The Bottom Line
Brasserie Beck is a casual French Belgian restaurant with creative cuisine by one of Washington, DC's top chefs.
Pros
- French Belgian fare prepared by an award-winning chef
- Extensive selection of Belgian beer and wine
- Unique brasserie style decor with high ceilings and lots of open space
- Great service
- Reasonable prices
Cons
- Noise level variable
Description
- Address: 1101 K St., NW Washington, DC
- Phone: (202) 408-1717
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-5pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight, Brunch Sun-11:30am-8pm
- Prices: Appetizers: $9-17; Entrees: 16-24.
- Parking: Valet available in the evenings
- Metro: McPherson Square is the closest station.
Guide Review - Brasserie Beck Restaurant Review
Just opened in April 2007, Brasserie Beck is a 8,500 square foot European brasserie styled like a grand old train station with 22-foot ceilings and lots of old-fashioned wall-mounted clocks. The restaurant features French Belgian fare, created in an open kitchen of glass, steel and cobalt blue tiles. The ambiance is casual and the seating is spacious.
There is a nice selection of fresh seafood from the raw bar. The steamed mussels are highly recommended. You can choose from three sauces: white wine, parsley and garlic; curry & apple; and fennel & chorizo sausage. Also terrific is the Duck Confit with Potatoes cooked in a duck sauce with fried leeks and spinach. Other signature dishes include items such as Choucroute “En croute”, Chicken Waterzooie and Coq au Vin. There is an extensive selection of Belgian beers, each served in its own unique glass. There is also a climate-controlled wine cellar and a wine list with 50 wines under $50.
The 165-seat Brasserie Beck is decorated with rich, dark wood tones of walnut used throughout including the handsome 10-seat chef’s table paired with leather Medieval-style chairs. Patrons can linger at the oversized bar and enjoy fresh seafood from the raw bar. There are two private dining rooms that can be combined to accommodate 100 guests for receptions and 75 for seated dinners.
Owner and Chef Robert Wiedmaier also owns Marcel's,a more formal restaurant in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.
Reviewed May 2007 - Prices are subject to change
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy. All prices and offering mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.
There is a nice selection of fresh seafood from the raw bar. The steamed mussels are highly recommended. You can choose from three sauces: white wine, parsley and garlic; curry & apple; and fennel & chorizo sausage. Also terrific is the Duck Confit with Potatoes cooked in a duck sauce with fried leeks and spinach. Other signature dishes include items such as Choucroute “En croute”, Chicken Waterzooie and Coq au Vin. There is an extensive selection of Belgian beers, each served in its own unique glass. There is also a climate-controlled wine cellar and a wine list with 50 wines under $50.
The 165-seat Brasserie Beck is decorated with rich, dark wood tones of walnut used throughout including the handsome 10-seat chef’s table paired with leather Medieval-style chairs. Patrons can linger at the oversized bar and enjoy fresh seafood from the raw bar. There are two private dining rooms that can be combined to accommodate 100 guests for receptions and 75 for seated dinners.
Owner and Chef Robert Wiedmaier also owns Marcel's,a more formal restaurant in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.
Reviewed May 2007 - Prices are subject to change
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy. All prices and offering mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.
