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.
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value
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Review summary
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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
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Kathryn
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant and delicious food! We really enjoyed it and will be back.
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Robert VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Anne
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Melvin is the best! Tremendous friendly service and good food. Delicious drinks.
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Yumiko
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very cute bistro in a charming arcade like Paris.
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David
Miami3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
Overall 1
Food 4
Service 1
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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Deborah
Washington DC287 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Toby
Philadelphia50 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food was delicious! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Michael VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
They were very accomodating and the profieroles and biscuits were great!
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Debra
Chicago77 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 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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Felicia
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
A hidden gem in the neighborhood The Magnolia Room at Macon is the best location in chevy chase for your gatherings and events. We were voted the best place to celebrate big birthdays in bethesda magazine. We have the ability to seat up to 40 people for a Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner event and we can a
