What a great meal. Came with my parents and grandfather for my dad's retirement dinner. Parking was so easy, there's a big lot behind the restaurant that still had multiple open spaces!! They start out with bread for the table which was so good, chewy, and warm. My mom and I had to stop eating it or else we would've ruined our meal! We got two of the same appetizers, I'm not sure exactly what it was but I think it was called La Terrine de Gibier, the photo with the slaw and cut bread with a cut of meat on the middle. I typically don't like these types of dishes but this was very very good. For entrees, I got the almond crusted trout and switched the potatoes for rice, it was delicious, however the fish a a tad bit over cooked. I still ate the whole thing though!!! My parents split the filet mignon, pictured on the tray and another on a plate. The meat was done perfectly, my dad gave me a few bites, but he and my mom loved it. My grandpa got the calf's liver, he really enjoyed it and loved the mash potatoes with it. Personally not a fan of animal organs but he loved it, it's one of his faves. For dessert we all got our own, I got the poached pear and it was absolutely ICONIC. BEST dessert I've had at a restaurant in ages!! It was so so good, light but creamy and decadent. My grandpa got the sorbet and loved it, I had a little bite of the raspberry scoop and it was so tart and yummy. My mom got the profiteroles which were yummy but she liked mine dessert more. And my father got the chocolate mousse cake, he absolutely devoured it. The service was great. We had our reservation at 6 and left around 8:30-8:45. He was attentive and kind, and our other servers were awesome. Very attentive to take our finished dishes and made sure our water (mainly my water) was always full. The vibes were nice. It was giving cottage core, warm and welcoming. A lot of seating for many people and they dim the lights around 7ish so for those with iffy eye sight be aware of that! Overall, recommend! read more

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What a nice place. Great food and service in a beautiful atmosphere. My wife usually isn't anxious to return to any restaurant soon after we visit, but La Ferme is an exception. Started with a French onion soup and an endive salad. Both amazingly good. I had the salmon and my wife had the liver. She said it was the best liver she's ever had. The salmon was perfectly cooked and so good. Dessert was a souffle and a piece of the chocolate and Grand Marnier mousse cake. we ordered dessert when we ordered our entrees since the souffles take time to make. Both excellent. I can't recommend La Ferme enough. read more

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Really enjoyed a great brunch. So much so, that my friend and I intend to return for dinner at a later date. read more

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I have to admit I am usually not a huge fan of French food. Any cuisine that needs to rely so heavily on butter and doesn't really use seasonings doesn't really appeal to me. That being said, I had a great experience at La Ferme. Our server Jacquelyn (not sure if I spelled that right) was so sweet and made us feel so comfortable. There are no vegan entrees so she offered to make me a plate of vegetables for my meal. The ambiance is really beautiful and serene. There was even live piano music! I don't really like to order gazpacho at restaurants anymore because I have had some nasty, sweet gazpachos. But the gazpacho here was great with the perfect amount of light spice. If you'd like to have a souffle for dessert, you have to order it at the beginning of your meal so that they can prepare. Unfortunately, one of the 4 souffles we ordered fell, but they were really nice about it. I had the assortment of sorbets which was the perfect ending to my meal. I especially enjoyed the kiwi and coconut sorbets which were a little more unique than the standby mango and raspberry. The wine selection is fantastic and we really enjoyed the champagne and chablis we ordered. Overall, the food is maybe not my #1 preference, but the excellent service and ambiance make this a restaurant I would return to. read more

La Ferme - Delicious sorbet assortment (mango, raspberry, coconut, kiwi) - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Great place and foods, but, this time, it was a flaw - Les escargots (snails) were not to the "expected standard" OK!.. they were not in their shell (which can be practical) but all together mixed with mushrooms... that was a big no-no & mistake because you didn't know if you were eating snails or mushrooms and the sauce was dull and tasteless, instead feeling garlic and butter - if they still persist serving the escargots that way, I won't never eat them again - Also, I had the magret de canard (duck), that I asked "to be pink" the skin was mushy instead being crunchy and the meat too well done - the baby broccolis served with it not drained before placed in the plate which resulted to be mixed with the duck liquifying the sauce - not nice either - I mentioned that to the chef who came to my table - When you ask for tea they give you a small hot water teapot for 1 cup - that is a ridiculous size because you have to ask the waiter few times to refill it with hot water instead getting a bigger pot- Their Cesar salad is to die for - it is absolutely fabulous. Regardless my above comments, the place, the foods are great! I have known that place since its opening 40 years ago+ read more

