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Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro, Arlington, VA

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
1390 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
9:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Grand Cru is a French American Bistro and Wine bar offering fine food in a cozy European style atmosphere. One of the key advantages of Grand Cru is our on site wine store with over 450 premium wines from around the world. Any of these retail priced wines can be enjoyed with your dinner with a modest on premise service fee. Grand Cru also features a selection of over 50 domestic and hard to get imported beers. Grand Cru also has a full bar with several signature cocktails and on draft beers.
The menu at Grand Cru consists of an impressive array of tapas items, world class entrees, fondue and hand crafted desserts. the idea is equisite food paired great wines at a price you can afford. But if you are in the mood to eat at home, stop by and pick up a bottle of wine to go.

Additional information

  • Location
    4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
  • Phone number
    (703) 243-7900
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking on Taylor Street and Validated parking in the underground parking garage off Taylor Street after 6pm and on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Montanez

Private dining

Menu

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro's menu was last updated 2022-12-14.

Shared Plates

  • Escargot$13.00

    Garlic parsley butter / puff pastry

    • Cheese Fondue

      Cave aged Gruyere / white wine / shallots / croutons; $6 each additional

      • First Person$9.00

    • Mixed Nuts and Olives$11.00

      Assorted nuts, imported olives and spices

      • Sautéed Garlic Shrimp*$16.00

        Seared shrimp / garbanzo beans / garlic / smoked paprika

        • Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip$18.00

          Lump crab meat / artichokes / Cheddar / Cream cheese / garlic / crostini

          • Lobster Fritters$24.00

            Smoked paprika remoulade sauce

            • Bread Basket$4.00

              Assorted bread / house made rosemary butter

              • Beef Wellington Tarts$20.00

                Flaky puff pastry / beef tenderloin / mushrooms / garlic / onion / tangy horseradish cream

                • Truffled Deviled Eggs$12.00

                  Stuffed eggs / truffle oil / crostini / duck confit

                  • Mussels$17.00

                    Creamy black pepper sauce / yuzu / toasted sourdough

                    • Duck and Mushroom Strudel$15.00

                      Duck confit / exotic mushrooms / Gruyere cheese / smoked red pepper emulsion

                      • Stuffed and Wrapped Warm Brie$16.00

                        Brie cheese / phyllo dough / shaved almonds / local honey / petite salad

                        • Potato Gnocchi$15.00

                          Green beans / garlic / shallots / roasted bell pepper / olive oil / parmesan

                          • Beef Carpaccio*$22.00

                            Thinly sliced fillet of beef / capers / red onion / Arugula / olive oil / toasted baguette

                            • Lobster Risotto*$25.00

                              Arborio rice / lobster / garlic / shallots / Parmesan cheese

                              Artisan Cheese Platter

                              $25. Served with fruit compote, grapes, French baguette

                              • Idaizabel / Spain / Cow

                                • Pont L'Eveque / France / Cow

                                  • Sandy Creek Goat Cheese / N.C. / Goat

                                    • Blue Shropshire / U.K. / Cow-Blue

                                      • Midnight Cove / US. Colorado / Sheep

                                        Charcuterie Platter

                                        $25. Served with French baguette and Dijon

                                        • Prosciutto / Italy

                                          • Chorizo Salami / Spain

                                            • Salami de Loukanika / Greece

                                              • Bresaola / Italy

                                                • House Made Pork Liver & Bacon Paté

                                                  Soups

                                                  • Grand Cru French Onion Soup$11.00

                                                    Caramelized onion / beef broth / crostini / Gruyere

                                                    • Soup du Jour$7.00

                                                      Seasonal daily soup

                                                      Salads

                                                      Add Chicken +$8, Salmon +$17, Scallops (3 each) +$17, Shrimp (4 each) +$15

                                                      • Caesar Salad$12.00

                                                        Romaine hearts / Caesar dressing / Parmesan crisp

                                                        • Warm Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00

                                                          Sautéed Brussels sprouts / apples dried apricots / spiced pumpkin seeds crisp prosciutto / aged sherry dressing

                                                          • Beet Salad$12.00

                                                            Roasted beets / pecans / dry cranberries / cranberry vinaigrette / Blue cheese

                                                            • Mediterranean Medley$12.00

                                                              Fresh basil / cucumbers / tomatoes / red onions / olives / peppers / artichoke hearts / marinated feta

                                                              • Shrimp & Avocado Salad*$18.00

                                                                Frisee / Hearts of Palm / Olive Vinaigrette / Pumpkin seeds

                                                                Entrées

                                                                • Prime Filet of Beef*

                                                                  Garlic-Cheddar mashed potatoes / asparagus / red wine sauce

                                                                  • 8oz$42.00

                                                                • Parisian Steak and Frites*

                                                                  Rib Eye / Truffle French fries / red wine shallot sauce

                                                                  • 12oz$42.00

                                                                • Rack of Wild Boar*$45.00

                                                                  Sage Apple Maple Glazed Wild Boar Rack / Roasted winter vegetables, cherry gastrique

