Le Sel French Bistro
French · Washington
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What to order
from the menuFrench Onion Soup
beef broth, caramelized onions, gruyère
Dinner — Starters & Mains$15
Frites
lemon aioli, ketchup (V)
Dinner — Starters & Mains$15
Coconut Yogurt
fresh berries, house-made almond granola (GF/DF/VG)
Brunch — Lighter$9
Signature Pancake
skillet-baked soufflé pancake, strawberries, vanilla chantilly, and maple syrup (V)
Breakfast$17
Egg Benedict
two poached eggs, house-cured bacon, english muffin, hollandaise
Brunch — Mains$22
Roasted Half Chicken
artisan greens, pickled strawberries, dijon vinaigrette (GF)
Brunch — Mains$28
French — food to try
2 on this menuSteak frites✓ On the menu · $15
Bistro dinner in one plate; ask how the steak is cooked.
Here it's “Frites”.
French onion soup✓ On the menu · $15
Caramelized onions, beef broth, a lid of melted Gruyère.
Croque monsieurask if they make it
Ham and cheese, grilled, with béchamel. Add an egg for a madame.
Crème brûléeask if they make it
Crack the sugar. That's the review.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-01Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Breakfast
- Le Sel Continentalbaguette, charcuterie, cheese, miso butter, preserves, fresh fruit, juice, and freshly brewed coffee or tea$19.00
- Le Sel Bakery BasketVfresh baked mini pastries, honey butter (V)$16.00
- Coconut Yogurt ParfaitGF · VGcoconut yogurt, fresh seasonal berries, and house-made almond granola (GF, VG)$9.00
- Steel Cut OatmealGF · VGoats finished with maple syrup and toasted pecans (GF, VG)$9.00
- Avocado Toast*Vtoasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, a poached egg, and chili crisp (V)$20.00
- Summer Tomato TartineVheirloom tomatoes, lemon ricotta, olive oil, sherry vinegar (V)$12.00
- Harvest BowlVG · GFbuckwheat, roasted vegetables, avocado, watercress, and tomatoes, lemon-herb vinaigrette (VG, GF)$15.00
- Smoked Salmon Crepecrepe filled with smoked salmon, baby spinach, capers, whipped cream cheese$15.00
- Egg White FrittataGFseasonal garden vegetables mix, green salad (GF)$16.00
- Brioche Egg Sandwichbrioche, choice of bacon, chicken sausage, or avocado, served with breakfast potatoes$17.00
- Traditional Breakfast*two eggs prepared to your preference, choice of applewood smoked bacon or chicken sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast, served with juice and freshly brewed coffee or tea$20.00
- Quiche Lorrainesmoked bacon, aged gruyère, served with breakfast potatoes$19.00
- Fromage Omelet*Vgruyère, brie, sharp cheddar, and chèvre, served with warm baguette (V)$18.00
- Signature PancakeVskillet-baked soufflé pancake, strawberries, vanilla chantilly, and maple syrup (V)$17.00
Breakfast Sides
- Breakfast Potatoes$6.00
- Applewood Smoked Bacon$7.00
- Maple Chicken Sausage$7.00
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit$9.00
Breakfast Beverages
- La Colombe Coffee$5.00
- Cappuccino or Latte$6.00
- Espresso$4.00
- Dammann Fréres Teas$5.00
- Whole Milk, Oat Milk, or Skim Milk$5.00
- Orange, Apple, Cranberry, or Grapefruit$6.00
- Green Juice$7.00
- Carrot Ginger Tumeric$7.00
- Red Fruits and Beetroot$7.00
Brunch — Lighter
- Savory DanishVroasted mushrooms, caramelized shallots, melted gruyère (V)$12.00
- Coconut YogurtGFfresh berries, house-made almond granola (GF/DF/VG)$9.00
