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Le Grenier
Le Grenier - attic, in English - is a space to enjoy French Cuisine with a great wine selection or craft cocktail in a vintage attic décor, a cozy atmosphere with intimate ambiance on the vibrant H corridor. Chef Thierry Sanchez offered a menu of French dishes with frequent changes that reflect the seasons.
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88 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 88 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(57)
- fit for foodies(40)
- romantic(39)
- special occasion(28)
- great for brunch(19)
- hot spot(11)
Le Grenier Reviews List
Review 1 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We tried this place last night getting a last minute reservation. WE were delighted to get in and were pleased with the menu and the wine list. We both had fish and both enjoyed the presentation and taste. I will be returning!!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Contrary to many of the other reviews, we found the food to be average at best. Plus, service on a Saturday night was slow. It took 50 minutes for our main plates to arrive. Everyone was pleasant but in no hurry to serve. Just not worth the $80 per person we spent."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Paris on H St
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to brunch here with a friend who was about to leave town for grad school.
We made a reservation but since we were 30 minutes late (traffic!), our table had been taken. No worries! there was seating on the patio!
Our waiter was French (with a thick accent and a black and white striped shirt to boot).
We ordered the brunch special for $18. My friend ordered the pear and walnut soup (amazing) and eggs benedict. I ordered the omelet (full of gooey swiss cheese) and a nutella crepe that was to die for. The bread and butter were superb. The interior is beautiful! A combo of classic and modern day French decor. This place is a great spot for a romantic brunch or get together with a good friend!"
We made a reservation but since we were 30 minutes late (traffic!), our table had been taken. No worries! there was seating on the patio!
Our waiter was French (with a thick accent and a black and white striped shirt to boot).
We ordered the brunch special for $18. My friend ordered the pear and walnut soup (amazing) and eggs benedict. I ordered the omelet (full of gooey swiss cheese) and a nutella crepe that was to die for. The bread and butter were superb. The interior is beautiful! A combo of classic and modern day French decor. This place is a great spot for a romantic brunch or get together with a good friend!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"service is always a bit slow, but that's part of the charm... and I could sit in that space all night."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Upscale French with Laid Back Feel
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only thing that was terrible about our experience was the service. Otherwise the food was perfectly cooked with well balanced flavors."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been here several times and I am always pleased. It's a great place for either a romantic dinner for 2, or, a nice occasion with a small group of friends. The menu is traditional, and, I would consider this very "good value" for the price."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and ambience are terrific, but the service is still quite slow. Patience is needed, but the food is worth it."
Dined on 4/28/2013
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Review 8 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Charming interior, great food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Charming interior, great food, wonderful brunch special. night."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Super
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and wine. Every course was a winner. Highly recommend. Even had an authentic grumpy French waiter. Felt like we were in Paris!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic in Every Way
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Le Grenier is authentic French in every way. The drinks, the food, and even the decor reminded me of my recent trip to southern France. My favorite part of the night was the crepe I had for desert which was delicious. My dinner experience was so great that I can't stop talking about it even a few days later and keep telling friends that it is a must try in DC and especially in the H Street neighborhood."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A wonderful restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A wonderful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. We had a terrific time and loved the food!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 12 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
C'est Bon!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place is adorable. The staff is super friendly. My friend and I genuinely had a great time there enjoying wine and a charturie platter. We can't wait to bring another of our friends back for brunch or an after-work gaggle.
By the way, I am from Louisiana and went to boarding school in the UK and France, so I am really picky about wine and french cuisine. Y'all did good!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 13 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This new little gem in the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This new little gem in the H Street corridor is terrific. The decor is very creative and the food is excellent. It is a bit of a walk from the Atlas Theater (5th to 13th St.), but worth it."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fairly authentic French food served in a delightful atmosphere. The pricing is spot-on and the service was great, I will definitely go back."
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While the appetizers and desserts were great, I wasn't too impressed by my entree (steak frites, which is pretty basic). Also, the menu isn't too expansive (desserts were pretty much ice cream or crepes). Service was alright, though we were left alone for quite awhile. Also, our server, after taking our bill and credit cards informed us that he could only take four credit cards at a time (we were a large group, asked for the bill to be split evenly among seven cards), which would've been good to know ahead of time."
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Review 16 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 17 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service matters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, but the poor service really put a damper on the evening. Waited about 15 minutes from the time we sat down until the waiter came by. Entrees took forever to get there. After dinner, no waiter or staff came by for about 20 minutes. Finally waived down the manager who got the waiter to bring the check. We skipped dessert (after hearing great things about their crepes) due to the poor service and despite the fact it was my wife's birthday."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Waiter seemed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Waiter seemed detached."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really, really great food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really, really great food. Service a little slow at the beginning, but fine once we got going. I would definitely return to Le Grenier."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent gem and would recommend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent gem and would recommend to anyone looking for great French cuisine"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent. Was there on a very busy night of course (Valentine's night) so bustling atmosphere was to be expected. However, was a bit surprised that the music in background was nowhere near romantic- was actually high tempo. Will definitely return"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK, but nothing special. Too
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"OK, but nothing special. Too many other places that are better or more interesting to go back any time soon."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
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Review 23 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved this place - very quiet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved this place - very quiet and solid french food. no complaints! Just a bit far for me since its on H."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 24 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Attractive sib of Le Chat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Attractive sib of Le Chat Noir. Very good French bistro fare."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place. Le Grenier's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place. Le Grenier's quickly become a regular dinner and brunch spot for us because of it's great food and good prices. The brunch menu has a app and main or main and dessert option that includes a mimosa or glass of champagne. The choices are all solid and don't seem to be smaller than their normal offerings. Love the pate maison and their savory crepes. We also look forward to their french onion soup. Definitely a solid date night choice."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Le Grenier
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The waitress/hostess that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waitress/hostess that greeted us was very unprofessional and unwelcoming; we asked if we could have a drink at the bar first before being seated, she said something along the lines of "for just five or ten minutes". Hmmm, an odd start. The bartender, on the other hand, was SO welcoming, profess all, and her recommendations were spot on. We will try again, but plan to go back and dine at the bar. Timing on delivery of courses was off, and we ended up missing the middle course. Too bad."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Le Grenier
Based on the average of (62) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate