Forget the Passport: 'Bon Appetit' at These French Restaurants in D.C.

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Bistro Cacao

Item: Bistro Cacao
Author: Gina Gallucci White

Cuisine: European, French

Price: $$$

10Best Says

Cacao in French translates to cocoa in English and there is plenty of chocolate on the dessert menu to make you happy. Flourless warm chocolate fondant anyone? Before we skip ahead, stop and savor the selections on their lunch, dinner and brunch menus. Offering French indulgence with contemporary flair, you are sure to find a dish that will make you want to come back for another visit. The dress code is casual business attire and reservations are accepted. If you like some of the antiques on display in the restaurant you may be able to buy them. Ask your server!METRO: Union Station

Address:

320 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-546-4737

Hours:

Brunch:: Saturday; &
Sunday:: 10:00am; -; 3:00pm; Lunch:; Monday; -; Friday:; 11:30am; -; 3:00pm; Dinner:; Monday; -; Thursday:; 5:00pm; -; 10:00pm,; Friday; &
Saturday:: 4:00pm; -; 11:00pm,; Sunday:; 4:00pm; -; 9:00pm

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EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert

French: "If there is a spot open, grab a seat on their outdoor patio during summer months."

Best for French Because: Whether it's a romantic dinner or a fun night out, this venue has a fun French dishes to chose from during your visit.

Dinner
- Soups
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese ($11.95)
  
  Bisque de Homard
  
  Lobster Bisque, Chives, White Truffle Oil ($11.95)
- Salads
  
  Salade "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($9.95)
  
  Salade de Betteraves et Mozzarella
  
  Red Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Golden Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic ($10.95)
  
  Salade d'Epinards au Bleu
  
  Baby Spinach, Dried Cherries, Apples, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Sweet Apple Herb Vinaigtrette ($10.95)
- Appetizers
  
  Terrine de Légumes
  
  Vegan Terrine, Warm Brioche, Avocado, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic ($10.95)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté, French Cornichons, Mixed Greens ($12.95)
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails, Garlic and Parsley Butter ($13.95)
  
  Cuisses de Grenouilles au Pernod
  
  Sautéed Frog Legs, Shallots, Garlic, Tomatoes, Pernod Sauce ($13.95)
  
  Grillade de Calamars
  
  Grilled Calamari, Grilled Pineapple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Roasted Pistachios, Golden Raisin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction ($13.95)
  
  Moules "Cacao"
  
  Steamed Mussels in Lemon Garlic Jalapeno Saffron Broth ($12.95)
  
  Coquilles St Jacques
  
  Grilled Scallops, Shiitake Mushrooms, Raisins, Strawberry, White Beans, Sherry Wine Sauce ($15.95)
  
  Crevettes à la Provencale
  
  Sautéed Spicy Shrimp, Tomato White Wine Sauce, Chili Pepper, Shallots and Parsley ($13.95)
  
  Saumon Fumée
  
  Smoked Salmon, Roasted Bell Peppers, Pistachios, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon Herb Dressing ($13.95)
  
  Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard et sa Brioche
  
  Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Fig Compote, Warm Brioche ($16.95)
- Chef Deger's Tasting Menu
  
  Chef Deger's Tasting Menu
  
  To Be Ordered by the Entire Table. Please Advise Your Server of Any Dietary Restrictions ($80.00)
- Meat
  
  Blanc de Poulet, Sauce Myrtille
  
  Chicken Breast stuffed with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese, served with French Green Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, Dried Cherry Ginger Port Wine Sauce ($23.95)
  
  Onglet de Boeuf aux Echalottes
  
  Grilled Hanger Steak, Caramelized Shallots, French Fries, Red Wine Sauce ($24.95)
  
  Magret de Canard, Sauce Myrtille
  
  Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach, Potato Gratin, Dry Cherry Ginger Port Wine Sauce ($28.95)
  
  Carré d'Agneau aux Herbes
  
  Herb, Mustard and Bread Crusted Rack of Lamb, Herbed Potato Cake, Asparagus, Portobello Mushrooms, Rosemary Jus ($31.95)
  
  Filet Mignon Grillé, Sauce au Porto
  
  Beef Filet Mignon, Roasted Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Port Wine Sauce ($31.95)
  
