La Vie

Name: La Vie
Address: 88 District Sq SW, Washington, DC, United States, 20024
Telephone: (202) 560-5501
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2439 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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La Vie is restaurant that specializes in Coastal Cuisine. The spacious waterfront terrace provides exclusive access to incredible views and decor.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 101 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 560-5501
Website
http://www.lavie-dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
88 District Sq SW Washington, DC 20024
Neighborhood
Southwest Waterfront
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Burrata$25.00
turkish style spicy tomatos sauce, basil, balsamic reduction, baguette
Seafood Misto$27.00
shrimp, calamari, shishito, pepper, lemon aioli
French Mussel Pot$27.00
fennel sausage, dijon butter, white wine
Greek Mussel Pot$27.00
lemon potatoes, ouzo, feta
Kafta$25.00
lamb kebab, harissa pita bread, garlic toum
Tuna Tartare$27.00
quinoa tabbouleh, avocado mousse, harissa alioli, crispy grains
Grilled Octopus$29.00
cucumber, pickled pearl onion, saffron potato, chermoula vinaigrette
Mediterranean Spreads*$21.00
trio of hummus, melitzanosalta tzatziki, served with pita
Arancini$14.00
ratatouille, burrata, saffron aioli
Grape Leaves*$14.00
rice, herbs, tomato, pine nuts, shallots

Pasta & Risotto

our pasta is made in house

Lobster Risotto$58.00
seafood ragu, black garlic aioli, crispy basil
Potato Gnocchi$39.00
short rib ragu, pecorino, chili flakes, crispy rosemary
Seafood Tagliatelle$54.00
shrimp, cuttlefish, clams, white wine, clam broth, crème fraîche, garlic streusal
Cheese Ravioli$36.00
ricotta, mascarpone, mozzarella, parmesan, cherry tomato sauce, basil
Mushroom Risotto$29.00
arborio rice, wild mushrooms, pecorino romano, crispy sage
Crestide "Gallo"$30.00
spinach pasta, fava beans, english peas, pecorino, wasabi breadcrumbs
- Add Scallops$34.00
- Add Shrimp$28.00
- Add Lobster$35.00

Sea

grilled, served with eggplant caponata and citrus beurre blanc

Branzino Fillets$48.00
Atlantic Salmon$43.00
Day-Boat Scallops$54.00
Roasted Halibut$47.00
curry onion labneh, roasted brussels, chives beurre blanc

Land

locally sourced, farm raised, halal

Lamb Chops$56.00
yellow split pea pureé, marbled potatoes, parmigiano, red pearl onions
Roasted Chicken*$39.00
summer vegetables, fennel onion soubise, truffle chicken jus
16oz Ribeye$72.00
truffle fries, bearnaise sauce
La Vie Burger Royale$27.00
bacon, raclette fonduta, pickles, la vie sauce

Sides

$16 each

Grilled Asparragus
muhammara sauce, almond dukkah, ladolemono
Crispy Brussels
golden raisins, burnt honey, yogurt
Truffle Frites
served with ketchup
Fried Cauliflower
shaved red onions, pecorino, harissa alioli, garlic streusel

Dessert Menu

Cotton Candy Baked Alaska$27.00
chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, Italian meringue, cotton candy, black rum
Tiramisu$15.00
Lady fingers dipped in marsala-coffee, layered with mascarpone cream, coffee pastry cream, chocolate pearls, cocoa powder
Chocolate Petit Gâteau$15.00
whipped milk chocolate ganache, passion colada, chocolate sable, vanilla custard, chocolate disc, chocolate sauce
Lemon Lush$15.00
whipped cream cheese, lemon pudding core, wafers crust, white chocolate-yuzu cream, le citron tea honey jam, honey tuile, lemon curd
Mascarpone Crème Brûlée$15.00
light whipped cream, macerated strawberry & blueberry, vanilla mascarpone custard, sugar crunch

Cocktails & Drinks

Dip Your Toes

light & refreshing

Rosé Sangria$16.00
segura brut rosé, lillet rosé, stoli ohranj vodka, blood orange, peach, lemon
St Germain Spritz$16.00
strawberry infused st. germain, maurin quina, falernum, sparkling wine
Riviera Highball$17.00
tito's vodka, st. germain, lime, huckleberry, soda

Lifeguard Duty

non-alcoholic

Citron Pressé$10.00
house-made lavender lemonade
Seas the Day$10.00
lime, strawberry, mint, aged balsamic

