La Chaumiere

Name: La Chaumiere
Address: 2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 338-1784
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

4813 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 338-1784
Website
http://www.lachaumieredc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Javier Rincon
Private party facilities
Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.

Location
2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007
Neighbourhood
Georgetown
Cross Street
28th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for our $120 per person prix fixe menu on New Year's Eve! Menu details can be found on our website at lachaumieredc.com. Only our prix fixe menu will be available on this day.

Popular dishes

Torchon de Foie Gras au CognacUS$30.00
Duck Foie Gras Torchon au Cognac, Brioche Toast & Cassis Sauce
Soup du JourUS$15.00
Gratinée LyonnaiseUS$15.00
Baked onion soup
Bisque de HomardUS$15.00
Lobster Bisque
Terrine de Pâté MaisonUS$16.00
Country style house made pâté
Saumon Fumé de NorvegeUS$16.00
Norwegian smoked salmon
Assorted Artisanal Cheese PlateUS$22.00
Featuring four cheeses
Huitres FraîchesUS$0.00
Fresh oysters on the half shell
- Priced DailyUS$0.00
Moules Farcies à la BourguignonneUS$14.00
Mussels baked in garlic butter
Emmenthal Cheese SouffléUS$19.00
Allow 15 minutes
Le Boudin BlancUS$16.00
A house specialty: chicken & pork sausage, madeira sauce & caramelized apples
Quenelle de Brochet Sauce HomardUS$17.00
A house specialty: pike dumpling with lobster sauce
Escargots BourguignonsUS$16.00
Snails baked in garlic & parsley butter
Salade MaisonUS$15.00
Medley of farm lettuces, house vinaigrette
Salade CaesarUS$15.00
Romaine lettuce, anchovy and parmesan cheese dressing

Les Speciaux

Tartare de Betterave et Rillettes de Truite a la MoutardeUS$19.00
Red Beet Tartare, Dijon Homemade Rainbow Trout Rillettes, Sherry Vinaigrette, Lemon Chive Crema
Moules de PEI IndochineUS$25.00
PEI Blue Point Mussels, Coconut, Lemongrass Ginger Sauce, Cilantro Leaves, Toasted Baguette
Bouquet de Gambas ProvençaleUS$21.00
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp, Fingerling Potato, Fresh Tomato Concasse, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Chive Emulsion
Cinderella de Fruits de MerUS$56.00
Fresh Maine Lobster, Sea Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Oyster Mushrooms, Zucchini, Lobster Cognac Sauce
Tournedos Rossini Sauce PerigourdineUS$59.00
Seared Beef Tenderloin, Toasted Brioche, Fresh Spinach, Homemade Duck Foie Gras Black Truffle Sauce
Cote de Veau au ChanterellesUS$57.00
Cast iron seared, Milk Fed Veal Chop, Russet potato Gratin, Fresh Chanterelles Mushrooms, Sherry Cream Sauce

Les Entrées

Carré d'Agneau RôtiUS$49.00
Roasted rack of lamb with mustard, herbs and garlic crust
Médaillons de VenaisonUS$37.00
Medallions of venison, sauce poivrade and sweet potato purée
Le Boudin Blanc aux TrufflesUS$37.00
A house specialty: chicken & pork sausage, madeira sauce & caramelized apples
Steak au PoivreUS$49.00
Seared 12 oz. center cut aged new york strip steak, green and black peppercorn sauce
Magret de CanardUS$38.00
Marinated duck breast, black currant sauce
Scalopines de Veau NormandeUS$39.00
Veal scaloppini, apple brandy cream sauce & mushrooms
Fricassée du PêcheurUS$38.00
Fish stew with clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp seasoned with aïoli emulsion
Tripes ChaumiereUS$36.00
Tripes Braised With Carrot, Leek, Tomato, Calvados
Foie de Veau à l'ÉchalotteUS$37.00
Calf's liver sautéed with shallots & vinegar
Coquilles St. Jacques ProvençaleUS$43.00
Sautéed sea scallops, garlic and tomatoes
Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays)US$42.00
Hearty dish of duck confit, lamb stew and sausage on a bed of baked cannellini beans on a bed of baked cannellini beans
Medallions de BoeufUS$46.00
Grilled beef medallions, sauce bordelaise
Ris de VeauUS$38.00
Sautéed veal sweetbreads, wild mushrooms and madeira wine sauce
Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"US$55.00
Fresh imported dover sole sautéed in lemon butter and parsley
Saumon Mariné en CroûteUS$39.00
Marinated salmon baked in puff pastry, champagne-dill sauce
Truite AmandineUS$37.00
Fresh boned rainbow trout, lemon butter & almonds
Quenelle de Brochet Sauce HomardUS$36.00
A house specialty: pike dumpling with lobster sauce

Desserts

Soufflé au Chocolat, Grand Marnier ou RaspberryUS$16.00
Chocolate or grand Marnier soufflé, sabayon/raspberry sauce (please order with your dinner)
Tarte aux PommesUS$16.00
Warm apple tart, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream (please order with your dinner)

