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Macon Bistro, Washington, DC

Macon Bistro

4.3
4.3
143 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 248-7807
  • 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

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Macon Bistro is a delightful neighborhood gem offering a blend of Southern and French cuisine. Guests love its "great brunch," "attentive staff," and charming outdoor seating. Notable dishes include "the deviled eggs" and "yummy biscuits." While minor service hiccups occur, the overall experience remains "outstanding." A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

143 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Andrea

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Nuala

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 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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  4. 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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  5. Robin

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. kay

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy neighborhood eatery with excellent food and good energy. Feels good just walking in. Excellent service.

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  7. Deborah

    Washington DC

    285 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    285 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great French/southern bistro in the neighborhood! Really good onion soup and chocolate mousse!

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  8. Lena

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I went for brunch. Good delicious food choices and good service. Will be back. .

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  9. Cindy

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place! The food is excellent, and I really like the people who work here. It just feels good here. Feels like a bit of New Orleans, southern and French -- both the food, and the atmosphere. They make the best shrimp and grits around, plus their burgers are extremely delicious. They have half price burgers on Mondays, and I'm afraid I've gone from eating a burger once every two years, to thinking about these weekly. You should definitely try them! Salads are also good, everything is very good! Yummy! And high quality.

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  10. Mark

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good, as it always has been in the many times we've eaten at Macon. The dining room is small and crowded, but works well enough given that reality. The service was disappointing , however. The servers were fine at the start, but rushed us later. We ordered drinks and a salad to split; my cocktail was excellent and the delicious salad was delivered on separate plates - great. We ordered our main dishes at that point. Those, however, were delivered in what seemed like only a few minutes later, while we were midway through the salad. In the future, we will plan to not order the main dish until we finish the starter, but we expect a restaurant of Macon's standards would time things better automatically.

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Macon Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Macon Bistro

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 Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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