Dive

medium & bold

Empress 75$20.00
empress 1908 butterfly pea flower gin, pineapple sparking wine, fresh lemon, lavender bitters, edible sparkles
Le Paloma$17.00
ilegal mezcal, aperol, grapefruit, lime, bergamot, q grapefruit soda
The South (West) Side$19.00
hendrik's gin, green chartreuse, house made cucumber & white peppercorn syrup, fresh lime, mint

Off the Deep

bold & strong

La Vie Af$20.00
redemption high rye bourbon, hennessey vsop, herbs de provence, aged balsamic reduction, strawberry
Passionate Envy$19.00
angel's envy bourbon, aperol, passion fruit- ginger syrup, coconut water, lemon
All Smoke, No Fire*$20.00
noble oak bourbon, giffard peach, pecan chai simple syrup, lemon, maple
Sugar, Spice, and Everything, Tequila?*$20.00
partida reposado, amaretto, giffard abricot, orgeat, maple, lime
Old Beirut, New Fashioned$19.00
dickel rye whiskey, massaya arak orange & fennel syrup, tempus fugit quinquina, peychaud's bitters

Bottled Beer

Amstel Light$8.00
Bud Light$7.00
Dos Equis Lager$7.00
Heineken$8.00
Heineken 0.0%$7.00
Strongbow Cider$9.00
3 Stars White IPA$9.00
Old OX Brewery Cherry Saison$9.00

Draft Beer

Stella, Pale Lager, Belgium, 5.0%$8.00
Troegs Dreamweaver, Hefewizen, PA, 4.8%$9.00
Mahou, Pale Lager, Spain, 5.5%$8.00
Hoegaarden White Ale IPA, DC, 6.5%$8.00
DC Brau Corruption IPA, DC, 6.5%$9.00

Wine List

By the Glass

Sparkling

NV Torresella Prosecco, Brut, Veneto, Italy$16.00
NV Pierre Sparr, Cremant, Brut, Alsace, France$19.00
NV Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, Franc$37.00
2009 Dom Perignon 3oz/6oz Pours, Champagne, Pinot Noir / Chard, France$29.00

Sparkling Rosé

NV Segura Viudas Cava, Brut, Penedes, Spain$16.00
NV Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France$37.00

White

2020 Bartenura Moscato d'Asti | Piedmont, Italy | Moscato$16.00
2018 Tolloy | Alto Adige, Italy | Pinot Grigio$16.00
2020 Carl Graff | Mosel, Germany | Riesling, Off Dry$18.00
2020 Villa Maria | Marlborough, NZ | Sauvignon Blanc$17.00
2020 Domaine Bellevue | Touraine, France | Sauvignon Blanc$18.00
2019 Stags Leap | Napa Valley, USA | Chardonnay$20.00

Red

NV Poletti Lambrusco Amabile | Emilia Romagna, Italy | Lambrusco$17.00
2017 Benton Lane | Willamette Valley, USA | Pinot Noir$18.00
2019 Ferraton Per & Fils | Rhone, France | Grenache, Syrah$18.00
2014 Salcheto Nobile de Montepulciano | Tuscany, Italy | Sangiovese$18.00
2017 Chateau Famaey | Cahors, France | Malbec$18.00
2019 Masca Del Tacco Old Vines | Puglia, Italy | Zinfandel, Off Dry$18.00
2018 Duckhorn | Napa Valley, USA | Cabernet Sauvignon$27.00

Rosé

NV Abbazia Balestro Moscato Rose | Piedmont, Italy | Moscato Dolce$17.00
2019 Massaya | Beqaa Valley, Lebanon | Syrah / Cinsault$16.00
2020 Veritas | Monticello, Virginia | Cabernet Franc/Merlot$21.00
2019 Joseph Mellot | Sancerre, France | Pinot Noir$17.00

Corvain Red

5 oz Pour

2015 Pio Cesare | Barolo | Nebbiolo$45.00
2019 Caymus | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$55.00
2014 Silver Oak | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$75.00

Sparkling

NV Torresella Prosecco, Brut | Veneto, Italy$65.00
NV Pierre Sparr, Cremant Brut | Alsace, France$90.00

Sparkling Rosé

NV Segura Viudas Cava, Brut | Penedes, Spain$65.00
NV Veuve Clicquot Brut | Champagne, France$175.00
NV Moet & Chandon Imperial | Champagne, France$175.00
NV Moet & Chandon Ice | Champagne, France$185.00
Billecart Salmon Brut | Champagne, France$225.00

