L'Auberge Chez Francois

Name: L'Auberge Chez Francois
Address: 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA, United States, 22066
Telephone: (703) 759-3800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

7411 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch
Wed–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Dinner
Wed–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 759-3800
Website
http://www.laubergechezfrancois.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Jacques E. Haeringer
Private party facilities
Celebrate life's special moments, weddings, corporate luncheons or dinners, holiday parties, or just want-to-party events in one of L"Auberge Chez François warm and inviting dining rooms or outside terrace. Specializing in offering complete menus, we can accommodate groups from 10-100 persons.
Private party contact
Elizabeth Vatty, Private Events Director: (888) 353-1665

Location
332 Springvale Road Great Falls, VA 22066
Neighborhood
Great Falls
Cross street
Beach Mill Road
Parking details
Self parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Onion Soup Gratinée
Lobster Bisque
Warm Roquefort Cheese Tart
Caramelized Apples, Cinnamon & Calvados
Maine Rope Mussels
with Garlic-Herb Butter
Boudin Blanc
Toulouse Sausage, Bacon Wrapped Scallop on White Beans
Chive Crêpe
stuffed with Duxelle of Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Concassé, Madeira Sauce
Trio of Norwegian Salmon*
House-Dilled Cured, Smoked, Rillettes, Salmon Caviar, Capers
A House Delicacy
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks, Wild Mushrooms, Sherry Wine
Snails From the Vineyards of Burgundy$10.50
with Garlic-Herb Butter
Half Dozen Cold Oysters*$10.50
with Mignonette Sauce -or- Hot with Béarnaise Sauce

Salads

Organic Mesclun Salad
Vinaigrette Maison
Caesar Salad$9.50
Roquefort Cheese Salad$9.95
Grilled Carolina Shrimp Salad$14.25
Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Sesame Seeds, Vinaigrette

Entrées

Rainbow Trout Filet$54.00
Toasted Almonds, Lemon Brown Butter
Grilled Norwegian Salmon$55.00
with Beurre Blanc Sauce
Classic Beef Bourguignon$56.00
Organic Vegetables
Maine Lobster & Haricots Verts Salad$56.00
Vanilla Vinaigrette
Papa's Bouillabaisse$57.00
Medley of Fresh Fish & Shellfish, Saffron Broth
Grilled Organic Chicken Breast$54.00
Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme
Marcho Farms Veal Scaloppini$57.00
Virginia Ham, Wild Mushrooms, Crème Sauce
Medallion of Beef Tenderloin*$60.00
Béarnaise Sauce, Organic Vegetables