Thanksgiving dinner was a great treat this year for me at Le Ferme. 3 course dinner was excellent. Great tasting and plentiful. the service too was wonderful. Thank you for a wonderful Holiday memory. read more

La Ferme - Decadent chocolate mouse. - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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We had a midweek reservation for 7:30pm and got rushed out at 9pm, which was poor form for a place whose $50 entrees come with very sluggish service. However what really surprised us is that the restaurant automatically added a 25 percent tip to the check for our party of four, and didn't point that fact out when delivering the bill. Had the food been good and the service attentive, we might not have minded. But the night we went, neither kitchen nor front of house were even trying. read more

A hidden French gem in the heart of Chevy Chase and all its residences . Since 1984 . I love going there to escape and find myself back in France. The food, the staff, the ambiance. I simply love the restaurant . read more

I really want to love this place, the ambience is amazing. Pros Parking is plenty Nice outdoor patio Presentation of food Cons I felt the waiter pressured us into an appetizer and I wanted dessert not an appetizer. The fish was a bit dry. The dessert was nothing special. This is the second time I've eaten there and each time I've felt nauseous afterwards so unfortunately I won't be going back. read more

La Ferme - Salmon - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Stopped by for brunch (we made a reservation but they had plenty of tables open for walk-ins). For brunch, they offer a 3 course $31 pre-fixe, with an option to choose a brunch cocktail (bloody, mimosa, champagne) in lieu of the dessert course. I had the soup of the day (gazpacho with avocado) and it was so delicious. Just the right portion and very flavorful. My dining companion had the yogurt parfait which was HUGE and delicious. For our main, we chose the Omelette Landaise (vegetarian with onions, peppers, pesto, and got cheese) and the Pain Perdue (which is French toast). Both were large portions, well made, and delicious. The rosti potato slice that came with the omelette was rather greasy and a bit cold, but I was full from the omelette! Service is great and the staff is lovely and attentive. The setting is also gorgeous, tucked away in a neighborhood with plenty of trees and flowers. The patio is enclosed and sunny while the dining room is cozy and filled with wooden accent. Looking forward to coming back for dinner at some point. read more

La Ferme - Omelet Landaise - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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What a great dining experience! Located in the Chevy Chase villages, the restaurant blends in well with the neighborhood. Service was excellent and the Chef visited our table to answer our questions about the food. Ordered the Le Filet de Boeuf au Poivre (Filet Mignon au poirve served with Parmesan-truffle fries). The sauce was buttery and creamy! If you're into fine French cuisine, this is a must-try. read more

Such an amazing beautiful place to enjoy French style dining. Decorated like an old European cottage, the building itself has as much character as the menu. Be sure to make reservations because this restaurant is very popular in the area for fine dining. It is always a great experience at La Ferme. Their French style dishes will make anyone who has been, and eaten in France miss the little restaurants and cafes that line the picturesque streets of Paris. Occasionally, they have a pianist serenading the customers, which really adds to the mood of the evening. Plenty of wonderful French wines to choose from. The dinner specials are always worth a peek as well. I cannot stress enough how amazing of a restaurant this place is, especially if you are looking to have a romantic dinner with a loved one. Do yourself a favor, and treat yourself to a fantastic French dining experience on the farm (La Ferme). You will not be disappointed. read more

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Delicious food, beautiful restaurant and top notch service! We will always come back! read more

My wife and I started to come here on special occasions in the past few years. I say special occasions because it's easy to spend a total of $100-$200 for a full dinner here for two. But when one wants top service, it's worth it. We like to dress up to go out for dinner, but given nearly every restaurant is casual these days, it's hard to find a place where you can wear a jacket or tie, or both, and not feel out of place (no worry given the bougie clientele in this area). It's usually the French restaurants that provide great service, but La Ferme is one of the better, if not the best, ones in the area. It's hard to find a good place that properly sets a table with salad forks and butter knives, still uses white table cloths, folded cloth napkins, knows the difference between water and wine glasses, and serves bread. We were greeted at the door by the restaurant owner, who checked our reservations and took our coats; there was a pianist playing softly in the background, and we had fresh flowers at the table. As for the food... Every time, I'm slightly disappointed by the small portions. But my mind changes when I bite into the food. They really believe in quality over quantity. Nothing is ever too sweet tasting or too fatty. Compliments to the chef! After eating our appetizers, main courses, and deserts, we are always grateful for not having eaten more; so the portions end up being just right. I love their salads, salmon, chicken, and chocolate soufflé. They are generous with the alcohol, unlike so many restaurants. Only minor issues that I can think of, like the location is hard to find without using the GPS, but that's not something they can fix. I'm a little intrigued by why it seems 90% of the workers are men, not that it really matters much. Ground floor seating isn't too crowded, though I got seated next to a busy intersection. As others also noted on here, they were slow and I regretfully had to flag the waiter down at one point, but the waiter explained to us that they were having computer issues. Being out on a date night, and enjoying the food, we didn't mind that it took a little longer than normal. read more