  Carré de Venaison
  
  Grilled Rack of Venison Topped with Melted Roquefort Cheese, Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus, Bordeaux Wine Sauce ($31.95)
- Seafood
  
  Moules et Frites
  
  Steamed Mussels in Lemon Garlic Jalapeno Saffron Broth, French Fries ($22.95)
  
  Saumon Grillé
  
  Grilled Salmon Filet, Asparagus, Blue Cheese Polenta Cake, Old Fashioned Mustard Cream Sauce ($24.95)
  
  Filet de Loup de Mer
  
  Pistachio Crusted Sea Bass, Roasted Beets, Herbed Potato Cake, Mango Champagne Sauce ($31.95)
  
  Truite Farcie
  
  Rainbow Trout stuffed with Lobster, Goat Cheese, Apricot, served with French Green Beans, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Lemon Mustard Beurre Blanc Sauce ($28.95)
  
  Bouillabaisse
  
  Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Monkfish and Mussels in Lobster Broth, Served with Toasted Bread and Traditional Rouille ($31.95)
  
  Crevettes et Raviolis aux Champignons
  
  Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp on a Bed of Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce ($26.95)
- Vegetarian
  
  Assiètte de Légumes
  
  Grilled Vegetables and Tofu, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction ($24.95)
  
  Raviolis aux Champignons
  
  Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce ($25.95)
Lunch
- Soups
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese ($11.95)
  
  Bisque de Homard
  
  Lobster Bisque, Chives, White Truffle Oil ($10.95)
- Appetizers
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter ($11.95)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté, French Cornichons, Mixed Greens ($11.95)
  
  Saumon Fumée
  
  Smoked Salmon, Roasted Bell Peppers, Pistachios, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon Herb Dressing ($13.95)
  
  Coquilles St Jacques
  
  Grilled Scallops, Shiitake Mushrooms, Raisins, Strawberry, White Beans, Sherry Wine Sauce ($15.95)
- Salads
  
  Salade de Betteraves et Mozzarella
  
  Red Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Golden Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds, Balsamic and Olive Oil ($10.95)
  
  Salade d'Epinards au Bleu
  
  Baby Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries, Apples, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Sweet Apple Herb Vinaigrette ($10.95)
  
  Salade "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Fresh Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($9.95)
- Main-Entree Salads
  
  Salade "Cacao" Grilled Salmon or Shrimp Salade "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Fresh Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins, Walnuts, Herb Mustard Dressing ($16.95)
  
  Chicken Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing and Grilled Chicken ($14.95)
  
  Niçoise Salade
  
  Grilled Tuna, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cucumber, Olives, Boiled Egg ($18.95)
  
  Grilled Steak Salad
  
  Mixed Greens, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Thyme Mustard Dressing ($15.95)
- Sandwiches
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  Grilled Chicken, Havarti Cheese, Herb Aioli, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato ($11.95)
  
  Burger
  
  Beef Burger, Gruyère Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Roasted Shallots ($13.95)
  
  Steak Sandwich
  
  Strip Loin, Havarti Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli ($13.95)
  
  "Niçoise" Sandwich
  
  Grilled Tuna, Olives, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Herb Aioli ($14.95)
  
  Vegetarian Sandwich
  
  Grilled Portobello, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado, Herb Aioli ($11.95)
- Meat
  
  Grilled Hanger Steak
  
  Caramelized Shallots, French Fries, Red Wine Sauce ($22.95)
  
  Grilled Chicken
  
  Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Rosemary Red Wine Sauce ($17.95)
  
  Grilled Lamb
  
  French Green Beans, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Sauce ($23.95)
- Sea Food
  
  Grilled Trout
  
  French Green Beans, Potato Gratin, Old Fashioned Mustard Cream Sauce ($19.95)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Old Fashioned Mustard Cream Sauce ($19.95)
  
  Shrimp Ravioli
  
  Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp on a Bed of Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce ($22.95)
- Vegetarian
  
  Asparagus Ravioli
  
  Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce ($17.95)
Dessert Menu
- Dessert
  
  Poire au Vin
  
  A succulent pear poached in aromatic red wine highlighted by a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. Drizzled with decadent chocolate sauce and topped with crème fraiche ($9.50)
  
