La Chaumiere

Name: La Chaumiere
Address: 2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 338-1784
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3887 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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La Chaumiere is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 44 years, La Chaumiere features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Patrick's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and rabbit. La Chaumiere has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We are now serving dinner al fresco on our patio. As of December 23rd we will no longer be offering indoor dining by order of the DC government. We will also be completely closed beginning Near Year's Day until January 14th.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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(202) 338-1784

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 338-1784
Website
http://www.lachaumieredc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Patrick Moulet
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.
Private party contact
Martin Lumet: (202) 338-1784

Location
2813 M Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
28th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking or public lot. For dinner, for $14.00, 2 hours of validated parking at Four Seasons Hotel.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour$12.00
Soup of the Day
Gratinée Lyonnaise$14.00
Baked Onion Soup
Bisque de Homard$13.00
Lobster Bisque
Terrine de Paté Maison$13.00
Country Style Duck-Orange Paté
Saumon Fumé$14.00
Atlantic Smoked Salmon
Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate$18.00
Featuring Four Cheeses
Huitres Fraîches
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
- Priced Daily
Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé$15.00
Allow 15 minutes
Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard au Cognac$26.00
Duck Foie Gras, Brioche Toast, Cassis Sauce
Moules Farcies à la Bourguignonne$12.00
Baked Mussels in Garlic Butter
Escargots$14.00
Snails in Garlic and Parsley Butter
Baked Oysters Chaumière$20.00
Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Ginger, Hazelnuts & Beurre Blanc
Boudin Blanc$14.00
A House Specialty: Mild Chicken and Pork Sausage
Quenelle de Brochet$14.00
A House Specialty: Pike Dumpling in Lobster Sauce
Salade Maison$12.00
Medley of Farm Lettuces, House Vinaigrette
Salade Caesar$12.00
Romaine Lettuce, Anchovy and Parmesan Cheese Dressing

Entrées

Foie de Veau a l'Echalotte$28.00
Calf's Liver Sauteed with Shallots & Vinegar
Truite Amandine$31.00
Seared Fresh Rainbow Trout, Lemon Butter and Almonds
Coquilles St. Jacques Provençale$34.00
Sauteed Sea Scallops with Garlic and Tomatoes
Fricassée du Pêcheur$32.00
Fish Stew with Shrimp, Mussels, and Scallops. Seasoned with Aïoli Emulsion
Saumon Mariné en Croûte$30.00
Marinated Salmon in Puff Pastry, Champagne-Dill Sauce
Steak au Poivre$44.00
12 oz. Angus Beef Center Cut Aged New York Strip Steak, Green and Black Peppercorn Sauce
Medaillons de Boeuf$38.00
Grilled Medallions of Beef Tenderloin, Sauce Bordelaise
Carré d'Agneau Rôti$40.00
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Dijon Mustard, Garlic and Herb Crust
Medaillons de Venaison$33.00
Venison Medallions, Sauce Poivrade and Sweet Potato Purée
Boudin Blanc$31.00
A House Specialty: Mild Chicken and Pork Sausages with Sautéed Apples
Quenelles de Brochet$30.00
A House Specialty: Pike Dumplings Baked in Lobster Sauce
Magret de Canard$31.00
Marinated Duck Breast, Black Currant Sauce
Ris de Veau$35.00
Sautéed Veal Sweetbreads, Wild Mushrooms, & Madeira Wine Sauce
Escalopines de Veau Normande$30.00
Veal Scaloppini, Apple Brandy Cream Sauce & Mushrooms
Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"$44.00
Fresh Imported Dover Sole Sauteed in Lemon Butter & Parsley
Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays Only)$32.00
Hearty Dish of Duck Confit, Lamb Stew and Sausage on a Bed of Baked Cannellini Beans

Desserts

Tulipe de Fruits et Sorbet$9.00
Cookie Cup Shell with Fresh Fruit and Sorbet
Tarte aux Pommes$13.00
Hot Apple Tarte à la Mode with Caramel Sauce
Soufflé$13.00
Grand Marnier or Chocolate (20 minute preparation time)
Mousse au Chocolat$9.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Tia Maria Served in a Cookie Cup
Profiteroles$9.00
Pastry Puffs Filled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Crème Brûlée$9.00
Vanilla Bean Custard with Caramelized Sugar Top
Tartelette aux Fruits$10.00
Individual Fresh Fruit Tart
Assiette de Sorbets$10.00
Trio of Sorbets with Raspberry Sauce
Gâteau au Chocolat$9.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Gratinée de Fruits Rouges$11.00
Warm Gratin of Mixed Berries with Sabayon Sauce
Fruits Frais$10.00
Fresh Seasonal Berries

