Marie Louise Bistro

I was at this place November 8, 2025. I had some seafood and steak. Upon returning honey to DC, I had such hard stomach pain and throughout the night couldn’t stop running to the restroom. I would recommend the owner to check the quality of their food here. The service was amazing the people servicing us was kind and helpful. It’s the food that I think needs to be checked for its quality and hygiene

3+. The food was good, ambiance pleasant, attentive service. The food could have been a little better. My duck salad was good. My husband had the duck confit which needed a sweet glaze maybe. My son and I had bison burgers which were good, the frites super dry brown and crispy. The servers were great and helpful. We all liked dessert 4 stars in dessert. Overall it was good - it would have to be better to go again though. We had mussels for appetizer, they were small and pleasant but not flavored as much as I’m used to. No bread slices with the mussels which is very nice to have toasted crusty bread to dip in mussel broth as I have had elsewhere.

Maybe it was just an off night, but this place was wildly disappointing. Service was not good. Waited 15 minutes to make a drink order. Server took our order, then disappeared for most of the night. Came back after we’d basically finished our entrees to ask about more drinks. After a second drink, server brought the check. No offer of espresso, coffee, aperitif, etc. Just pay and get out. Had the server come back like a normal server and asked about the food, we would have expressed our dissatisfaction. My wife’s salad was good, but that was about it other the The green beans. Wife’s duck was cold and overcooked. My steak was requested medium and it was well and not all that warm. I was reminded of a banquet/wedding filet when cutting into the steak. We ate our meals because we

I’m a regular here; it’s been a favorite for several years now. When you go, don’t order stupid stuff like salad. You can eat salad at home, c’mon now. Get the escargot, the steak frites, the crab cake sandwich, whatever fish they’re serving, or the salmon. Have the tiramisu for dessert. Eat something yummy. Go at 5p on a random weekday, and get the steamed mussels in white wine, with French fries and their fresh bread and butter. Don’t skip the glass of Chardonnay. You deserve.

I love classic french cuisine so trying this local bistro in historic Mount Vernon was definitely on the list. We made reservations using Resy (which is a bonus for AMEX holders who are eligible for statement credits). We parked on the street in front of the restaurant which is available after 6pm. We were seated immediately. There are two bars, which is convenient if that suits you. We sat upstairs which is a cozy area. Our server was also the bartender and I must say there was no break or delay in service. Everything was excellent. We started with bread service, which is not complimentary but is inexpensive. For the appetizer we ordered Escargot, which is my favorite so I am a hard critic. When it arrived I didn’t think I was going to like it because it was not served tradition, in the s