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La Chaumiere, Washington, DC

La Chaumiere

4.8
4.8
4901 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 338-1784
  • Website
    http://www.lachaumieredc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
  • Location
    2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Les Hors d'Œuvres

  • Torchon de Foie Gras au Cognac$30.00

    Duck Foie Gras Torchon au Cognac, Brioche Toast & Cassis Sauce

    • Soup du Jour$15.00

      • Gratinée Lyonnaise$15.00

        Baked onion soup

        • Bisque de Homard$15.00

          Lobster Bisque

          • Terrine de Pâté Maison$16.00

            Country style house made pâté

            • Saumon Fumé de Norvege$16.00

              Norwegian smoked salmon

              • Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate$22.00

                Featuring four cheeses

                • Huitres Fraîches$0.00

                  Fresh oysters on the half shell

                  • Priced Daily$0.00

                • Moules Farcies à la Bourguignonne$14.00

                  Mussels baked in garlic butter

                  • Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé$19.00

                    Allow 15 minutes

                    • Le Boudin Blanc$16.00

                      A house specialty: chicken & pork sausage, madeira sauce & caramelized apples

                      • Quenelle de Brochet Sauce Homard$17.00

                        A house specialty: pike dumpling with lobster sauce

                        • Escargots Bourguignons$16.00

                          Snails baked in garlic & parsley butter

                          • Salade Maison$15.00

                            Medley of farm lettuces, house vinaigrette

                            • Salade Caesar$15.00

                              Romaine lettuce, anchovy and parmesan cheese dressing

                              Les Speciaux

                              • Oeufs en Meurette Bourguignon$24.00

                                Poached Grade A Eggs, Lardon, Shiitake Mushroom, Pearl Onion, Grilled Brioche, Pinot Noir Sauce

                                • Moules de PEI au Curry$25.00

                                  PEI Blue Point Mussels, Leeks, Shallots, Curry Cream Sauce, Cilantro, Granny Smith Apple Julienne, Grilled Baguette

                                  • Ravioles de Roman au Homard$26.00

                                    Fresh Roman Style Ravioles, Maine Lobster Stuffing, Lobster Cognac Sauce, Julienned Chives

                                    Les Entrées

                                    • Carré d'Agneau Rôti$49.00

                                      Roasted rack of lamb with mustard, herbs and garlic crust

                                      • Médaillons de Venaison$37.00

                                        Medallions of venison, sauce poivrade and sweet potato purée

                                        • Le Boudin Blanc aux Truffles$37.00

                                          A house specialty: chicken & pork sausage, madeira sauce & caramelized apples

                                          • Steak au Poivre$49.00

                                            Seared 12 oz. center cut aged new york strip steak, green and black peppercorn sauce

                                            • Magret de Canard$38.00

                                              Marinated duck breast, black currant sauce

                                              • Scalopines de Veau Normande$39.00

                                                Veal scaloppini, apple brandy cream sauce & mushrooms

                                                • Fricassée du Pêcheur$38.00

                                                  Fish stew with clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp seasoned with aïoli emulsion

                                                  • Tripes Chaumiere$36.00

                                                    Tripes Braised With Carrot, Leek, Tomato, Calvados

                                                    • Foie de Veau à l'Échalotte$37.00

                                                      Calf's liver sautéed with shallots & vinegar

                                                      • Coquilles St. Jacques Provençale$43.00

                                                        Sautéed sea scallops, garlic and tomatoes

                                                        • Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays)$42.00

                                                          Hearty dish of duck confit, lamb stew and sausage on a bed of baked cannellini beans on a bed of baked cannellini beans

                                                          • Medallions de Boeuf$46.00

                                                            Grilled beef medallions, sauce bordelaise

                                                            • Ris de Veau$38.00

                                                              Sautéed veal sweetbreads, wild mushrooms and madeira wine sauce

                                                              • Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"$55.00

                                                                Fresh imported dover sole sautéed in lemon butter and parsley

                                                                • Saumon Mariné en Croûte$39.00

                                                                  Marinated salmon baked in puff pastry, champagne-dill sauce

                                                                  • Truite Amandine$37.00

                                                                    Fresh boned rainbow trout, lemon butter & almonds

                                                                    • Quenelle de Brochet Sauce Homard$36.00

                                                                      A house specialty: pike dumpling with lobster sauce

                                                                      Les Speciaux

                                                                      • Pave de Saumon au Lentilles Beluga$52.00

                                                                        Seared Faroe Islands Salmon, Beluga Lentils, Leek Fondue, Champagne Sauce, Shaved Radish, Pickled Onions, Parsley Bouquet

