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La Chaumiere, Washington, DC

La Chaumiere

4.9 (4974)
$31 to $50
French
2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Area
    Georgetown
  • Cross Street
    28th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,974 people are saying

La Chaumiere reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Chaumiere in DC is renowned for its "superb traditional French cuisine" and "charming decor" that transports diners to France. With dishes like Dover Sole, mussels, and soufflés, the menu offers "exquisite" options. The "attentive and friendly" staff enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" destination.

4,974 Reviews
  1. Jenny VIP

    Central Coast56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at Le Chaumiere. It was incredibly busy because of graduation celebrations but the service and food quality was excellent. We enjoyed the calms casino, the French onion soup and the lobster bisque for appetizers. My husband enjoyed the scallops (perfectly cooked, amazing sauce)! I had the Dover sole which was also perfectly prepared and had a lovely light sauce with just the right amount of lemon. For dessert we couldn’t decide which dessert to order so we ordered the apple tart and chocolate soufflé. Both desserts were amazing but don’t miss the apple tart!! Our server was wonderful. Our water and wine glasses were refilled frequently which was unbelievable considering the packed restaurant and how busy everyone was. I highly recommend this restaurant for a beautiful meal which will transport you to France for the evening.

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  2. Melinda

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely food and atmosphere…a little loud but that’s part of its charm I expect.

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  3. Robert VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we are in DC, we dine at La Chaumiere. The master chef and staff are superb. We both started with Oysters La Chaumiere: oysters roasted with fresh spinach, meunière sauce and chopped almonds. Then we had their Dover Sole and a fabulous Cassoulet. This is the best traditional French restaurant in DC.

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  4. John VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good. Excellent Service and food. We have tried several different entrees over the course of our visits and all were great. It’s a relatively small space so not much distance between tables but otherwise the atmosphere is very good. Makes a great place for dinner before Kennedy Center Performances.

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  5. Robert

    Fort Lauderdale16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite meal with numerous choices. Wonderful bread and steak was perfect. Lobster bisque did not disappoint

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  6. Giselle

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a native Washingtonian, and Chaumiere is part of my life here; the food (and wine list) never disappoint. It is a symbol of the city’s transformation from provincial Southern town to cosmopolitan metropolis.

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  7. Jeff VIP

    Washington DC189 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent food and service, especially Peter! A Georgetown must for anyone whether a long time resident or visitor!

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  8. John VIP

    New York City127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable and good Alsatian French cuisine

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  9. Carl

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere. Incredible food, especially the mussels- the sauce was so flavorful. Chocolate soufflé was perfection. Attentive wait staff. We had a wonderful meal and loved the place.

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  10. jody

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing, from the food, wine and top notch service.

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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 4974 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
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2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    28th St. NW
  • Area
    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 $30 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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