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    La Chaumiere

    3.7 (440 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LA CHAUMIERE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jaquelin F.

    I absolutely adore this restaurant. I've been coming here for the longest time. Since I was a toddler! I recently came about 2 nights ago and ever since they changed their management, things have been spectacular. The food is delicious and the chef comes out to speak with customers. THE cozy dimly lit place really ties things together. The only downsides are the space, there is very limited space especially on weekends. I recommend calling in for a reservation just in case. As much as I love this place, I found that sometimes the food is a bit salty. Which is what I experienced the most recent time I went. And some others before that. But overall this a great place to visit if you're feeling some great French cuisine!

    Chocolate Soufflé au Chocolat ou Grand Marnier
    Gina A.

    Had dinner with three other people on a Monday night at La Chaumiere. The place was packed. We ordered the Cheese Soufflé, Muscles and Lobster ravioli as appetizers. The muscles were perfection. They were in a light wine and garlic sauce. It was great for sopping up with bread. The cheese soufflé held up beautifully and tasted devine. My favorite though was the lobster ravioli. I could have had just that and been happy. For my main course I had the salmon in puff pastry with champagne and dill sauce. The contrasting texture of the fish and the pastry made a great bite. The dill sauce made it the perfect bite. For dessert I chose bread pudding I was not disappointed. The vanilla ice cream lightened the sweetness, and cinnamon. Five stars would recommend. Service was impecable.

    French onion soup

    This was my first time here and my husband hadn't been here in over 20 years as we live out of state. But the fact that this restaurant has been here 50 years and survived the Plandemic certainly says a lot! We would highly recommend it. The atmosphere is very cozy and it's likely you'll be sitting close enough to others to overhear their conversation. But it's a small space so they are doing the best they can. If you're looking for a more private dining option pick somewhere different but risk not having food as good as La Chaumiere. We started with soup, Lobster Bisque and French Onion. Bread and butter were also provided. Both soups were very good but be aware that the bisque does not contain lobster meat. I tend to like the places that place meat in the bottom of the bowl and pour the soup over it so you know you're getting a spoonful or two of meat. I realize not all recipes include that so I'm just making mention in case that's important to you. Otherwise, both soups were delicious. I had the salmon in puffed pastry with dill sauce. It's a bit like the idea of beef Wellington but with salmon. I loved it! And the green beans and carrots were served slightly crunchy which is exactly how I prefer them. My dish also included mashed potatoes so there was no need for another side item (besides my soup). My husband had the 14-oz Ribeye which was a special and not listed on the menu. It was $68 and included some greens and potatoes. The side sauce (not sure if it was butter or Mayo-based) had a delicious tarragon flavor. He said the steak was cooked to his liking and he gave it an "A" which is quite rare for him to do. And I forgot to mention, service was impeccable. Overall, go try this place!

    Soufflé
    Kevin L.

    Ordered the escargots, Dover sole, and soufflé. I really enjoyed the sole. The fish was cooked perfectly and was very moist and flavorful. The escargot and soufflé were pretty tasty too. My only complaint was the old fashioned I ordered. It was small and watered down. Other than that, it was a fine experience.

    Allie H.

    Everything here is wonderful. From the food to the service to the overall vibes I loved this place. All the food is spectacular and the service is the friendliest. A great Georgetown spot!

    Richard H.

    Never disappoint. We visited here again before Thanksgiving. We loved the environment and the service as usual. The food is classic. Honestly, if you want classic traditional French food in DC area, this is the place to go. Also, my brother ordered a special veal kidney. It was great. If you want to try some new ingredients, try it here. That your chance and you might get some new experience.

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    Carla M.

    First I want to give a compliment to our server Philippe! He was absolutely wonderful and definitely made our experience memorable. The food was very good! My favorite was the French onion soup for the appetizer, super flavorful! We went for my sisters birthday and it was pretty packed so definitely make reservations. Enjoy this little taste of France!

    Chocolate soufflé
    Ann L.

    A group of us had dinner here while in town for a meeting; we were celebrating the birthday of one in our group as well and so wanted to go somewhere nice. This was perfect! Two of us shared the Foie gras as a first course and it was rich and delicious. I enjoyed the trout for my entree and the accompanying potatoes and vegetable went nicely with the sweet, perfectly cooked fish. We shared some excellent wine and also shared an assortment of soufflés for dessert. The soufflés were delicious. Service was excellent and the upstairs room where we were seated was quite and relaxed. Truly a wonderful option for classic French fare in Georgetown!

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    Cameron B.

