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Sur La Place
Sur La Place is a cozy, fine dining gem nestled in the renowned Palisades area of Washington D.C. A Product of its' sister restaurant, Mannequin Pis, located in Olney, Maryland, Sur La Places specializes in exquisite Belgian cuisine. With over 20 varieties of Mussels and over 30 varieties of fine Belgian beer, one comes to realize that Sur La Place is not your ordinary restaurant. The menu takes a trip through Belgium, from Grilled Duck Pate or Wild Boar and Cranberry Sausage to a Seafood Bouillabaisse with Gambass, Mussels, Salmon, Sea Scallops, and Lobster. Fantastic desserts and a fully stocked bar put the cap on a great experience. With its exposed brick, deep wood hues, and dark red drapery, Sur La Place is an excellent choice for a romantic date, a business meeting, or simply a fine night out in the city. It's knowledgeable and service oriented staff are always eager to serve you and we look forward to having you as our guest.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(61)
3 stars
(29)
2 stars
(16)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(95)
- fit for foodies(50)
- romantic(27)
- special occasion(23)
- good for groups(9)
- great for brunch(9)
Sur La Place Reviews List
Review 1 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable Evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good on an interesting menu, would like to try more dishes. Wide Belgian Beer menu. Didn't really review wine list."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Little Gem of a Restaurant
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/08/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were delighted to discover this local gem for my husband's birthday dinner. We shared a kilo of dijonaise mussels and each of us had an appetizer. Husband loved his sausage as much as I loved my civiche. Mussels were delicious and kilo serving so ample we could barely get to the bottom of them. Then we were too full for dessert, regretfully. Nice ambiance, especially at the table for two at the front window. We'd happily return."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've been here three times. The food is mediocre, at best. The portions are small. The service is bad. I would not recommend it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Belgian Cuisine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This offshoot of Mannequin Pis has better service and ambiance than the original, but food quality is maintained. Signature mussel dishes in a dozen variants are complemented by very good entrees (try the Striper), and excellent sides (red cabbage). Neighborhood environment is a plus, but add time to find parking on the street. Great beer menu!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Always slow
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having been to this restaurant several times because of the selection of mussels, the service has been ridiculously slow each and every time, regardless of whether the restaurant was full of patrons or nearly empty. The staff is often surly and seemingly annoyed by the job they're doing. No one is at all friendly nor welcoming."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It may be my American mindset, but 1 kilo of mussels doesn't sound like much. Until the giant bucket shows up... and two people can't seem to finish one pot! We recently did brunch here with friends and the food was excellent. We mixed our orders with two traditional breakfast items and two mussel pots, and had more than enough food for the table. The bar here is very nice, as well. Several Belgian beers on tap, in addition to a full selection of mixed drinks.
The location is great too, if you're looking for something quiet in NW. And with quick access to the C&O canal and nearby Fletcher's Cove, it's a nice place to start a leisurely Sunday afternoon."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Incredible baked mussels
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a hidden gem! The baked mussels at $12 could be an entire meal, with delicious garlicky broth, piled with onions and cheese and baked. I couldn't tell any difference in the mussels (baked vs. steamed) or the broth, but the baking melted the cheese and slightly caramelized the onions. Spectacular. The seafood cocktail was also excellent, except that it was advertised as an avocado seafood cocktail and there were no avocados -- well there were two tiny slices, maybe 1/6 of a small avocado, on top of the mounds of seafood! Delicious nonetheless."
Dined on 4/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We all enjoyed our food very much. For side dishes, the wilted spinach was delicious, with the perfect amount of seasoning. Others at the table loved the brussels sprouts. Portion sizes were generous."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoy this quiet neighborhood restaurant."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Should have stayed with the mussels
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Sur La Place several times now and always were very happy with the mussels. This time I had the steak frites, another Belgian classic. I was very disappointed when the food came: for some reason the béarnaise sauce was changed to a port wine sauce. If they had asked me I would have gone for another dish. The steak they brought out was too spicy for me to eat. As a Belgian I know that when you serve a steak this spicy it is called steak au poivre, something I would never order. Disappointing indeed, but the mussels my wife had were excellent as always."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Like many Belgian places,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like many Belgian places, it has a great beer/ale list. The food is good, not really better than good, however. I'll look forward to going back and trying some more things."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
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Review 12 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The wait time was VERY LONG.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wait time was VERY LONG.
The fish was not tasty, the Bouiabesse was very good."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YUM !!! I am a major mussels
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"YUM !!! I am a major mussels fan and this resto filled the bill. I am anxious to return to try others ( i had the "snob" and it was great). My friend had steak frites and was impressed with it. We shared the wild boar with cranberry sausage as an appetizer and it was delicious. I loved the atmosphere - felt like Brussels or Paris. Would recommend highly for something a little different."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed the decor and ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I enjoyed the decor and ambiance of the place; it was warm and inviting. The striped bass was crispy and flavorful and very well-prepared. I would highly recommend this place."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
brad: excellent; lobster bisque:
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"brad: excellent; lobster bisque: very good (wee too much tomato flavor and a bit more lobster would make it excellent; mussels: very good; size of portions: just right."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, bad waitress
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was as good as always. They seated us upon arrival but it was 20 minutes until Tula, the waitress came over. She did not apologize for the delay and was very abrupt. The only good service was from the bus staff. We will return so long as Tula is not our server"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was great. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was great. The waiter and manager took care to make sure we were comfortable with our table. Simple things like- they asked if the lights were to bright over a table and we ended up getting a free desert because the manager kept having to come over to our area to get paper table clothes.