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot Brut | Champagne, France$175.00
Billecart Salmon Extra Brut | Champagne, France$225.00
NV Moet & Chandon Ice | Champagne, France$185.00
NV Moet & Chandon Imperial | Champagne, France$220.00
MV Pol Roger Brut | Champagne, France$185.00
MV Ayala Blanc de Blanc | Champagne, France$210.00
2007 Billecart-Salmon Brut | "Nicolas Francois" Champagne, France$400.00
MV Armand de Brignac Brut | "Ace of Spades" Champagne, France$850.00
2009 Dom Perignon | Champagne, France$500.00
MV Krug Grande Cuvee | Champagne, France$500.00

White

Light, Crisp & Floral

2018 La Quilla Muscadet Sevre at Maine | Loire Valley | Melon de Bourgogne$71.00
2019 Jean-Luc Mader Pinot Blanc | Alsace | Pinot Blanc$75.00
2018 Provam Portal Do Fidalgo | Moncao E Melgaco, Portugal | Alvarinho$85.00
2017 Lis Neris ''Gris'' | Friuli | Pinot Grigio$80.00
2016 Infinite 1939 Trentino | Pinot Grigio$90.00
2018 Gini la Frosca | Soave Classico, Veneto | Garganega$95.00
2018 Schloss Johannisberger | Rheingau, Germany | Reisling, Dry$90.00
2019 Papargyriou Corinthia | Peloponnese, Greece | Muscat / Assyrtico$80.00

Mineral, Grassy, & Elegant

2019 Benito Ferrara Greco di Tufo | Campania, Italy | Greco di Tufo$75.00
2020 Gavalas Santorini | Santorini, Greece | Assyrtico$90.00
2018 Jankara | Gallura, Sardinia | Vermentino$85.00
2017 M. Chapotier la Combe Pilate | Rhone Valley | Viognier$74.00
2020 Christian Lauverjat | Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc$85.00
2019 Francis Blanchet Vielles Vines | Pouille-Fume, Loire Valley | Sauv. Blanc$87.00
2018 Cade | Napa Valley, CA | Sauvignon Blanc$90.00
2018 Wairau River | Marlborough, NZ | Sauvignon Blanc$70.00
2019 Alphonse Mellot, La Moussiere | Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc$105.00
2014 Couhins la Gravette | Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux | Sauv. Blanc, Sémillon$95.00
2016 Querciabella 'Batar' | Tuscany | Chardonnay, Pinot Blanv$205.00

Chardonnay, Vanilla, Oak

2016 Raul Perez Ultreia | Bierzo, Spain | Godello$80.00
2017 Monopole | Rioja, Spain | Viura$90.00
2010 Vina Otano Gran Reserva | Rioja, Spain | Viura$120.00
2019 Stags Leap | Napa Valley, CA | Chardonnay$85.00
2017 Sbragia | Sonoma County, CA | Chardonnay$80.00
2015 Grgich Hills | Napa Valley, CA | Chardonnay$120.00

Burgundy, Simply Classic

2019 J Moreau & Fils Chablis | Chablis | Chardonnay$85.00
2018 Pascal Clement Rabource 1er Cru | Rully | Chardonnay$95.00
2019 Les Vieux Murs | Pouilly-Fuisse | Chardonnay$105.00
2017 Pascal Clement Mersault | Cote de Beaune | Chardonnay$155.00
2016 Berthelemot Les Levrons | Puligny-Montrachet | Chardonnay$210.00
2015 V. Girardin Corton-Charlemagne | Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Chardonnay$540.00
2018 Château Chauvet Freres | Beaujolais | Chardonnay$75.00

Red

Light to Medium, Fruity, Dry

2018 A. Mellot la Moussiere | Sancerre | Pinot Noir$120.00
2018 Mommessin Moulin a Vent | Beaujolais | Gamay$89.00
2018 Alcesti | Sicily | Frappato$73.00
2018 Massolino | Serralunga d'Alba | Dolcetto$80.00
2017 Ca' La Bionda Valpolicella | Veneto | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella$75.00
2019 Italo Cescon | Veneto | Pinot Noir$75.00
2015 Resonance Vineyard | Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir$95.00
2017 Benton Lane | Willamette Valley | Pinot Noir$85.00
2017 Davis Bynum | Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast | Pinot Noir$125.00
2018 Dairyman Belle Glos | Russian River Valley, Sonoma | Pinot Noir$115.00

