Macon Bistro

4.3

148 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
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

Location
5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609
Area
Friendship Heights
Cross Street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 148 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Macon Bistro is a charming neighborhood spot known for its delightful Southern and French-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about the "best shrimp and grits around" and the "yummy" biscuits. With a cozy ambiance and attentive service, it's perfect for brunch or a relaxed dinner. Don't miss their half-price burger Mondays!

148 Reviews

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Debra
Chicago
77 reviews
4.0
77 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
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 DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious food, cozy ambiance and very friendly service.
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Coreen
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unlike many DC restaurants, Macon is quiet and relaxing. The servers are very pleasant and they don't pressure guests to free up table space. I always enjoy what I order. Macon is a neighborhood gem.
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Deborah
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent quality, but tiny portions, with no accompanying bread. Great location and friendly, efficient personnel.
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Dave
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance was enjoyable, nice and cozy. It was busy which is good to see, but made it a little noisy. Food was delicious, but in rather small portions for the price. Waiter never came back after taking our order. Had to flag him down for the check.
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Dan
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like Macon and was excited to take advantage of the Monday burger special. My enthusiasm quickly dissipated when the burger arrived. The bun was dense, cold, and stale and the meat had a strange, unpleasant taste. So disappointing. Fries were at least good.
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Andrea
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The three of us enjoyed our food and the generous pours very much. Must visit more often!
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Nuala
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t want to tell you because you’ll all start showing up, but this place is a gem - lovely servers, classic and reliable menu, cozy space.
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Richard
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Rather expensive for the experience. We were so close to the next table, there was no privacy.
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Robin
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful restaurant. Service is delightful and the personnel make sure you have a wonderful experience. The menu is small , but everything is prepared to delight your taste buds ! Keeps me coming back!
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Macon Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 11 times today

5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Connecticut Avenue NW & Morrison Street NW
Area
Friendship Heights
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 10:00–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line-Friendship Heights, Van Ness Metro Bus-L2
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.maconbistro.com/
Phone number
(202) 248-7807
Catering
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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Beer

Drafts

Single Cut Brewing Co, "18 Watt IPA" NY 5%US$9.00

Lost Rhino Brewing Company, "Final Glide" Hefewizen, Ashburn, VA 5.5%US$7.00

7 Locks Brewing Company "Grubby Thicket" Brown Ale Rockville, MD 4.8%US$7.00

Port City Brewing Company, Downright Pilsner, VA 4.8%US$7.00

Bottles & Cans

Easy Drinkin' Lagers & Pilsners

Schloss Eggenberg "Hopfen Konig" Pilsner, Vorchdorf, Austria, 5.1%US$8.00

Great Lakes "Dortmunder Gold" Lager, Ohio, 5.8%US$7.00

Upland Brewing Company "Champagne Velvet Brand" Premium Pilsener, Bloomington, Indiana 5.2%US$7.00

All Hopped up

Black Hog Brewing Company IPA, Oxford, CT, 6.2%US$7.00

Dark-Roasted Ales

Great Lakes Brewing Company Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Ohio, 6%US$9.00

European-Style Offerings

Belgian Family Brewers "Surfine" Belgian Triple Saison Belgium 6.5%US$8.00

Gouden Carolus "Cuvee Van de Kizer" Dark Ale, Mechelen, Belgium 11%US$16.00

Cider

Wynridge Farm Brewing "Crafty Cider" Dallastown, PA, 5.5%US$6.00

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