The food was fantastic. Sur La Place really does offer quite a selection of mussels. The selection of beer, Belgian and other, was great. It is truly a gem. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
ENJOYED THE BELGIAN BEER SELECTIONS
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"ENJOYED THE BELGIAN BEER SELECTIONS"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful evening and our mussels were delectable. Loved the presentation of our mussel "pots". The crispy bread for dipping in your remaining mussels sauce is an amazing finishing touch. Our service was terrific that night as well. Tables are close together but it created a quaint bistro feeling."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mussels are fantastic. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mussels are fantastic. I plan on trying all of them. So far lobster bisque and bruxelles are my favorites. Mushroom and Dijon are great too. Very nice Belgian beer selection."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mussels are terrific. My wife
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Mussels are terrific. My wife had salmon which was also very good. Great Belgian beer list"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
SIZE DOES MATTER
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was VERY disappointed with my most recent visit, having been there once before and was looking forward to coming back specifically for the mussels. This time I was horrified at the size of the mussels.. they were barely the size of a dime, you could not even find them in the shell they were so small. When I queried the waitress about the size she informed me that mussels are seasonal and are typically smaller this time of year. I have been to other establishments who offer mussels year round and have never encountered this. And even if that is so, we should have been informed of this AND/OR your pricing policy should reflect the seasonality. To pay $22 for something so sub par is maddening. I doubt I will return."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2003
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Review 23 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sur La Place? Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had a wonderful dinner at Sur La Place! As a longtime fan of Belgian cuisine, I was certain that I would enjoy my ever visit to Sur La Place. I was not disappointed! For appetizer, I ordered the wild boar and cranberry sausage, served on a bed of red cabbage cooked in Corsendonk ale. Fantastic! For the main course, I ordered mussels marienere style. That is mussels cooked in white wine, and cooked with garlic, onions, and celery. Truly excellent! Last but not least, the pommes frites (Belgian fries) were excellent! Crisp and dry, not greasy. I also appreciated the fact that Sur La Place offered Delirium Tremens (one of my favourite Belgian strong golden ales) on draft! And I cannot forget the attentive staff. I definitely will return!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have dined at Sur La Place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have dined at Sur La Place many times previously. When a friend was coming into town that we had not seen for quite some time we thought immediately of Sur La Place. What we needed was a really good meal, good ambiance and a relatively low level of noise so we could spend quality time and catch up given the very short window we had with him. Sur La Place met all our expectations again. Of course the mussels are a must but there is a lot more to the menu than the mussels and the beer selection is wonderful."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We went for my birthday and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for my birthday and we informed that we celebrate birthday as a special occasion, but nothing... I did not ask anything, but I hope server say something, at leaset Happy Birthday... It was not nice."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it! Except much to noisy.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved it! Except much to noisy."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
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Review 27 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointing food. could
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"disappointing food. could not get to the (bland) sauce at the bottom of a very full pot of mussels. great potato and leek soup, though"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The restaurant was seriously
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was seriously understaffed both in the kitchen and in the dining room to handle the Friday night crowd in addition to a large party. After placing our order, the waiter disappeared for an hour when we finally had the opportunity to ask about our appetizer. He didn't check back on drinks either so we had to ask the bus boy for service. The food is good but I definitely would not go back on a Friday night."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
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Review 29 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really great food. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really great food. We had the lobster bisque, salmon, and mussels. Everything had superb flavor, buttery but not an overwhelming amount of butter. I will definitely go back for the desserts, the pot au chocolat and chocolat mousse were delicious.
The only drawback was the service. It's not a place you go if you're in a hurry, and our party of six had to wait for an entree and forgotten cocktails. Otherwise, it was a delicious meal."
