Le Desales

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1725 Desales St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. For its bar program, Le DeSales features a specialty cocktail menu including Liquid Wasabi, Asian Pear Sangria and on draft, GoldenBeard and the DeSales Rickey. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.

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Annie S.
12/20/2025

Came here for happy hour and was very impressed! The menu is pretty wide with a mix of French and sushi with drinks. We ordered the onion rings, fries, and 2 rolls of sushi- one shrimp and...

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Lina L.
1/9/2026

A friend's coworker recommended this spot so my gf and I took that as a legally binding obligation to try it. We went for happy hour because we needed to see what the hype was about. They've got...

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Nad'Jah D.
12/31/2025

I would say for the most part, this was a decent experience. The place is intimate but casual The appetizers were more tastier than the actual entrees Our waiter was really nice and...

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Raghav K.
12/19/2025

Honestly such a good happy hour deal if you know what to order. The ambiance is STUNNING in here and I would definitely consider this place for a birthday dinner because it feels cozy and intimate...

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Denise T.
8/30/2025

They have great happy hour specials, which is why we decided to check it out. The menu is mainly French, but they also serve sushi. When we walked in, the host greeted us with, "How can I help...

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