La Chaumiere

4.9

4797 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

Popular dishes

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

Burrata des Pouille et Jambon de Bayonne$18.00
Creamy Burrata, Bayonne Prosciutto, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
Moules de PEI Provençale$25.00
Baguette
Croustille d'Huitres et son Caviar$28.00
Lightly Fried Rappahannock Oysters, Sturria Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, Lime Zest Crème Fraiche, Daikon Scallion Slaw, Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Pave d'Espadon Genevoise$56.00
Cast Iron Seared Swordfish Steak, Cabernet Stewed Beluga Lentils, Leek Fondue, House Pickled Pearl Onions, Spinach Crisps
Tournedos Rossini Sauce Perigourdine$59.00
Seared Beef Tenderloin, Toasted Brioche, Fresh Spinach, Homemade Duck Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce
Rable de Lapin Farci a l'Ancienne$48.00
Roasted Rabbit Saddle, Spinach Mushroom Stuffing, Wild Mushrooms Medley, Old Fashion Mustard Sauce

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

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)

What 4,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
French
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Service
District of Columbia
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
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Review summary

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La Chaumiere offers "the most authentic French dining" experience in Georgetown. Known for its "amazing soufflés" and "wonderful service," this charming eatery captures the essence of a "French country inn." With an extensive menu featuring classics like escargot and steak au poivre, La Chaumiere promises a memorable dining adventure.

4,797 Reviews

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Russ
Washington DC
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming here for over 40 years and that should say it all.
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Robert
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect, cozy evening with friends, enjoying great country French cuisine. Service was excellent, professional. The sole and rack of lamb were delicious.
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Dana
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A consistent stop when we’re in DC, La Chaumiere never fails to please. We dined there two nights in a row since the quality and variety are virtually unmatched in the city. Our waiter Tony was extremely knowledgeable and unfailing gracious as was the entire staff. Watching the choreography of this experienced and expert staff on a busy night brought back memories of how service once was provided in fine restaurants. The food…always excellent. We ate our fill of soufflés and splurged on caviar and champaign in honor of our anniversary. You can’t go wrong with any choice. The prices..very fair for the quality you receive. Thank you for two wonderful nights of memories.
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Jose
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in DC that those of us in the know wish others did not know about because we are greedy foodies. What a delightful menu, eclectic wine list, and the service is superb.
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Nell
Washington DC
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely meal at La Chaumiere. Superb wait staff, everything carefully prepared and beautifully presented.
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John
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience, cocktails, appetizers entrees, wine, snd dessert were all perfect on Saturday night. A delightful Saturdays dining experience. Bern there many times and have never been disappointed!
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Gootie
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. The food and atmosphere was so quaint and refreshing as well as relaxing. And infinitely much better than a french restaurant in town that way is always overrated and the food isn’t memorable. This place is the opposite. Real french cuisine in a lovely atmosphere. C’est parfait!
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Marilyn
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. This was our third visit and it will not be our last.
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Stephen
Baltimore
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My name is Dr. Stephen Glasser and did my medical training in Washington, DC in the 1970's and have frequented La Chaumiere since it opened 48 years. There is nothing comparable to La Chaumiere in Baltimore where I live or in DC. It is even better since new ownership several years ago. Gil is great, the food is outstanding and authentic, and the devoted staff is the best. A true, elegant French Bistro. Every time I come to DC, we come to La Chaumiere for a true dining French experience. I WILL BE BACK1 Dr. Glasser
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David
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Chaumiere is, as always, excellent. The food is superb and to get the torchon au foie gras is fabulous. The service is the sort of discreet but attentive service that makes for perfect dining. The ambience is lovely, perfect old world French. And tonight we had the great honor of having one of Washington's premiere politicians and courageous human beings at the table next to us! What a thrill!
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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 4.9 stars by 4797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

La Chaumiere

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé

Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"

Salad Nicoise

Les Hors d'Œuvres

Torchon de Foie Gras au Cognac$30.00

Soup du Jour$15.00

Gratinée Lyonnaise$15.00

Bisque de Homard$15.00

Terrine de Pâté Maison$16.00

Saumon Fumé de Norvege$16.00

Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate$22.00

Huitres Fraîches$0.00

Moules Farcies à la Bourguignonne$14.00

Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé$19.00

Le Boudin Blanc$16.00

Quenelle de Brochet Sauce Homard$17.00

Escargots Bourguignons$16.00

Salade Maison$15.00

Salade Caesar$15.00

Les Speciaux

Burrata des Pouille et Jambon de Bayonne$18.00

Moules de PEI Provençale$25.00

Croustille d'Huitres et son Caviar$28.00

Pave d'Espadon Genevoise$56.00

Tournedos Rossini Sauce Perigourdine$59.00

Rable de Lapin Farci a l'Ancienne$48.00

Les Entrées

Carré d'Agneau Rôti$49.00

Médaillons de Venaison$37.00

Le Boudin Blanc aux Truffles$37.00

Steak au Poivre$49.00

Magret de Canard$38.00

Scalopines de Veau Normande$39.00

Fricassée du Pêcheur$38.00

Tripes Chaumiere$36.00

Foie de Veau à l'Échalotte$37.00

Coquilles St. Jacques Provençale$43.00

Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays)$42.00

Medallions de Boeuf$46.00

Ris de Veau$38.00

Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"$55.00

Saumon Mariné en Croûte$39.00

Truite Amandine$37.00

Quenelle de Brochet Sauce Homard$36.00

Desserts

Soufflé au Chocolat, Grand Marnier ou Raspberry$16.00

Tarte aux Pommes$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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