The only drawback was the service. It's not a place you go if you're in a hurry, and our party of six had to wait for an entree and forgotten cocktails. Otherwise, it was a delicious meal."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pheasant sausage appetizer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Pheasant sausage appetizer with braised red cabbage was excellent, but things went downhill from there. Cornish hen was good but not memorable. Monkfish and scallops skewered in rosemary was creative but badly overcooked to the point that I cinsidered sending it back. Our server was uninterested -- the busboys were more attentive than she was. Will not return (especially when we can get better Belgian fare right across the street!)."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
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Review 31 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was odd being the only
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was odd being the only diners in the place though our reservation was at 5:00 on a Monday. No children's menu available and they weren't willing to adjust. They said to order off the adult menu which the mother in our group did for herself and shared with the toddlers. The service wasn't bad enough to prevent me from returning but was not good. Great beer offerings though different than what is listed on their website."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for Easter brunch, which
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Easter brunch, which was not that busy. The service was great. Enjoyed the food, although portions were small, except for the mussels. Would love to go back and try more of the menu and maybe happy hour."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 33 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent place- I highly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent place- I highly recommend trying the Mussel Saffron Soup and different sausages for brunch. The Pot au Chocolate is pure Belgian bliss. We will be back very soon!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went to Sur La Place for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Sur La Place for an early dinner-- 6 pm. Unfortunately when we arrived, there was a large party which included 2 infants and 2 children. The infants cried and screamed, which made dining somewhat unpleasant until they left. The mussels were terrific--very plump and fresh, cooked to perfection. That was a good thing, since it seemed to take quite a while for our server to make an appearance after we were seated. Throughout the meal, service was sparse, although the restaurant was not busy. This could be a delightful neighborhood spot, but I don't think we'll go there again."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2004
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Review 35 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed the visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed the visit and will be back for more delicious mussels! Wonderful selection of Belgian beer."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mussels, mussels, mussels
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to this restaurant several times and I can't tear myself away from the mussels. So, my rating of the food is based solely on that. They are indeed delicious, but I wish they came with something other than just French fries. The French fries are good, but it would be nice to have something green. The mussels are definitely overpriced, so I don't go too often.
Maybe they should have a meal that is half mussels and half a piece of fish....
The ambiance is quite nice."
Maybe they should have a meal that is half mussels and half a piece of fish....
The ambiance is quite nice."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 37 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The mussels were very good,and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The mussels were very good,and the french fries crisp. The beer list is impressive.The service was good, but not really attentive."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
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Review 38 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Surprisingly Excellent; Good Server
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was rich yet palatable. The atmosphere earthy and comfortable. The beer list a Belgian beer lover's dream. The place was a bustling, but not so loud that I couldn't have a good conversation with my wife. I've read reviews that give Sur La Place poor marks for service, but our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. I was pleasantly surprised by how good Sur La Place was. We will definitely return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great little neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great little neighborhood restaurant with good food and ambiance. Service was friendly, when existent, which was infrequent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Prince Edward Island Oysters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Prince Edward Island Oysters -- they are the best"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dutch Treat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great bistro get-away. Good wine and very good food. Price should be about 80% of what they charge though. Service is good. If there was a problem (see other reviews), it's been solved. I encourage the restaurant to stretch a bit and serve the more exotic end of European cooking but realize that this is hard in Wonder Bread Washington."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service for a Thursday evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was a delight, but the service was horrible. We had to wave our waitress over after sitting for 20 mins. After our order was taken, we saw her again 1 time and again when we waved her over for the check. The "food runner" seemed annoyed even when we asked for things like ketchup. I completely understood his position. He was taking care of all the tables while the waitress was socializing.
Even though the food was delightful, the service and parking was so bad that we will not be going back. We can find delightful Belgium food in other restaurants around the city!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
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Review 44 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Solid fare; poor customer service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sur La Place is goog option for those seeking a casual Belgian experience that focuses its menu on moules frites and Belgian beers. Diners should not expect the same caliber of fare as Brasserie Beck, Belga, or Granville Moores; however, I thought the Bruxelles mussel pot was excellent. Unfortunately, Sur La Place provided such poor service that I cannot return (especially given the other options noted). My family and I were seated and asked to move to another table, our food (moules frites all around) took nearly 1.5 hours to arrive at the table, our side items were never delivered, the fries that arrived were cool. Furthermore, our waiter was not attentive to his tables."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 45 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good. Great neighborhood, casual spot"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and presentation were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and presentation were delightful. Service was attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable. Selection of beer was excellent. It was our first visit and we'll return!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 47 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance was very nice. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ambiance was very nice. We were the first to be seated and this charming smaller restaurant was full when we left. Wonderful Belgian fare."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The server was indifferent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The server was indifferent. We had to ask other staff to find our server to order, refill our water glasses, request salt and pepper, and get a check. Even though the restaurant was not busy she never came by to check on us or to see if we needed anything.
Even though the food was very good, we'll not return."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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Review 49 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food -- once you get it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Meant to go to Voila! across the street for their eggs Benedict, but happy we got our Belgian places confused, bc brunch was even tastier here. The eggs benedict were perfect, and the fresh fruit cup truly was fresh and put together with generous care -- not a haphazard garnish. That said, service was horrible, even though it wasn't crowded when we came. It took nearly an hour to get two simple brunch dishes, and no one checked on us in the meantime. Had to get up and go find someone to ask for orange juice. They need to put more energy into pushing out their food and getting it to the table, and into training their wait staff. The food itself is excellent."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Sur La Place
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Moules frites par excellence
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been here several times on special occasions or when we crave for a simple, typical Belgian meal.
I am Belgian and tell anyone who wants a taste of my country’s food that this is the place to go for “moules frites”, a Belgian classic, and pair it with some excellent Belgian beer(s)
The staff is very friendly and in no rush to clear your table for the next seating."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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