Central Michel Richard

Central Michel Richard Reviews

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• Impressed with its longevity - gougeres and burgers (ahi tuna or lobster) are my go-tos. Great happy hour cocktails. Wine list is well curated.

  by Peter E

  
  

• The fried chicken was very good, but those mashed potatoes were incredible. Also recommend the cheese puffs to start.

  by Ian N

  
  

• Looking to move beyond red meat? Central Michel Richard offers ahi tuna burgers and shrimp burgers as well. (Its bacon cheeseburger, pictured, is also legendary.)

  by Eater

  
  

• O hambúrguer e até gostoso, mas falta tempero na carne. O atendimento é bom e atencioso como sempre. Vale a passada, mas não espere preços baixos

  by Jonathan a

  
  

• Excellent mimosas for Bottomless Brunch -- I always worry on a bottomless drink that the restaurant would skimp, but it was an excellent mimosa.

  by Bob R.

  
  

• Fried chicken all day long

  by Stephanie L.

  
  

• Cheese puffs are a fun appetizer!

  by Eric A.

  
  

• Wow, the fried chicken is amazing!

  by Eric A.

  
  

• Get the fried chicken, obviously. But save room for the chocolate bar!

  by Andrew

  
  

• Fried chicken was unbelievable!! Snowman dessert also amazing

  by Bryan A

  
  

• Service was great. Loved every dish.

  by Francisco R.

  
  

• Solid burger and excellent cheese puffs.

  by Allison K.

  
  

• Wonderful service, interesting food, and save room for dessert

  by Tim B.

  
  

• Order the Gougéres as soon as you sit down. They'll give you something delicious to snack on while you peruse the menu.

  by Ardvaark

  
  

• The Lobster Burger is good to try once, but there are better dishes on the menu. The Grilled Loup de Mer, for example!

  by Ardvaark

  
  

• Fried Chicken and Waffles are a must try! Maple Syrup emulsion is delicious!

  by Jewels K

  
  

• Basserie bites are available for $6-$12 in the bar from 5-7. Try the sliders or prosciutto tart. Taste the premium cocktails for $8 each, glasses of wine for $8, or draft beer for just $5

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• Easy stroll from Metro Center or Federal Triangle Metro stations and E street Cinema. Fabulous prix-fixe menu until 6:30 pm. Celebration cake sparklers (pic) make it a party!💃🏻🎉💥🎂 Outdoor patio.

  by Wrigley F.

  
  

• Very good and authentic American food !

  by Bill G

  
  

• Voted Best Brunch For Visitors of 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch!

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• Great lobster burger

  by Jon P.

  
  

• Michel's Fried Chicken is where it's at!

  by Denise N

  
  

• The fried chicken was amazing. Definitely not what I thought when the waiter recommend "fried chicken". Best meal I've ever had in DC.

  by Eric H

  
  

• Burger with cheese and bacon :)

  by Jisu A

  
  

• "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." -Fodors on TripExpert

  by TripExpert E

  
  

• This place is great! The Central Meatloaf is an amazing twist on an American staple, everything was great though, can't go wrong.

  by Jon D.

  
  

• Situated right on Pennsylvania Avenue, across from Trump Tower, the patio at Michel Richard's Central is one you need to frequent. Plus the $27 bottomless prix fixe can’t be beat.

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• Everything here is good. Fish tacos. French onion soup. Chopped salad. Lobster burger. Ideal lunch choice.

  by Israel Klein

  
  

• Delicious every time

  by Dan Foy

  
  

• The Valentine dessert was amazing

  by Paul D.

  
  

• Look for hanger steak paired with possibly the best frites in town and salmon cooked to near-melting, served with lentils that are both creamy and tangy.

  by Epicurious

  
  

• The fried chicken at brunch is AMAZING. Delicious Caesar salad too!

  by Adrienne M.

  
  

• Winner of the Bitches Who Brunch "Best Bang For Your Buck" award for 2014!

  by Bitches Who B.

  
  

• From Washingtonian: Get the Lobster Burger

  by Colleen N.

