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Cafe Soleil

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839 Seventeenth Street NW Washington DC 20006
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(202) 974-4260
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Cafe Soleil and Lounge, located just off the Farragut West Metro Stop, has set the standard for dining in Washington for over a decade with our innovative cuisine and unmatched service. We are renown for our quaint, French inspired dining room that is ideal for a business lunch or a quiet escape from the busy hustle of Washington's business district.

We recently added a happy hour that runs...

Quaint, French Bistro located right in the heart of DC, only a block from the White House and immediately adjacent to the Farragut West Metro Stop. They offer an awesome happy hour every day from 4:30 until 8 pm with $5 wines and margaritas.

Cafe Soleil serves Eclectic Bistro Cuisine, in a casually elegant setting. We are located less than 2 blocks from the White House.

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Cafe Soleil Restaurant Review

Café Soleil looks as if it wants to mimic a Parisian bistro upgraded to a small chic brasserie. The ambience works with the shining tableware on a pristine white cloth contrasting with a well-polished dark wood bar, Art Deco mirror and pseudo Toulouse Lautrec Moulin Rouge frescos. In this environment, Café Soleil cannot decently escape the French bistro’s usual fare, such as escargots, onion...

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40

Made a mistake ordering a sole for dinner. Got food poisoning. My wife ordered duck and did not feel sick.

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Location was great and its very cute French cafe style but food was fair at best with little presentation and very cafeteria like. I certainly would not recommend for anything business related or special.

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Great restaurant in downtown DC near to my workplace. The food and service are excellent. I've been there several times with my colleagues as this is one of their favorites too.

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100

It has been a long time since I've gone to Café Soleil. It was all I remember and more. I appreciate that you can hear each other and it has a really comfortable atmosphere (and I would go there for a romantic dinner). It feels warm in the winter. An d I like the windows in the summer. It's accessible to two metro stops. You can watch the people on Connecticut. The staff is professional and...

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Cafe Soleil is one of the few true Bistro's in Washington DC. Their food is always fresh and a value. The restaurant is quiet enough to hold a conversation. Being at the Metro in mid-town DC makes them very convenient. I am glad I discovered Cafe Soleil.

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Sharing the neighborhood with the White House, Café Soleil has seen 12 years of serving food and drink to DC’s business professionals of all ages and tourists visiting the historical landmarks in the surrounding area. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour seven days a week. Our menu offers a wide variety of options, including steaks, salads, sandwiches, and fresh seafood.

Cafe Soleil and Lounge, located just off the Farragut West Metro Stop, has set the standard for dining in Washington for over a decade with our innovative cuisine and unmatched service. We are renown for our quaint, French inspired dining room that is ideal for a business lunch or a quiet escape from the busy hustle of Washington's business district. We recently added a happy hour that runs...

Cafe Soleil can be found at 17th St Nw 839. The following is offered: Restaurants: Mediterranean. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Washington there are 12 other Restaurants: Mediterranean. An overview can be found here.

Cafe Soleil is located at 839 17th St NW Ste B, Washington, DC. This location is in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. This business specializes in Cafes.

Vox Artis Restaurant is located at 839 17th St NW, Washington, DC. This location is in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants. Vox Artis Restaurant is open Mon, 7am-10pm ; Tue, 7am-10pm ; Wed, 7am-10pm ; Thu, 7am-10pm ; Fri, 7am-10pm ; Sat, 8am-10pm ; Sun, 8am-10pm. and accepts American Express and Visa.

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