What 3,887 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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IlanaG
New York Area
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our food was outstanding—we had the foie gras, Dover sole, venison medallions, and apple tart and chocolate soufflé for dessert. For whatever reason our main course order got lost and took a long time to arrive. The MD was super apologetic and gave us two complimentary glasses of wine as well as our dessert on the house. We would definitely come back here again, ideally early enough to take advantage of outdoor dining. Really great authentic French restaurant that does the DC area proud.
GC
GuyC
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent meal Dover sole very Lamb excellent Soufflé excellent Long wait between 1st and 2 d courses Noise level high Good waiter
TC
TomC
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful dining experience.
TK
TatianaK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Absolutely delicious food!!!! Highly recommend. One thing is I wish our waiter told us that we better order dessert in the beginning. We did not know about it and when we decided to order , after the meal, it was too late. Other than that it was great.
RT
RichardT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening, food , service and ambiance were great Don’t miss this place
A
Andrea
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Manager was short with bussers but everything else was good.
B
Bill
Berlin
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
It’s been years since we’ve eaten here - won’t be long before we’re back. Great institution and most comfortable. Food’s good too!
KD
KDDEDE
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very French. Excellent food, wine, service and decor.
s
susany
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely setting in Georgetown, excellent food and good service. We ate outside for lunch this time, and it felt like being in Paris
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pessoa
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful. Cheese souffle, veal scalopini, and apple tart: fantastic!
G
Gail
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb authentic delicious French cooking of the highest quality very professional wait staff. Flawless experience . Excellent wines . Perfect Cheese soufflé and they usually always have dover sole on the varied menu -
JS
JoseS
Baltimore
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Chaumiere is a great French restaurant. The food is excellent and the service exceptional. I highly recommend this place.
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Doro
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
classic French food, no surprises, no challenges.
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Tintin
Montreal
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
A Classic French restaurant, with very good classic French « plats ». Service was not as attentive as expected from such a good restaurant. Overall, a nice experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was superb. Will go there again when next I am in DC. Will also recommend it to others.
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azulite
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Not as good as multiple prior meals there. Duck overcooked limp sides. Dover sole excellent. Pate Madison served without bread or decoration. Desserts terrific. Very noisy and a few too many tables crowded in.
JR
JohnR
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Shunted to the upstairs room, even though we had reservations, the second class citizen experience didn’t end there. Overpriced mediocre food.
JE
JimE
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant. Food, service, ambiance all A+.
CM
CynthiaM
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
CN
ChristopherN
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was hot. The venison and short ribs were excellent. The 2018 Cotes de Bourg was great value. The ambience looked French so it wasn’t up to British standards! Excellent dinner and great value,
p
passionforlife
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
This is a restaurant that I always liked but had not been to for about 20 years. If you make a 5:30 pm reservation, please keep in mind that the restaurant does not open the doors to let you in until 5:30 pm, which means waiting outside if you are early. The next door CVS is an optional waiting place. The restaurant gives you a warm and cozy feel. I would prefer more separation between the tables. There was no one offering to take coats and patrons were hanging them over the back of the very uncomfortable chairs at each table. The bread was soft, warm and tasty with the supplied soft butter. It was a pleasure to eat a meal in which everything was not over-salted or over-peppered. Those who like a significant amount of either will be requesting the shakers. The baked onion soup and oysters Le Chaumiere were excellent; the house salad was only OK because it was not my taste in dressings; the fish dishes were excellent and very ample; the mashed potatoes were delicious and the green beans were very tasty but unfortunately only a garnish. The service was excellent except for the delay in delivering the desert souffle. The apply pastry desert with ice cream was very good. On the other hand, the chocolate soufflé was a significant disappointment -- dry, unless saturated with the vanilla sauce, and even then missing the taste of deep, rich, dark chocolate I had expected. As a way of digesting the meal and taking a break before eating desert in greater comfort, I would be inclined to walk down the street to Cafe Leopold for dessert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place, would go again.
m
mekj
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time and it was amazing. I look forward to many years to come
GC
GraceC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Everything was delicious! One of the best meals we have eaten in a long time. Service was exceptional, classic 5-star old school dinner service. It was a true pleasure dining at La Chaumiere!
JH
JeffH
Washington DC
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great real Georgetown experience and great food/service at our hometown favorite!
BT
BrianT
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we fly from UK to USA we always have a couple of days in Georgetown & always book the La Chaumiere for we believe to be a Michelin star restaurant. You will find no better food & service anywhere in Washington
RJ
RayJD
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Another lovely occasion although the onion soup was a little thin.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice evening on the sidewalk. Bit noisy. Excellent food.
DB
DavidB
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every item was delicious started with a cheese soufflé that was perfect. My date had octopus salad-perfect. The wine choices were excellent and for a high end restaurant very reasonable Main course of sweet breads was just wonderful in taste and presentation. Save held true of steak au louvre Service was considerate and professional. Can’t wait for a reason to return
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Dinner
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, very good. Only negative was the restaurant phone near our table rang frequently. Seems that could be placed in a better spot.
AW
AubreyW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. What a cozy restaurant. The owner is on the floor throughout the service and makes you feel like you're right at home.
d
desireec
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb on every level!
LG
LindenGreen
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely outdoor dining, sublime service, and exceptional food are all good reasons to return again and again.
MS
MichaelS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first Michelin star restaurant, and we loved it!
M
Madame
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am a regular at La Chaumiere! I go back again and again, because I am never disappointed. And now it is soft-shell crabs season and my last lunch was perfect. The escargots hot, spicy and very tasty. The crabs -- well what can I say - they were out of this world. Added to all this was the very pleasant service. Peter is a delight!
K
Kitty
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food serviced professionally. My husband and I went for out anniversary. We will return.
DC
DCfoodie
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, ambience and service. The service is definitely high end and they know how to take care of you. La Chaumiere is always a wonderful time! It is our go-to restaurant for authentic French cuisine.
AR
AnaR
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Continues long-time tradition of first-rate food, service, and ambience
C
Christophe
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
For diners searching for classic French dishes, La Chaumiere fits the bill! Main courses reflect a diversity of regional French cuisines [with my favorite - Normandy - providing a number of classic entrees]. The atmosphere certainly evokes an old French inn. Service is always professional and discrete - no hovering waitstaff. Probably one of the longest-serving French restaurants in DC - always worth a visit.
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austineater
Houston
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always come here when we’re in town. Returning for several years and can expect exceptional food and service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