La Ferme - I ordered one of the chef's specials. Given that I don't know French, I won't try to tell you what it's called. :) - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

First time we came here we liked it. Last night was poor. Lobster bisque, muddy and dark and no taste of lobster and almost no lobster pieces. Crab salad mixed with sauce that made it taste awful. Lobster pasta with very little lobster and that same muddy lobster bisque as sauce. Scallop appetizer for $20 had ONE medium size scallop. One. Seriously? A delicious scallop, but ONE for $20? With risotto. Filet was pretty good. Souffle was okay but had almond slices inside, which ruined the texture. $200 for a very subpar, stingy meal. Will not come back. read more

Had an exquisite anniversary dinner here. The warmth and hospitality of this restaurant allowed me to forget how rainy and dreary it was outside. My eyes were drawn to the butternut squash risotto with seafood (scallops, shrimp, and lobster) and it did not disappoint! I also tried my husband's strip steak and it was tender and flavorful. We didn't end up ordering dessert but they still came by with a whipped cream & strawberry thing which was a nice touch. Definitely want to come back again! read more

Good food, wine, and atmosphere. Celebrated my birthday on November 11 this past Friday. However, I was charged double for my bill by the restuarant and had to call my bank to resolve the issue. read more

Excellent restaurant. we were welcomed by Guillaume, who si a great job at making us feel confortable. Dinner was excellent and prices reasonable for the DC area. Great evening! read more

Have been going to this restaurant since it opened in 1985. It was 5 stars when it opened and has maintained the same quality ever since. It is a special occasion place for me but for many of my friends it is their regular go to place to hang out and have a spectacular meal. Sophisticated but not stuffy, very welcoming, a true delight in décor, hospitality and food excellence. You will never be disappointed in a meal here. read more

My family have been going to La Ferme ever since we moved into the area. It's a great place to go for special occasions or just a fancy dinner. Not just the service is great, the food too. Their meet is delicious as well as multiple other meals on their menu. Very Recommended. read more

La Ferme - Birthday Desserr - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

**Came with a group of 30 for a journal club** Appetizer: I got the lobster bisque which was really good. It has the right about of lobster pieces. Interesting enough it has pieces of corn in it which I am not used to but appreciate for texture purposes. I was very satisfied. 9/10. I also had the Caesar salad which was also delicious. 10/10. Entree: I got the scallops (don't remember the fancy name). I want to start off by saying at this part of the meal I was already full. The scallops were cooked perfectly. So light (thank God because my stomach was not ready for all of this) 8/10. The rice was barely touched but was good. 8/10. The green beans were basic. 5/10. Dessert: Got the apple pie. It was 6/10 read more

Dinner with 8 friends. Mushroom ravioli may be the best I'd ever had. Staffing was ok. The best part of the experience was that La Ferme was the perfect place to have a group visit with an elderly friend who we all hadn't seen in 6 months. Ample parking, easy entry, and because we started at 6 pm on a Wednesday night, we mostly had the place to ourselves. So nice to be in a restaurant where the acoustics allowed for everyone to hear and be heard. That said, it was too expensive for me to recommend unconditionally, and probably a little too traditional a venue for my taste. read more

I came here to celebrate my birthday but my sever(Asian guy)made me have a bad day. I have been sitting for 20 minute to take my order after that my server never came back to check back our table. Never ask for something else. The food is good but I will never come back. PS. My check was $150 but I still gave him $30. read more

