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Central Michel Richard

American Restaurant and French Restaurant$$$$

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Central Michel Richard

8.4^/10

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Ranked #6 for burgers in Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Washington Post and Epicurious
"Try the Lobster Burger - Lobster with a scallop mousse."(18 Tips)
"Get the gougeres and the steak tartare."(4 Tips)
"lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard."(5 Tips)
"Fried chicken was unbelievable!! Snowman dessert also amazing"(30 Tips)

108 Tips and reviews

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desserts
good for dates
Caesar salad
trendy
tarts
ribs
pork belly
filet mignon
risotto
sandwiches
brunch food
bacon
big portions
dinner
cheese puffs
mashed potatoes
lunch
good for special occasions
banana split
chocolate
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Jaime CookNovember 1, 2019
Fried chicken is the way to go
Francisco RuscalledaOctober 30, 2016
Service was great. Loved every dish.
Adam SeanJune 17, 2018
You must always get the fried chicken. It's a rule.
Dana AllenMay 26, 2013
Seabass was amazing, good wine selection. Good service.
Cheryl V LangAugust 4, 2012
Try the Lobster Burger - Lobster with a scallop mousse. Fantastic!
RobinFebruary 28, 2012
The Mac n cheese is the best thing ever. The tuna burger is also delicious.
Michael McMillanDecember 5, 2013
Some of the best fried chicken I have had in a long time!!!!!
Jill SchnittApril 24, 2012
Lemon chicken burger was Delicious and delightfully refreshing. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
David BerkowitzAugust 15, 2011
Their oversized Kit Kat bar is everything you love about Kit Kats, except it's richer and bigger.
verymonicaJune 14, 2014
Fries + lobster burger are totally delicious!
JohannaJanuary 19, 2014
The lobster burger is totally over rated.
Oron Gill HausMarch 31, 2013
OMG. The fried chicken is everything everyone said it was. GET IT!!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Eric Ziebold, chef of CityZen, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Faux gras. Read more
Sarah TarpleySeptember 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The banana split is an excellent dessert to split (haha) at the table.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
Voted Best Brunch For Visitors of 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch! Read more
Julie DiBellaFebruary 9, 2011
Lobster burger and fries is fantastic. Sit at the bar and avoid getting a tough reservation.
Colleen NSeptember 20, 2014
From Washingtonian: Get the Lobster Burger
Megan WilliamsAugust 17, 2012
All the desserts are divine!
Michael WilhelmJune 17, 2013
The crab cake makes a great lunch choice.
Kat LOctober 17, 2011
Yummy fried chicken and large portion! Tuna burger is nice and light. Avoid the chocolate mousse. Disappointing.
Denise WongAugust 18, 2015
Michel's Fried Chicken is where it's at!
verymonicaJune 14, 2014
Read carefully - it says "faux" gras, it's chicken liver
RazJanuary 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Negroni Cocktail - Simply delicious! Cheers
Candice BarnesDecember 1, 2012
The French onion soup was superb, and also vegetarian.
LorcánDecember 29, 2010
If you enjoy Caesar salad, the goat cheese Caesar is fantastic and well presented.
RazNovember 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the steak tartare - #loved #perfect
Jon PressmanOctober 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great lobster burger
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Washingtonian recommends the lobster burger.
Elizabeth McmahonFebruary 26, 2014
Make reservations. Line starts at 1130am
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
my favourite: the Lobster Burger
mike bSeptember 8, 2012
banana split is amazing and will feed 2-3 people
RazJanuary 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites
Ryan EmgeMay 27, 2011
Just ordered the Tuna Carpaccio that Michelle Obama ordered and it was great!
RazJanuary 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Bacon And Onion Tart - Superbe
Jisu YeonMay 28, 2015
Burger with cheese and bacon :)
RazNovember 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Rotisserie Chicken
GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010
This is food that’s very easy to love, served in an atmosphere that’s casual but never sloppy.
Dan FoyFebruary 20, 2015
Delicious every time
Sowjanya O'NeillNovember 16, 2011
Beaujolais Noveau arrives on Thursday! Music included
Lorena SanderApril 16, 2011
The French 75 is a perfect after 5 cocktail.
Carie JonesJuly 10, 2011
The mushroom risotto was outstanding!
Russell SApril 19, 2014
Delicious.
Jose RomeroApril 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the to-go menu for lunch!
SusanMarch 31, 2013
Fried chicken...nuff said!
Matt ComptonJuly 6, 2009
do yourself a favor and order what might be the best plate of fresh oysters in the city.
Graham CampbellOctober 11, 2012
Fried Chicken. A thousand times.
Lauren KohariMarch 31, 2010
Gotta go back and try the rest of the menu!
Kevin MossMay 27, 2011
Two words, lobster burger.
Sarah ONovember 5, 2010
Make reservations... Seriously, make reservations.
KathyJanuary 30, 2010
Pied de cochon and faux gras near the E Street Theatre.

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