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La Vie, Washington, DC

La Vie

4.5
4.5
3163 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 80 times today

Dining areas

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • 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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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • District of Columbia

    Mediterranean

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  1. MichaelF

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The staff was so unprofessional. Rudest bunch of kids I’ve ever met. If this restaurant wants to stay in business they better buck up. This type of behavior won’t last. They hung up the phone on people more than once im front of myself and my guests. Food was average and the scene was lacking.
  2. foodee

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Great potential given the excellent location but the seating is cramped and uncomfortable and the tables ridiculously small. Ordered the seafood tower, which was very good and generously portioned (though a few oysters seemed suspect). However, it was near impossible to manage the large plate on such a small table and there were no cloths or hand wipes offered - odd with such an obviously messy menu item. Service was quite good though the server was too busy to spend much time with us. Overall it feels like the owners/management figure they can get away with over charging customers and stinting on basic comforts due to the location. Given the apparent lack of respect they have for customers e would not return.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service & food was great!! There was a concert at the Anthem so it was verrry busy at the wharf, yet service was still great. We got seated in one of the back rooms so it was a little quieter. Our favorites were the appetizers: hummus, octopus and beet salad. Also got the bronzino, fish of the day and lamb chops. Everything was excellent.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Everything on the menu sounded amazing. Unfortunately, the menu only sounds amazing. We ordered three different entrees, one side dish and one appetizer. The crispy potato terrine was just ok, but definitely not worth the price. The cheese ravioli was very bland, with no flavor. The la vie burger ROYALE came out rather cold - the side of truffle frites tasted like grocery store frozen fries. The RADIATORI lamb RAGÙ was probably the best of the three entrees, but still nothing to write home about. Finally, the two cocktails we ordered - a poppy bloom and purple blossom tasted watered down and honestly didn’t taste like there was any alcohol in the drinks. I really wanted to like La Vie, but it was a highly overpriced restaurant with subpar food that was extremely loud and not worth visiting again.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. The view along the wharf was lovely.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect date night. Food was pricey. Food was delicious
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    I found the attitude toward customers - reservation policy, time limit, etc very off putting m. I doubt we will return.
  8. Yoyomi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Ambiance was great, service and food were mediocre. Ask our waiter for the drink menu for second rounds of drinks and it took 20mins to come.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful place but a little costly.. Only ordered 3 appetizers & 3 drinks came up to $300 lol Outside of that service was attentive and amazing!!
  10. acar

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I think they need to be much more upfront about the default cost. I was not expecting such a large bill including the overall price of the food, but mostly the automatic gratuity and other unnecessary fees. I made the reservation, and while the gratuity was listed while I was making it, the large cost of the food (which cannot be avoided as it is the default per person) was not mentioned.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Nice food and nice vibe. We even got s personal tour from one of the managers, Daniel. The place is beautiful.
  12. BrothaTy

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch here was great and the views are unmatched. Will be back!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were originally 8 & ended up needing 6 extra chairs so we reserved an extra separate table, the manager at the host stand was kind enough to accommodate ALL OF US in one single table! The server was amazing! On top of everything, food, drinks, we did not have to ask for much because he was ready! Thank you so much for an exceptional birthday celebration! Will definitely be back with a smaller group lol.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was a nice experience except they require the entire party to be present to seat you. This would be less irksome if they offered you a comfortable place to wait.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for party of six was great! Everything was delicious and service was exceptional. The birthday cake was a huge surprise and unlike any I’ve seen. Plus it was delicious! We had an amazing time! Will definitely come back.
  16. rauj

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    very good food and cocktails, excellent service will go again
  17. PearlineC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the restaurant, very clean and well put together. Definitely a great place to take your girlfriends for brunch. My Server was super nice. Well manner and communicate everything effectively. Food was ok hut my favorite was the waffles. Would definitely recommend to others
  18. LaurieM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a magical place with memorable food! Fresh and delicious food served by informative and kind servers!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The Place is very nice, food are great but waiting time was too long.
  20. skipl

    Washington DC

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food at the brunch was excellent as it should be for the fixed price of $68 each. The service was spotty. We told the waiter priority was our 2 bloody Mary’s and our food came before we got our drinks! 25 minutes from sit down to our drinks which is too long!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there to celebrate my mother's birthday, and it was awesome. They were able to upgrade our reservation and accommodate our last-minute guest. Our waiter was very patient and always available, awrsome staff, the food was very good and the overall ambiance was top notch. Will definitely go back for other occasions.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Our server Michael was amazing (attentive & personable). Food was delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    This is not my first time at LaVie penthouse. The experience has always been good but I don’t know why they say there is no availability on OpenTable when the Penthouse had a handful of tables full. Also we wanted the bubbles on the balcony and we were told there is a minimum spend amount as if to discourage us from sitting there. I’ve been there before and we’ve never been told this before. The bubbles were empty, we could have sat there. I wasn’t impressed by today’s experience.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Loved it. Had a good time. Service could be better! But I think they had a wedding party there as well. My friends and I were happy
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Good initially but but as it got more crowded service went downhill. We never got our sweets
  26. Shan

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for Saturday brunch with a group of 5 and was very impressed! Service, food and ambiance all a 10!! Would definitely return.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall1food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent but automatically taking 20% for gratuity and another 4% service is very shady and left me very upset when we left. I can’t recommend this place.
  28. WaterfrontFoodie

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Horrible. Waiter ignored us. I was clear I had a dietary restriction and he suggested a dish that ended up making me and my breastfeeding son sick. I don’t leave negative reviews but la vie was so overrated and pompous for service flag was awful. Food is solid.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I sat at the bar with my friend. The service and the food was amazing
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday for my sister! Waiter and food amazing
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good
  32. EbonyJ

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was lovely. Outstanding service, beautiful ambiance, great food & amazing view of the wharf. I will definitely be returning soon.
  33. Kiara

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    I booked reservations because I was in town for my birthday dinner and heard great things about this place. However my experience was not what I envisioned with my server not being as attentive and it all seemed rush. I hope to visit again and have a more enjoyable experience.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Food was cold
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    There service was fantastic. The environment was beautiful
  36. AaEe

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for brunch for the holiday and it was quiet. The food was good and the service was good ad well. We enjoyed.
  37. AhmadN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The decor is beautiful and that is what draws you in BUT the food was horrible. Cold, Bland and not with the price. We went during brunch and had to send 5 dishes back and the manager never came to table
  38. TeeC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience1
    I’ve been to La Vie multiple times and honestly yesterday was my worst experience ever. Came here to celebrate my bestfriend’s birthday and the service was fair, our waiter tried to give us the best experience possible. However, the drinks and food were not the best, we ordered some drinks and the bar did not have certain ingredients in stock. So the drinks tasted different. When it came to food, I wanted the bone in rib-eye only to be told that wasn’t available and only boneless options were available which would have made the taste different to me. Settled to get the lamp chops and it was uncooked, pasta tasted horrible and at this point I got irritated.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I absolutely loved the crab cake Benedict. It was super tasty and I appreciated the size of them. The ambiance was amazing - the penthouse space is beautiful. Even the bathroom decor is fun! Lol
  40. MauraM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and elegant ambiance. Happy to have crossed it off my list of restaurants to try!

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

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La Vie is rated 4.5 stars by 3163 OpenTable diners.

La Vie does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 80 times today
Google Map for La Vie

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

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