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Opaline Bar and Brasserie, Washington, DC

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4.3
4.3
297 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC.

We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 730-8800
  • Website
    http://www.opalinedc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Lalli
  • Private party facilities
    Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.
  • Location
    806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
  • Entertainment
    Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner

    USD 128.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Opaline Restaurant with a festive dinner buffet that invites guests to savor the season’s finest flavors. The centerpiece of the evening features an array of exquisite carving stations, including succulent prime rib, lemon pepper chicken, honey-glazed spiral ham, and perfectly cooked salmon. Complement these with a selection of delectable sides and holiday specialties, crafted with the warmth and joy of the season in mind. To end the evening on a sweet note, indulge in the beautifully crafted Bûche de Noël—a classic yule log cake that captures the essence of Christmas in each delicate bite.
    Christmas Dinner photo

  • Petit Prince Afternoon Tea

    USD 85.00 per person

    30 Nov 2024 - 8 Mar 2025
    Embark on a journey through the whimsical universe of The Little Prince, a story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that transcends generations with its profound lessons on love, friendship, and the importance of seeing with the heart. Our carefully curated menu pays homage to the various characters of The Little Prince, each course infused with flavors and inspirations reminiscent of his adventures. $85 per person, $42 per child | Dietary restrictions upon request 72 hours in advance
    Petit Prince Afternoon Tea photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opaline Bar and Brasserie delights with "fabulous service" and "exquisite food," making it a must-visit in DC. Enjoy their "fantastic fried chicken" and "delicious mussels." While some experienced service hiccups, the staff is praised for being "gracious and accommodating." Don't miss their afternoon tea selection, especially the "organic turmeric and peach tea."

297 Reviews

  1. David

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Opaline is a great choice if you want a lively after-work spot to meet. Tile floor and otherwise hard surfaces make the noise level pretty high. Bit of an own goal on my part for making a reservation to meet my sister and her husband for dinner here, as the restaurant wasn't really suited to a quiet evening of conversation. (It says "Bar" right there in the name, so I guess Reading is Fundamental.) We actually considered going somewhere else but glad we stayed because the food and service were both quite good. A fresh take on Caesar salad, a delicious just-right pappardelle perfect for a cold evening and a lovely dark chocolate cake for dessert.

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  2. Dave

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit cold inside the bar, and they opened 15 mins after their opening time, but service was the real standout. Top notch!

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  3. Catherine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated 2 special occasions this evening and the staff was attentive to both!

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  4. Karen

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely breakfast, excellent coffee.. up sold a but on the fruit plate, it wasn’t needed. But really ice place.

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Slower paced being early morning on a weekend. Food was well prepared and tasty. Prices were reasonable for downtown DC.

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  6. marcusp

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried chicken was fantastic. Texture and flavor were dialed. We were visiting Frederick from El Paso TX and Opaline was recommended by several locals. It didn't disappoint.

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  7. Maureen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 5 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Service were outstanding. Great DC location.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I never write reviews. This is the first one. Abysmal experience. $10 bread basket for four awful store bought Costco scraps of bread. Took 20 minutes to come out at which point the waitress informed us they were “warming the bread.” I don’t have words for how stupid this sounds. The menu online is not the menu they have so forget planning ahead. I chose to go here for items that magically weren’t available in real life. Disgusting mussels with pathetically smalll meat, maybe *maybe* 20 mussels. Their toasted baguettes had some sort of lard on them that was horrid. The steak was nothing but gristle, the desserts (lemon and pineapple upside down cake was basically a fruit cake from Walmart, tiramisu drier than a desert) were disgusting. Unless you love wasting money, do yourself a favor and use this restaurant to laugh at when you walk by and avoid walking through the doors.

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  9. JoBe

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff here went well above and beyond. We surprised them with a larger than expected party and they were gracious and accommodating of all of us. Thank you! Great experience!

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  10. SarahH

    VIP

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had summer in Provence tea and the food wasn’t provencial or very good. Won’t return.

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FAQs

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 730-8800.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie is rated 4.3 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Lalli
  • Entertainment
    Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.opalinedc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 730-8800
  • Private party facilities
    Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.
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