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Bistro Cacao

Bistro Cacao

French Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
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    Chelsea S.
    "such a cute date spot!! the brunch is good!"(7 Tips)
    Gilberto V.
    "Onion soup and the lobster salad is just great!!"(2 Tips)
    Finish In 4
    "$12 endless Mimosa special"(3 Tips)
    Natalie V.
    "Beautiful tables inside and a nice patio"(3 Tips)
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  • The Official "Finish In 4" Page
    Who doesn't want to dine in an atmosphere like this?? The food is fantastic and the $12 endless Mimosa special was a fabulous addition to our brunch. I sincerely can't wait to come back for dinner!!
  • Finish In 4
    Finish In 4May 15, 2012
    Who doesn't want to dine in an atmosphere like this?? The food is fantastic and the $12 endless Mimosa special was a fabulous addition to our brunch. I sincerely can't wait to come back for dinner!!!
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    NeffMarch 4, 2015
    Great place! I proposed to my girlfriend here and had incredible service. Very romantic and quiet. Food was amazing and reasonable priced
  • Brenda A.
    Brenda AndrewsJune 23, 2023
    The service was great. Enjoyed the duck and wine. Sorbet was very refreshing. Great service.
  • Kris
    KrisJuly 4, 2012
    Great fixed price brunch -- had the eggs florentine and they were delicious. Note that their ground floor is up a flight of stairs. Outdoor seating available on Mass Ave.
  • Natalie V.heart icon on user image
    Natalie VJuly 5, 2015
    Great place for brunch or a romantic dinner! Beautiful tables inside and a nice patio
  • Richie S.heart icon on user image
    Richie StarkJanuary 2, 2014
    Super homey french bistro. Feels like a great option for a date, or anyone bistro fare. Onion soup was what it should be.
  • DC Photographer Marty Katz
    DC Photographer Marty KatzSeptember 10, 2013
    This is a very romantic DC French restaurant with a fine patio for dinner or brunch with a date.
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    FeliciaOctober 29, 2017
    The steak frites was great! Try it with a scotch.
  • Teresa R.heart icon on user image
    Teresa ReidApril 2, 2012
    Great for brunch and dinner. Very romantic ambiance. Catch Sunday brunch and then a short walk to the Easter Market Flea Market.
  • Morgan F.
    Morgan FintonAugust 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great lunch salads. Go with either the Caesar chicken or the shrimp. Delicious baguettes! Everything is made from scratch.
  • Colleen B.heart icon on user image
    Colleen BernyJune 22, 2014
    This place has such a great atmosphere. Absolutely loved the brunch and the cocktails!
  • Gilberto V.heart icon on user image
    Gilberto VergaraOctober 26, 2014
    Onion soup and the lobster salad is just great!!
  • Joyce
    JoyceFebruary 6, 2014
    Good food service and waitstaff. You can have a good conversation without yelling across the table. Very civilized
  • Samantha Z.
    Samantha ZemaJanuary 20, 2013
    Sunday brunch is delicious! Pastry basket, plus an entree and a side for $15.95 is very reasonable and well worth it!
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    BobbySeptember 19, 2014
    Grilled shrimp salad was light and tasty
  • Katie R.heart icon on user image
    Katie RunyanFebruary 5, 2017
    Definitely an intimate spot. Not good for groups, but great for a date night.
  • Joe C.
    Joe CruzOctober 25, 2013
    Great place to eat al fresco on a warm sunny day. Very good food.
  • Mary Frances S.heart icon on user image
    The best French Onion soup and Escargot you will ever have! DELICIOUS!
  • Chelsea S.
    Chelsea StephensApril 6, 2014
    such a cute date spot!! the brunch is good!
  • Tara R.
    Tara R.February 13, 2012
    Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, and attentive staff. Great place!
  • Sylvie H.heart icon on user image
    Sylvie H.September 14, 2015
    Tasting menu was so good!
  • Matthew K.
    Matthew KehrtMay 25, 2014
    This place is delicious. Especially for brunch.
  • Womply
    WomplyMarch 1, 2012
    Bistro Cacao has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more
  • Mary Frances S.heart icon on user image
    Escargot is fabulous!
  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will ShafferAugust 28, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Best trout in DC
  • Duygu G.heart icon on user image
    Duygu GüvençOctober 12, 2022
    Duck, salad and rooms
  • Juan Felipe R.
    Juan Felipe RinconApril 2, 2011
    It's nice to go to a French restaurant that believes delicious food doesn't have to be pretentious and fussy.
  • Kustom K.heart icon on user image
    Kustom KaneJanuary 29, 2016
    Lamb chops!
  • Audrey M.
    Audrey MacIsaacMay 10, 2011
    Prix-Fixe brunch is a steal!
  • Jiafeng Z.
    Jiafeng ZhangMarch 23, 2013
    Try the Veggie Omelette
  • Michael W.
    Michael WierzbicMarch 30, 2011
    The Nicoise sandwich is awesome.
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FrankDecember 5, 2012
    Cacao... you know, the safe word.
  • Marcia A M.
    Marcia A MarshallMay 24, 2011
    Lobster salad was awesome
  • Vincent M.
    Vincent MorrisAugust 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get cushions so you don't sink too deep into chairs
  • Adam D.
    Adam DawkinsOctober 24, 2010
    Came for Sunday brunch. Bloody Mary is really bland and pretty lousy but the food is good. Skip the bloody and have a mimosa instead.
  • Benjamin P.
    Benjamin PersonalSeptember 26, 2010
    Very nice
  • Mary W.
    Mary W.November 19, 2015
    Soupe à l'oignon, Coquilles St Jacques, et fillet mignon grillé avec sauce au porte sont trés bien! Endroit confortable et romantique pour profiter d'un dîner. Il est le meilleur dans la ville :)
  • Jacopo S.heart icon on user image
    Jacopo SobreroAugust 11, 2015
    Posticino tranquillo e romantico... Ottimi piatti di ispirazione francese!
  • Ariel C.
    Ariel Contreras MedosAugust 10, 2013
    Muy buen ambiente y excelentes atenciones!
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