Burgundy, Style Meets Tradition

2018 Bourgogne-Devaux la Daligniere | Haute Cotes de Beaune | Pinot Noir$105.00
2017 N. Rossignol Savigny-Les-Beaune | Savigny Les Beaune | Pinot Noir$145.00
2016 N. Rossignol Les Vignots Pommard | Pommard | Pinot Noir$175.00
2016 A&B. Rion 1er Cru Les Chaumes-Vosne-Romanee | Vosne Romanee | Pinot Noir$290.00
2015 Domaine Ponsot Grand Cru Griotte Chambertin | Griotte-Chambertin | Pinot Noir$1,900.00

Sun & Fruit, Savory Spice

2016 Jean-Michel Gerin "La Champine" | Rhone Valley | Syrah$85.00
2018 Chateau Yvonne "La Folie" | Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley | Cab Franc$95.00
2019 Legado Del Moncayo | Campo de Borja, Spain | Garnacha$72.00
2018 Alléno & Chapoutier Croix Chabot | Saint-Joseph | Syrah$95.00
2017 Finca Rio Negro 992 | Castilla, Spain | Tempranillo, Syrah, Cab Sauv$85.00
2017 Paulo Laureano 'Ema's Vineyard' | Alentejo, Portugal | Trincadeira, Aragonez$70.00
2015 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas | Beira Atlantico, Portugal | Baga$90.00
2018 Massaya Colombier | Beqaa, Lebanon | Grenache-Syrah, Cinsault$85.00
2017 Torres 'Salmos' | Priorat, Spain | Syrah, Grenache, Carignan$115.00
2011 C.V.N.E. Imperial Gran Reserva | Rioja, Spain | Graciano, Tempranillo, Mazuelo$190.00
2015 Bodegas Casa la Rad 'Solarce' | Rioja Baja, Spain | Tempranillo, Garnacha$95.00
2016 Manyetes Gratallops | Priorat, Spain | Carignan$160.00
2018 Vega Clara "Diez Almendros" | Ribera de Duero, Spain | Tempranillo$95.00
2015 Numanthia Termes | Toro, Spain | Tinta de Toro$125.00
2016 Domaine Les Bruyeres, 'David Reynaud' | Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone | Syrah$140.00
2015 Chateau la Nerthe, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape | Rhone Valley | Syrah, Grenache$155.00
2012 Numanthia Termanthia | Toro, Spain | Tinta de Toro$485.00
2017 Jean Luc Colombo Terre Brulee | Cornas, Rhone | Syrah$180.00

Bordeaux, Bordeaux Opulent & Mature

2018 Cru Monplaisir | Bordeaux Superiur | Merlot, Cab Sauv, PV$95.00
2012 Plaisir de Ch. Siaurac Lalande-de-Pomerol | Bordeaux | Cab Sauv, Merlot$90.00
2016 Chateau de Valois, Pomerol | Pomerol | Merlot, Cab Franc$149.00
2016 Chateau Haut-Plantey St. Emilion Grand Cru | St. Emilion | Merlot, Cab Franc$135.00
2015 Chateau Latour Pauillac | Pauillac | Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot$300.00
2015 Baron de Brane Margaux | Bordeaux | Merlot, Cab Franc$160.00
2010 Chateau Branaire-Ducru St. Julien Grand Cru Classe | Bordeaux | Merlot, Cab Franc$395.00
2018 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classe | Pauillac | Cab. Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc$475.00
2015 Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classe | Pessac-Leognan | Merlot, Cab Franc$2,500.00

Noble Hills of Italy

2014 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona | Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese$130.00
2016 Strada Al Sasso Gran Selezione 'Chianti Classico | Tuscany | Sangiovese$100.00
2017 Bruno Giacosa Faletto 'Barbera d'Alba | Piedmont | Barbera$115.00
2014 Luigi Righetti Amarone | Veneto | Amarone Blend$125.00
2015 Sartori Amarone | Veneto | Amarone Blend$160.00
2017 Prunotto | Barbaresco, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$120.00
2015 Michele Chiarlo Reyna | Barbaresco, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$145.00
2014 Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco | Barbaresco, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$180.00
2015 Bel Colle Simposio | Barolo, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$105.00
2016 La Spinetta "Vigneto Garretti" | Barolo, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$180.00
2014 Massolino Riserva 'Vigna Rionda' | Barolo, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$375.00
2015 Pio Cesare | Barolo | Nebbiolo$250.00

