Award-winning

Bar Chinois

4.7

633 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 69 times today

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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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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
Website
http://www.barchinoisdc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Satang Ruangsangwatana

Location
455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3054
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Wonton SoupUSD 8.00
Pork & shrimp wontons, shiitake mushrooms, chicken bone broth, spinach, garlic
Marinated CucumbersUSD 9.00
English cucumbers, sesame, chili flakes, soy
Roasted Mushroom SaladUSD 11.00
Shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, harissa, black vinegar, confit garlic, scallions
Red Chili WontonsUSD 11.00
Pork & shrimp wontons, garlic, chili-oil, scallions, soy vinaigrette
Har GowUSD 10.00
Crystal prawn dumplings, bamboo shoots, toasted sesame, Chef's soy
Chili KaraageUSD 11.00
Chinois-style fried chicken, spicy chili & garlic sauce, shaoxing wine, toasted sesame seeds, arugula (Gluten Free available)
Salt & Pepper ShrimpUSD 12.00
Garlic, ginger, scallions, Szechuan peppercorn, shaoxing wine (Gluten Free available)
Crab RangoonUSD 10.00
Fried crab & cream cheese wontons, homemade apricot duck sauce, toasted sesame
Gyoza de BoeufUSD 11.00
French onion beef gyoza, gruyere, swiss, pickled onions, cilantro aioli
Steamed ShumaiUSD 10.00
Chicken & shrimp, water chestnut, fried garlic, scallions, Chef's soy
Pork Belly BaoUSD 15.00
Homemade tian-mian bean sauce, mustard, cucumber, spring onions
Lu Rao FanUSD 17.00
Slow braised 5-Spice pork belly bits on rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger, arugula salad
Char Siu Chicken RiceUSD 18.00
Hong Kong Style BBQ Chicken, red soy, swiss chard, soy egg, ginger chimichurri
1970's Garlic NoodlesUSD 16.00
Egg noodles, shiitake, spinach, garlic butter, parmesan, Chef's soy
Zi-Char Chili Garlic FishUSD 18.00
Singaporean fried fish with spicy chili & garlic sauce, shaoxing wine, jasmine rice. Gluten Free available. Substitute tofu or shrimp

Desserts

Matcha Crème BrûléeUSD 7.00
Chocolate CheesecakeUSD 7.00
French Vanilla ProfiterolesUSD 9.00

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Bar Chinois offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food" and "expertly mixed cocktails." Diners love the "stellar customer service" and "cool vibes." Highlights include the "1970's garlic noodles," "pork belly bao," and enticing happy hour deals like "dollar dumplings." A perfect spot for a lively dining experience.

633 Reviews

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Lillien
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genuinely the food was so divine. The staff were also so helpful and sweet and attentive.
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Ashakia
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing happy hour , drinks are A1 ask for Brent the bartender !
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Julie
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great restaurant. However the service was slow, and the dishes came in at different times for our group of 5. We had to wait a long time to get our Dim Sums, and then we were told our time was up. The waitress never checked on us until it was time to kick us out. A 15 minute warning would have been nice.
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Sasha
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here and it exceeded expectations! The dumplings and noodles were delicious, the cocktails were expertly mixed, and desserts were the perfect finishing touch. We were celebrating a birthday and our server was kind enough to bring an extra dessert on the house with candles for wish making :-) We will definitely be back, especially when the weather is a bit warmer and we can enjoy the outdoor seating.
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Madeline
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED this place. The vibes were cool and the food was out of this world! Delicious!!!!!! Would come back again and again
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Jill
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour, excellent service, amazing food
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucked out and came for the first weekend of their Bottomless food and drinks brunch and it was well worth it! Planning to return as soon as I’m back in town. Tried new menu items and loved everything we had. Highly recommend.
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Victoria
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bar Chinois is a neighborhood gem. Their happy hour features my two favorite things: steamed dumplings and delicious cocktails. I highly recommend this place!
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Camia
VIP
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager Ian was pleasantly welcoming and greeted my friends and I with warmth. The bartender, Frank, is a cocktail curator from another planet as each drink served was beautiful to look at and even more delicious sip after sip! The vibes were trendy with a classic feel and the pork belly bao was so nice we ordered twice! Totally anticipating our next visit now!
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Lexi
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great place to eat. They were out of desert and gave us a discount!
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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 633 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

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 69 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barchinoisdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 851-6250

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Bar Chinois

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Private dining

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Main

Wonton SoupUSD 8.00

Marinated CucumbersUSD 9.00

Roasted Mushroom SaladUSD 11.00

Red Chili WontonsUSD 11.00

Har GowUSD 10.00

Chili KaraageUSD 11.00

Salt & Pepper ShrimpUSD 12.00

Crab RangoonUSD 10.00

Gyoza de BoeufUSD 11.00

Steamed ShumaiUSD 10.00

Pork Belly BaoUSD 15.00

Lu Rao FanUSD 17.00

Char Siu Chicken RiceUSD 18.00

1970's Garlic NoodlesUSD 16.00

Zi-Char Chili Garlic FishUSD 18.00

Desserts

Matcha Crème BrûléeUSD 7.00

Chocolate CheesecakeUSD 7.00

French Vanilla ProfiterolesUSD 9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bar Chinois offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bar Chinois restaurant rated?

Does Bar Chinois offer gift cards?

Is Bar Chinois currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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