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Bar Chinois, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Bar Chinois

4.6
4.6
646 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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
  • 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 646 people are saying

Bar Chinois reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Chinois offers an enticing blend of Asian-French fusion cuisine, with standout dishes like "amazing dumplings" and "incredible curry chicken." The restaurant is known for its "fantastic happy hour" deals and "outstanding service." While the atmosphere is lively, noise levels can be high. Overall, it's a "great value" destination.
646 Reviews
  1. Siri

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good time at Bar Chinois. Food is delicious and the service is excellent. We will definitely go back there again.

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  2. Jennifer

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very loud atmosphere. Food was good. Ribs too dry. But the Brûlée to die for

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  3. Allegra VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    food was ok cocktails were bad but price was decent for happy hour. bao buns were burnt to bits - would not recommend but the steamed dumplings were good along with the crab rangoon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the HH deal; 1/2 priced cocktails and $1 dumplings! delicious. will be back.

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    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience here! We loved the happy hour and had awesome drinks!

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  6. Mark VIP

    Washington DC78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Craving some dumplings on a cloudy day. Almost got derailed because of a St. Patrick’s Day parade in DC. Weekend brunch entails unlimited dim sum at $37 per person for two hours. We got through all of them. Everything we had was delightful. Our only complaint was the lull in service after receiving the first set of dim sum at over 11 minutes. Other than that, it was great.

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  7. QueenLove VIP

    New Orleans25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Bar Chinois! The happy hour deal and quality is always a hit. Be advised this restaurant is cute and small and gets quite packed.

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  8. Oluwakemi VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was so so good! Went for a birthday meal and it did NOT disappoint. We got seated right away and though it was very busy, all of our food came out right away. Thank you : )

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  9. Lauren

    Atlanta7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Thoughtful, interesting menu but all the sauces were too sweet and extra-greasy. Helpful, friendly staff, but drinks did not arrive until well after the food did, even after we reminded them.

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  10. AJEM VIP

    Portland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful bartender — knowledgeable and made an exceptional pisco sour

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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 4.6 stars by 646 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 53 times today
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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