Napa, Sonoma, Bold, Aged & Privileged

2015 Stags Leap | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$135.00
2018 Cotes de Femme | Alexander Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$95.00
2018 Plumpjack | Napa Valley | Merlot$120.00
2016 Duckhorn | Napa Valley | Merlot$145.00
2018 Hands of Time | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot$130.00
2016 Duckhorn | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$125.00
Mv Opus One Overture | Oakville, Napa Valley | Classic Bordeaux Blend$290.00
2019 Caymus | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$230.00
2013 "The Mascot" by Will Harlan Limited Edition | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$300.00
2017 Blue Rock Vineyards "Baby Blue" | Alexander Valley | Bordeaux Blend$105.00
2017 Opus One | Oakville, Napa Valley | Classic Bordeaux Blend$675.00
2016 Quintessa | Rutherford, Napa Valley | Bordeaux Blend$355.00
2016 Eisele Vineyard "Altagracia" | Calistoga, Napa Valley | Cab. Sauv Cab. Franc$300.00
2015 Silver Oak | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$300.00
2017 Lail Blueprint | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$325.00
2016 Eisele "Cabernet Sauvignon" | Calistoga, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$1,000.00

Bottle for Special Occasion

2014 Massolino Riserva 'Vigna Rionda' | Barolo, Piedmont | Nebbiolo$375.00
2015 Pio Cesare | Barolo | Nebbiolo$250.00
2010 Chateau Branaire-Ducru St. Julien Grand Cru Classe | Bordeaux | Merlot, Cab Franc$395.00
2018 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classe | Pauillac | Cab. Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc$475.00
2015 Chateau Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classe | Pessac-Leognan | Merlot, Cab Franc$2,500.00
2016 A&B, Rion 1er Cru Les Chaumes Vosne-Romanee | Vosne Romanee | Pinot Noir$290.00
2015 Domaine Ponsot Grand Cru Griotte-Chambertin | Griotte-Chambertin | Pinot Noir$1,900.00
2015 Opus One | Oakville, Napa Valley | Classic Bordeaux Blend$775.00
2016 Quintessa | Rutherford, Napa Valley | Bordeaux Blend$355.00
2015 Silver Oak | Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$300.00
2016 Eisele "Cabernet Sauvignon" | Calistoga, Napa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon$1,000.00

Whiskey

Angels Envy$21.00
Basil Hayden$22.00
Blantons'$22.00
Buffalo Trace$15.00
Elijah Craig$14.00
Makers Mark$16.00
Knob Creek$19.00
Bib & Tucker$19.00
Woodford Reserve$19.00
Uncle Nearest 1884$15.00
Henry McKenna 10 Year$28.00
Pappy Van Winkle 10 Year$150.00
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year
- 1oz$225.00
- 1.5oz$300.00
- 2oz$350.00

Scotch Whiskey

Dewars$15.00
Glenlivet 15$23.00
Johnny Walker Black$19.00
Jonny Walker Blue$58.00
Lagavulin 9 Year "Got"$24.00
Lagavulin 16 Year$28.00
Macallan 12 Year$22.00
Macallan 18 Year$69.00
Macallan Rare Cask$90.00
Oban 14 Year$25.00
Ardbeg Uigeadail$22.00
Talisker 18 Year$31.00
Glenlivet 12 Year$19.00
Glenfiddich 21$75.00
Jane Walker$21.00
Monkey Shoulder$17.00

Rye Whiskey

Angels Envy$21.00
Few$15.00
Sagamore$17.00
George Dickel$17.00
Peerless$25.00
Whistle Pig 10 Year$25.00

Irish Whiskey

Jameson$17.00
Jameson Black Barrel$19.00
Tullamore Dew$16.00
Tullamore Dew 12 Year$19.00
Tullamore Dew "Cider Cask"$20.00

Japanese Whiskey

Hibiki Harmony$35.00
Yamazaki 12 Year$45.00
Yamazaki 18 Year$120.00
Hakushu 12 Year$45.00
Kaiyo$15.00
Kaiyo Cask Strength$16.00
Kaiyo 7 Year$23.00
Nikka Pure Malt$20.00
Nikka From the Barrel$28.00
Suntory Toki$18.00