                                                                        • Short Ribs Braises et son Os a Moelle Roti$58.00

                                                                          Braised Beef Short Rib, Roasted Bone Marrow, Bordelaise Sauce, Celery Rave Puree

                                                                          • Dodine De Faisan Farcie$48.00

                                                                            Stuffed Breast of Pheasant, Mousseline, Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Port Wine Sauce

                                                                            Desserts

                                                                            • Soufflé au Chocolat, Grand Marnier ou Raspberry$16.00

                                                                              Chocolate or grand Marnier soufflé, sabayon/raspberry sauce (please order with your dinner)

                                                                              • Tarte aux Pommes$16.00

                                                                                Warm apple tart, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream (please order with your dinner)

                                                                                Last updated: February 5, 2025

                                                                                What 4,901 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.8
                                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Washington, D.C. Area

                                                                                  French

                                                                                • District of Columbia

                                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                                • District of Columbia

                                                                                  French

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                La Chaumiere captivates with its authentic French cuisine, cozy European ambiance, and attentive service. Guests rave about the "superb baked oysters," "divine trout amandine," and "legendary soufflés." The charming atmosphere, complete with a central fireplace, creates a "warm and inviting" dining experience. Consistently "excellent" service and "delicious" dishes make it a Georgetown favorite.

                                                                                4,901 Reviews

                                                                                1. Lise

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We had a wonderful meal - great service from Tony, fantastic food incl sole, oysters, foie Gras,kir royal and a soufflé to top it off. It really is a lovely restaurant

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                                                                                2. Hormoz

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Consistently excellent food and impeccable service.

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                                                                                3. Andrea

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Service was wonderful. Food was also excellent. I had the duck, it was cooked perfectly. Had the escargot and foie gras as apps, would recommend. Had the raspberry soufflé, it was delicious. Others in my party had the filet mignon special, the lamb, salmon faro special, and all the other desserts….all excellent! Will be back to try other dishes on the menu that looked tempting.

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                                                                                4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Amazing food. Great atmosphere. A little busy/close quarters but really great experience. Reminds you of an authentic French restaurant.

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                                                                                5. linda

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Been coming here for years it always is excellent!

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                                                                                6. Elaine

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  La Chaumiere is always a delightful dining experience - one of the few classic upscale dining establishments that provides delicious food, wonderful wines, attentive servers and a welcoming environment. Today I and four fellow fans spent more than 2 hours enjoying a leisurely lunch - starting with champagne and a wide array of starters, including their scrumptious quenelles bathed in lobster sauce before turning to our main courses. We enjoyed having quiet time to catch up over 3 bottles of wine that paired well with our menu choices. And, while we were too full for dessert, we were still sorry to pass up their light and flavorful souffles and their apple tart. A treat as always!

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                                                                                7. Ron

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Has quickly become my favorite restaurant. Everything you want in fine dining, from food, service and atmosphere. Never disappoints.

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                                                                                8. Bashir

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Went there for Valentine’s Day with the wife. Food and service was great. They had a Valentine’s Day menu and you couldn’t order from the regular one but this menu was well worth the cost. Truly great experience.

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                                                                                9. Omar

                                                                                  Baltimore

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  It was an absolutely amazing experience. We were running a bit for our reserved time of 8pm, but they were more than accommodating. The atmosphere was cozy, and romantic given it was Valentine's Day. We were quickly seated and even though it was quite busy, we did not have to wait long for our server to hand us the Valentine's Day menu and take our drink order. The food was amazing, considering it was my first time experiencing French style cuisine. The server recommended a delicious wine to pair with the meal. I had the veal chop, and I can tell you it was the most tender, flavorful cut of meat I've had. The bill came out a bit steep, but nothing I wasn't prepared for with it being a fine dining restaurant. I would definitely like to experience their regular menu items and will make it a priority to return when I'm in the area again.

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                                                                                10. L Gregory

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  33 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  33 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Remarkable Valentines Day Dinner- from the time we got into the room with a delightful fireplace until we wlked out the door. While this was a special prefix ($105/person) it was a worthwhile experience Apptizers of fois gras and a trufle pork sauage -main coures of a seafood vol au vent and perfectly roasted amb chops, and a best ever raspberry souffle to finish. Serviice was attentitive and not overbearing- it was a magical night of dinning. We have been there a fair number of times before- and it has maintained its high standards consistently for nearly 50 years.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                La Chaumiere offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-1784.

                                                                                La Chaumiere is rated 4.8 stars by 4901 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 31 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for La Chaumiere

                                                                                2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross street
                                                                                  28th St. NW
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  Georgetown
                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                  Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  French, Contemporary French
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Elegant Dining
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
                                                                                • Payment options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                                  Javier Rincon
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.lachaumieredc.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (202) 338-1784
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
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