Bistro Bistro
http://www.bistrobistrodc.com/
1727 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 328-1640
S'OK.
A lot of people reviewing this place really dislike it and I just don't get the hate. No, it's not Le Circque. It's not
*supposed* to be Le Cirque. Bistro -- cheap, simple, unpretentious.
Bistro Bistro is huge compared to a stereotypical bistro but otherwise
it fits the bill. We went on a Friday night and ate at the bar. They
have a decent selection of fairly-priced wines by the glass and the
bartender was helpful in selecting the ones we wanted.
Dinner
was simple French food - A peppercorn steak and a chicken Francaise.
Both were tasty and well prepared. The steak was cooked to the exact
right temperature and was a nice cut. The accompanying fries were hot,
crispy, very French style. The chicken was non-traditional, not having
been fried (they disclosed this on the menu). That said, the sauce was
tasty and the dish was healthier as a bonus. OK, less unhealthy. It's
still a brandy cream sauce. It came with a better-than-average buttered
carrots and broccoli.
At the price point, we thought Bistro
Bistro offered a great value. The steak wasn't prime, the chicken
wasn't a Cornish game hen, but everything was well-prepared, tasty and
reasonably on time. We'd definitely recommend this place to people who
want a good meal at a great price.