La Chaumiere is rated 4.7 stars by 3887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 338-1784

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–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking or public lot. For dinner, for $14.00, 2 hours of validated parking at Four Seasons Hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Moulet
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.
Private party contact
Martin Lumet: (202) 338-1784

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La Chaumiere

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Soufflés

Escargots

Hot Apple Tart

Appetizers

Soupe du Jour$12.00

Gratinée Lyonnaise$14.00

Bisque de Homard$13.00

Terrine de Paté Maison$13.00

Saumon Fumé$14.00

Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate$18.00

Huitres Fraîches

Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé$15.00

Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard au Cognac$26.00

Moules Farcies à la Bourguignonne$12.00

Escargots$14.00

Baked Oysters Chaumière$20.00

Boudin Blanc$14.00

Quenelle de Brochet$14.00

Salade Maison$12.00

Salade Caesar$12.00

Entrées

Foie de Veau a l'Echalotte$28.00

Truite Amandine$31.00

Coquilles St. Jacques Provençale$34.00

Fricassée du Pêcheur$32.00

Saumon Mariné en Croûte$30.00

Steak au Poivre$44.00

Medaillons de Boeuf$38.00

Carré d'Agneau Rôti$40.00

Medaillons de Venaison$33.00

Boudin Blanc$31.00

Quenelles de Brochet$30.00

Magret de Canard$31.00

Ris de Veau$35.00

Escalopines de Veau Normande$30.00

Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"$44.00

Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays Only)$32.00

Desserts

Tulipe de Fruits et Sorbet$9.00

Tarte aux Pommes$13.00

Soufflé$13.00

Mousse au Chocolat$9.00

Profiteroles$9.00

Crème Brûlée$9.00

Tartelette aux Fruits$10.00

Assiette de Sorbets$10.00

Gâteau au Chocolat$9.00

Gratinée de Fruits Rouges$11.00

Fruits Frais$10.00

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