Central Michel Richard

"A bustling bistro where the food comes with a sense of humor, not to mention a more affordable price tag."

"Offering French-inspired American cuisine minus the fine-dining prices, this DC eatery by Chef Michel Richard won the 2008 James Beard award for best new restaurant." Full review

"The chicer, more playful culinary sister of the famed Citronelle. Bistro serves up serious food with a serious sense of humor."

"Michel Richard's casual American bistro attracts a constant state of hustle and bustle to its lively dining room." Full review

"You can see why Michel Richard’s effusive Pennsylvania Avenue brasserie wins raves. The playful menu fuses American and French classics with Richard’s signature whimsy." Full review

"Chef Michel Richard offers his whimsical French takes on American classics for more affordable prices." Full review

"It'll set you back a couple of hundred, but these are flush times."

"French powerhouse chef Michel Richard has set up camp Downtown with this semi-casual bistro offering up Franco-American spin-offs like fried chicken, bacon-and-onion tart."

"James Beard-winner Richard’s bistro for raw oysters, roast chicken, hanger steak, trout almondine, orange souffle." Full review

"Restaurant continues to win high marks for both food and ambience. A great downtown location on Pennsylvania Avenue, a generous bar, a menu that speaks to both French and American cultures" Full review