- Avocado ToastVsmashed avocado, soft-boiled egg, chili crisp, sourdough (V) | add smoked salmon +8$20.00
Brunch — Mains
- Egg Benedicttwo poached eggs, house-cured bacon, english muffin, hollandaise$22.00
- Roasted Half ChickenGFartisan greens, pickled strawberries, dijon vinaigrette (GF)$28.00
- French Diproast beef, gruyère, creamy horseradish, baguette$25.00
- Brunch Burger*avocado, fried egg, cheese, brioche, yukon potatoes$24.00
Brunch — Classics
- Four-Cheese OmeletVgruyère, brie, sharp cheddar, chèvre, baguette slices (V)$19.00
- Le Sel PancakeVpeanut butter buttercream, maple crumble, blueberry syrup (V)$19.00
Brunch Sides
- Bacon$9.00
- Maple Chicken Sausage$9.00
- Seasonal Fruit$9.00
Brunch — Cocktails & SpritzDine-in only
- Aperol Spritzaperol, prosecco, club soda, orange$17.00
- Hugo Spritzst. germain, prosecco, club soda, mint, lime$18.00
- Chandon Garden Spritzorange, rosemary$16.00
- Garden 75bombay sapphire gin, lemon, honey-thyme syrup, prosecco$19.00
- Morning Miosaprosecco, orange juice$15.00
- The RitualAFritual spritz, soda, orange (AF)$15.00
- Bloody Maryspicy tomato juice, lemon, worcestershire, tajin, choice of: grey goose, espolon blanco, illegal mezcal, or bombay sapphire$20.00
- Carajillolicor 43, espresso$18.00
- Garabaldicampari, orange juice$17.00
- Secret Gardencasamigos blanco, red bell pepper, cilantro, cane syrup, lemon$20.00
- Brunchy Punchyappleton rum, licor 43, pineapple, lime, bitters$20.00
Wines (Brunch)
- Riondo prosecco, veneto, italyDine-in only$14.00
- Riondo prosecco, veneto, italy (bottle)Dine-in only$52.00
- Miraval "Studio" rosé, italy$12.00
- Miraval "Studio" rosé, italy (bottle)$48.00
- Mionetto sparkling rosé, italy$50.00
- Taittinger sparkling rosé, italy$170.00
- Wairau sauvignon blanc, marlborough, new zealandDine-in only$14.00
- Saldo chenin blanc, california$15.00
- Benton Lane pinot noir, willamette, oregonDine-in only$18.00
- Harvey & Harriet red blend, paso robles, california$16.00
- Nieto Senetiner red blend, paso robles, california$15.00
Draft Beer (Brunch)Dine-in only
- D.C. Brau Pilsnerd.c. brau brewing company, district of columbia, 4.6%$8.00
- Raised By Wolves Pale Aleright proper brewing, district of columbia, 4.7%$9.00
- Lagunitas IPAlagunitas brewing company, california, 6.2%$8.00
- Yuengling Lagerd.g. yuengling & son, pennsylvania, 4.5%$8.00
Bottled Beer (Brunch)Dine-in only
- Corona Extramexican lager, mexico, 4.6%$7.00
- Heneiken O.O zero alcohol lagernetherlands, 0.0%, zp$7.00
Dinner — Starters & Mains
- Warm BaguetteVwhipped miso butter, sea salt (V)$8.00
- Marinated OlivesVG · GForange, rosemary, garlic (VG, GF)$9.00
- Charcuterie*prosciutto, comté, brillat-savarin, mustard, crostini$18.00
- Anchovy & Avocado*extra virgin olive oil, capers, tomato, crostini$12.00
- Radicchio & PeachesVarugula, tomme de chevre brebis, croutons (V)$15.00
- Little Gem Caesar*comté cheese, boquerons, sourdough croutons$17.00
- French Onion Soupbeef broth, caramelized onions, gruyère$15.00
- FritesVlemon aioli, ketchup (V)$15.00
- Charred CornV · GFcorn butter, espelette (V, GF)$7.00
- Roasted Escargotsoy-garlic, fresh herbs, toasted baguette$16.00
- Bang Island Mussels*lobster bisque, tomato, sourdough$17.00
- Prosciutto & Brie Baguetteprosciutto, triple-cream brie, dijon cornichon, fries$19.00
- Le Sel Burger*gruyère, caramelized onion, brioche, fries$24.00
