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Bastille, Alexandria, VA

Bastille

4.7
4.7
3157 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
606 N. Fayette St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Bastille Brasserie & Bar is located at the corner of North Fayette & Pendleton Street in Alexandria VA.

Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux's award winning restaurant & bar, located in Old Town Alexandria, has continuously offered guests fresh takes on classic French cuisine, all within our quaint neighborhood brasserie.

Our creations are rooted in the use of seasonal, locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients. Our passion for French food, wine & culture is what we celebrate daily with all of Alexandria & the DMV. Enjoy our casual atmosphere in one of our dining rooms, in our Bar-Café, or at one of our outdoor tables; where locals and travelers love to relax.
We thank you for giving us a visit & we hope you’ll return, hungry for more.
VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christophe and Michelle Poteaux
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the season with us! Whether is a wedding, graduation, or any special occasion, now is the perfect time to plan your gathering. We have 2 dining rooms for semi-private and private groups; We also have a garden style open air patio. Please contact our AGM - Mr. Juan Ramirez at manager@bastillerestaurant.com to discuss your needs!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Pendleton Street
  • Parking details
    Curbside Delivery available in front of the restaurant or Carry-Out. Ample free street parking, non metered. Daytime 2 hour limit. After 6pm no time limit. No limit on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Yellow and Blue Line Trains - Braddock Metro Station is 2 blocks away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mimosas Brunch for ALL!

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch is always fantastic and our Mimosas Brunch is an even better idea! Begin with our 3-Course Prix Fixe menu featuring an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert for just $39. Go totally FRENCH and make it a Mimosas party with our imported French Juices & a bottle of French Sparkling + glasses for all - only $34. Available Sundays until 2:30pm.
    Mimosas Brunch for ALL! Photo

Offers

  • Half Way to Friday-Every Wednesday!!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Join us every Wednesday from 4pm-Close for Happy Hour All NIGHT! Valid in our café and bar. No Discounts or Coupons can be used on alcohol/Only on food purchased/See restaurant for details.

    Half Way to Friday-Every Wednesday!! Photo

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What 3,157 people are saying

Bastille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bastille offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb cuisine and extraordinary service." Known for its "delicious French food," the menu features dishes like escargots, steak frites, and profiteroles. The "friendly and accommodating" staff enhance the experience, making it "perfect for celebrations." The "charming atmosphere" and "great wine selection" complete the visit.

3,157 Reviews
  1. Jocelyn

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a fantastic experience. We had a birthday celebration and went for the Parisian brunch fixed price and we were able to taste a little bit of everything. Service was great and treated the birthday peeson so special. I want to go back to try the other dishes on the menu. Love this restaurant!

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  2. Xander

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chefs and owners are a French, married couple who put so much care into every dish. The salmon and risotto are absolutely amazing — I’ll order it every time. The steak and frites are also top-notch. Everything is fresh, clean, and made with love. I’ll be coming back again and again.

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  3. Mark

    Greater Boston55 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Hostess and chef were the best part of our experience. Third member of our party was late so we asked the hotels if we could defer seating until they arrived. The hostess was very accommodating. Sat at the bar to have a drink while waiting, bartender was very unwelcoming, asked how he was doing when we sat down and got back "busy", no smile, no pleasantries, we felt very unwelcome. When we're seated for dinner, our server did not seem familiar with the menu and had to go the kitchen to get answers to questions that we later realized we're already on the menu. One member of our party has cileac disease and cannot have anything containing gluten. Server assured us the french fries were prepared in a separate frier so there was no risk of cross contamination. They ordered the steak fries, and later, the chef came to our table to confirm they wanted the fries because they are cross contaminated in the fries. We told the chef our server said it was a separate fries, the chef said that's only on weekends and he saw the note on the order for GF and wanted to check to make sure. Thank God for him because that member of the party would have become violently ill. Asked for dressing on the side for the salad, it came with dressing on the salad. Asked medium rare steak, got steak that was below rare, the center was dark purple. And we had an extraordinary wait for our entrees after our salads were cleared, no word from our server. I had to ask the hostess to check on our meals, after a bit she came back and assured us they would be right out. After another delay, the server came back and told us there was a wine tasting going on and they pushed the appetizers out ahead of our meal causing the delay. And when we finally got it, the steak was I'll prepared. This places has all the right pieces, but fails to execute, experience well below par for this price point.
    BastilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us Mark and for sharing your feedback. While we are glad to hear our hostess and Chef made a positive impact, we are truly sorry the rest of your experience didn’t meet expectations — especially around service and the serious gluten-free concern. We also want to apologize for the delay in your meal. We were hosting a Loire Valley wine dinner that evening, which unfortunately caused some disruption to our usual flow. That’s on us, and we appreciate your patience. We’re addressing these issues with our team, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to improve. We’d truly value the chance to welcome you back for the experience we’re known for and strive to deliver every day. Sincerely Bastille Management

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  4. Kelly

    Raleigh22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Great menu selection. Beautiful interior.

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  5. Cynthia VIP

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal on the patio. Delicious food and friendly, professional service. The trout was perfect.

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  6. Stephen

    Richmond2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful April evening on the outdoor porch. Nice and quiet although only two other tables in use. Food was good as was the service. Maybe a little pricey but in the end within the bounds of a nice, French restaurant.

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  7. Beth

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service outstanding!! Will be back soon, highly recommend!!

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  8. Jane

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience at Bastille was very enjoyable. Easter brunch selections were all delicious, showed deliberation, and very beautifully presented. Server was excellent - friendly (but not overly so), efficient. One gets the feeling that every single element of the restaurant has been scrutinized in order to perfect.

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  9. Brian

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like French food I highly recommend Bastille. Their hours are limited. Service is excellent and they have a good selection of wines and beer. They have prix fixe meals too

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  10. Bryony

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed Easter brunch outside. The quality and value of their dishes are consistently high. The extra care they take in the pairings of flavors and drinks along with their amazing presentation all make their dishes a cut above!

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FAQs

Bastille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 519-3776.

Bastille is rated 4.7 stars by 3157 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bastille

606 N. Fayette St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pendleton Street
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Curbside Delivery available in front of the restaurant or Carry-Out. Ample free street parking, non metered. Daytime 2 hour limit. After 6pm no time limit. No limit on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Yellow and Blue Line Trains - Braddock Metro Station is 2 blocks away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christophe and Michelle Poteaux
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the season with us! Whether is a wedding, graduation, or any special occasion, now is the perfect time to plan your gathering. We have 2 dining rooms for semi-private and private groups; We also have a garden style open air patio. Please contact our AGM - Mr. Juan Ramirez at manager@bastillerestaurant.com to discuss your needs!
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