What 4,813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
French
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Chaumiere offers an authentic French experience in the heart of DC. Guests rave about the "best escargots" and "wonderful soufflés." The restaurant boasts a charming decor reminiscent of a French country inn. With "impeccable service" and a diverse menu, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

4,813 Reviews

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Ralph
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner with friends. Our first time at this restaurant. Food and service was superb!
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Sissy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a perfect evening. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting. The Dover Sole was cooked to perfection. We also ordered the Grand Mariner and Chocolate soufflés and they were so delicious. The wine list was superb. The wait staff and management were so attentive. We cannot wait to go back!
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Jennifer
Hawaii
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The escargot, cheese and chocolate soufflés, and sweetbreads were as excellent as any I've had in Paris. Outstanding meal.
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Larz
Washington DC
224 reviews
vip
5.0
224 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amid a proliferation of places all serving the same "bistro" menus, La Chaumiere stands out for consistently producing credible examples of class French cuisine bourgeois. Dishes not to be found on any other DC restaurant's menus (quenelles, rognons de veau, venison) well executed. Which is why it was crowded on a Monday night. Decent wine list -- mostly above $100. Good service. Can come back to this place time after time to try new dishes beyond the favorites.
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Linda
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gracious hospitality, warm surroundings and delicious Dover sole and Grand Marnier soufflé. A+
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Charles
Washington DC
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been regulars at La Chaumiere for decades with a shift mostly to lunches since our retirements about 10 years ago. So dinner last night with friends after a concert was a needed reminder of the special pleasure we had not realized we've been missing. The atmosphere during dinner on a cold night at La Chaumiere is really something special. The romantic (gas) fireplace in the center of the main dining area is one key ingredient but the understated authenticity of the aged, provincial setting, the expertise, courtesy and familiarity of the staff, tables filled with other locals and long-time regulars, and of course the dependable excellence of each classic dish with just the right wine. We love our full, leisurely lunches at La Chaumiere. But full, leisurely dinners are back on our radar!
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Julia
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service. Lovely rustic French atmosphere. The baked oysters appetizer was delicious!
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Charles
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time at this cozy French restaurant in Georgetown. The food was amazing, the waiters were knowledgeable and speedy, and the ambiance was delightful. Perfect evening.
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Paul
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect atmosphere for a quite and romantic dinner. The food was outstanding. What you would expect from a fine French restaurant.
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Luis
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful lunch, very nice ambience, courteous reception and very attentive waiter. We did not feel rushed. The restaurant had the nice gesture to offer us a glass of champagne to toast for our anniversary. Needless to say, the food and the wine were top.
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FAQs

La Chaumiere offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-1784.

La Chaumiere is rated 4.9 stars by 4813 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross Street
28th St. NW
Neighbourhood
Georgetown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Javier Rincon
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lachaumieredc.com/
Phone number
(202) 338-1784
Private party facilities
Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.

La Chaumiere

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year's Eve

Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé

Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"

Salad Nicoise

Les Hors d'Œuvres

Torchon de Foie Gras au CognacUS$30.00

Soup du JourUS$15.00

Gratinée LyonnaiseUS$15.00

Bisque de HomardUS$15.00

Terrine de Pâté MaisonUS$16.00

Saumon Fumé de NorvegeUS$16.00

Assorted Artisanal Cheese PlateUS$22.00

Huitres FraîchesUS$0.00

Moules Farcies à la BourguignonneUS$14.00

Emmenthal Cheese SouffléUS$19.00

Le Boudin BlancUS$16.00

Quenelle de Brochet Sauce HomardUS$17.00

Escargots BourguignonsUS$16.00

Salade MaisonUS$15.00

Salade CaesarUS$15.00

Les Speciaux

Tartare de Betterave et Rillettes de Truite a la MoutardeUS$19.00

Moules de PEI IndochineUS$25.00

Bouquet de Gambas ProvençaleUS$21.00

Cinderella de Fruits de MerUS$56.00

Tournedos Rossini Sauce PerigourdineUS$59.00

Cote de Veau au ChanterellesUS$57.00

Les Entrées

Carré d'Agneau RôtiUS$49.00

Médaillons de VenaisonUS$37.00

Le Boudin Blanc aux TrufflesUS$37.00

Steak au PoivreUS$49.00

Magret de CanardUS$38.00

Scalopines de Veau NormandeUS$39.00

Fricassée du PêcheurUS$38.00

Tripes ChaumiereUS$36.00

Foie de Veau à l'ÉchalotteUS$37.00

Coquilles St. Jacques ProvençaleUS$43.00

Cassoulet "Toulousain" (Thursdays)US$42.00

Medallions de BoeufUS$46.00

Ris de VeauUS$38.00

Fresh Dover Sole "Meuniére"US$55.00

Saumon Mariné en CroûteUS$39.00

Truite AmandineUS$37.00

Quenelle de Brochet Sauce HomardUS$36.00

Desserts

Soufflé au Chocolat, Grand Marnier ou RaspberryUS$16.00

Tarte aux PommesUS$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does La Chaumiere offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Chaumiere restaurant rated?

Is La Chaumiere currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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