Best places: Bistros in Clarendon, United States

Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating, serving familiar French fare, brunch staples, and drinks.

Trendy restaurant with creative New American fare, a popular patio, & plenty of wines & cocktails.

Long, narrow bistro offers hearty French-Belgian dishes & an extensive list of Belgian beers.

Convivial Gallic-themed bistro with a chalkboard menu featuring classic French fare & wines.

Scot Harlan's nose-to-tail ethos turns out American-French dishes in a modern, kitschy spot.

Classy, hip spot with colorful accents serving imaginative French-American fare & craft cocktails.

Asian fusion dishes are offered at this casual establishment that has a sushi bar.

Antique decor & curtained booths plus French bistro fare make this townhouse a romantic destination.

Bustling bistro with vintage posters, mussels by the bucket & other classic French & Belgian fare.

Rugs & ornate furnishings lend a homey charm to this bistro serving Afghan kebabs, stews & more.

Local draw for breakfast, sandwiches on house-made breads & baked goods, with creative dinner fare.

Contemporary spot with a patio offering small estate wines & espresso, plus sweet & savory crepes.

Warm cafe offering wine & locally sourced small plates, plus a small market for artisanal cheeses.

A selection of wines, crêpes & other bistro fare in a neighborhood setting with an upstairs lounge.

Quaint eatery featuring a menu of classic Persian dishes, plus kebabs, in a casual atmosphere.

👍👍 This was such a great find! The food was amazing, and the wine list and expertise on the best wine pairing was perfections. This pic includes the ratatouille, escargot, tomato salad, macaroni and cheese, hamburger, and steak frites.

👍👍 Had the last one of the custard-croissant thingies, which were surprisingly nice, although croissant in half-name only. The dough is more donut like. The morning after grits bowl was great!

This bi-level spot has a menu of Brazilian bites & entrees, with Latin grooves & dancing upstairs.

Adjacent to sibling La Tomate, this day-to-night cafe serves espresso, pastries, salads & panini.

👍👍 The best part of N. Arlington Cherrydale neighborhood is this wonderful French cafe. We’re regulars here and have had everything on the menu. You seriously cannot go wrong with any menu item but you truly *have to have* the lemon olive oil cake topped with fresh whipped cream/lavender/honey. It’s ab...