A lauded Chinese fusion restaurant and bar will celebrate a grand opening in Crystal City later this week.
Bar Chinois is set to open at 4 p.m. Thursday at 244 19th Court S.#105, on the ground floor of the Grace and Reva apartments. It will be restaurant’s second location, joining its acclaimed debut spot across the Potomac.
It has an award-winning drink program
- Bar Chinois received the title of “Best Bar” at last year’s RAMMYS, along with Michelin Guide praise in 2022.
- The cocktail menu features 11 drinks ranging from $13-$18 each. There’s also wine by the bottle and glass, beer, spirits, zero-proof drinks and hot tea by the pot.
- Dishes like gyoza de boeuf, black pepper duck and “1970’s garlic noodles” pull on Chinese and French influences.
Happy hour starts next month
- Bar Chinois plans to offer daily $1 dumplings and half-priced cocktails from 4-6 p.m.
- The restaurant has seating for up to 90 guests indoors, 58 guests outside and a private dining room for 10 people.
- Bar Chinois will serve dinner and drinks daily from 4-11 p.m.
More openings nearby
- PLNTR, the boutique plant shop of “Love is Blind” fame, hopes to open on Saturday, May 31 at 269 19th Court S.
- Also, veterinary office GoodVets is planning a summer opening at 1900 Crystal Drive.
