L'Avant-Garde DC

L'Avant-Garde DC Authentic French Restaurant

09/30/2026

Wednesdays are for New York Steak au Poivre, house made béarnaise and blue cheese sauce and, of course, unlimited clarified butter French fries…all for $45.

Check out nightly specials on our new French Classics Menu.

Bon Appétit!

“L’Avant-Garde [is] in my restaurant rotation.”We couldn’t ask for a better way to welcome fall in Georgetown.In his lat...
09/29/2026

“L’Avant-Garde [is] in my restaurant rotation.”
We couldn’t ask for a better way to welcome fall in Georgetown.
In his latest dining guide for The Washington Sun, Tom Sietsema joined us at L’Avant-Garde, taking note of everything from Chef Sébastien Giannini’s cuisine to the details of our dining room.
He describes our “cab-size semicircular booths,” “lighting that flatters” and coveted seats overlooking the crackling fire, before turning his attention to a pastry-crowned lobster bouillabaisse, golden veal cutlet and what he calls our “peerless french fries.”
His verdict on the latter? “You can’t stop at one (or 10).”
Merci, Tom.
Read the full Georgetown dining guide in The Washington Sun and join us at L’Avant-Garde.

https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/tom-sietsema-georgetown-restaurant-recommendations

📸 Greg Powers and our own

Lobster Thermidor. A timeless classic for a reason.Tender, fresh cracked lobster topped with gratinée Gruyère cheese, ca...
09/25/2026

Lobster Thermidor. A timeless classic for a reason.

Tender, fresh cracked lobster topped with gratinée Gruyère cheese, candied lemon and capers accompanied by house made sabayon.

Come and see why this Grand Hotel classic (made by Auguste Escoffier himself at The Ritz) is worthy of a revival.

Enjoy the half lobster Thermidor as part of our signature lobster menu - four courses of Lobster $99

Bon Appétit!

09/22/2026

Dinner is always a special occasion at L’Avant-Garde

Elevated French cuisine with authentic French Riviera flair, craft cocktails and a curated w**e list in the heart of Georgetown.

Every day a new special to discover from Duck Magret to Steak au Poivre and Sole Meunière in addition to our regular menu and Chef’s signature four course lobster menu.

09/18/2026

IYKYK 🍷 🥩 🔥

And how chuffed are we that Food & W**e wrote about our Steak Frites with au poivre sauce on a bed of confit shallots served with clarified butter French fries?

Come and say hello in Georgetown.

Bonjour, Chef!Meet our Partner-Chef, Sébastien Giannini.Originally from Toulon in the South of France, Chef Sébastien ha...
09/17/2026

Bonjour, Chef!

Meet our Partner-Chef, Sébastien Giannini.

Originally from Toulon in the South of France, Chef Sébastien has called Washington, DC home for the past 10 years and is now a proud American citizen.

Before putting down roots in DC, he led five-star kitchens in France, Germany and Montreal, building an international career grounded in French technique and Mediterranean cooking.

Today, in addition to leading the kitchen at L’Avant-Garde, Sébastien serves as President of Disciples Escoffier USA. One of his greatest passions is passing on the skills, discipline and knowledge required for an international culinary career to the next generation of chefs. Over the years, he has coached culinary talent competing at the highest levels around the world, including the Bocuse d’Or.

But ask Chef what his favorite food is and the answer is much simpler.

The food his grandmother made growing up in Toulon. Provençal and French Riviera dishes made with beautiful ingredients, cooked simply and meant to be shared around a table.

That philosophy still finds its way onto the menu at L’Avant-Garde today.

Next time you see Chef in the dining room, be sure to say bonjour!

09/16/2026

Oh la la! It’s date night, done right.

Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant with cozy fireplace vibes, curated cocktail list and delicious chef-driven authentic French food awaits.

Follow for daily specials and seasonal new menu items.

A bientôt,

Xx

09/15/2026

Looking for a cozy, romantic restaurant with a fireplace, creative cocktails and absolutely delicious French food?

Come see us at L’Avant-Garde and let us make your date one to remember.

Oh la la!

✨ Introducing the new French Classics Menu ✨ Every evening a special dish for you to discover.And yes, we are bringing b...
09/14/2026

✨ Introducing the new French Classics Menu ✨

Every evening a special dish for you to discover.

And yes, we are bringing back the incredibly popular steak frites soirée on Wednesdays.

$45 for a New York Steak au poivre with unlimited clarified butter French fries and house béarnaise and bleu cheese sauce.

Which special are you coming in for?

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

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