  
  

• Eat the fried chicken. Get some cheese puffs to start. Great wine list.

  by Michael Singletary

  
  

• Eric Ziebold, chef of CityZen, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Faux gras.

  by Chefs Feed

  
  

• The french fries are amazing... I havent had french fries for years, till i tasted this. The service is very good too...we would definitely come back..

  by Montaha Hidefi

  
  

• The vegetarian risotto and steal tartar were both excellent. Just wish the place wasn't quite so casual

  by Peter R

  
  

• Washingtonian recommends the lobster burger.

  by Robb F.

  
  

• What a dump. No wonder Michel was chased out of town!

  by Chad P.

  
  

• The memorable fried chicken. I got mine with brussel sprouts!

  by M. G. S.

  
  

• Fries + lobster burger are totally delicious!

  by verymonica

  
  

• Read carefully - it says "faux" gras, it's chicken liver

  by verymonica

  
  

• The fried chicken is an unexpected hit at this power lunch spot.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Delicious.

  by Russell S.

  
  

• The staff are amazing, they were very kind and thoughtful. The food was delicious and the birthday sparkler was fantastic!! Can't wait to go back

  by Teresa R.

  
  

• Love my lobster burger!

  by Zairina J.

  
  

• Make reservations. Line starts at 1130am

  by Elizabeth Mcmahon

  
  

• Great service! Ordered the lobster burger and the fried chicken, both were amazingly delicious! Upscale place without feeling snooty. Down to earth decor and food!

  by Josephine L.

  
  

• The lobster burger is totally over rated.

  by Johanna E.

  
  

• FRIED CHICKEN IS AMAZING!!! Trust me I did not expect this, but one of the best I have ever had!

  by Michael M.

  
  

• Some of the best fried chicken I have had in a long time!!!!!

  by Michael M.

  
  

• Gourmet sliders are fabulous!

  by Tim C.

  
  

• Filet mignon tartar in cheese puffs make the best mini hamburger in the world!

  by Grace S.

  
  

• Gougères are an absolute must. Great wine selection, too!

  by Mike D.

  
  

• Chef Michel Richard (of the former Citronelle) has turned his hand to traditional American cuisine with a spectacularly popular menu of Frenchified takes on classics like fried chicken and burger.

  by ThePurplePassport.com

  
  

• How did this place get such good reviews? The fried chicken was awful and the cheese puffs way too dry

  by Melissa T.

  
  

• The crab cake makes a great lunch choice.

  by Michael W.

  
  

• Try the fried chicken - A refined, balanced and very tasty plate of Fried Chicken. #recommend

  by Norman E.

  
  

• Seabass was amazing, good wine selection. Good service.

  by Dana A.

  
  

• Do yourself a favor and stuff your face with the fried chicken and chocolate bar. Then sing a song of deliciousness.

  by Jesse C

  
  

• Skip the 48 hour short rib (really tough, say that's how they should be...) Go with Steak Au Poivre or Tuna Burger. Desserts are unreal, especially sorbets.

  by Erin P.

  
  

• Fried chicken...nuff said!

  by Susan

  
  

• OMG. The fried chicken is everything everyone said it was. GET IT!!

  by Oron Gill H.

  
  

• Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible.

  by Washington Post

  
  

• my favourite: the Lobster Burger

  by Walburga A M.

  
  

• The French onion soup was superb, and also vegetarian.

  by Candice B.

  
  

• Try the steak tartare - #loved #perfect (via @Foodspotting)

  by Mariam RAZ R.

  
  

• Try the Rotisserie Chicken (via @Foodspotting)

  by Mariam RAZ R.

  
  

• Dry aged meat for burger.

  by Kim D.

  
  

• Fried Chicken. A thousand times.

  by Graham C.

  
  

• The banana split is an excellent dessert to split (haha) at the table.

  by Sarah T.

  
  

• banana split is amazing and will feed 2-3 people

  by mike b.

  
  

• All the desserts are divine!

  by Megan W.

  
  

• Try the Lobster Burger - Lobster with a scallop mousse. Fantastic! (via @Foodspotting)

  by Cheryl V L.

  
  

• French onion soup!!! 

  by Matt N.

  
  

• Excellent pork belly and cheese puffs (among many other things - great fun!)!

  by Julie S.