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The service was embarrassingly terrible and the food was just fine. It's cute inside and the front of house staff were ok but our server was the worst I've had in ages. Never brought us a drink menu, including when he finally asked what we wanted to drink 20 minutes after we were seated. We just guessed at the cocktails and wine they had. He didn't offer a menu or suggestions. He made us order everything at the same time we ordered our drinks (apps and main and tried to get us to order dessert). When he dropped off the food he didn't ask if we wanted another drink (we did). He never came back to see if we liked the food. We asked for a soufflé when he brought the main course because he said we had to because it takes a long time to cook (and then he came back 15 minutes later because he forgot what kind I ordered). When he dropped the soufflé (mediocre, btw) we had to tell him we wanted another dessert and coffee. The crème brûlée was cold (obviously not prepared for us) and the coffee never came. Oh and he double charged us for the wine, so after we left he called to fix it and we had to drive back for the refund. While waiting for my refund the hostess finally asked how dinner was and I told her it was terrible. She said "sometimes we as women are afraid to speak up" but that I should have gotten out of my seat and complained. Give me a break. I don't know how this place has such good reviews. The food was mediocre and tastes like the menu hasn't changed since it opened almost 40 years ago. Thanks for the free anniversary champagne but we were so over it by then (champagne came at the very end, after dessert) that we didn't even finish it. Waste of $300 honestly. read more

The menu is rather limited in my opinion. OK place, especially for a local joint. It's worth trying though.

Not handicap accessible with tricky entrance, interior steps and narrow space around tables. Quite loud and no quiet areas though such was offered on phone. Owners response to complaint: " Your experience was not a pleasant one but you should know that dealing with grumpy guests who think they should blame the rest of the world for their growing misery and who are convinced that the world runs around them make your experience an unpleasant one too. " Parking difficult if crowded with no convenient alternatives. Food good except the bread. Service good through main courses and then a long wait for coffee and the bill. An old, grumpy guest. read more

Beautiful restaurant, great food, try the Soufflé! Great location for a Christmas weekend family dinner

Everything was sterling! The atmosphere, service and food were all the best one could imagine. On a snowy night we figured not many people would be there. It was not quite to capacity, but quite busy and that was mid-week. This was our second time there; the fireplace was roaring. One felt as if one was in a large French country home. All are accommodating and service oriented. The food is exemplary. I have had their delicate oyster stew with bacon - sublime, the venison and boar are wonderful, the pheasant and trout were incredible. Everything is fresh and one can be accommodated for food sensitivities easily. Cannot wait to go back. It is a special place. read more

Had my sisters bridal shower there this weekend and I'm really glad my sister decided to go with La Ferme. The restaurant is located in Chevy Chase, MD and has plenty of parking. We had about 35 guests and all of them were able to park at the restaurant. The manager Prakash was extremely helpful. I had a decorator come into do the backdrop and he really went out of his way to redecorate the hall. We had to cover the fire place, I was kind of bummed about it at first but oh well. For appetizers we had a choice of smoked salmon, fruits or French onion soup. Lunch: French toast, Salmon, chicken Dessert: ice cream, chocolate cake, waffles We had about 35 guests and every single one of them loved everything on the menu. I personally had fruits for starters and they were fresh and tasty. Salmon for lunch and omg it was so delicious, definitely have it. I had the chocolate cake for dessert and that wasn't really good. If you are looking to host an event I would highly recommend La Ferme. Everything is perfect the food, the customer service and they are reasonable. read more

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I have been to this restaurant many times and have always enjoyed excellent service. tonight however was an unpleasant exception. two of us were meeting family for a party of five at 4 pm on thanksgiving. my sister and I were late but the rest of the party arrived on time. when we finally got there(cab trouble, we are usually 15 mins early wherever we go) the manager tried to give us a lecture about being late. my sister blew him off. i did not, I listened to his concerns until he angrily informed me he didn't need to listen "to shit" from others in my party. yes that is an exact quote. I told him I had heard his concerns and didn't need "shit" from him. on the way out I asked for an apology only to be berated further by this poor excuse for a customer facing representative of the restaurant. he continued to threaten me and told me multiple times to "go back where I came from". I am appalled. I know this was a busy day and I'm sure he was very stressed but that is NO excuse for speaking to a customer this way, especially when I was trying to be sensitive to his concerns. la Ferme, post what you will in response but this guy seriously needs a time out. or fired. pick one. read more

Excellent service, delicious food and a warm setting. Look forward to the fireplace in fall and winter

This was a very sad and frustrating experience. We went to La Ferme to celebrate a special day. We arrived early evening and there were only ourselves and another couple in the restaurant. Our server pretty much ignored us. He never welcomed us, asked us how we were doing, or made eye contact the entire time. More customers arrived and our server was friendly and attentive to the regulars but seemed to ignore any new patrons. After we finished our meal, it took 30 minutes for our server to return and ask if there would be anything else. To give you an idea of the slow service we had drinks, appetizers, and salads for our main course and it took an hour and forty-five minutes before we could leave. The food on the menu had interesting ingredients and the dishes were presented nicely but the result was bland. We sat on the very open porch which felt very COVID safe (airy and open) but the nearby road traffic noise had a tendency to halt conversation and detract from the supposed romantic setting. All in all, if you're looking for a good meal with a romantic setting, I'd say you'd be better off choosing a sandwich place near a nice park. read more

La Ferme - Early evening and very empty. One would expect prompt service. - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

The atmosphere was absolutely lovely. The food was delicious and service was great as well!