                                                                  • Breast of Duck*$27.00

                                                                    Sweet potato fries / frisee salad / truffled capeberry sauce

                                                                    • Roasted Breast of Organic Chicken*$20.00

                                                                      French beans / Garlic-Cheddar mashed potatoes / lemon-thyme juice

                                                                      • Grand Cru Burger*$18.00

                                                                        Brioche bun / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / pickle / onion / French fries

                                                                        • Fillet of Salmon*$27.00

                                                                          Beet risotto / haricot verts / stone-grain mustard sauce

                                                                          • Sautéed Diver Scallops*$28.00

                                                                            Roasted and pureed cauliflower / golden raisins / shallots / capers / melted leeks

                                                                            • Mushroom Orzo$17.00

                                                                              'Exotic' mushrooms / Gruyere / white truffle drizzle

                                                                              • Shrimp Andouille Pasta*$19.00

                                                                                Shrimp / Andouille sausage / four cheese / tomato / Parmesan cheese / penne pasta

                                                                                • Wagyu Beef Stroganoff*$27.00

                                                                                  American wagyu / mushrooms / shallots / garlic / large egg noodles

                                                                                  Sides

                                                                                  • Mac & Cheese$9.00

                                                                                    • Sauteed Mushrooms$10.00

                                                                                      • Garlic-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes$9.00

                                                                                        • Truffled French Fries$7.00

                                                                                          • Asparagus$12.00

                                                                                            • Sweet Potatoes Fries$8.00

                                                                                              Last updated: December 14, 2022

                                                                                              What 1,390 people are saying

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                              4.6
                                                                                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.3Value

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                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with a "fabulous neighborhood" vibe, "great food, wine, and service". The ambiance is charming, with options for outdoor seating and a cozy interior. While some find the prices high, many appreciate the "excellent" wine selection and attentive service.

                                                                                              1,390 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Len VIP

                                                                                                Washington DC11 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Fast, efficient, good drinks and food. Staff was terrific!

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                                                                                              2. Dawn

                                                                                                Washington DC4 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                We go there often and the it seems like the portion size has gone down as well as the price is going up . I understand the economy is not in a good spot right now, but it seems one or the other would be OK and not both . we were seated right next to a first date table, but there were other spaces available. The weight staff is usually very friendly and accommodating. My husband doesn’t like that the quiche was taken off the menu. We miss the old beet salad. The seasonal ale is often out of stock. Good quality.

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                                                                                              3. John

                                                                                                Upstate NY1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 18, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Always a great vibe, wonderful food and wine! A place with energy but one can still hold fun discussions with your group.

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                                                                                              4. Lisa VIP

                                                                                                Washington DC6 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                The food was delicious. It is a Very cute place. .

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                                                                                              5. Tierney

                                                                                                Tampa2 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                The ambience is great. Feels like you are in a France. The food was just OK. French Onion soup was great and I thought the Lobster Mac was decent but I received my scallops and they were pretty cold. Also, the surf part of the surf and turf was nothing spectacular/lacking flavor.

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                                                                                              6. John

                                                                                                Washington DC6 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                Dined on February 6, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Great food and service from Carlos. Hidden gem in Ballston Commons.

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                                                                                              7. Michael

                                                                                                Nashville3 reviews

                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                Subpar in every way. Waiter was rude and pretentious for no good reason, as the food was nothing to write home about. Wouldn't go back.

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                                                                                              8. Patricia VIP

                                                                                                Chicago7 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on January 14, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                This is a great neighborhood restaurant. The menu is varied with many outstanding selections, and you can choose your bottle of wine from the extensive offerings on the shelves. The prices are reasonable. The servers remember our food and drink preferences and always greet us with a smile. It's conversation-friendly and definitely our "go-to" restaurant for a nice night out.

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                                                                                              9. Steve

                                                                                                Washington DC2 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Food was delicious, nicely presented and creative, and a good value, as was the wine compared with many other fine food restaurants, factoring in the expected wine markup. The service was attentive, perhaps a bit too so, as the waiter came back every minute or two to ask us if we were ready to order after we had literally just sat down, even though the restaurant was not at all crowded so there was no reason to be in a rush to get our order in, but she was otherwise excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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                                                                                              10. Alan

                                                                                                Washington DC50 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                New Year’s Eve dinner had great choices for appetizers. Onion soup was outstanding best in dc area . Beet salad was good. Rockfish entree was very flavorful with crispy potato pancake. Divers scallops were very tasty. Our favorite was the dessert— a coffee ice with white chocolate sabonye with donuts.

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                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 243-7900.

                                                                                              Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                              9:00 PM
                                                                                              Google Map for Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro

                                                                                              4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                (703) 243-7900
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                French American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                Street parking on Taylor Street and Validated parking in the underground parking garage off Taylor Street after 6pm and on weekends.
                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                David Montanez
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