  
  

• One of the umpteenth burgers deemed the best of D.C., the dry-aged Central beef burger is the definition of fancy-ass. It comes served with confit tomato, a house-made mayo and several potato wafers.

  by Burger Days

  
  

• Lemon chicken burger was Delicious and delightfully refreshing. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu)

  by Jill S.

  
  

• The Mac n cheese is the best thing ever. The tuna burger is also delicious.

  by Robin

  
  

• Get the short ribs. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream.

  by kelly m.

  
  

• Try the Negroni Cocktail - Simply delicious! Cheers (via @Foodspotting)

  by Mariam RAZ R.

  
  

• During the day, deals are made over bacon cheeseburgers and the best corned-beef sandwiches in town. Ties are loosened at night, and cocktails keep a crowd around the bar.

  by Washingtonian Magazine

  
  

• Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites (via @Foodspotting)

  by Mariam RAZ R.

  
  

• Try the Bacon And Onion Tart - Superbe (via @Foodspotting)

  by Mariam RAZ R.

  
  

• The lobster burger and the fried chicken are the two standout menu items here. So why not come back twice and try both?

  by FiOS 50

  
  

• The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

  by Anita S.

  
  

• The Cheese Puffs, Lobster Burger and Fried Chicken with Mashed Potato are a must have...so good!!!!!!

  by Shaggy N.

  
  

• Beaujolais Noveau arrives on Thursday! Music included

  by Sowjanya O.

  
  

• Get the fried chicken!

  by Ali

  
  

• Yummy fried chicken and large portion! Tuna burger is nice and light. Avoid the chocolate mousse. Disappointing.

  by Kat L.

  
  

• Their oversized Kit Kat bar is everything you love about Kit Kats, except it's richer and bigger.

  by David B.

  
  

• The most accessible in chef Michel Richard's local restaurant empire, Central offers the French chef's spin of classic American comfort food. [Eater 38 Member]

  by Eater

  
  

• I had the lunch special. The corn and crab chowder is delicious and the rhubarb crisp was very tasty. The mushroom sandwich was a little bland, and the sauce that it came with wasn't as punchy as it n

  by Taylor F.

  
  

• The mushroom risotto was outstanding!

  by Carie J.

  
  

• I had the cheese plate, fried chicken, and the chocolate bar. All were delicious. The fried chicken was really moist and tasty. I definitely recommend it.

  by Samurai D.

  
  

• Just ordered the Tuna Carpaccio that Michelle Obama ordered and it was great!

  by Ryan E.

  
  

• Two words, lobster burger.

  by Kevin M.

  
  

• Overated wow. $8 for side of fries? Do I get a Bj with these? Mussles have no flavor... how? The sauce was great ..... lame.

  by Bobby M.

  
  

• The French 75 is a perfect after 5 cocktail.

  by Lorena S.

  
  

• Try the to-go menu for lunch!

  by Jose R.

  
  

• This is the best restaurant in dc and ive never had anything bad here.

  by Stephanie S.

  
  

• Lobster burger and fries is fantastic. Sit at the bar and avoid getting a tough reservation.

  by Julie D.

  
  

• Try the Napoleon

  by Foodspotting

  
  

• If you enjoy Caesar salad, the goat cheese Caesar is fantastic and well presented.

  by Lorcán

  
  

• Make reservations... Seriously, make reservations.

  by Sarah O.

  
  

• This is food that’s very easy to love, served in an atmosphere that’s casual but never sloppy.

  by GourmetLive

  
  

• Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.

  by Epicurious

  
  

• The ribs are TO DIE FOR!

  by Chris C.

  
  

• The lobster burger is an absolute must!

  by Kimberly H.

  
  

• Sit at the bar, Lobster Burger with Fries.

  by Michael L.

  
  

• Gotta go back and try the rest of the menu!

  by Lauren R

  
  

• Try one of their absinthe-laced drinks.

  by Sean D.

  
  

• Get the gougeres and the steak tartare.

  by Laren S.

  
  

• Pied de cochon and faux gras near the E Street Theatre.

  by Kathy

  
  

• do yourself a favor and order what might be the best plate of fresh oysters in the city.

  by Matt K