Brandy & Cognac

Belle Brillet$18.00
Domaine D'esperance 5 Year$19.00
Drouet et Fils XO Ulysse$32.00
Park Carte Blanche VS$16.00
Park Fin Bois Organic$18.00
Dusse VSOP$19.00
Eric Bordelet 18 Year Dupin$70.00
Hennessy VSOP$21.00
Hennessy XO$75.00
Hennessy Paradis$250.00
Larressingle XO$21.00
Remy Martin XO$50.00
Louis XIII
- 1oz$295.00
- 2oz$450.00

Rhum / Rum

Appleton Estate$17.00
Brugal XV$16.00
Goslings$13.00
Rhum JM, V.O.$14.00
Plantation White$15.00
Plantation O.F.T.D$16.00
Plantation Pineapple$16.00
Ron Zacapa 23$24.00
Ron Zacapa XO$28.00
Captain Morgan$16.00

Gin

Gray Whale$16.00
Bombay Sapphire$17.00
Botanist$15.00
Bluecoat$15.00
Hendricks$18.00
Monkey 47$30.00
Tanqueray$17.00
Tanqueray 10$19.00
Emprress 1908$19.00

Tequila & Mezcal

Clase Azul Reposado$43.00
Clase Azul Anejo$75.00
Clase Azul Ultra$300.00
Don Julio 1942$45.00
Gran Patron Burdeos$140.00
Gran Patron Piedra$95.00
Casamigos Silver$19.00
Casamigos Reposado$22.00
Casamigos Anejo$25.00
Patron Silver$19.00
Patron Reposado$22.00
Casa Dragones Blanco$25.00
Casa Dragones Anejo$33.00
Casa Dragones Joven$75.00
Ilegal Mezcal Joven$18.00
Vago Espadin Mezcal$22.00

Vodka

Grey Goose$19.00
Stolichnaya$13.00
Tito's$17.00

Cordials, Apertifs & Digestifs

Amaro Nonino$14.00
Amaro Averna$14.00
Aperol$14.00
Baileys$13.00
Bonal$13.00
Bruto Americano$13.00
Campari$14.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo$14.00
Disaronno$16.00
Drambuie$17.00
Fernet Branca$12.00
Luxardo Maraschino$12.00
Grand Mariner$14.00
Green Chartreuse$19.00
Kahlua$13.00
St. Germain$18.00
Yellow Chartreuse$1.00

