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Brasserie Beck
(Now Closed)Belgian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
The experts at Serious Eats and Eater recommend this place- The mussels at Brasserie Beck is a can't miss
"Best Belgian beer selection in DC, frites also cannot be missed"(7 Tips)
"Get the Wild Mushroom Mussels - they are fabulous!"(31 Tips)"chef Robert Wiedmaier by Brouwerij De Musketiers"(2 Tips)
"Great beers, frites, Brussels, croques, and almost everything else."(22 Tips)
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Burcu KaragözApril 13, 2017I was here for brunch. Mussels and Belgian fries are great. I like the dessert that includes donuts:) omelette was a little bit over cooked for my taste.
Mikael WagnerMay 29, 2014Ooh la la I fell in love with everything. Too notch service and food. We shared mussels and fries, scallops on top of risotto and duck breast with kale and polenta. Gorgeous, romantic place.
Elaine PoeDecember 24, 2012Have a Straffe Hendrik. This is the only US location I've found it. Before visiting here, the only other place I'd had one was in its founding city, Brugge in Belgium. Get it on draft or in a bottle.
Brunch and the CityJanuary 22, 2012Omelets, crepes, waffles…all with seasonal ingredients and prepared to make your brunch more than a typical weekend breakfast dish. Be sure to listen to the specials, they're some of the best choices Read more
Sam PetersMay 27, 2013Steph, a bartender, is the person to see. Super knowledgeable and won't steer you wrong on the menu. And don't forget to order dessert. The truffles are worth it.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012This brasserie and beer hall is a multipurpose space—great for blowing off steam with coworkers, downing platters of oysters and pints of beer, enjoying a hearty meal or a leisurely weekend brunch.
Javier MunozFebruary 22, 2015I've dine at Brasserie Beck on different occasions. Everything is so delicious and perfectly presented. Service is great too! Best mussels & frites:)
J Simeon Ileto IIIJune 28, 2014The mussels are out of this world, the elegant atmosphere and the great crowd on a Friday night...another place on my back pocket saved. I will be back.
My favorite restaurant in DC. No joke. The white wine mussels are so good, I find it impossible to order anything else- but everything else is stellar.
Peter VermeulenNovember 9, 2014Ok the mussels are good and so are the other dishes we tried. Real Belgians would definitely miss grey shrimps .. Oh and where are the excellent Belgian wines : not one on the winelist :(
Kurt HaaMarch 13, 2016It is not the best Belgium food you could get in Town, but definitely a great spot to enjoy mussels and beer!- Katy ThomasApril 3, 2013Get the Wild Mushroom Mussels - they are fabulous! Charcuterie plate is great to start but go for the half portion - is plenty of food.
Most underrated restaurant in D.C., and the service is always top-notch. Great patio as well.
Melissa LampkinsAugust 31, 2010Sunday brunch at the bar is the best. Score duck sausage sandwich w relish and frites for under $10. Great belgian beer selection. And the bartender once put the Beatles White Album on just for me.
Bob BegleyJuly 3, 2011First of all, not a French restaurant, not by any means. This place specializes in Belgian fare. Second of all, they have a nice selection of the usual mussels and frites with specialty mayo's, but th
GourmetLiveMarch 15, 2011No matter what Socialvores, Clay & Zach of The Bitten Word order, “a plate of fries is non-negotiable. They serve delicious fries with 3 kinds of flavored mayonnaise. The curry mayo is swoon-worthy.”
Megan GemNovember 29, 2013Get the lump crap gratin to start- if you get mussels get the half portion! The full portion can feed 2 people!
Serious EatsMay 15, 2014A standout for all things Belgian, including moules frites and trappist beers.
EpicuriousAugust 25, 2010Old-world decor and hearty yet elegant Belgian cooking make this restaurant one of D.C.'s hotspots. Take advantage of the "beer sommelier" when attempting to pair a drink with your duck liver parfait.
Dan GriffinDecember 30, 2015The mussels are great, but make sure to pair it with a great beer--skip the wine
Kim PAugust 4, 2013Came for brunch which was amazing...stayed for the unbelievable beer selection !!!!! Can't wait to come back!!!!!!!
WuAugust 6, 2017Very nice atmosphere at night. Daytime was a little dead. Quality food priced just a little high for what it is.- Order an Antigoon, a Belgian ale brewed exclusively for chef Robert Wiedmaier by Brouwerij De Musketiers in Ursel, Belgium.
- Jason TownsendAugust 28, 2011The mussels are stellar and cooked just perfectly. Sample all the different flavors -- but don't burn yourself on the hot pans they come in.
Bridget GaelMay 5, 2019All around good Belgian comfort food (schnitzel & moules), but wasn’t necessarily blown away
Get Delirium Tremens or Straffe Hendricks Tripple! Get Veal Bolognese Mussels with that and Steak Tartar!
Isaac PachecoJanuary 4, 2013Some fantastic Belgian beers are only a tap pull away here, one of D.C.'s best French/Belgian restaurants.
Crisp, briny oysters, mussels a dozen ways, steak frites… & great Belgian beer.
A must to try the mussels! The sweetbreads are awesome too! Stick to simple like charcuterie board!
See Steph at the bar! She's amazing and will ensure you won't leave parched or hungry :)
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 24, 2011Bitches Say B-! Small brunch menu, small portions; there’s better Belgian brunch to be found in the city. Only that fabulous eggs Benny brought it up from a C
Colleen NJanuary 13, 2014From Washingtonian: lemony soufflé pancake, spinach and gruyere omelet, buttery escargots, moules frites
Dallas is an excellent waiter - can pick the perfect beer based on what you like to drink
Walter KittingerNovember 26, 2011Trust the waiter when he says he can pair a beer with your meal, outstanding!- Best Belgian beer selection in DC, frites also cannot be missed
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
(202) 408-1717
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- 8.3
"(a) It's a Belgian place, not French; (b) pretty decent wine list and beer selection: (c) Grandma’s Almond Cream Pear Tart is ABSOLUTELY delicious!"
Valeriy K - 8.2
"Great bar! Mussels in cast iron pots are outrageous; wide variety, cheap prices. Great Belgian beer selection"
Daryl Wolke - 7.9
"Try the Liege Waffles. They are AMAZING! Almost as good as being in Belgium! Mmmmm..."
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- 7.5
"Stumbled in because I was in the area and hungry. Enjoyed trying some local drinks in a pleasant environment. Pretzels were a fun surprise."
CL Burke - 8.6
"Went to the last (hopefully just for now) Syracuse - Georgetown basketball game here. Even though the Orange got crushed, I had a great time hear. Definitely would want to go back for more Hoyas games"
Gabriel Hayes - 8.7
"Awesome beer selection. Get the poutine tater tots"
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