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Washington, DC
Harry currently ranks 10 french spots in Washington, scoring 76–88 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.
French cooking is a bet placed entirely on technique, which is why Harry likes scoring it: there is nowhere to hide. The stock either took two days or it didn't. The beurre blanc either held or it split. He is not paying for the accent or the candle — he is paying for the sauce work.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
coffee-shop · brunch
1220 19th St NW, Washington
4.9 across 1.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
88
Worth It
79
japanese · beer-garden
20 M St SE, Washington
4.7 across 90 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
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Harry
86
Worth It
78
french
3265 Prospect St NW #B, Washington
4.8 across 690 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #651 of 3,269 locally on Tripadvisor.
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Harry
85
Worth It
78
french · bistro
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington
4.6 across 558 Google reviews; convivial Gallic-themed bistro with a chalkboard menu featuring classic French fare &….
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
bistro · brunch
1601 14th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 8.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Travelers Choice (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice 2025).
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
81
Worth It
74
french · brazilian
127 N Washington St, Alexandria
4.7 across 569 Google reviews; local, family-run institution for French standards served in intimate, rustic surrounds.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
80
Worth It
73
french · wine-bar
1039 31st St NW, Washington
4.6 across 816 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #105 of 3,267 locally on Tripadvisor.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
79
Worth It
73
wine-bar · bistro
1529C 14th St NW, Washington
4.6 across 286 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
78
Worth It
74
asian-fusion · asian
1725 Desales St NW, Washington
4.6 across 900 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a contemporary take on French cooking in a brasserie with a chic bar and offbeat artwork.
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Harry
77
Worth It
74
bistro
4536 Langston Blvd., Arlington
4.5 across 239 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Harry
76
Worth It
74
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