As usual the food and the service was excellent. Thank you so much for such a lovely evening.
Vanessa
We've been loyal customers for more than 25 years, and for the first time, we left feeling a bit disappointed. The food was okay, but not as great as it used to be. The portions seemed larger, which we didn't quite understand, and the dishes lacked the flavor we remember. It also looked like more tables had been added to the dining area, we felt packed in like sardines. There were five of us seated at a small round table, which was very uncomfortable for five adults, especially with three of us over six feet tall. Additionally, the person serving water accidentally poured tap water into the sparkling water we had paid for. They did replace the bottle at no extra charge, which we appreciated. Overall, we hope the restaurant returns to its old flavors and more reasonable portion sizes. And in the future, it would be better to seat larger parties at rectangular tables rather than at a table meant for three.
Nina
La Chaumier is a lovely and charming restaurant. However, I will say that the small little room is a bit too tight of a fit for larger groups. I myself was only in a party of 2 but right beside us, was a family of 6 plus a small child. It's too snug of a room for this sort of group size.
carol
La chaumiere is like a restaraunt in Paris the waiters are great. The food is always consistently great. The baked oysters are divine. The trout amadine very fresh the apple tart exquisite. A lovely restaraunt and a romantic spot.
Mason
Service was fantastic, food was amazing and the ambiance was so nice. We were seated next to the fire place which was so awesome!
Stephen
The only restaurant I've ever been to that has a long and varied menu, where everything, and I mean everything, is great.
James
As always, a great dining experience. The only downside was Senator Lindsey Graham at the next table with others having champagne just after the Senate deadlock on the budget that caused a government shut down. 
Fritz
La Chaumiere is one of the best French restaurants in the Washington, DC area. It has been a restaurant standard for nearly 50 years. I've been going regularly for about 10 years. The menu is traditional French with some wonderful specials added that often make use of seasonally available ingredients. My last visit over the weekend was the first time that I had been back in a couple of years. The food was outstanding and the ambience is largely unchanged. Even though you're in the middle of Georgetown, if feels like you're walking into a converted farmhouse in the French countryside. The service is attentive without being intrusive and while the table we had wasn't my favorite and was quite tiny, the staff did a great job of pacing the meal so we never feared that items would fall off the table. We started out with the lobster/crab cake special and the frisee salad with lardons. The crab cake was delicious with a light butter sauce that served to increase the rich flavor of the dish. The frisee salad is something I get every time I go. The egg is always perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette is sublime. For entrees we had the halibut special and the rack of lamb. Both were superb. The sauce on the fish and the jus on the lamb we just right to enhance the already wonderful flavor. We ordered the Raspberry souffle for dessert, I had not tried it before (if it's my choice, it's always the chocolate), and while I was skeptical, I was pleasantly surprised at the taste and the inclusion of fresh raspberries. I had the Malbec by the glass with my lamb and a French 75 to start. My friend had the pear cocktail. They were both mixed well and quite refreshing for a warm summer evening. I will continue to return to La Chaumiere when I'm in the mood for a traditional and excellent French meal.
Jill Broder
Great service but food is a little below what’s expected for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cathleen
Charming traditional French country restaurant in Georgetown that is beloved. They welcomed us with genuine joy like old friends. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. They even adjusted a rack of lamb recipe to avoid an ingredient my husband dislikes. The cheese soufflé appetizer & chocolate soufflé dessert are worth the extra time. A Lovely evening.
As always, the star of the show is the Grand Marnier Soufflé Magret de Canard (Duck Breast) packs a flavor and so tender. It a must-have main course. If I were to make criticism, it's the foie gras. The amount of liver itself is ok, but the bread and the amount raspberry-flavored syrup that go with it is anemic. They should put at least 6 slices of bread and a generous amount of syrup...not a couple of rubbed teaspoonfuls.
Ashley Dykas
What can one say if you don’t know what’s amazing then one can’t help you! Execution always amazing down to the paper plane! Thanks as always for being the amazing restaurant you are!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre
Opentable Diner
Got to try the restaurant week 3-course meal. It was very good. Service was a little inattentive but it was Friday night and they looked pretty busy. The setting and decor were amazing. It felt like eating in a cottage in the woods. Very clean spaces. Next time I'm in town I will likely go back.
Kevin
A week ago we enjoyed a meal at another DC restaurant where the waiter very much encouraged us to order from the Restaurant week Menu. It was delicious. Since Chaumere extended restaurant week we decided to dine there last night. But the server more than encouraged us to avoid the restaurant week Menu and order a la Carte. We persevered with the Restaurant week menu and it was delicious.
Elizabeth E
A hidden gem for old school French cooking with a atmosphere that takes you out of the chaos of DC and into a quiet French lodge back in time. We came for a girls’ dinner and all enjoyed the 3 course special, all loving the flavors and quality of each course. The atmosphere and attention of the staff really ales this place special, I hope they never change!
