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Bistro Cacao

Item: Bistro Cacao
Author: Gina Gallucci White

Cuisine: European, French

Price Range: $$$

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.

Lunch
- Soups
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese ($12.00)
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  ($10.00)
- Appetizers
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter ($12.00)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté with French Cornichons and Mixed Greens ($12.00)
  
  Saumon Fumé
  
  Smoked Salmon with Arugula, Granny Smith Apple, Roasted Almonds, Shaved Parmesan, Herb Dressing, Balsamic Reduction ($14.00)
  
  Coquilles St Jacques
  
  Scallops, Shiitake Mushroom, Fennel Cream Sauce ($15.00)
- Salads
  
  Burrata
  
  Roasted Beets with Burrata, Sunflower seeds, Olive Oil, Fig Reduction ($11.00)
  
  Salade "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Fresh Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($9.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  Grilled Chicken, Havarti Cheese, Herb Aioli, Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato ($12.00)
  
  Burger
  
  Beef Burger, Gruyère Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Roasted Shallots ($14.00)
  
  Steak Sandwich
  
  Strip Loin, Havarti Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli ($12.00)
  
  "Niçoise" Sandwich
  
  Grilled Tuna, Olives, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Herb Aioli ($15.00)
  
  Vegetarian Sandwich
  
  Grilled Portobello, Fresh Mozzarella, Bell Peppers, Avocado, Herb Aioli ($12.00)
- Main-Entree Salads
  
  Salade "Cacao" Grilled Salmon or Wild Shrimp
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Fresh Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins, and Walnuts, Herb Mustard Dressing ($17.00)
  
  Chicken Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine Salad with Caesar Dressing and Grilled Chicken ($15.00)
  
  Niçoise Salade
  
  Grilled Tuna with Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cucumber, Olives, Boiled Eggs and Mixed Green ($19.00)
  
  Grilled Steak Salad
  
  Mixed Greens, Walnuts and Blue Cheese Thyme Mustard Dressing ($16.00)
- Meat
  
  Grilled Hanger Steak
  
  Caramelized Shallots, French Fries, Red Wine Sauce ($23.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken
  
  Lyonnaise Potatoes, Green Beans, Velouté ($18.00)
  
  Grilled Lamb
  
  Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Marchand de Vin ($24.00)
- Sea Food
  
  Grilled Trout
  
  Lyonnaise potatoes, Green Beans ($20.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Asparagus, Potato Gratin, and Fennel Cream Sauce ($20.00)
  
  Wild Shrimp Ravioli
  
  Grilled Wild Shrimp on a Bed of Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Shaved Parmesan ($23.00)
- Vegetarian
  
  Asparagus Ravioli
  
  Portobello Mushroom Ravioli with Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce ($18.00)
Dinner
- Les Potages
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese ($11.00)
  
  Bisque de Homard
  
  ($14.00)
- Les Petites Verdures
  
  Salade "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($10.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  Burrata, Roasted Beets, Sunflower Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction ($14.00)
  
  Salade d'Endives aux Anchois
  
  Belgian Endives, Anchovies, Roasted Walnuts. Herb Dressing ($12.00)
- Les Petits Plats
  
  Terrine de Légumes
  
  Vegan Terrine, Warm Brioche, Avocado, Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($11.00)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté, French Cornichons, Mixed Greens ($13.00)
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter ($13.00)
  
  Calamars Grillés
  
  Grilled Calamari, Endives, Blue Cheese, Roasted Pistachios, Golden Raisin, Herb Dressing, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction ($14.00)
  
  Coquilles St Jacques
  
  Grilled Scallops, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fennel Cream Sauce ($17.00)
  
  Moules Cacao
  
  Steamed mussels in white wine, garlic, mustard crème broth ($14.00)
  
  Saumon Fumée
  
  Smoked Salmon with Arugula, Granny Smith Apple, Roasted Almonds, Shaved Parmesan, Herb Dressing, Balsamic Reduction ($14.00)
  
  Foie Gras Poêlé
  
  Pan Seared Duck Foie Gras, with Caramelized Anisette Berries and Warm Brioche ($19.00)
  
  Crêpes au Homard
  
  Poached Lobster Meat, Cream Cheese, Red Pepper Coulis ($17.00)
- Les Viandes
  
  Caille Farcie
  
  Pan Seared Stuffed Quail, Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Prosciutto, Green Beans, Duxelles Sauce ($25.00)
  