  Cacao Mousse au Chocolate
  
  A light and fluffy chocolate mousse with a hint of espresso in a chocolate shell drizzled with a sweet mango and raspberry sauce ($9.50)
  
  Moelleux au Chocolate
  
  Warm chocolate cake baked slowly to reveal a molten center. Served with vanilla ice cream and mango coulis sauce. please allow 15 minutes to bake. ($9.50)
  
  Crêpes aux Bleuets
  
  Caramelized blueberries folded in an airy crepe. Topped with crème fraiche and drizzled with a sweet raspberry mango sauce ($9.50)
  
  Trio Cremes Brulees
  
  Melt-in-your mouth silky custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. Served in three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and mango ($9.50)
  
  Tarte aux Pommes
  
  Warm airy pastry tart topped with freshly baked apple slices and vanilla ice cream. Topped with powdered sugar. *please allow 20 minutes to bake ($9.95)
  
  Profiteroles
  
  Delicate pastry puffs filled with fresh whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream. ($9.50)
  
  Trio Sorbets
  
  A refreshing and light sorbet. Comes in three flavors: Lemon, Mango, and Raspberry ($9.50)
  
  Black Forest Cake
  
  Layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Served vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce ($9.50)
Brunch
- A La Carte Menu
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese ($11.95)
  
  Bisque de Homard
  
  Lobster Bisque, Chives, White Truffle Oil ($10.95)
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter ($11.95)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté with French Cornichons and Mixed Greens ($11.95)
  
  Salad "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Fresh Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($9.75)
  
  Salade d'Epinards au Bleu
  
  Baby Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries, Apples, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Sweet Apple Herb Vinaigrette ($11.95)
  
  Salade de Betteraves et Mozzarella
  
  Red Beets with Fresh Mozzarella, Golden Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds, Balsamic and Olive Oil ($10.95)
  
  Salad "Cacao" with Grilled Salmon or Shrimp
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Fresh Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins, and Walnuts, Herb Mustard Dressing ($16.95)
  
  Chicken Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine Salad, Caesar Dressing with Grilled Chicken ($14.95)
  
  Niçoise Salade
  
  Grilled Tuna with Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cucumber, Olives, Boiled egg and Mixed Green ($18.95)
- Pastry Basket
  
  Pastry Basket to Share
  
  2 Chocolate Croissants, 2 Butter Croissants, Seasonal Bread served with Poppy Seed Butter, Nutella, Jam ($8.95)
- Brunch Specials
  
  Omelette de Homard
  
  Goat Cheese Lobster Omelet with Fresh Berries and Baby Arugula Salad with Raspberry Dressing ($16.95)
  
  Ham and Cheese Omelet
  
  Three Eggs with Gruyere Cheese and Ham Roasted Potatoes ($13.95)
  
  Veggie Omelet
  
  Three Eggs with Mozzarella, Spinach, Mushroom, Pecan and Roasted Potatoes ($13.95)
  
  Smoked Salmon Omelet
  
  Three Eggs with Brie Cheese, Sliced Smoked Salmon, served with Fresh Berries and Roasted Fingerling Potato ($15.95)
  
  Eggs Benedict
  
  Two Poached Eggs and Canadian Bacon on an English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce ($15.95)
  
  Eggs Norwegian
  
  Two Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes and Spinach on an English Muffin, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce ($16.95)
  
  Quiche Aux Légumes
  
  Spinach, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese Quiche and Mixed Greens ($13.95)
  
  Hanger Steak and Eggs
  
  Grilled Hanger Steak with Two Eggs Sunny Side Up and French Fries ($20.95)
  
  French Toast
  
  Homemade Cinnamon Bread with Powdered Sugar and Mixed Seasonal Fruits ($10.95)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Old Fashioned Mustard Cream Sauce ($19.95)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  Grilled Chicken, Havarti Cheese, Herb Aioli, Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato ($11.95)
  
  Burger
  
  Beef Burger, Gruyère Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Roasted Shallots ($13.95)
  
  Steak Sandwich
  
  Strip Loin, Havarti Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli ($13.95)
  
  Vegetarian Sandwich
  
  Grilled Portobello, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado, Herb Aioli ($12.95)

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