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: 4.5

4.5

2541 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

Jun 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 12 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

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4.5

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4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

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Washington DC
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Dined today
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The food was excellent….from the hostess to the servers, everyone was very friendly, professional and welcoming!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
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Dined 1 day ago
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The atmosphere was beautiful and of course the food and drinks was so good. My boyfriend and I enjoyed every bit of it, we will definitely come back
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DestinyS
Washington DC
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Dined 1 day ago
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My husband and I went to La Vie to celebrate my work promotion. The ambiance, food, drinks and service were exceptional! It was PRICEY so not a restaurant we’d go to just because but it was a wonderful treat for a special occasion!
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Ankush
San Francisco
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Dined 1 day ago
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Quality of food was really good. Ambience was really beautiful and lively. I loved it and would Definitely recommend it to everyone.
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1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dinner is at La vie is always amazing, so i figured id try brunch. The brunch food was ok, but not necessarily worth the price imo. Many other restaurants can give you the same food quality and choices for half the prices. With that said, La vie is a beautiful place for dinner but not the best option for brunch.
C
Cooky
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
Really beautiful space with great views of the water, and the service was excellent as well. We did the unlimited brunch and the dishes were a hit or miss, mostly misses. Overall I didn't think it was worth the high price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food2service4ambience5
Beautiful place the food is a little pricey for the taste.
JA
JenniferA
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very beautiful and such a vibe! Did a birthday there and it was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and our waiter could not have been more attentive! Wonderful evening!
AR
AmberRayne
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the service and ambiance. The lobster risotto was amazing!
RO
RyanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, highly recommend. Also creative menu.
VA
ValerieA
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful space & amazing views! We sat at the balcony which is decorated Ike a lush garden escape. Food was generally good, minus the French oysters. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience5
Overrated. When you pay more you expect more. The ambiance was amazing but the food wasn’t on the same level. The lobster was overcooked and the Risotto lacked flavor, no matter how much salt and pepper I added. The best part of my meal was the French fries and Brussel Sprouts. I’ve had better branzino for less. It tasted okay and lacked seasoning. The food is overpriced. I feel like we paid for the ambiance and location of the restaurant. If you think they present an awesome food experience, then you haven’t had good food. Not worth it and not a great value for my money. We are foodies and we know good food and this ain’t it.
LV
LaVieMe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing! A must go to in DC!!!! Service, Food/ Chef, Presentation, Ambiance 10/10 stars!!! …. Love this place. I’ll be an ongoing regular!!! I gave a lower value for $ as it’s not low end on cost. HOWEVER, that said, the food is Michelin-Starred quality!! In that relevance, far less pricey and a total 5 out of 5star quality restaurant when compared with that.
RJ
RedJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience4
This particular visit was not the best as I have experienced top tier service on my previous visits. The on the floor drink was a disappointment as it was overloaded with ice above the rim and the taste was rather plain. The more disappointing piece was that the neighboring couple served by the same waiter had the same drink and it looked completely different as the dry ice component was noticeable unlike mine. I asked the waiter to reevaluate the drink as it differed from others on the floor at the time and he brought back seemingly the same drink with dry ice added and a couple of cubes missing. The volume of the drink was quite low compared to the neighboring table even after the replacement. Hopefully this was a one off situation! Views remained gorgeous as always!
T
Tarisha
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a beautiful Father’s Day and coming to La Vie made the day Awesome. KD was fantastic and food met the expectations. The price is not for the weak 😩, but it worth the treat and take your mind off the work trouble. My family and I truly appreciated the experience. I would definitely visit again. Thank for the great experience
BE
BethE
New York Area
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience3
I could not figure out if this was a fancy restaurant because some people were dressed for fine dining, others in shorts and teeshirts. The price point suggested fine dining, but the food was mediocre and not with what we paid. The service was good; the only bright spot. We were disappointed with the experience; we won’t be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father's Day. Raul did an amazing job.