There are few places with the ambience of La Ferme so close in, so easily accessible. That said, wait times can be off-putting, for everything: ordering, receiving food, anything needed while eating, waiting for check. The help is gracious and helpful but not readily available. Food was good but not excellent. All in all, it's still a special place and we'll return for special occasions. read more

An authentic French Restaurant, with menus in French and English. There aren't so many places in the Washington, DC area where you can sit down to an imaginative French meal, with sweetbreads, endive salad, quail, venison, Escalope de Veau, calf's liver, Steak Au Poivres, Chateaubriand Pour Deux, Moules from Prince Edward Island, and an outstanding wine list. Top it all off with a creme brule, sorbets, gateau au chocolat or fresh fruit. Magnifique. And, this all comes with great service and reasonable pricing. The servers give you time to enjoy your cocktail and have a decent pre-dinner conversation with old friends. Don't miss the bar scene or the porch dining! Tips: Table seating in the lower dining area is very comfortable and spacious. Booth seating on the upper levels is cozy. The bar can mix any cocktail you desire. The Manhattan I had was delicious and came in a generous glass. read more

I visited my family in Maryland last month and I was stoked to find out that we were going to have a big family dinner at La Ferme Friday night. Each of us arrived... car by car, some in vans -- a total of 40 relatives (cousins, aunts, uncles, cousin's cousin, etc.). The place was packed, we headed towards the back of the restaurant up the stairs where our whole party was seated. I was starving. Started with warm bread and butter and before I even can finish my roll, the salad arrived -- mixed baby greens with tomato and mushrooms in a light vinaigrette dressing. For the main course, it was a free-range chicken breast -- braised and was served with morel sauce, wild rice and steamed vegetables. A very tasty dinner indeed and I gobbled it all up in no time. The dessert was okay, nothing special. I had the chocolate mousse cake, big portion, but way too sweet for my taste. Atmosphere is nice, felt like "home." Service wasn't bad, they could have been more attentive, but we were a big group so it made it difficult for the waiters to check up on every single one of us. read more

La Ferme - French Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

First impression. #1 Restaurant. Sweet and love environment. Someone really cares about Customers- lovely place..Not your standard Sitdown meal....This goes beyond that. This is not beer taco to go- This is A truly Family Dinner setting. Do not complaint, if you do, means you do not appreciate what others do for you,,,oh yes- Love the Live Music..!!!! read more

We went to La Ferme for Christmas Eve dinner. It's a beautiful, elegant restaurant with excellent service. They had a special dinner menu specifically for Christmas Eve. I ate the Norweigan smoked salmon for my appetizer, crab cake and filet mignon for my entree, and bread pudding with rum raisin ice cream. The smoked salmon was some of the best I've ever eaten. The entree was good, and the dessert was excellent. They had a gingerbread house of the exterior of the restaurant on display as you enter the restaurant. The decorations for the holidays were nice too. I would definitely go back again. read more

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From the moment we arrived this was a great experience. The man at the door quickly took our jackets & sat us at the best seat in the house - a nice place for two on the balcony. We ordered the escargot appetizer - great taste & portion. My husband & I ordered the salmon & the pork chop - both cooked perfectly. Also, great portion sizes... but we couldn't skip out on trying the soufflé (they have a few different kinds, we got the hazelnut) ~ ah-mazing! Our server was prompt, attentive, was happy to suggest a few menu items. When the dessert came out - there was happy birthday & a candle ... to top it off the pianist played happy birthday as I was served! I was so surprised & very happy. Food, service, & ambiance- you really feel out of the DMV when you step inside ~ thanks for a wonderful birthday dinner! read more

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It had been more than 10 years since I had been to this restaurant. Last night we had 5 fabulous dinners. Everyone was happy with their meals and service. Not a casual restaurant, but one with an exceptional menu. I'll be going back soon for the Brussel sprouts, my sweetbreads were so very well prepared and delicious. A great restaurant for a date or special event or just to treat yourself. We dined on the enclosed porch which was quieter than the busy dining room and bar. Well worth the drive out from center city. read more