9 Decadent French Brunch Spots Around DC - Washingtonian

"Sommelier Elli Benchimol's Georgetown gem focuses on Champagne and caviar at night. Earlier on weekends, you'll find indulgences like truffle-scented gougeres, eggs Benedict on croissant (caviar topping optional), a gruyere-topped burger, and sparkling passionfruit cocktails. 1422 Wisconsin Ave., NW The morning pastries at this St. Tropez-inspired bakery are lovely-apricot-topped croissants, turnovers with chocolate and pastry cream-and so are the filament-thin crepes, which come with sugar and berries, Nutella, or savory fillings."

"Georgetown loves its French restaurants, and Chez Billy Sud's celadon-painted dining room is especially nice during the day. On weekends, you'll find bistro staples like escargots and steak frites, plus brunch fare-crepes with lemon cream, bruleed French toast, and a croque madame. In Arlington, sister restaurant Cafe Colline wakes up customers with similar dishes, plus marmalade-scented martinis. 3265 Prospect St., NW"

"What was once Booeymonger is now one of the coziest restaurants in Georgetown. The no-reservations dining room doesn't serve a brunch menu, but weekend lunch starts at 11 and features oeufs mimosa, salmon rillettes, and a bevy of burgers. Ease into the day with a slate of low-alcohol cocktails. 3714 Macomb St., NW Cathedral Heights's clattering but cozy bistro has one of the biggest brunch menus we've seen. It'll satisfy breakfast cravings with ham-and-cheese omelets and Benedicts, but most of the lineup is lunchier: chicken paillard, veal with butter and capers, mushroom risotto, bourride, and lots more."

Neighborhood restaurants deliver French-inspired morning and weekend dining with both indulgent pastries and savory brunch plates. Champagne and caviar anchor upscale evening offerings, while mornings feature apricot-topped croissants, chocolate-and-cream turnovers, and delicate crepes with sweet or savory fillings. Brunch and lunch options include lobster-and-gruyere omelets, housemade sticky buns, bloodies with cornichon-stuffed olives, escargots, steak frites, crêpes with lemon cream, bruleed French toast, croque madame, oeufs mimosa, salmon rillettes, burgers, and a long list of lunch-forward bistro dishes. Low-alcohol and sparkling cocktails are commonly offered to complement the menus.

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