What 2,439 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
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Dined today
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Awesome first experience! I came here for my birthday with friends and the service and atmosphere was absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend this brunch spot for any occasion!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
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4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazing service!
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StephanieB
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Dined 1 day ago
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The food was delicious. Our waiter was very helpful with picking the best meal and drinks. It was a little loud, but we understood many were celebrating graduations
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Richmond
6 reviews
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Dined 1 day ago
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The food, service, and vibe if this place was amazing. Such a great experience and made for a great night out on the town.
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LeahL
Washington DC
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3 reviews
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The food was amazing.
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4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
VALET PARKING SHOULD BE OFFERED ON THE WEBSITE IT SHOULD LET PEOPLE KNOW TO LEAVE EXTRA TIME FOR PARKING!!! Everything was good besides the parking situation.
BO
BeneO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious food; average service..it was very busy so the waiter jumping from one table to another. Sometimes there is a wait for the food but it is definitely worth the wait. The ambiance and vibe is always on point!
O
Overpricefoodanddrink
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food and drink prices are unfairly high for the value
v
virginiadiner14
Washington DC
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
I brought visitors in to see the DC sights and enjoy fine dining on the water. Beautiful space, great service, good food. Food was a bit pricey, but this is not everyday dining.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an excellent experience- sat on the roof terrace - food was delicious- had the shrimp cocktail, lamb chops, truffle frites, and chocoflan for dessert. Great view of the river too!
CD
CheynaD
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience5
Overall I enjoyed my food and ambiance of this restaurant. I believe it would have been better with a different waiter. Ours was so passive aggressive that it dampened our overall experience
HT
HaroldT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very classy and lovely venue! Highly recommended.
ML
MarshaL
Fort Lauderdale
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service2ambience3
Our lamb chop entrée arrived and was plopped down on our table while we were in the middle of eating our salad. By the time we finished our salads the lamb chops were ice cold and basically filled with fat that was inedible. Once we brought this to the waiters attention he called the manager over and the manager was a great guy. He comped the lamb chops and also a free dessert. We tried to order a cappuccino but that never came.
S
Selvam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great atmosphere
J
Jodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night, and good food. We enjoyed the views and our waiter.
DW
DanaW
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love La Vie Brunch! All the food was amazing and it kept coming out. We definitely left happy and full. Our waiter JB was amazing! I would definitely go back again!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
the food was sooo good but they get u with the apatizersers because your so hungry you eat all at it ab then u
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Nikee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food4service1ambience4
This was my first time at Brunch there. So I was not aware that it was all you can eat. I was wondering why they kept bringing turkey bacon to our table. Thought it was because the first batch was not cooked all the way so we sent it back. Otherwise, the food was great. However, our waiter was extremely slow to return to our table and said they ran out of regular sugar for our coffee and didn't have almond milk. Our reservation was a noon, and Brunch started at 10:00 I believe. So, how can a large restaurant run out of sugar? I was more disappointed with how slow Bruno, our waiter was. Not sure I'll go back for Brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience5
The food was really good but unfortunately service was not I was giving a glass with lipstick on it
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This place is amazing! Everything from the service to the food was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great! Definitely a must, can’t wait to go back!!!
AB
AnukritiB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The restaurant was beautiful but very noisy. Food was good but I didn’t think the value for money in terms of food. It was not exceptional whereas the prices were very high. Overall its a nice place to celebrate something. Nice vibe and decor
PP
PerlaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience there was absolutely incredible! From the staff, the drinks, the appetizers to the food everything was just divine! The food was so exquisite!!! Every bite was like magic! It’s a MUST EXPERIENCE place in DC! For those that love to capture moments with pics there are so many spots to do so there, every inch of the place was designed to perfection!!!! We will most definitely return!
PC
PamC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
The food was good. The view was great. Too noisy and we were rushed throughout our meal. Our dishes were taken away without asking for permission and we weren’t even asked if we wanted dessert before given the check. Our reservation was at 6:30pm and it was barely 8pm before a check was slapped in front of us. Pretty crazy for such a pricy restaurant
MM
MatthewM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here for our 11th wedding anniversary. Service, food, ambiance was exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Overall experience was good, but we were very disappointed with Empress 75 drink, it was diluted tasted like water.
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njarvis
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
This was my first time dining here but it was my daughters second. She highly recommended this place, so I was looking forward to a mom-daughter date. The food and ambience was excellent; however the service was not at the standard it should have been for this type of venue. At approx $100 a person, I expected better service. When we got there, Ozzie F. didn’t explain the brunch and it’s features, as I overheard the other servers doing with their patrons. Also, I was in the middle of deciding on a drink and he just left. I am not exaggerating. My daughter and I were sitting there dumbfounded. He left! We tried to wait for him to return but he never did. So we had to ask one of the folks who clears the tables to find our server. When he finally comes back he says how can I help you. I told him we were in the middle of deciding what we wanted to drink when he walked away. He said it looked like I wasn’t ready. What in the world?! And it didn’t get any better. We had to call him over again to take our order. We had to find him again to get another drink. I was very frustrated because I saw other patrons getting fantastic service and ours wasn’t even close to par. Validation came when another table who also had him as a server complained to him to the point where they asked for the manager and ended up with a new and attentive server. Hindsight I should have done the same thing but I kept trying to give him a chance. The worst part about it is the check automatically includes 20% service charge! So not deserved in this case. Well, lessened learned. Beware of Ozzie F if you get him as your server. I’ll never say that I wouldn’t return, but after a $244 bill for two people with that type of service, it will be a long long time. It’s time to try something new.
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Olori
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
The restaurant itself is amazing but upon a return visit to this restaurant our waiter was horrible and disrespectful not acknowledging us nor even checking on us. The food was okay but I guess it is one of those days cause the service was horrible!!
FM
FaMK
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
The food was phenomenal, but the service was not great. It felt like our server was really trying to rush us. I would understand if the restaurant was busy, but it didn't seem busy at all.
KG
KendaG
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family came here for brunch and it was amazing! The food was delicious, service was great, and mimosas bottomless! One of the waiters was so attentive to our 1 year old, he brought her fruit without us asking and she loved it!! We will definitely return!
RH
RyanH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent ambiance and the Greek Mussel Pot was amazing!
VV
VanessaV
Baltimore
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food and service were on point. Made my partner feel special celebrating her bday. We will be back!
DO
DONALDW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful customer services the event was for my Wife birthday
JR
JohnR
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food and great views of the river.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience5
The mahi mahi was too salty. I communicated I had a bell pepper allergy and wasn’t told that the arancini had it as an ingredient and ended up eating half by mistake (I’m ok, didn’t die). On top of it, there is no menu flexibility, which you would expect for the price you pay. I ordered $16 French fries which were not that great (probably the below pub had better ones). My friend ordered risotto and left more than half as it wasn’t up to par. Maybe I should have ordered a steak since they are charging $82 for a 10oz tenderloin, which probably means that is really good. We needed to remind the waiters about filling our water since it was always empty. At one point I waived at a different waiter since ours was serving someone else and this other waiter ignored us. The bill included already a 20% service charge and on top of it there was another 3% special charge which I have no idea what it is for. Taxes are calculated on the total amount (including the 20% service charge) This really seems a place that doesn’t have the substance with a main goal of making as much profit as possible
D
Davis
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great dining experience for Mother’s Day celebration
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I’m confused about the 20% “service charge” added to the bill and still asking for a tip. In Miami, that’s pretty common but not for a restaurant in DC. It turns a $140 meal into something well over $200. Just say it’s a 20% tip already added so that the paying customer can decide whether to leave another tip. This cheapens the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Great service! Great ambiance! Great food! Great view! Would definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
TR
TimR
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
The experience was poor from the beginning. Waiting for an elevator to take you to the restaurant took an inordinate amount of time, then only to have to wait for over 5 minutes in a crowded "lobby" area before being seated with many other diners left a lot to be desired. Then the hostess offered us a crowded table next to a table of six and constrained by a large column when there were many open and less crowded tables available. We then asked to be seated in the outside terrace (enclosed on this particular day) as an alternative, which was no better given they seated us directly below the heater with its extremely bright orange lights. Then we got to review the menu. Talk about price gouging! Exorbitant prices for the entrees and add-ons. Needless to say we had an appetizer of mediocre spreads and left. Oh yes, on Mother's Day the restaurant did not have iced tea..... It's a beautiful restaurant with a lot of potential and we were hopeful they had overcome their ZERO rating when they first opened, but much to our disappointment, this was a bad experience. We instead went to Barcelona in Reston where we can always count on a wonderful experience. We won't be back.

