Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Downtown
Opaline Bar and Brasserie, Washington, DC

Opaline Bar and Brasserie

3.8
3.8
310 Reviews
$30 and under
French

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for brunch
The French way of dining – often en plein air, typically unhurried and with a strong commitment to quality ingredients – is one of the cornerstones of l’art de vivre. Join us at Opaline Bar for thoughtful, French-inspired cuisine and specialty drinks in the heart of Washington DC.

We also offer a special curated afternoon tea every Saturday afternoon.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 730-8800
  • Website
    http://www.opalinedc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Lalli
  • Private party facilities
    Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.
  • Location
    806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
  • Entertainment
    Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea: Cherry Blossom

    $78.00 per person

    Mar 15, 2025 - May 3, 2025
    Welcome the springtime in all its joy with our Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a delightful spread of sweet treats like our Coconut Cherry Panna Cotta and savory bites with our Pesto Puff Pastry Twist. Our delicious fragrant teas and cherry cocktails show how our team was inspired by the enchanting beauty of the local cherry blossoms. Join us for a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious bites! Reserve your spot now and treat yourself to a taste of the season!
    Afternoon Tea: Cherry Blossom Photo

  • Petit Prince Afternoon Tea

    $85.00 per person

    Nov 30, 2024 - Mar 8, 2025
    Embark on a journey through the whimsical universe of The Little Prince, a story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that transcends generations with its profound lessons on love, friendship, and the importance of seeing with the heart. Our carefully curated menu pays homage to the various characters of The Little Prince, each course infused with flavors and inspirations reminiscent of his adventures. $85 per person, $42 per child | Dietary restrictions upon request 72 hours in advance
    Petit Prince Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Afternoon Tea: Cherry Blossom

    $78.00 per person

    Mar 15, 2025 - May 3, 2025
    Welcome the springtime in all its joy with our Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a delightful spread of sweet treats like our Bing cherry pie and savory bites with our Pesto Puff Pastry Twist. Our delicious fragrant teas and cherry cocktails show how our team was inspired by the enchanting beauty of the local cherry blossoms. Join us for a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious bites! Reserve your spot now and treat yourself to a taste of the season!
    Afternoon Tea: Cherry Blossom Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers "delicious" food with standout dishes like pappardelle and short rib lasagna. Diners praise the "excellent" service and vibrant atmosphere, ideal for lively gatherings. While some experienced slow service during peak times, attentive staff often make up for it. Great for a lively meal with friends.

310 Reviews

  1. Margret

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had dinner here and it was absolutely amazing. The Parker roll was delicious. My husband had the steak frites, and I had the Pappardelle which was seasoned to perfection. We will be back with friends next time!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Timothy

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was the worst dining experience of my life. There were no servers. The hostess forgot we were there. We were seated 40 minutes after our reservation. No one came to get our drink order. The food never came. Everyone was getting up and leaving. We asked for a manager and none ever came. We left after the first appetizer was brought. This place was an utter disaster

    Is this helpful?

  3. Brian

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our food and atmosphere. Jennifer helped us make our Valentines feel special. The food was full of unique flavors. We recommend you to check them out.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Charles

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my gf ate here for Valentines day, and we both pretty disappointed. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated and all of our food was served cold despite taking 15 minutes to be served. All of the food was admittedly good, but I'm sure it would have been absolutely delicious if it was hot.

    Is this helpful?

  5. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was wors experiences I ever had, specially on Valentine's Day.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Dawud

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My date and I were not given any service. We were not the only people that didn't receive service. Valentine's Day service was horrible enough, that we left after 30 minutes of no service to our table. This was after our reservation wasn't ready until 30 minutes after we arrived.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Rina

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was the worst that we have experienced. Along with another couple we ended up not staying and walking out. We sat at the table waiting for 30mins and we only got water and bread the waitress did not come to the table. I even told the gentlemen that brought the water and even then she didn’t bother coming over.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good Valentines Day experience. Looked like the restaurant was understaffed

    Is this helpful?

  9. Cason

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Severely understaffed for a valentines day meal. We waited 2 hours for our appetizer. We watched other tables wait an hour or more just to get their checks. They kindly comped our meal due to the wait time, but the fact that they were so severely understaffed and continued to seat people after there were groups there for 3+ hours, gives pause for concern on dining there.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Nick

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I booked a reservation here for Valentine’s Day as we were staying at the hotel. When we booked, there was no mention of a smaller, limited menu for Valentine’s Day. The whole dining experience took almost 3 hours (6-9pm), with very slow service. The main courses were really good but the appetizers and deserts were underwhelming. That coupled with the extremely slow service made a $300 dinner bill seem totally not worth it in our opinion.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Opaline Bar and Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 730-8800.

Opaline Bar and Brasserie is rated 3.8 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Opaline Bar and Brasserie

806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    806 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C. 20005
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson square station (orange & blue line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Lalli
  • Entertainment
    Large parties, semi-private space, and outdoor patio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.opalinedc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 730-8800
  • Private party facilities
    Opaline Bar & Brasserie provides a unique setting with a vibrant upscale bar, restaurant and terrace. The guests of your event will enjoy classic French food, seasonal dishes and cocktails, inspired by France, and interpreted by the team. Opaline Bar & Brasserie has a multitude of space and menu options for parties of 8 to 150 guests.
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo