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Acacia Bistro
We specialize in Mediterranean Food emphasizing Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish Cuisine all of which can be paired with our extensive collection of 80 plus wines by the glass.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- fit for foodies(20)
- notable wine list(13)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
- great for lunch(5)
- special occasion(5)
Acacia Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious - the lentil soup, the salad, the risotto...it was perfect for a graduation dinner and for my parents to meet and talk with my boyfriend's parents!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bad experience on Mother's Day
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Mother's Day brunch. Apparently, two of their staff did not show up and the result was a disaster. Very slow service, very disorganized. With 3 kids, it was a nightmare! They were very apologetic, but seemed incapable of making any adjustments. Maybe just bad luck....but if they had handled it better, I might have given it another chance....but I won't."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Horrible experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Acacia for post-graduation Brunch. We waited 45mins. just to order. Had to ask for water after 45min. Horribly understaffed. The food was good, but the experience was the worst!,,,"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect spot for our TGIF!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here after work with a group of work friends and we really enjoyed ourselves! We all decided to get a few small plates so we could try out a few things as well as some drinks. The wines we a hit as well as the mojitos with fresh mint grown from the restaurant's own herb garden! For small plates we tried the cigar börek (turkish cheese pastry) which was on special, the oven-roasted brussel sprout dish, the hand-toasted ricotta gnocchi with wild mushrooms and the vegetable risotto. All were fantastic! Really incredible! Then we decided to split the chocolate ganache tart which comes out deliciously warm with a side of homemade vanilla bean ice cream. I can't say enough how much we enjoyed our meal! We'll be back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Close to Dutch Embassy and a great place to have a quick meal before attending an event!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neigborhood gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In a neighborhood (Van Ness) where there are almost no restaurants for grownups, Acacia is a gem. They have great mediterranean food, many interesting specials, and delicious desserts. It is a lovely atmosphere and they also have outside tables when the weather is warm."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
in the neighborhood...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent menu, much improved in the last year. service could have been a little more attentive"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming maitre d' from Istanbul.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Charming maitre d' from Istanbul. Great service; very good food."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food - poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic. Great menu!
Trying to "get by" with one server during lunch will loose them move customers than worth the labor $. It took over 2 hours for lunch - we weren't in a rush but, the delay between ordering appetizers/delivery and re-checks after entree were VERY noticeable.
Would only recommend if not in a rush or not trying to impress a client."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot for dining in Van Ness
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was creative, well-prepared. Sad that the tap beers weren't available. Amazing dessert selections."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Acacia is our go-to neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Acacia is our go-to neighborhood place. The current chef is more adventurous than the founder, but the food is still very good - especially the specials. They tend to go heavy on the salt. I ask for no salt and it comes out fine. Desserts are hit-or-miss. Last time 2 of 3 desserts (berry cobbler and chocolate ganache) were very good, pecan pie was so-so. The cobbler was baked to order."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really a pleasant surprise.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really a pleasant surprise. A neighborhood restaurant that is much more than it appears! We will go back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great small plates and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great small plates and good drinks"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Acacia is a lovely bistro,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Acacia is a lovely bistro, with very good food, and a wonderful feel to it. The waiters are very helpful, and we are very fortunate to have this gem in our neighborhood."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Acacia Bistro wants to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Acacia Bistro wants to be a neighborhood place with good food and drink. It is an attractive place with a nice bar and very outstanding bartender. Acacia has a decent Happy Hour until 7:30pm with nice nibbles at the bar area. The owner is omnipresent, and that can be very helpful. Acacia is still evolving--and doing so in the right direction."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 17 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful dinner -- the food was excellent and the service very attentive. The menu provides a range of options, with fresh ingredients."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The owner is wonderful - caring
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The owner is wonderful - caring and attentive to all the needs of his customers."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our first time back
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time back since the original manager left, and althought some of the food was good, other courses were lacking. The wait staff is nice but quite disorganized, particularly the manager. The tables were not completely filled on a Saturday night, but each request seemed overwhelming to the untrained staff.
I don't think we will return soon."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 20 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Once was even better
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was excellent--particularly wine recommendations and samplings. My chicken coq au vin was plentiful, but a bit more salty and oily than I would have preferred. My guest ordered the Moroccan tagiene, which she said was "ok". This is a very nice neighborhood spot, but should not be thought of as gourmet. I will come again, but that is largely based on its location, ambience and service--not the dinner."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2000
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A simply wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I were blown away with Acacia Bistro. Both of us have worked with restaurants, she all over DC. The owner/manager was on the scene, making sure in a quiet professional way that all was going smoothly. Superb cuisine. An uncanny wine list for a small restaurant. Staff was unusually well trained. All in all, a wonderful experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A total disappointment!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was an absolute disappointment. My wife and I went there for dinner on Valentines and we were nothing more than disappointed with the quality of their food, ambience of the place (or the lack there of, I should say) and price. We spent $160, which could have been spent elsewhere. Will never return to this restaurant or recommend to anyone, ever."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Restaurant week features scaled
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Restaurant week features scaled back items from regular menu -- and very limited options. Ambiance was like a Baskin and Robins ice cream shop. Service was poor: one waiter for the entire area. I've been told that al fresco dining is lovely there. The interior is not."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2006
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Review 24 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Washington Restaurant Week
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wait staff very attentive. Recommended a very nice red wine to accompany the meal. Service pace was excellent."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Acacia Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Duck ragout with papardelle
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Duck ragout with papardelle pasta was underwhelming and tasted ducky-y. Not palatable at all and felt it was not properly cooked or seasoned. The dark meat of the duck was better tasting than the white, but overall was not a good dish"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Acacia Bistro
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate