L'hommage Bistro Francais

I went here for Restaurant Week and it was probably one of the best RW experiences I've ever had. It wasn't too crowded (brunch), the service was stellar, and the food - albeit a bit salty - was delicious and flavorful. My friend and I got: complimentary bread basket pastry bread basket ($14) - bread basket was delicious enough for me to want to stop by the bakery afterward, but alas they don't sell baguettes there. the pastry basket could've been better if they warmed up the pastries slightly, but every bite was buttery and light. I wouldn't call this the best croissant i've ever had, but it is in the top 3. appetizers: crab cake + salad / onion soup - crab cake was well seasoned and nicely sized! onion soup had a delicious broth, but i wasn't a huge fan of the sheer amount of gruyere caked on top. entree: quiche + salad + fries / mussels in white wine cream sauce - quiche was simple and delicious -- perfectly creamy, cheesy, eggy, and meaty but a bit salty. mussels almost made me cry with their deliciousness and the portion was generous. dessert: chocolate mousse / creme brûlée - brûlée could've had a better presentation, but i was quickly distracted by the sheer creamy goodness and crispy melted sugar. mousse was good quality dark chocolate and accompanied by delicious raspberries that definitely elevated the experience from "wow" to "wow!". I think I'll be back next RW!

The Yelp Elite in me was a little sad to look up this French restaurant when I learned I'd be attending a wedding reception here, but I left impressed. It's conveniently located in Mt Vernon Square on a strip of several other restaurants close to Chinatown. There's a bar in the front that has beer on tap and plenty of wine to choose from (No hard cider, though). For dinner, the French Onion soup and the beef stood out. The creme brulee wasn't bad either. If you're looking for a decent French restaurant, I'd recommend this place. The one disadvantage is that it's really loud when it's at full capacity.

I was very pleased with everything. Excellent service, tasty freshly baked bread (simple, but nice), nice drinks. I ordered bourguignon, and despite the fact that meat came in one big piece rather than smaller pieces, it was delicious! Very tender and flavorful! And potato puree and garnish and sauce were on par as well! I didn't get to try appetizers or dessert... Next time! Moderately priced, nice ambience. The manager came to our table a couple of times as well to see if everything was ok. Entire team: hostess, water, manager, and especially the chef - great job! I hope they keep up the quality, become better known in DC and succeed! Will definitely come back again!