent been to tons of restaurants in DC but Ive been to a fair few and Le Grenier is my favorite. EVERYTHING is wonderful: service, atmosphere, cocktails, and most definitely the food. Excellent menu with a lot of selections for all courses. I am always sad to leave but always look forward to the next time!
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Stephanie Ramirez
I was traveling from Miami to NYC and i came to DC for a weekend with my cousin. we were trying to find a good place to eat and walking around we found le grenier amazing!!! just amazing the food the service I couldnt ask for anything better. Now I recommended it to all my friends that are traveling now to DC . When Im in DC again Im making a reservations !
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Rebeca Herrero Morant
Comida francesa auténtica. Fuimos un domingo al brunch y sin duda fue una comida suficientemente grande. Pedimos el postre para llevar. Sin duda un lugar para repetir
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Lisa Hanson
I went here with a travelzoo coupon. I have never heard of this place before and thought I would give it a try. I must tell you I LOVED IT!!! It is a quintessential French Bistro... Very romantic atmosphere and delightful French food. Best beef bourguignon I have EVER had. Try this place…you will NOT be disappointed. GREAT FOR "DATE NIGHT"
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Buster Doney
I ignorantly avoided this place at first because I thought it would be super expensive. Shame on me. Happy hour wine specials are fantastic all week long. Chocolate mousse dessert was amazing, not too rich. Im going back for the entrée menu... they look to be very good prices for classic French fare that smells and looks delicious.
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Rasool Todd
Outstanding food. Vol-au-vent and Le Gouden = mouth-watering and charmingly delicious. A great escape from American cuisine. Its a French restaurant, so sit back, relax, and take your time. Theress no rushing; orders are spaced out. If youre like me (a food monster), make sure to get plenty appetizers!
