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Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda is a three star French restaurant. Located in the Bethesda neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, brunch, fine wines, and high ceilings. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restraurants in Bethesda. The decor is warm and inviting, and makes you feel like you're in Europe. The prices are average, I'd say, for Bethesda, but the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I are such big fans of the La Vegas location in the Paris Hotel, that we were thrilled to visit thie location in Bethesda. Although this particular location does not evoke the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am so sorry that my date and I had to be parted with $100 to satisfy ourselves about this place. The duck as well as the steak frites were tough and inferior, the potatoes au gratin undercooked and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its difficult to know how to rate Mon Ami Gabi. Mon Ami Gabi has great food over a MAJORITY of visits. This is probably the restaurant I visit most often in Bethesda, every other week, and the range...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SETTING: Two visits.DECOR:Polished and pressed.SERVICE:Trained, Talented & TastefulENTREES:Asparagus Quiche - okay. Perhaps a bit on the dry side for me though. Simple, thin, buttery crust.VERDICT:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard of this restaurant for a few years now but never had the chance to try it till last Friday. Oh, la la haha. I am total fan. We didn't even realize that it was also restaurant week last...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally took the opportunity of Restaurant Week to come here. It's been on my bookmark for a while. The establishment is modern and roomy with traditional french decor. The service was attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'm a tightwad with stars; that could really be a 3.5/4 so don't be discouraged. Read on. Went here for the first time on a first date, so I was nervous anyway. I had checked out the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi......french, sophisticated, elegant..... the service is outstanding. Friendly and professional. Have to mention the graceful movements of the personnel, the continuous smile and good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fake ritzy-ness, the allure of being someone your not can be found at this restaurant. I came here for a beer and some oysters. I ordered 12 oysters and a friend of mines ordered the tomato salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location for Mon Ami Gabi is the real selling point - it is right at the hub of Bethesda activity, and has the nice outdoor seating. You definitely get the sense that you are at a themed French...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed the first time I went here, but each time I've returned the food and service (and our waiters' English skills for some reason) just get worse and worse. After our last visit when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Service, Good Food. What more do I need to say?They have the best french toast ever!Okay so the waiters don't speak French. It's okay. They are still very helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm...Mon Ami Gabi. Your burger with brie, is good enough for me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start off by saying I don't think this is *that* authentic and the waiters don't speak a lick of french, but that's fine. Just wanted to put that all out there. Given that, I thought the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I destroy liver like alcoholism.So count me in. Their chicken liver mousse is great, especially on the awesome french bread they bring to every table.For an entree, I get the steak...either...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Valentine's Day dinner b/c my gf loves French food and this is one of her fave places. I'm not so much a fan of French food but I'll go once in a while. First good thing was we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Bethesda restaurant week and ended up eating here twice in one week. Hands down the most delicious burger I have ever had. They offer a variety of cheeses as toppings but being that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I rolled large to Mon Ami Gabi last weekend during Bethesda's restaurant week. I thought the restaurant week menu offered plenty of good options. I ended up grabbing the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, there just isn't a lot of love for Mon Ami Gabi among Yelpers. But I had another good experience here today.I had lunch with three co-workers. All three of them chose from the Restaurant Week...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week Visit:Had a reservation for lunch and came in a little late. Lots of paid and free parking in the local area. Served initially with a baguette and some coffee. Waiter definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food is ok, not great, not even extraordinary. on the other hand the quality is consistent, day in day out. over a year ago their portions used to be huge and some of the dishes were somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a pleasant surprise! I am starving and cold, and don't even know the name of this place or what kind of food they serve when I bust through the doors looking for nourishment at 10 PM. Luckily, my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing that you'll notice is the beautiful old world decor in Mon Ami Gabi. The hostess sometimes can be a little rude but the rich and satisfying food more than makes up for her. We've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a late XMas Eve dinner before heading out of town. It was packed with families and holiday music tickled our ears. I chewed accordingly to the beat of the songs while people-watching through...