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Reviews
Laurie Isenberg
Beautiful restaurant on the lobby floor of the Morrow hotel. No reservation required. We walked right in and were seated right away. Had drinks and desert. They are expensive but the atmosphere is excellent and the service is amazing. They have a large selection of fine wines. Food is fancy but delicious. Chefs are in the kitchen preparing everything fresh. Carlos was our waiter. He was amazing.
… moreKel Millionie
Tucked away adjacent to the lobby of the Morrow hotel by Union Market, this single space, open-plan French restaurant is a gem.
Cocktails and wines are well curated and crafted. The menu is full of traditional French finds but are elevated in one way or another. For example, escargot are served atop a flaky buttery biscuit-type pastry drowned in salted garlic and pastery butter. It’s heaven! Other menu stars were the Trout Almondine, the Crudité platter and the French 75 cocktail.
Go for the incredible food, stay for the impeccably designed interior (those chairs and that fabulous Verde colored menu cover !!), people watching, and the traditional cheese cart. You won’t be disappointed.
Service was a misssed mark on this visit. It appeared our server was being trained and many things were forgotten and the timing of courses was odd. They comped our first round of drinks to make up for their 30 minute delay. I’m looking forward to coming by again when I’m sure service will be wonderful.
… moreCocktails and wines are well curated and crafted. The menu is full of traditional French finds but are elevated in one way or another. For example, escargot are served atop a flaky buttery biscuit-type pastry drowned in salted garlic and pastery butter. It’s heaven! Other menu stars were the Trout Almondine, the Crudité platter and the French 75 cocktail.
Go for the incredible food, stay for the impeccably designed interior (those chairs and that fabulous Verde colored menu cover !!), people watching, and the traditional cheese cart. You won’t be disappointed.
Service was a misssed mark on this visit. It appeared our server was being trained and many things were forgotten and the timing of courses was odd. They comped our first round of drinks to make up for their 30 minute delay. I’m looking forward to coming by again when I’m sure service will be wonderful.
Peter Bauman
Genuinely a lovely experience! The staff were attentive and friendly. The French onion soup was delicious with its rich broth. The cod was perfectly cooked. Also the Paris Brest was excellent to finish the meal. Would definitely recommend for date night or a special occasion!
… moreAshley Clark
Love the atmosphere and decor! The food and service were lovely. Went in for a late dinner to celebrate an engagement and the ambiance was very intimate. We had the fried oysters, mixed vegetables, duck confit and beef short rib. All the dishes had an abundance of flavor!
… moreRosa Baca
Wow! What an amazing experience at Le Clou I had on Sunday night(9/3). I’m from out of town and was in DC for some solo traveling and decided to try this restaurant. First off, staff was super friendly. It was just me but I did make a reservation just in case since it was restaurant week. I highly recommend a reservation regardless.
My server was Juan who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He recommended some great dishes for me and also some great cocktails.
The food was fresh and so delicious. I enjoyed small dishes rather than large ones. I wanted to really taste and enjoy what I ordered and I felt ordering a large dish would end my experience. Overall, I spent 3 hours here conversing with the staff and just admiring the interior of this beautiful restaurant. One of my favorites was the cheese Tray which included some nuts, strawberry jam and a cherry jam. So good.
Honestly, everything here was great. Service was immaculate. For restaurant week, service was quick and efficient. I wasn’t trying to rush anyone either since I was here to enjoy the experience. Rushing it by demanding super fast service ruins that experience.
… moreMy server was Juan who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He recommended some great dishes for me and also some great cocktails.
The food was fresh and so delicious. I enjoyed small dishes rather than large ones. I wanted to really taste and enjoy what I ordered and I felt ordering a large dish would end my experience. Overall, I spent 3 hours here conversing with the staff and just admiring the interior of this beautiful restaurant. One of my favorites was the cheese Tray which included some nuts, strawberry jam and a cherry jam. So good.
Honestly, everything here was great. Service was immaculate. For restaurant week, service was quick and efficient. I wasn’t trying to rush anyone either since I was here to enjoy the experience. Rushing it by demanding super fast service ruins that experience.
Morgan Gale
A fabulous birthday dinner at this new French spot in DC. My wife and I decided to explore on of the new restaurants that have begun to open recently in the DC area. This place did not disappoint. Our waiter was fabulous at explaining the menu and giving his recommendations. To start, the raw bar options were honestly top notch especially the scallop crudo. I had the lobster thermador which was prepared exquisitely. A must visit in the area.
… moreTheodora Lau
One of Chef Nick’s latest masterpiece, Le Clou shines and dazzles. Classic French cuisine with a modern twist. Wine list is equally impressive (just like at Masseria).
For first course, highly recommend the foie gras and tartare. For main course, bourguignon is a MUST. (In fact I love it so much that I ordered it three out of four visits!)
Definitely save room for dessert as you do not want to miss the silky pot de crème.
Oh. And did I mention the Moët vending machine in the lobby?
… moreFor first course, highly recommend the foie gras and tartare. For main course, bourguignon is a MUST. (In fact I love it so much that I ordered it three out of four visits!)
Definitely save room for dessert as you do not want to miss the silky pot de crème.
Oh. And did I mention the Moët vending machine in the lobby?
