L'Avant-Garde DC

L'Avant-Garde DC Authentic French Restaurant

06/16/2026

Yes, we know. DC steakhouses are a thing.

But we challenge you to take one bite of our Snake River Farms Filet Mignon, with a little handmade demi-glace and our clarified butter french fries and tell us differently.

Oh, and did we mention that it is all Gluten-free? Eh oui, mon ami.

PS. And don’t event get us started about our New York Steak au poivre on a bed of confit shallots… that is a post for another day.

We are honored to participate in EAT250: America at the Table with a special collaboration between Maître Artisan and Ch...
06/10/2026

We are honored to participate in EAT250: America at the Table with a special collaboration between Maître Artisan and Chef Sébastien Giannini of L’Avant-Garde and Chef Andrew Ho of CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

Ode to Escoffier celebrates the enduring influence of French culinary traditions on American gastronomy through an elegant multi-course dinner inspired by technique, hospitality, and craftsmanship in the presence of honorary guest, Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Monaco.

Join us on June 25 at L’Avant-Garde for an evening honoring the culinary foundations that continue to shape the American table.

Four courses with wine pairings included $150 ++

Link for tickets on Resy.

05/28/2026

Date night, anyone?

Two seats at the bar. A bottle of something cold and French. Caviar between you. The kind of evening you’ll think about all week.

No reservations required!

05/23/2026

A small dish that says everything. French Riviera-style turned potatoes, candied lemon, capers, lemon beurre blanc. Classic technique, bright finish, the South of France in a few careful bites. This dish reminds us of a weekend well spent!

05/22/2026

Teaching my daughter how to eat caviar so she’s not impressed by your son treating her to ice cream

05/19/2026

Did someone say duck magret?

Crisp-skin seared duck. Red cabbage. Caramelized Gala apples. A demi-glace finished with clove. Every element earning its place on the plate.

A French bistro classic, elevated.

05/17/2026

Spring lingers a little longer. Our four-course Asparagus Menu is staying on through the end of May: marinated tuna with cucumber gazpacho, burratina with citrus vinaigrette, seared Riviera branzino with white asparagus and beurre blanc, and Ultimate Chocolate to finish.

A perfectly balanced progression. Light, vibrant, deeply satisfying for only $69, Tuesday through Saturday evenings.

Address

2915 M Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20007

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12026521855

Website

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