Bostonian Needs a Rec for Anniversary Dinner

[Suze123]

Hello there DC-ers! I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for an Anniversary Dinner. We're staying in Georgetown, so nearby would be ideal, but not necessary. We like great food, great wine list, a Bistro-like atmosphere, French is good but not totally necessary, and definitely not stuffy or too uptight. Money is not an object for this special meal! Thanks.

[anunez]

nearby in the West End is Blue Duck - haute comfort food. it was good enough for the Obama's anniversary dinner!

[hotel]

Might want to check out Mendocino Grill.

[Steve]

this is a real fine place. Seafood and charcuterie are reliably great. Wine program may be a bit of a letdown (for a wine bar, that is). A hard-working kitchen that executes complicated dishes very, very well. Check out the menu:

www.mendocinodc.com

[monavano]

Citronelle sounds like what you're looking for.
http://www.citronelledc.com/

[Suze123]

Thanks, but it's unfortunately full for the Saturday night I am looking for. I am on the wait list. The hotel concierge suggested Bistrot Lepic and Marcel. Any thoughts on those?

[Trip Klaus]

Both are very good choices but Marcel's is a little better for a special occasion. Bistrot Lepic is slightly less formal but has a great wine bar upstairs where you could grab a drink before or after dinner.

[ejr]

Lepic is smaller and a little more bistro-y than Marcel's. Both are excellent/

[katecm]

FYI - You can dine in Citronelle's lounge area off their a la carte menu if you are sold on trying it.

[Steve]

Just to add: The Lounge at Citronelle is informal, no reservations and none necessary. I love eating there. You can look up their lounge menu on the website. If you go, I highly recommend the parmesan bacon soup, the mushroom cigars, the tuna napoleon, the escargot, and the strawberry cocktail for dessert (a must). Sauterne by the glass to drink (except not with the soup!). An awesome meal.

www.citronelledc.com

[Steve]

Bistot Lepic is a nice place but maybe the food is a bit humdrum for such a special meal.