- Crispy Rockfish Sandwich*rockfish tempura, sauce gribiche, toasted baguette, fries$24.00
- Seared Day Boat Scallops*GFsaffron tomato cream, baby summer vegetables (GF)$35.00
- Steak Frites*GFkoji-aged NY strip, herb-garlic butter, frites, béarnaise (GF)$38.00
Dinner — CocktailsDine-in only
- Phoenix Risingdon julio blanco, ancho reyes, passion fruit, agave, orange, lime, tajin$20.00
- Night Calltanqueray, elderflower, lemon, sparkling wine$19.00
- Late Checkoutmonkey shoulder, ginger, lemon, sage, hint of smoke$18.00
- Midnight in Parisplanteray coconut rum, demerara syrup, espresso, black salt$18.00
- Get Luckymilk-washed diplomatico rum, campari, pineapple, cane syrup, lime$22.00
- Final Boarding Callbulliet bourbon, aperol, amaro, lemon$21.00
- Six-Sevenbelvedere, blueberry syrup, lemon, fee foam$20.00
- Velvet Flamewoodford reserve, maple syrup, walnut bitters$21.00
- Electric LoveAFritual gin, blueberry mint syrup, lemon, pomegranate, tonic (AF)$15.00
- DaydreamAFritual tequila, passion fruit, agave, lime, club soda (AF)$15.00
- Riviera DreamAFritual rum, pineapple, cranberry, ginger syrup, lemon (AF)$15.00
Dinner — Wines
- Freixenet cava, spainDine-in only$13.00
- Freixenet cava, spain (bottle)Dine-in only$48.00
- Riondo prosecco, veneto, italyDine-in only$14.00
- Riondo prosecco, veneto, italy (bottle)Dine-in only$52.00
- Miraval "Studio" rose, italyDine-in only$13.00
- Miraval "Studio" rose, italy (bottle)Dine-in only$48.00
- Mionetto sparkling rose, italyDine-in only$50.00
- Taittinger brut, champagne, franceDine-in only$170.00
- Veuve Cliquot yellow label, champagne, franceDine-in only$190.00
- Wairau sauvignon blanc, new zealandDine-in only$14.00
- Terlato pinot grigio, friuli, italyDine-in only$15.00
- Banshee sauvignon blanc, sonoma, californiaDine-in only$68.00
- Schloss "Gelback" riesling, rheingau, germanyDine-in only$82.00
- Flowers chardonnay, sonoma, californiaDine-in only$21.00
- Flowers chardonnay, sonoma, california (bottle)Dine-in only$80.00
- Cuvaison chardonnay, carneros, californiaDine-in only$76.00
- Benton Lane pinot noir, willamette, oregonDine-in only$18.00
- Harvey & Harriet red blend, paso robles, california$16.00
- Nieto Senetiner malbec, mendoza, argentinaDine-in only$15.00
- Rutherford Hill merlot, napa, californiaDine-in only$82.00
- Rodney Strong cabernet sauvignon, knights valley, sonomaDine-in only$19.00
- Justin cabernet sauvignon, paso robles, californiaDine-in only$72.00
- Faust cabernet sauvignon, napa, californiaDine-in only$96.00
Dinner — Draft BeersDine-in only
- DC Brau Pilsnerdistrict of columbia 4.6%$8.00
- Raised By Wolves Pale Aleright proper brewing, district of columbia 4.7%$9.00
- Blue Moon White Alegolden, colorado 5.4%$8.00
- Dos Equis Ambercuauhtemoc - moctezuma, mexico 4.7%$8.00
- Lagunitas IPAlagunitas brewing company, california 6.2 %$8.00
- Yuengling Lagerd. g. yuengling & son, pennsylvania 4.5%$8.00
Dinner — Bottled BeerDine-in only
- 60 Minute IPAdogfish head brewing company, delaware 6%$8.00
- Miller Liteamerican lager, wisconsin 4.2%$6.00
- Corona Extramexican lager, mexico 4.6%$7.00
- Anxo Cidre Blancanxo cidery, district of columbia 6.9%$9.00
- Heineken 0.0AFzero alcohol lager, netherlands 0.00% (AF)$7.00
Dietary Legend
- LegendV: vegetarian VG: vegan GF: gluten free DF: dairy free AF: alcohol free
1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20036
