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Bar Chinois, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Bar Chinois

4.7
4.7
619 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.

Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.

If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Cantonese
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (202) 851-6250
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    5th and I Streets NW
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking. Numerous parking garages and lots within a three block radius.
  • Public transit
    Closest metro stations are Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center, Judiciary Square and Union Station. DC Circulator bus stops on Massachusetts Ave. NW and 5th Street NW and a number of other bus stops nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Chinois offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious cantonese-french cuisine" and "amazing cocktails." Guests rave about the "stellar service" and "great vibe," making it a favorite for celebrations. The "happy hour deals" with $1 dumplings are a must-try. Despite occasional noise, the lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" ensure an enjoyable visit.

619 Reviews
  1. Divya

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved my server she was so sweet and checked on me. Highly recommend the Sancerre Bordeaux as well as the chili karaage, and 1970s garlic noodles. They both had so much smokiness and umami, and flavor. ALSO great vegetarian options for your vegetarian friends! I am definitely coming here again!

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  2. Daniel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the ambiance was actually really good!! only thing that wasn’t even the restaurant’s fault was that there were a couple people being obnoxiously loud but, again, no fault to the restaurant.

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  3. Bob

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, very good food and service. DC’s hip bar experience

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  4. Remy

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and delicious food, seating was just a bit cramped and therefore somewhat uncomfortable I thought. Small space though so I get why they’re trying to maximize it!

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  5. Raahul

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a brunch on Saturday, availability was fairly good and staff was friendly. Tried the duck Benedict which was pretty good and enjoyable. OK value for money, not disappointed, but might look at some other restaurants before coming back. We did not do this, but their $20 bottomless brunch does seem like a very good deal. 

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my husband’s birthday last night and the food and drinks were fantastic! We liked that the menu was concise and varied. But what really stood out was the stellar customer service! Props to the hostess and our waitress that night for helping to make this a memorable experience :) would definitely recommend for people to check this place out

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  7. Stanley

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional, the College Football Playoffs were on so full of energy. Food was amazing!

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  8. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Garlic noodles, martini, and red chili wontons were all fantastic. Such a great spot!

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  9. Serena

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They really rushed us and weren’t very welcoming for our time there and we were celebrating a birthday. They dropped the check without saying anything to us. Just very weird.

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  10. Alexis

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp bao, crab rangoon, & 1970’s garlic noodles were unmatched, the cocktails were great too, & the prices were reasonable for this location/quality of food/etc. Service was excellent, really a great meal. We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Bar Chinois does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bar Chinois also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 851-6250.

Bar Chinois is rated 4.7 stars by 619 OpenTable diners.

Bar Chinois does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today

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Google Map for Bar Chinois

455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3054

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    5th and I Streets NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Cantonese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking. Numerous parking garages and lots within a three block radius.
  • Public transit
    Closest metro stations are Chinatown, Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center, Judiciary Square and Union Station. DC Circulator bus stops on Massachusetts Ave. NW and 5th Street NW and a number of other bus stops nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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