    Old country charm at the edge of Georgetown this place has all the components of a place that received a Michelin Star. A few updates and attentions to detail could get this place a solid 4 Star Review. I was treated to a birthday dinner hear on a chilly December evening. The dining room centers around a small harth in the center of the dinning room with a small fire warming the room. The space is a buzz with wait staff and bussers that are clearing tables and filling waters; but with as many tables set-up as possible the space verges on claustrophobic. It also didn't help that we were seated near the kitchen door meaning all of the action had to breeze past our table. You can tell that many locals come back to this place and are given two coveted tables/booths in the back, we saw several older couples/friends roll in, have 1 or 2 items and a drink, and roll out over the course of our dinner. I love that support of a place by the community. No bar seating means wine and cocktails might come out slower. Indeed, much of the service seemed slower at the peak of dinner, which was at odds with the fully staffed dinning room. The low number of restrooms was also a challenge in such a large/fully booked place. Now onto the food. Rustic French staples like Foi Gras served with toast, Roasted Oysters with herb butter were perfectly seasoned and came with extra bread for soaping up every drop of butter. The fish in the Trout Almandine was perfectly succulent and the Seafood Bouillabaisse was served with hearty portions of delicious fish. The beef dish (can't remember exact name) was also cooked perfectly medium and smoothened in a well seasoned jus. The price is very Georgetown but the quality is there. Maybe a calmer evening would let the true charm of this place shine but the bones are good!

    Dodine De Faisan Farcie  Stuffed Breast of Pheasant, Mousseline, Caramelized Cipollini Onions Shitake Mushrooms, Port Wine Sauce
    Farah K.

    We went for dinner here with my bf's family, who happen to eat here whenever they are in DC. Our party of 6 was taken upstairs for the seating. Service was quick and attentive, making sure we had our drinks in order. I tried an espresso martini that was delicious. For my app, I got the lobster bisque, which hit the spot on a cold winter night. My main was a stuffed pheasant with bokchoy and mushrooms and was one of the specials of the night. Never had pheasant before, so I didn't know what to expect, but it was ten, er and the sauce was salty and complex. My boyfriend enjoyed the soup du jour, which was a parsnip soup and a red snapper that was also a special of the day. I do think the trout Amandine is popular as 3 people in our party got it and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    Great service and food. I tool a group to this restaurant and everyone enjoyed the meal.

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    Thank you Criostoir! Glad you like the mussels!

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    This is the best french restaurant in Georgetown (havent tried lutece but it mogs brasserie liberte and bistrot l'epic)

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    Merci Grant!

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    Merci Cameron!

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    Thanks so much for dining with us Lisa!

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    Good service and reliable food. Excellent boiled oysters and quennel.soufflé was slightly undercooked but still tasty

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    Peter was the absolute best! had lovely wine suggestions. Do not skip on the chocolate soufflé.

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    Merci Rachel!!! Peter IS the best!! We’re very fortunate.

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    Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

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    1.4 miU Street Corridor

    Went for a birthday brunch. Food was good, and the cocktails were great. I was impressed by the…read morewine by the glass options as well. They don't do any sort of special treatment/desserts, etc. for birthdays which is absolutely fine for me but worth noting for those who may want a more celebratory(?) celebration. I think they might have some kinks to work out between how they advertise reservations for special events (like the Gypsy Jazz brunch). They also seated us at a table for 8 at first even though the reservation was for 10 people that was also not in the area where the live music was although that was what the reservation advertised. When everyone arrived we then had to move tables to make space possibly where we were supposed to be the whole time? From a customer's perspective it just seemed a bit disorganized and confusing.

    3.75 Stars, soooooooo close to 4 and with a few tweaks, could get there!…read more We saw their bottomless fries and salad Thursday special (also the same day as their upstairs jazz night....note...those are different reservations and different specials ($10 martinis and jazz upstairs only).....cause you know a brotha loves some fries!! Taking over the old Baby Shank space with very few changes, the downstairs is moody and great for group dinners. Serving French Bistro style classics like Trout Almandine, Steak Frite and roast chicken the menu is brief (which I appreciate, just do what you do well). The Thursday special, as I said is $45 for a starter, a main, a desert and shared bottomless fries and salad that come with your main dish. The starters. The table got the flat bread (it has some crazy description, but it's just flat bread pizza) was solid coming with a vegie and a meat option. The salmon carpaccio was served with a lemon caper sauce and field greens had a slight texture issue (served more like gravlax instead of diced means the sauce didn't penetrate all of the fish); but if you got the perfect bite, it was solid. The rabbit terrine was the winner, served with a salad and bread, it was meaty with a subtle flavoring. For mains we had the steak (medium rare, I would go medium next time, the cut wasn't medium-rare quality) served with roasted onions and lightly sauced. Solid. The roast chicken. Tender and moist. Solid but needed salt. And the Trout, full fish filet and skin-side smothered in almond parsley sauce. The sauce should have been put on the meat side to imbue that with the flavor, also needed salt and something to lift the flavor (maybe more citrus). The salad and fires come with your main and really are bottomless. Waiving your server down, they come with a giant bowl of piping hot fries. Truely the star of the show. Perfectly salted and went with every main dish. Even the salad was good, with a solid vinaigrette. They have a great priced house caraf of white, red or rose wine that we washed all this down with. We were stuffed to the gills. Service was responsive and the pacing was very good. I know French food is known for understated-elevated; this place is soooooo close to hitting the nail on the head. I'll certainly be back to check out the jazz and tinis (make reservations, we went up to check it out and it was packed)!

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