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

3163 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

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 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 3,163 people are saying

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4.5

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4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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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.
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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.
OT
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.
OT
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.
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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.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect date night. Food was pricey. Food was delicious
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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.
Y
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.
OT
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!!
a
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.
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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.
BT
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
r
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
PC
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
LM
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!
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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.
s
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
S
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.
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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.
WF
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.
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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
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday for my sister! Waiter and food amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good
EJ
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.
K
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.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was cold
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
There service was fantastic. The environment was beautiful
AE
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.
AN
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
TC
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.
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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
MM
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

FAQs

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 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

Shrimp Cocktail

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