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Macon Bistro, Washington, DC

Macon Bistro

4.5
4.5
156 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Macon Bistro & Larder is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant serving re-invented bistro cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Tony Brown, inspired by his southern roots and his world travels, brings together the cooking styles of Macon, Georgia, and Macon, France. We have recently opened The Magnolia Room at Macon to accommodate more diners during dinner time. The Magnolia Room at Macon is located down the hall from Macon in the Chevy Chase Arcade on the left hand side and affords guests a more intimate and spacious dining experience. Depending on volume during peak dining times, your reservation may be seated in The Magnolia Room, offers the same great food and service.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Macon Bistro beautifully marries Southern and French cuisine in a charming setting, featuring "delicious food," "attentive service," and a "cozy ambiance." Guests rave about the "excellent shrimp and grits" and delightful brunch offerings. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for any occasion.

156 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant and delicious food! We really enjoyed it and will be back.

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  2. Robert VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, service, and food in a pre-movie dinner for three. Great hot soup on a night of exceptional winter chill. Three different seafood entrees for three different diners, all excellent. Efficient, friendly, non-obsequious service that knew how to time things, so all was done before time to leave for the movie house. Bustling, cosmopolitan, but polite, non-noisy crowd provided stimulating dining backdrop.

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  3. Anne

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melvin is the best! Tremendous friendly service and good food. Delicious drinks.

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  4. Yumiko

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute bistro in a charming arcade like Paris.

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  5. David

    Miami3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, the service was terrible. We were rushed into an order, it took a long time for a drink (a beer) to arrive. We ordered two courses and they brought out everything at once. We were never offered a second beverage or a dessert menu. Before we finished our food they gave us the bill and turned off the lights outside and turned up the lights inside. If you’re going to be open for your stated hours of operation then be open. Otherwise change your hours of operation or don’t open at all. Either way, I would not recommend and I will not return.

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  6. Deborah

    Washington DC287 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local restaurant but good for the entire DMV. Great French and Southern dishes. Nice service which is low-key but there when one needs it.

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  7. Toby

    Philadelphia50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food was delicious! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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  8. Michael VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accomodating and the profieroles and biscuits were great!

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  9. Debra

    Chicago77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining here after seeing a movie at the Avalon. It was an overall great experience, from started through dessert. I definitely will dine here again. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more attentive, and willing to accommodate special requests.

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  10. Felicia

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food, cozy ambiance and very friendly service.

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Macon Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Macon Bistro

5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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