La Chaumiere

4.9

4828 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

New Year's Eve
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for our $120 per person prix fixe menu on New Year's Eve! Menu details can be found on our website at lachaumieredc.com. Only our prix fixe menu will be available on this day.

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

Tartare de Betterave et Rillettes de Truite a la Moutarde$19.00
Red Beet Tartare, Dijon Homemade Rainbow Trout Rillettes, Sherry Vinaigrette, Lemon Chive Crema
Moules de PEI Indochine$25.00
PEI Blue Point Mussels, Coconut, Lemongrass Ginger Sauce, Cilantro Leaves, Toasted Baguette
Bouquet de Gambas Provençale$21.00
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp, Fingerling Potato, Fresh Tomato Concasse, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Chive Emulsion
Cinderella de Fruits de Mer$56.00
Fresh Maine Lobster, Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Oyster Mushrooms, Zucchini, Lobster Cognac Sauce
Tournedos Rossini Sauce Perigourdine$59.00
Seared Beef Tenderloin, Toasted Brioche, Fresh Spinach, Homemade Duck Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce
Cote de Veau au Chanterelles$57.00
Cast iron seared, Milk Fed Veal Chop, Russet potato Gratin, Fresh Chanterelles Mushrooms, Sherry Cream 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 4,828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

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La Chaumiere offers an authentic French experience in the heart of DC. Guests rave about the "best escargots" and "wonderful soufflés." The restaurant boasts a charming decor reminiscent of a French country inn. With "impeccable service" and a diverse menu, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

4,828 Reviews

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Alfred
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service and pleasant atmosphere
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kathryn
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming with generous portions of traditional French cuisine. Good wine selection.
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marc
VIP
Washington DC
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reliably quite good. Wine list has grown increasingly pricey. It tends to get crowded and noisy at times but the service was carefully enthusiastic. The Cura Normand was not up to standard. Dried and overcooked. The sole and steak and pate terrific.
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Irene
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant should have special status: it is always great food, lovely and personal service of food that is not to be found elsewhere. I think it is incomparable! In a Dyaus all its own!
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Tracy
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always lovely, always a special dining experience. The baked oysters are the best.
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AzadehT
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best French restaurants in DC . There were 6 of us each ordered different entree from the menu and each of were so delighted of the dish we had chosen . The service is great and the restaurant is beautiful and the mood very festive . I 100% recommend this restaurant.
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Robert
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was very nice. I would like to go again, a special place to celebrate.
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kristine
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best French food I’ve had in the US. Everything was delicious.
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Jamie
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Possibly one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Had a 630 reservation, one of them was running late. When ordering the waiter said we had to place all courses at once, we asked if we could order a bottle of wine and apps while we waited for the 4th person. He let us. Then he came back maybe 10 mins later and said we had to order all of our food even though the 4th person wasn’t there or we had to leave. I told him to bring the check and close us out. The table next to us was allowed to order their wine and apps while waiting on another person, and they weren’t given the same treatment. Unsure if it’s because we are in our 30s and that table was in their 60s? The restaurant was half empty. He brought the check by 6:51. They cleared all of our app plates, bread basket and butter before we even were done with that or our wine. Go to Le Diplomate for much better food and service. Will never step foot in this establishment again.
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Lisa
VIP
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love being here. The lamb chops and sweetbreads were outstanding.
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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 4828 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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

New Year's Eve

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

Tartare de Betterave et Rillettes de Truite a la Moutarde$19.00

Moules de PEI Indochine$25.00

Bouquet de Gambas Provençale$21.00

Cinderella de Fruits de Mer$56.00

Tournedos Rossini Sauce Perigourdine$59.00

Cote de Veau au Chanterelles$57.00

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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