As usual the food and the service was excellent. Thank you so much for such a lovely evening.
We've been loyal customers for more than 25 years, and for the first time, we left feeling a bit disappointed. The food was okay, but not as great as it used to be. The portions seemed larger, which we didn't quite understand, and the dishes lacked the flavor we remember. It also looked like more tables had been added to the dining area, we felt packed in like sardines. There were five of us seated at a small round table, which was very uncomfortable for five adults, especially with three of us over six feet tall. Additionally, the person serving water accidentally poured tap water into the sparkling water we had paid for. They did replace the bottle at no extra charge, which we appreciated. Overall, we hope the restaurant returns to its old flavors and more reasonable portion sizes. And in the future, it would be better to seat larger parties at rectangular tables rather than at a table meant for three.
La Chaumier is a lovely and charming restaurant. However, I will say that the small little room is a bit too tight of a fit for larger groups. I myself was only in a party of 2 but right beside us, was a family of 6 plus a small child. It's too snug of a room for this sort of group size.
La chaumiere is like a restaraunt in Paris the waiters are great. The food is always consistently great. The baked oysters are divine. The trout amadine very fresh the apple tart exquisite. A lovely restaraunt and a romantic spot.
Service was fantastic, food was amazing and the ambiance was so nice. We were seated next to the fire place which was so awesome!
The only restaurant I've ever been to that has a long and varied menu, where everything, and I mean everything, is great.
As always, a great dining experience. The only downside was Senator Lindsey Graham at the next table with others having champagne just after the Senate deadlock on the budget that caused a government shut down. 
La Chaumiere is one of the best French restaurants in the Washington, DC area. It has been a restaurant standard for nearly 50 years. I've been going regularly for about 10 years. The menu is traditional French with some wonderful specials added that often make use of seasonally available ingredients. My last visit over the weekend was the first time that I had been back in a couple of years. The food was outstanding and the ambience is largely unchanged. Even though you're in the middle of Georgetown, if feels like you're walking into a converted farmhouse in the French countryside. The service is attentive without being intrusive and while the table we had wasn't my favorite and was quite tiny, the staff did a great job of pacing the meal so we never feared that items would fall off the table. We started out with the lobster/crab cake special and the frisee salad with lardons. The crab cake was delicious with a light butter sauce that served to increase the rich flavor of the dish. The frisee salad is something I get every time I go. The egg is always perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette is sublime. For entrees we had the halibut special and the rack of lamb. Both were superb. The sauce on the fish and the jus on the lamb we just right to enhance the already wonderful flavor. We ordered the Raspberry souffle for dessert, I had not tried it before (if it's my choice, it's always the chocolate), and while I was skeptical, I was pleasantly surprised at the taste and the inclusion of fresh raspberries. I had the Malbec by the glass with my lamb and a French 75 to start. My friend had the pear cocktail. They were both mixed well and quite refreshing for a warm summer evening. I will continue to return to La Chaumiere when I'm in the mood for a traditional and excellent French meal.
Great service but food is a little below what’s expected for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Charming traditional French country restaurant in Georgetown that is beloved. They welcomed us with genuine joy like old friends. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. They even adjusted a rack of lamb recipe to avoid an ingredient my husband dislikes. The cheese soufflé appetizer & chocolate soufflé dessert are worth the extra time. A Lovely evening.
Restaurantji Recommends
As always, the star of the show is the Grand Marnier Soufflé Magret de Canard (Duck Breast) packs a flavor and so tender. It a must-have main course. If I were to make criticism, it's the foie gras. The amount of liver itself is ok, but the bread and the amount raspberry-flavored syrup that go with it is anemic. They should put at least 6 slices of bread and a generous amount of syrup...not a couple of rubbed teaspoonfuls.
What can one say if you don’t know what’s amazing then one can’t help you! Execution always amazing down to the paper plane! Thanks as always for being the amazing restaurant you are!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre
Got to try the restaurant week 3-course meal. It was very good. Service was a little inattentive but it was Friday night and they looked pretty busy. The setting and decor were amazing. It felt like eating in a cottage in the woods. Very clean spaces. Next time I'm in town I will likely go back.
A week ago we enjoyed a meal at another DC restaurant where the waiter very much encouraged us to order from the Restaurant week Menu. It was delicious. Since Chaumere extended restaurant week we decided to dine there last night. But the server more than encouraged us to avoid the restaurant week Menu and order a la Carte. We persevered with the Restaurant week menu and it was delicious.
A hidden gem for old school French cooking with a atmosphere that takes you out of the chaos of DC and into a quiet French lodge back in time. We came for a girls’ dinner and all enjoyed the 3 course special, all loving the flavors and quality of each course. The atmosphere and attention of the staff really ales this place special, I hope they never change!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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