Jane Jing
Clou meaning:
Noun. clou (plural clous) Something which holds the greatest attention; the chief point of interest.
First of all, the restaurant name is on the wall outside of the hotel and there is a door underneath the sign. But the door is locked. No any sign to point out that the restaurant entrance is inside the hotel.
Second when we asked about the parking situation seems nobody knows what exactly is the parking situation. They don’t care. It is customers’ own responsibility.
Third, we ordered the pastry basket from the menu which I took pictures. It clearly indicated ( 3pcs). They present a plate with 2 pieces. When we asked about it. The waitress went to the open kitchen area for a while then came back with a piece of pastry on a smaller plate. No apology no explanation. Sounds like we were asking something extra. I am not happy about it at all.
Fourth, there were two types of oysters on the tower and the bigger size oyster were not that fresh which I took picture for a single oyster. It has strong unfresh flavor. I hope I am not going to have stomach issues later.
I like the decor of the restaurant. Services need a lot of improvement.
… moreNoun. clou (plural clous) Something which holds the greatest attention; the chief point of interest.
First of all, the restaurant name is on the wall outside of the hotel and there is a door underneath the sign. But the door is locked. No any sign to point out that the restaurant entrance is inside the hotel.
Second when we asked about the parking situation seems nobody knows what exactly is the parking situation. They don’t care. It is customers’ own responsibility.
Third, we ordered the pastry basket from the menu which I took pictures. It clearly indicated ( 3pcs). They present a plate with 2 pieces. When we asked about it. The waitress went to the open kitchen area for a while then came back with a piece of pastry on a smaller plate. No apology no explanation. Sounds like we were asking something extra. I am not happy about it at all.
Fourth, there were two types of oysters on the tower and the bigger size oyster were not that fresh which I took picture for a single oyster. It has strong unfresh flavor. I hope I am not going to have stomach issues later.
I like the decor of the restaurant. Services need a lot of improvement.
Yetty Oreagba
Had a really nice dinner here with amazing service from a charming waitress. From being greeted by the host & taken to our table, to the soft lighting, muted decor and family style seating—you get elevated cozy vibes in an elegant & classic setting. We loved the view of the kitchen & being able to see the chef & his team so diligently at work crafting all of the meals. We were just a bit peckish, so after being taken through the menu by our waitress we opted for lite fare as you can see. Though light it was the perfect portion size and made for a very enjoyable evening & nosh with hubby.
… moreSarah Milchman
We live a couple blocks away and have been waiting for Le Clou to open. We’ve been following social media and watching all the construction and renovations over the past several months. We went on a Tuesday night at 5:30 and dined for a couple hours. We didn’t make a reservation as none were available on tock, but they were able to accommodate us immediately. At the busiest point, about half of the restaurant was full, which was nice as it didn’t get that loud and we didn’t have to sit super close to anyone. The ambiance was fancy and elegant, but the inside was smaller than I thought.
Food – We ordered a lot and had plenty of leftovers. To start, we had French onion soup, 6 oysters, a leek dish and complementary bread. The oysters were super yummy, and the French onion soup was super delicious too! The leek dish was interesting as I think of leeks as a minor ingredient in a dish, but leeks were the featured ingredient. I enjoyed it though!
For the mains, I got cod over lentils and my husband got the duck. Our sides were mushrooms, and French fries. The duck dish was a little different than described on the menu we saw online but was very good according to my husband (I didn’t try this dish). The cod was super good too. The mushrooms and fries were amazing! The fries tasted like they were cooked in duck fat or something, but they weren’t – apparently, they were just cooked in really good oil. The hollandaise sauce with the fries was yum! The mushrooms were very juicy and marinated in this very delicious wine sauce. So good!
Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for dessert. We’ll be back though. We might even come back just for a drink and dessert.
*Also, apparently there’s a kid’s menu, since this is technically a hotel restaurant. There are few restaurants on the hill with a kid’s menu, and even less that are fine dining. We’ll bring our son next time. There is good free wifi for his ipad too.
*We also heard that there’s going to be a couple other dining/bar options in the hotel opening soon. We’re excited to give them a try!
… moreFood – We ordered a lot and had plenty of leftovers. To start, we had French onion soup, 6 oysters, a leek dish and complementary bread. The oysters were super yummy, and the French onion soup was super delicious too! The leek dish was interesting as I think of leeks as a minor ingredient in a dish, but leeks were the featured ingredient. I enjoyed it though!
For the mains, I got cod over lentils and my husband got the duck. Our sides were mushrooms, and French fries. The duck dish was a little different than described on the menu we saw online but was very good according to my husband (I didn’t try this dish). The cod was super good too. The mushrooms and fries were amazing! The fries tasted like they were cooked in duck fat or something, but they weren’t – apparently, they were just cooked in really good oil. The hollandaise sauce with the fries was yum! The mushrooms were very juicy and marinated in this very delicious wine sauce. So good!
Unfortunately, we didn’t have room for dessert. We’ll be back though. We might even come back just for a drink and dessert.
*Also, apparently there’s a kid’s menu, since this is technically a hotel restaurant. There are few restaurants on the hill with a kid’s menu, and even less that are fine dining. We’ll bring our son next time. There is good free wifi for his ipad too.
*We also heard that there’s going to be a couple other dining/bar options in the hotel opening soon. We’re excited to give them a try!