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Central Michel Richard

Central Michel Richard

American Restaurant and French Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    Cheryl V L.
    "Try the Lobster Burger - Lobster with a scallop mousse."(18 Tips)
    Laren S.
    "Get the gougeres and the steak tartare."(4 Tips)
    Washington Post
    "lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard."(5 Tips)
    Bryan D.
    "Fried chicken was unbelievable!! Snowman dessert also amazing"(30 Tips)
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  • Julie D.
    Julie DiBellaFebruary 9, 2011
    Lobster burger and fries is fantastic. Sit at the bar and avoid getting a tough reservation.
  • Dana A.heart icon on user image
    Dana AllenMay 26, 2013
    Seabass was amazing, good wine selection. Good service.
  • HalaH A.heart icon on user image
    HalaH ANovember 24, 2018
    Creme brûlée French toast from the brunch menu👌🏻
  • Tim C.
    Tim ChampneyNovember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Gourmet sliders are fabulous!
  • verymonicaheart icon on user image
    verymonicaJune 14, 2014
    Fries + lobster burger are totally delicious!
  • Oron Gill H.
    Oron Gill HausMarch 31, 2013
    OMG. The fried chicken is everything everyone said it was. GET IT!!
  • Paul D.heart icon on user image
    Paul DelPonteFebruary 15, 2015
    The Valentine dessert was amazing
  • Jaime C.heart icon on user image
    Jaime CookNovember 1, 2019
    Fried chicken is the way to go
  • Johanna
    JohannaJanuary 19, 2014
    The lobster burger is totally over rated.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 3, 2015
    Winner of the Bitches Who Brunch "Best Bang For Your Buck" award for 2014! Read more
  • Lorcán
    LorcánDecember 29, 2010
    If you enjoy Caesar salad, the goat cheese Caesar is fantastic and well presented.
  • Michael W.
    Michael WilhelmJune 17, 2013
    The crab cake makes a great lunch choice.
  • Candice B.
    Candice BarnesDecember 1, 2012
    The French onion soup was superb, and also vegetarian.
  • David B.
    David BerkowitzAugust 15, 2011
    Their oversized Kit Kat bar is everything you love about Kit Kats, except it's richer and bigger.
  • Razheart icon on user image
    RazJanuary 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Negroni Cocktail - Simply delicious! Cheers
  • mike b.
    mike bSeptember 8, 2012
    banana split is amazing and will feed 2-3 people
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
    Voted Best Brunch For Visitors of 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch! Read more
  • Robb F.
    Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
    Washingtonian recommends the lobster burger.
  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael McMillanDecember 5, 2013
    Some of the best fried chicken I have had in a long time!!!!!
  • Megan W.heart icon on user image
    Megan WilliamsAugust 17, 2012
    All the desserts are divine!
  • Robin
    RobinFebruary 28, 2012
    The Mac n cheese is the best thing ever. The tuna burger is also delicious.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SeanJune 17, 2018
    You must always get the fried chicken. It's a rule.
  • Jill S.
    Jill SchnittApril 24, 2012
    Lemon chicken burger was Delicious and delightfully refreshing. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Razheart icon on user image
    RazNovember 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the steak tartare - #loved #perfect
  • Colleen N.
    Colleen NSeptember 20, 2014
    From Washingtonian: Get the Lobster Burger
  • verymonicaheart icon on user image
    verymonicaJune 14, 2014
    Read carefully - it says "faux" gras, it's chicken liver
  • Razheart icon on user image
    RazJanuary 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites
  • Denise W.
    Denise WongAugust 18, 2015
    Michel's Fried Chicken is where it's at!
  • Walburga A M.
    Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
    my favourite: the Lobster Burger
  • Elizabeth M.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth McmahonFebruary 26, 2014
    Make reservations. Line starts at 1130am
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010
    This is food that’s very easy to love, served in an atmosphere that’s casual but never sloppy.
  • Razheart icon on user image
    RazJanuary 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Bacon And Onion Tart - Superbe
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PressmanOctober 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great lobster burger
  • Ryan E.
    Ryan EmgeMay 27, 2011
    Just ordered the Tuna Carpaccio that Michelle Obama ordered and it was great!
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Eric Ziebold, chef of CityZen, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Faux gras. Read more
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FoyFebruary 20, 2015
    Delicious every time
  • Razheart icon on user image
    RazNovember 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Rotisserie Chicken
  • Jisu Y.heart icon on user image
    Jisu YeonMay 28, 2015
    Burger with cheese and bacon :)
  • Matt C.
    Matt ComptonJuly 6, 2009
    do yourself a favor and order what might be the best plate of fresh oysters in the city.
  • Lorena S.
    Lorena SanderApril 16, 2011
    The French 75 is a perfect after 5 cocktail.
  • Carie J.
    Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011
    The mushroom risotto was outstanding!
  • Sowjanya O.
    Sowjanya O'NeillNovember 16, 2011
    Beaujolais Noveau arrives on Thursday! Music included
  • Susan
    SusanMarch 31, 2013
    Fried chicken...nuff said!
  • Graham C.
    Graham CampbellOctober 11, 2012
    Fried Chicken. A thousand times.
  • Kimberly H.
    The lobster burger is an absolute must!
  • Russell S.
    Russell SApril 19, 2014
    Delicious.
  • Lauren K.
    Lauren KohariMarch 31, 2010
    Gotta go back and try the rest of the menu!
  • Jose R.
    Jose RomeroApril 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the to-go menu for lunch!
  • Matt w.
    French onion soup!!! 
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MossMay 27, 2011
    Two words, lobster burger.
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