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times for lunch and it is always delicious. I usually order the house salad with goat cheese, the steak sandwich with frites, and for dessert, the profiteroles. I have also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Good food, good people. What more could you ask for? Happy hour here is awesome! $5 menu and half off drinks, which by the way are divine. They have a wide selection of wine, but it starts to get a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was almost exactly a year ago that I was here and still, I think about it all the time. On my 25th birthday, I was working in Bethesda and my mother took me out to dinner here. We didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As others have noted, there's nothing authentic about this place, but they definitely went out of their way to buy out a French props warehouse. It has the feel of an Epcot French restaurant, which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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This restaurant is located in the heart of the Reston town center, close to shopping and the theater. My sister, mother and I had lunch here yesterday. We had the squash bisque which was good but not terrific....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty apparent once you sit down and start browsing the menu that this place is not authentic. That being said, the food was good (not great) and the waiter was extremely friendly. We went for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Thought I'd give it another try - wished I did not. Came for dinner. Crappy service with crappier food to boot. The steak is so thin, they should just call it bulgoggi! The frites are so thin they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rating is an average of my and my friend's opinions (sort of). Anyway, this was the first time I've been to this place and for the most part I thought it was pretty good. I liked the bread, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not great.Came here for Bethesda restaurant week and the prix fixe looked enticing enough to try.I started off with the chicken liver mousse, which came out as an enormous block on my plate....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If my waiter had spoken French, like those who waited on some other Yelpers, I might have added a third star just for the hell of it. OK, here we go. I was frustrated by the wine list for starters....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi had OK food, OK wine but terrible service. While our waiters all spoke French, the food seemed more American and even a bit Mediterranean. Also don't be deceived by the menu out front -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is just okay. I really only like the bloody mary bar during brunch otherwise I would probably never eat here. But, they have nice outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a girlfriends lunch. MY BFF and I come here every 6 weeks for our day out together. Yes, stereotypical girlfreind's day, pedis, lunch at Mon Ami Gabi and shopping. We always have a good time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The waiter greeted us: 'Bon jour, everyone, my name is -- and I'll be your server today'. That pretty much summarizes this place. It's a wannabe French restaurant. Food is okay, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, particularly the bar area. The bartenders are super attentive and very cool to chat with. I have gotten burgers, beers and all sorts of stuff while enjoying the ambience and usually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great spot. It has become more "Americanized" in the last two years - I guess the Bethesda crowd can't handle authentic French, but it is a great spot. Four quick points:1. the steak the steak the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
too greasy!!! and overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Steak Classique.Don't get a menu. This is a one-item restaurant. Chicken is bad. Fish is average.Go hungry. Leave so happy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with my cousin for dinner here last night. She had been many times while it was my first visit to the Bethesda location.We started with the chicken liver mousse, which was good. Then I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a work event (wine tasting/dinner) this week, so I do not know the price of things. (Sorry.)First, Julian, the manager (?) was great. He went through a quick lesson on French wines,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Grilled Salmon & Spinach Salad is perfection and the Seared Sea Scallops w/spinach, whipped cauliflower, brown butter...wow. Of course the desserts are the highlight. The half-bottles of wine are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi is one of those places, that silently creeps up behind you and unknowingly lures you in. I had absolutely no expectations before entering this adorable establishment, and left with such...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Steaks are oversalted. Excellent example of mediocre French w/ arrogant atitude. Whilst, awaiting dinner to meet up with frineds, a bar bill discrepency; I was given incorrect change, resulted in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best french fries or "frites" as they say in France. I really enjoy Mon Ami Gabi because they are consistent and deliver a fine experience. My only complaint is that the noise level is high and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: steak frites. 2 more: get them. Even though Mon Ami Gabi is kind of expensive and full of yuppies (it's Bethesda after all) the food is really tasty. AND it's next to a great independent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I was underwhelmed with the food at Mon Ami Gabi. However, the ambiance and scene was buzzing and fun- the bar area is a great place to grab apertifs and chat with friends and wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only went for brunch but it was excellent! The Maitre'd couldn't seat all 6 of us immediately due to the crowd (popular brunch spot) but offered up a table in the bar for immediate service, which we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the food was pretty decent, and they seemed to accommodate dogs on their outdoor patio. The waiters were sufficiently arrogant, snooty, and pissed off at the world so as to create that genuine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a beautiful meal here with friends. We all shared appetizers and desserts so got to sample a little bit of everything. Escargot and shrimp were delicious and I loved their creme brulee. