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Bistro Bis Restaurant Review

The Hotel George
15 E St. NW (N. Capitol St. NW) Send to Phone
WashingtonDC 20001
202-661-2700 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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The menu changes periodically but exemplifies the creativity of the chef. Breakfast is highly recommended. Bistro Bis Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Washington DC Power Lunch Restaurants | Top 10 Washington DC Burgers Restaurants | Top 10 Washington DC Thanksgiving Restaurants |

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sat.-Sun.

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Capitol Hill’s favorite place for spotting politicos and schmoozing with lobbyists, this upscale Franco-American restaurant stars DC’s mega chef Jeffrey Buben, a man who knows a thing or two about feeding the very fussy local crowd. Lunch is elegant with simple fare beautifully prepared and served. Although the menu and its specials do change, you may be lucky enough to find the smoked salmon salad tossed with apples, golden beets, and a horseradish vinaigrette---a harmony of sweet and spicy in a fine balance. You may also discover the veal Marengo, a stew of tender veal in a winey sauce. But if you are in the mood for casual-but-elegant, order the Bis Burger, served with a heap of fries and house-made pickle relish and topped with Tillamook cheddar and Benton’s bacon. Breads are tempting and so are desserts. Look for the citrus crème brûlée or tarte aux pommes with ice cream. One or both of these with a cup of coffee makes a fitting conclusion to a classically crafted meal. PS: Want to catch sight of a VIP? Stop by for breakfast.

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