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

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

FAQs

La Vie is rated 4.6 stars by 2439 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 23, 2022

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Booked 101 times today

88 District Sq SW Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southwest Waterfront
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lavie-dc.com/
Phone number
(202) 560-5501

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Cotton Candy Baked Alaska

Lamb Chops

Seafood Misto

Cold Bar

Riviera Tower

Oysters

Shrimp Cocktail$23.00

Salads

La Vie Caesar$16.00

Greek Garden Salad$16.00

Asparagus Salad$16.00

For the Table

Burrata$25.00

Seafood Misto$27.00

French Mussel Pot$27.00

Greek Mussel Pot$27.00

Kafta$25.00

Tuna Tartare$27.00

Grilled Octopus$29.00

Mediterranean Spreads*$21.00

Arancini$14.00

Grape Leaves*$14.00

Pasta & Risotto

Lobster Risotto$58.00

Potato Gnocchi$39.00

Seafood Tagliatelle$54.00

Cheese Ravioli$36.00

Mushroom Risotto$29.00

Crestide "Gallo"$30.00

Sea

Branzino Fillets$48.00

Atlantic Salmon$43.00

Day-Boat Scallops$54.00

Roasted Halibut$47.00

Land

Lamb Chops$56.00

Roasted Chicken*$39.00

16oz Ribeye$72.00

La Vie Burger Royale$27.00

Sides

Grilled Asparragus

Crispy Brussels

Truffle Frites

Fried Cauliflower

Dessert Menu

Cotton Candy Baked Alaska$27.00

Tiramisu$15.00

Chocolate Petit Gâteau$15.00

Lemon Lush$15.00

Mascarpone Crème Brûlée$15.00

Cocktails & Drinks

Dip Your Toes

Rosé Sangria$16.00

St Germain Spritz$16.00

Riviera Highball$17.00

Lifeguard Duty

Citron Pressé$10.00

Seas the Day$10.00

Dive

Empress 75$20.00

Le Paloma$17.00

The South (West) Side$19.00

Off the Deep

La Vie Af$20.00

Passionate Envy$19.00

All Smoke, No Fire*$20.00

Sugar, Spice, and Everything, Tequila?*$20.00

Old Beirut, New Fashioned$19.00

Bottled Beer

Amstel Light$8.00

Bud Light$7.00

Dos Equis Lager$7.00

Heineken$8.00

Heineken 0.0%$7.00

Strongbow Cider$9.00