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish that Mon Ami Gabi were closer to my place, because I could see doing brunch here on a much more frequent basis if it weren't such a haul to get there. Then again, considering it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Way to go Bethesda Restaurant Week for convincing one Restonite, two Arlingtonians and two DC-ers to convene for lunch in Bethesda. The RW deal for lunch was $12 for an appetizer and entree or entree...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. I love the decor. I love the bar and bartenders. The steaks and steak sandwich are truly great. The onion soup and the mussels are also great. The bread that they serve you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great mimosas! Small & pricey, but still very yummy. I ordered the eggs benedict (was there for brunch), and that was good. I loved the decor, tons of wine bottles everywhere, and it really felt like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite things:- Their brunch is close to perfection! Delicious. It fills up quick, so don't sleep in too late!- They have plenty of outdoor seating!- Their steak is to die for and unique!- Other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Saturday afternoon in Downtown Bethesda. An atypical, but welcome warm day in mid October calls to us to take our beloved four-legged friends with us to the Bethesda Arts Festival.After tangling...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boss brought me here for lunch about a week ago. We were originally going to go to Levante's but then I remembered that this place was just a bit down from there and that I've always wanted to try...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by for Sunday brunch with a friend and it was perfect. They have plenty of outside seating either on the sidewalk or on the patio. Their crepes were fantastic. Service was great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT HAPPY HOUR!!! They have an outstanding happy hour in the bar area with a $5 limited menu (french onion soup, salad, pate and classic steak and frites) and half-price wine. It is a great deal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is feels very "fancy chain" in general. They strive for a french bistro, but with the soaring ceilings and cavernous interior it feels more like a high-end Olive Garden. BUT, the food here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous sunny Saturday, a couple empty tables outside of Mon Ami. So a friend and I decided- why not soak up the beautiful weather and eat outside? We walk into the restaurant (at 25% capacity mind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our dear, devoted intern that reminded me about this place. We were talking about the Bethesda Row Cinema, and she told me "Oh, you've GOT to try this great French restaurant called Mon Ami...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great as a classy happy hour place- baguettes, wine, and french onion soup with a jazz band in the corner. I love looking for french bistros and this is one of my faves- complete with a room to rent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outside seating is close to the street but still great atmosphere. Very attentive staff and food came quick. I had the scallops, which were excellent, but the fries that came with my friend's steak...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great French bistro right in the middle of Bethesda that provides excellent service and great food, though the price is a bit on the high side.The atmosphere and decor of the place is what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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When I got to this restaurant, one of the first things that struck me were how much of a "happening" place this was @ 10:15ish. Our reservations were for 10 and by the time we got here, the restaurant was...
menupages.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mon Ami Gabi for dinner with a friend yesterday evening. The maitre d' was quite friendly, as was the wait staff. Service was quick and gracious, and was good at checking to see if we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Out for a romantic dinner for only the second time since my son was born, my husband and I were enchanted by our evening at Mon Ami Gabi. Apart from the size (it's larger than most Parisian bistros), ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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ah, such a find. such a french treat! this bethesda eatery has become the coolest, hippest setting in the maryland suburbs, and finding a seat is more than a challenge, it may well be an impossibility without...
gayot.com - user review
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a mega-bistro in the heart of bethesda...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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mon ami gabi translates into "my friend gabi" (short for gabino), & is a lively french restaurant specializing in fresh seafood & variations of traditional steak frites...
opentable.com - user review
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i have lived in paris; i know the typical cuisine in affordable parisian restaurants...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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housed in the belden stratford hotel, this french bistro specializes in fresh seafood and steaks. it's become a popular spot, thanks to terrific ambiance and cuisine. the interior features high ceilings, large...
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Mon Ami Gabi translates into "My friend Gabi" (short for Gabino), & is a lively French restaurant specializing in fresh seafood & variations of traditional steak fries.
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