  Onglet de Boeuf aux Echalotes
  
  Grilled Hanger Steak, Caramelized Shallots, Bordelaise, Pommes Frites ($26.00)
  
  Magret de Canard, Sauce aux Oranges Gastrique
  
  Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Braised Endives, Potato Gratin, Orange Gastrique ($31.00)
  
  Carré d'Agneau aux Herbes
  
  Herb Mustard and Panko Crusted Rack of Lamb, Polenta Cake, Baby Carrots, Marchand de Vin ($32.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Grillé, Sauce au Poivre
  
  Beef Filet Mignon, Roasted Asparagus, Potato Gratin, Sauce Au Poivre ($32.00)
  
  New York Strip, Sauce au Foie Gras
  
  Melted Brie, Baby Carrots, Potato Cake, Foie Gras Port Wine Sauce ($32.00)
- Les Poissons
  
  Saumon Grillé
  
  Grilled Salmon Filet, Polenta Cake, Broccolini, Fennel Cream Sauce ($25.00)
  
  Halibut
  
  Pan Seared Pacific Halibut, Broccolini, Potato Cake, Red Bell Pepper Coulis ($32.00)
  
  Bronzini
  
  Grilled Mediterranean Bronzini, Fingerling Potatos, Sauteed Artichoke, Caper Beurre Blanc ($30.00)
  
  Bouillabaisse
  
  Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp, Monkfish, and Mussels, in Lobster Broth, Served with Toasted Bread and Rouille ($34.00)
  
  Crevettes et Ravioli aux Champignons
  
  Grilled Wild Brown Shrimp on a Bed of Portobello Mushroom Ravioli, Shaved Parmesan, Creole Tomato Sauce ($28.00)
- Les Plats Végétarienes
  
  Assiette de Legumes
  
  Pan Seared Tofu, Grilled Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Balsamic Reduction ($25.00)
  
  Ravioli aux Champignons
  
  Portobello Mushroom Ravioli with Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmesan, Creole Tomato Sauce ($26.00)
Brunch
- A La Carte Menu
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese ($10.00)
  
  Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
  
  Sautéed Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter ($12.00)
  
  Pâté de Faisan
  
  Pheasant Pâté with French Cornichons and Mixed Greens ($12.00)
  
  Salad "Cacao"
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Fresh Goat Cheese, Balsamic Dressing ($10.00)
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  Burrata, Roasted Beets, Sunflower Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction ($11.00)
  
  Salad "Cacao" with Grilled Salmon or Shrimp
  
  Field Greens, Tomatoes, Heart of Palm, Fresh Goat Cheese, Golden Raisins, and Walnuts, Herb Mustard Dressing ($17.00)
  
  Chicken Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine Salad, Caesar Dressing with Grilled Chicken ($15.00)
  
  Niçoise Salade
  
  Grilled Tuna with Tomatoes, Green Beans, Cucumber, Olives, Boiled egg and Mixed Green ($19.00)
- 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
  
  Lobster, Goat Cheese, Berries Arugula Salad, Raspberry Dressing ($17.00)
  
  Ham and Cheese Omelet
  
  Gruyere Cheese Ham, Roasted Potatoes ($14.00)
  
  Veggie Omelet
  
  Mozzarella, Spinach, Mushroom, Pecan ($14.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Omelet
  
  Three Eggs with Brie Cheese, Sliced Smoked Salmon ($16.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict
  
  Canadian Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce ($16.00)
  
  Eggs Norwegian
  
  Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes, Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise ($17.00)
  
  Quiche aux Légumes
  
  Spinach, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese Quiche and Mixed Greens ($14.00)
  
  Hanger Steak and Eggs
  
  Hanger Steak, Eggs Sunny Side Up and French Fries ($21.00)
  
  French Toast
  
  Homemade Cinnamon Bread with Powdered Sugar and Mixed Seasonal Fruits ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Polenta Cake, Broccolini, Fennel Cream Sauce ($19.00)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  Havarti Cheese, Herb Aioli, Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato ($12.00)
  
  Burger
  
  Beef Burger, Gruyère Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato Shallots ($14.00)
  
  Steak Sandwich
  
  Strip Loin, Havarti Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli ($14.00)
  
  Vegetarian Sandwich
  
  Grilled Portobello, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado, Herb Aioli ($12.00)
Dessert Menu
- Espresso Martini
  
  Espresso Martini
  
  Absolut Vanilla, Coffee Liqueur, Godiva, Espresso Shot ($14.00)

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