TG
TraciG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food1service1ambience5
The server was not good. We had to tell him multiple times our order, he kept forgetting simple things and the food made me sick while still in the restaurant. I won’t be returning and fit the price there are many other places that have better tasting food and better service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
It’s was very good set at bar area
DB
DoloresB
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day outing. Amazing food and service like always.
R
Raven
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and our waiter Nicole was great! She and other staff were very attentive. Our glasses were never empty. We dined their for bunch and the menu selection and food were great! We were able to try majority of the items on the menu. Our favorite were the waffles. I would definitely recommend.
AA
AngelaA
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, great food, great service. Definitely one of our top restaurants to go to in DC. Absolutely loved!!
CG
CierraG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The music was too loud. The table are too close to each other. The view was nice however it wasn’t relaxing because of the noise level
TC
TCF1991
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance is always amazing. Thank you so much for a wonderful time
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely Father’s Day meal. Servers were busy but great. Loved the Tomahawk Steak and Staggs Leap special. We sat on the outside patio under the festive purple flowers. Really a special ambiance. Great for any occasion as long as you’ve got money to burn. Would go back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Don’t believe the hype. Gimickie place. Over priced. Food was eh. Had the spinach pasta. Good but lots of cream sauce. Hubs had the seafood pasta. Bland. All the seafood in it and you couldn’t taste the seafood flavor in the pasta. I had the watermelon and feta salad - they forgot the feta. Brought me another one after I said no thanks and then charged me for it! Nah. It’s a tourist trap and we’re not that. Not coming back. Glad we went tho - satisfied my curiosity.
C
Cathy
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and setting terrific - definitely not our last time there.
EB
EbonyB
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
My server wasn’t as friendly as I’m used to when dining here. Food was good, ambiance was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The ambiance was beautiful. My waiter was great but all of the plates were served without a serving spook etc. The food was good but not great. Everything we were served was cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The restaurant is gorgeous. The service was impeccable. My waiter went above and beyond and took pictures for me. The food was not good at all. I came for brunch ($66 bucks for all you can eat) and the only things that were good was the lemon ricotta pancake and the steak and eggs. It was a waste if you ask me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If I could rate this place more stars, I would. Loved it so much . The food, the service , the atmosphere. Definitely a place I want to try again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
The service wasnt that great. The food took forever toc
JO
JordanO
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was good, not amazing or packed with flavor. Drinks were basic, my husband asked for a glass of whiskey which ended up being a shot of whisky in a gentleman’s glass. Louder than Chuck E. Cheese in this restaurant. Packed like sardines; I could stick my arm out and touch the person seated next to us. Another overpriced restaurant that requires us to pay for ambience over quality.
i
inette
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience5
What's up with the dill?!?! Every single dish had dill in it, even when dill had no business being in the dish like truffle fries, brussel sprouts, lamb chops. Food with extremely mediocre. Absolutely poor value. Would never go again.
HA
HANYM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful view and place, great service, good food
GJ
GregoryJ
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Dined in alone - Food and service were good but was surprised to get bill with 20% gratuity automatically added with no notice, printed, verbal or otherwise stated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and
BW
BrowniesWhoBrunch
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Gorgeous space with a nice selection of plates, but our waiter was a bit distracted, possibly due to the amount of tables in their section. Would like to come back, but maybe when it is less busy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary this weekend. I was searching for a restaurant where we can go to eat good food and enjoy the atmosphere La Vie was definitely the perfect place. My husband ordered the lamb and I ordered Seafood Tagliatelle, it was delicious. I will definitely recommend La Vie restaurant to anyone that wants to celebrate a special occasion at a restaurant. Ps. It’s not as pricey as people calmed. Every good thing comes with a price tag. I will advise you to have an open mind and be willing to spend $200-300 depending on what you order.

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 4.5 stars by 2541 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

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 12 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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Lamb Chops

Cotton Candy Baked Alaska

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