To Share

$11

Haricots Verts
Roasted Herb Potatoes
Wild Mushroom Medley
Pommes Frites

Desserts

Selection from our Dessert Menu

Our Assorted Hot Soufflés$9.95
Grand Marnier, Chocolate, Raspberry

Featured Drink

Please order with your meal

Julius Meini Coffee$5.00
Harney and Sons Fine Teas$6.00

What 7,411 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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FoodandService
Washington DC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best! Went for a family celebration and it was outstanding!
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Sunandsurf84
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First timers and certainly not our last time! Will be back - a great place to celebrate our 38th anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!
HI
HeatherI
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
It was for my friend’s belated birthday. She did not receive a birthday dessert. Overall a lovely evening, just disappointed no birthday candle.
BT
BrianT
West Virginia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the night did not disappoint!
GZ
GeorgeZ
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on 13 May at the restaurant. We would, without exception, do it again! The ambience was perfect. The wait staff was exceptional. The quality of the food was off the charts. A little pricey, but considering appetizers and desserts were included and the quality of the entree, the value of the meal was very much acceptable. Can’t wait to go back for our 51st anniversary celebration! Well done!!!
HH
HelenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, great atmosphere. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion
CK
CharlesK
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at L'Auberge is always a wonderful experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place NEVER disappoints. The meal as always was exceptional. I always have memorable dining experiences when here. You can’t go wrong.
PF
PhillyFolks
Naples
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful lunch on the tented patio. The food was outstanding. We particularly recommend the veal scallops and the salmon main courses. There were many creative gluten-free options. Our server Abel was helpful, courteous and efficient…a model of what an excellent server should be. We will return the next time we are in Northern Virginia.
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Berries
Baltimore
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant out in the countryside of Virginia. Pretty ride after getting off the Beltway. Perfect for a special occasion lunch, prix fixe or at Jacques Brasserie.
ED
EricD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant, really worth the price for the excellent service and dining experience.
LR
LyndaR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It isn’t a meal, it’s an experience! The best meal I have ever had!
JV
JoelV
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Service could be a bit more attentive at times to check-in, by overall it was very good. This was our 2nd time at the restaurant and it hasn't dissapointed.
BW
BarbaraW
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Mother’s Day
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TimK
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The team at L'Auberge Chez Francois made our Mother's Day celebration special. The service and food were both excellent and they made us feel special while we were there. We enjoy this culinary treat. Thank you.
NY
NYCdine
Washington DC
135 reviews
vip
3.0
135 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience2
Mother’s Day at L’Auberge Chez Francois was surprisingly lackluster. We dined outside on the patio near the gardens. The tables were widely spaced but devoid of any decorations. A small floral arrangement would have been nice. The patio was plain and lacked any atmosphere. Soft music would have at least helped. The “special” menu was the new daily prix fixe menu and offered no special brunch items other than crab cakes. I hate to say this but my husband’s Bouillabaisse was indeed a small dish and probably the worst Bouillabaisse he’s had in the DC area. Sorry Papa. We always celebrate new menus at our frequent restaurants but when they remove key items … steak and frites … it’s disappointing. The highlight of the day was, as always, the excellent service.
IC
IsabelleC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
It was extremely expensive, when we book the reservation in the menu the prices were very different than when we got there and was given the Mother’s Day menu. We will not come back $800 for 4 people and a child it was an astronomical fee Will not refer or ever comeback
MK
MamaK
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolutely lovely meal. Great service, great food!
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Acel
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
An excellent and our family's "go to" restaurant for our special dinner events.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and, as a nearby table said, magical. We always enjoy our meals here. It is impeccable fine dining but manages also to feel warm and welcoming and not at all pretentious. The service is wonderful and the food is outstanding. Every bite is delicious. We were celebrating our 14th anniversary. We came here for the first time just two weeks prior to our engagement and have returned many times for our anniversary. Thank you to everyone there for another wonderful meal!
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Garrett
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly an exceptional experience in every sense of the word. What an experience. Thank you.
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Foodie
Washington DC
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal as always! Our server was outstanding! An excellent evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you so much!We were so happy.Meal was delicious and workers so polite🫶🏼We will come again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth every penny. Food was excellent and the sommelier was very helpful. Appetizers, main course and desserts all excellent.
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Barried
Washington DC
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
My rockfish, and my wife's trout with almonds, were very good but not as special as last time. Sorry but we cannot be more specific. We were thrilled that the maple leaf crust, with ice cream, dessert was back on the menu.
DE
DEWAYNEL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic meal, atmosphere and the food and service was impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was “welcoming”. Service and the dinner was great!
T
Tla5
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was very attentive without being intrusive.
L
Leesburgite
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
L'Auberge Chez Francois does not disappoint - lovely dining experience for romantic dinner or celebrating a special event with family and friends. Impeccable service from start to finish.
NS
NanaSusan
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have had dinner at L’Auberge Chez François at least a dozen times. We have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is elegant and warm, the food is absolutely delicious, and the service is flawless. It will continue to be our go-to place for special occasions.
MS
MacSabri
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent experience. Food and service were exceptional. As nice as the place was, it was too warm. Maybe the AC was not working. The wine and liqueurs prices were higher than expected, but the sommelier makes up for that for his perfect recommendations. Definitely coming back in the future.
EK
EllenK
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect place for a wedding anniversary
DS
DianeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The evening was lovely, we sat outside under the tent, which was great as it had just finished raining. The service was friendly and the pace was relaxed. The only issue I had, there were no heaters in the tent so we were a bit chilly. Other than that excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday and Wedding Anniversary.
B
Basil
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a delightful birthday celebration and outstanding food in each course. The thoughtful preparation, piping hot food, elegant setting, and attentive service made this another wonderful family evening at L'Auberge.
S
Spdavis5
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect place for a special occasion. Expensive, but still a very good value for what you receive. The staff is especially welcoming and efficient. The food is superb. Come with a good appetite.
AH
AvidHiker
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was exceptional as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Great value and experience as well, 100% would go back.
m
marinaman
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going there almost every year for our anniversary now celebrating number 37 and it was excellent as always

Safety precautions

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

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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L'Auberge Chez Francois is rated 4.9 stars by 7411 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

332 Springvale Road Great Falls, VA 22066

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Beach Mill Road
Neighborhood
Great Falls
Hours of operation
Lunch
Wed–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Dinner
Wed–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Self parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacques E. Haeringer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laubergechezfrancois.com/
Phone number
(703) 759-3800
Private party facilities
Celebrate life's special moments, weddings, corporate luncheons or dinners, holiday parties, or just want-to-party events in one of L"Auberge Chez François warm and inviting dining rooms or outside terrace. Specializing in offering complete menus, we can accommodate groups from 10-100 persons.
Private party contact
Elizabeth Vatty, Private Events Director: (888) 353-1665

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

La Salade de l'Auberge

Caesar Salad

Lobster Bisque

Appetizers

Onion Soup Gratinée

Lobster Bisque

Warm Roquefort Cheese Tart

Maine Rope Mussels

Boudin Blanc

Chive Crêpe

Trio of Norwegian Salmon*

A House Delicacy

Snails From the Vineyards of Burgundy$10.50

Half Dozen Cold Oysters*$10.50

Salads

Organic Mesclun Salad

Caesar Salad$9.50

Roquefort Cheese Salad$9.95

Grilled Carolina Shrimp Salad$14.25

Entrées

Rainbow Trout Filet$54.00

Grilled Norwegian Salmon$55.00

Classic Beef Bourguignon$56.00

Maine Lobster & Haricots Verts Salad$56.00

Papa's Bouillabaisse$57.00

Grilled Organic Chicken Breast$54.00

Marcho Farms Veal Scaloppini$57.00

Medallion of Beef Tenderloin*$60.00

To Share

Haricots Verts

Roasted Herb Potatoes

Wild Mushroom Medley

Pommes Frites

Desserts

Our Assorted Hot Soufflés$9.95

Featured Drink

Julius Meini Coffee$5.00

Harney and Sons Fine Teas$6.00

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