Pastis
Union Market, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Pastis is worth booking when you want a lively French bistro night in Union Market with a serious bar, broad menu, later-evening usefulness. Go for classics like onion soup, escargots, steak frites, duck confit, or the Joy Burger; skip it if the priority is a quiet, intimate room.
About Pastis
Pastis is a French Bistro in Washington, D.C. with a price of $75 per person. Use it when the plan calls for French bistro cooking, smart-casual dress, a menu centered on signature dishes.
The confirmed details are direct: Pastis is in Washington, D.C. lists smart casual as the dress code, has operating hours that vary by day. It is open Mon–Tue 3–10 PM, Wed–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM, Fri 11:30 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. The restaurant also has a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
A French bistro plan in Washington, D.C
The strongest case for Pastis is its clear French bistro identity.
Because the hours include afternoon, evening, weekend service windows, Pastis can fit several dining plans. For the most accurate timing, use the published schedule: Mon–Tue 3–10 PM; Wed–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–11 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026 is the confirmed recognition to note.
Order the classics, then use the menu breadth to keep the table easy
First-timers should start with the signature dishes: onion soup, escargots, steak frites, duck confit, scallops crudo, bouillabaisse, steak sandwich, the Joy Burger. That set gives the table a clear French bistro path while still leaving room for different appetites.
At $75 per person, the value depends on wanting French bistro dining in Washington, D.C. If the goal is simply the lowest possible spend, Pastis may not be the most practical choice. If the goal is a smart-casual French Bistro with recognizable signature dishes and confirmed 2026 Wine Spectator recognition, the case is clearer.
How to use it in a D.C. dining plan
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For other city references, compare Pastis with other dining guides by city, but keep the Pastis plan grounded in the verified Washington, D.C. details: French Bistro cuisine, $75 per person pricing, smart-casual dress, listed operating hours, signature dishes, its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- 1323 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
- Website
- pastisdc.com
- Phone
- (202) 471-1200
Venue details
Ambiance
Large, buzzy French bistro with a timeless Parisian vibe, featuring a curved zinc bar, subway tiles, vintage mirrors and mosaic floors; energetic, social atmosphere that feels like a scene while still offering attentive, friendly service.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pastis worth the price?
Yes, if you want a French Bistro meal in Washington, D.C. and are comfortable at $75 per person. The confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026 also helps the case if that recognition matters to your decision.
What kind of meal should I plan at Pastis?
Plan around its confirmed French Bistro identity, $75 per person pricing, signature dishes such as onion soup, escargots, steak frites, duck confit, scallops crudo, bouillabaisse, steak sandwich, the Joy Burger.
How far ahead should I book Pastis?
The confirmed hours are Mon–Tue 3–10 PM, Wed–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM, Fri 11:30 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM, so choose your preferred service window from that schedule.
Does Pastis handle dietary restrictions?
What should I order at Pastis?
Order from the signature dishes: onion soup, escargots, steak frites, duck confit, scallops crudo, bouillabaisse, steak sandwich, the Joy Burger. That approach fits the confirmed French Bistro profile.
