Jacques' Brasserie

First time at Jacques and won't be the last! What a beautiful bistro! It is the counterpart to L'Auberge. Went today with some friends to celebrate a birthday and from start to finish, everything was fabulous!Waleska was our server and she was outstanding! Friendly, and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was delicious. Two had omelets off the brunch menu, one had the crab cakes and I had the lobster bisque with a Caesar salad. My friend said the crab cake was the best she has ever had. Friends who had the omelets said they were delicious and the veggies were amazing.For dessert they brought out chocolate ice cream surrounded by meringue and whipped cream with a candle for my friend. We also shared the raspberry soufflé and the grand marnier soufflé. Great brunch, beautiful ambiance, fantastic service!

More casual (though still somewhat high end) bistro component of a very upscale French restaurantSolid, yet pricey, menu of both food and drinks Good variety of complimentary breadBoth indoor and outdoor seating (in a very large patio)I came here for dinner with my GF and the food was very solid, but the service was very slow

FANTASTIC souffles! One of the few places around that you can get it and I love that I don't need to drive all the way into DC to get it! The same that goes for everything else on the menu.My husband and I absolutely love Jacques' Brasserie--for the charm, the wonderful service, and the consistently fantastic food. It's rare to get such quality Alsatian food out here in the burbs and this place truly delivers. We never fail to order the onion soup gratinee and a few of the souffles, but a few of our other favorites include the boef bourignon. You really cannot go wrong with Jacques' Brasserie and I look forward to trying the upstairs restaurant for a special occasion.

Great food, ambiance and service overall. Highly recommend for cozy date night or a nice gathering with friends.

We went here for a birthday brunch. It was such a lovely experience. I was a little worried about bug bites eating outside as an older review mentioned that, but I walked away from the meal unscathed! It was 80+ degrees, but they made a nice setup with a tent and fans to keep people feeling cool and comfortable.Mushroom crepe: 10/5. This is the best mushroom-centered dish I've ever eaten. So savory, umami, the minced mushroom tasted like a super flavorful ground meat, the sides were so fresh, the crepe so delicate.Complimentary bread, butter, ricotta: 5/5. I loved the garlic bread. Some of the best ricotta I've had. My partner loved the butter.Halibut special of the day: 5/5. The sauce was incredible! Texture on outside was just crispy enough, inside tender and juicy.Crab cake: 5/5, similar impressions but different flavor profile compared to the halibut -- though we thought the Halibut sauce trumped it over the crab cake.Side salad: 5/5. Fresh, light, different (a few pea shoots on top?), not inundated with filler croutons. French fries: 5/5. Shoestring, fried to perfection with a delicious oil.Blueberry tart: 3/5. Surprisingly bland. But the ice cream and whipped cream were really good.We were also given a complimentary birthday meringue (?), which was a sweet touch!We also ordered a dark chocolate tart (not pictured), which I actually liked more than the blueberry even though I don't normally like dark chocolate. It was especially good with the vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. 5/5 from my partner, 4.5/5 from me.Service: 5/5. Punctual, courteous, neat, everything so great.Our cocktails were incredible (not pictured), 5/5.We went here 9 years ago to have L'Auberge Chez Francois, which was an amazing experience... but more expensive. I would definitely recommend both that and the Brasserie, though probably more frequently patronize the Brasserie for what I think is an equally satisfying experience at a lower price. Looking forward to coming back here more regularly.After eating, you can stroll around the grounds to lounge in a lawn chair or look at their garden of fresh herbs and vegetables. Though, over there is when I started getting bug bites...

Consistently Great food and excellent service and beautiful decor. Jacques continues to deliver a quality product.

TLDR: 10/10, totally recommend, will be back! Be aware that the entrance is in the back of the building, not the front. Went there to celebrate a special occasion and LOVED everything! We ordered a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut champagne and it went perfectly with our entire dinner (semi-dry, bright, notes of apple, citrus, & brioche). For food we ordered escargot de Bourgogne, sautéed shrimp & scallops Provençal, the Brasserie burger w/ foie gras, and 2 soufflés (grand marnier & chocolate). A lot of places tend to overcook seafood thus making it rubbery & shriveled, but they cooked everything perfectly (plump, meaty texture). The burger was HUGE, definitely worth the price. The only thing I would suggest is not adding on the foie gras, it was a pretty large amount and was VERY rich (if you love that then go for it otherwise). I personally didn't like the chocolate soufflé (partner ordered it & loved it), but the grand marnier soufflé was amazing! Last but not least I want to note the amazing service & hospitality we received. Both the staff and the patrons were all wonderful, it's a very happy ambience which just made our dinner even better. I look forward to our next visit!

The service here is phenomenal. My husband, my newborn, and I stumbled upon this on our way home from a friends house. They were very welcoming despite us not being dressed up, and having a baby with us. The server treated us with kindness, respect, and food came out as ordered and quickly. Would definitely recommend.

We've eaten here several times in the last year or so, and have always walked away feeling like we not only had a terrific meal, but a terrific experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and the food is delicious. The best part about dining there is that you can 'dress it up' or keep it casual, meaning that their selections can work for a midweek meal, or something more special. Our last time dining, two weeks' ago, was equally as good. Sat at the bar, had the Cherry Blossom cocktail (which is a must have if you like gin). Had the trout, with a truly delicious bottle of white Chateauneuf du Pape, recommended by the sommelier. It made for a special night.

This is a great little date spot. It was my birthday so the gf treated me to someplace special.It was a Friday afternoon but things were pretty busy. Their specials sounded great so we both went with those, paired with a high acid Sancerre (Sauvignon blanc). The fish was just enough capers to make me happy without overdoing it.I've been to both L'Auberge Chez Francois (upstairs) and here, and it's hard to decide which I like better. The menu selection is more limited here, but then again you're not paying the same price so it's a reasonable tradeoff.In terms of being socially distanced, I think they did an excellent job.