Brasserie Liberté – French
Step into a spirited corner of Paris where the clinking of glasses and the golden glow of a classic brasserie create an inviting backdrop for soulful French fare. The kitchen celebrates timeless bistro traditions, from the rich, earthy depth of chestnut soup and silken steak tartare to the decadent, golden crusts of shrimp au gratin and airy Parisian gnocchi. Whether sharing a plate of wild Burgundy escargots or savoring a rustic country pâté, every bite captures the effortless elegance and convivial spirit of a true neighborhood gem.
3251, Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 +12028788404 https://www.libertedc.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, tlc, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- French Onion Soup Gratinée - $15.95: Beef broth, three cheese blend Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chestnut Soup - $15.95: Creamy chestnut base, crostini, chestnut mousse, crispy prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Pâté - $15.95: Cornichons, frisée salad, grain mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tartare - $18.95: Quail egg, cornichons, capers, tomato jam, crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Burgundy Escargots - $16.95: Garlic, parsley, butter, baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Au Gratin - $15.95: Piperade, tomatoes, spinach, Gruyère, parmesan, fromage frais, rustic bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brandade Croquettes - $12.95: Cod & Yukon potato croquettes, New England style tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Au Gratin - $15.95: Smoked Gruyère, Mornay sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Carpaccio - $17.95: Burrata, toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange slices, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parisian Gnocchi - $18.95: Gnocchi over cheese fondue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Bitter Greens and Endive Salad - $16.95: Pears, fennel, radish, blue cheese dressing, spiced walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liberté Salad - $16.95: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, blue cheese, croutons, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $17.95: Parmesan, boquerones, garlic croutons, black pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Niçoise - $25.95: Seared tuna, asparagus, haricots verts, boquerones, potatoes, olives, tomato, egg, banyuls-muscatel vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Bourguignon - $34.95: Red wine braised beef, bacon, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, smashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip Steak Au Poivre - $39.95: Asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, garlic confit, green peppercorn sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Frites - $26.95: White wine, Pernod, fish fumet, shallot, fennel, confit garlic, thyme, served with fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Salmon - $33.95: Potato purée with smoked white fish, medley of vegetables, asparagus, corn velouté, pickled mustard seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Amandine - $33.95: Green beans, almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit - $35.95: Potato purée, roasted asparagus and duck gastrique Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $39.95: Potato purée, asparagus truffle port sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner
- Sea Bass (Loup De Mer) - $39.95: Seared & butterflied whole branzino, Israeli couscous, zucchini, arugula & fennel salad, Vadouvan beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank - $36.95: Slowly braised lamb shank with polenta, Roquefort and ratatouille Provençale Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coq Au Vin - $32.95: Smashed potatoes, mushrooms, baby carrots, pearl onions, bacon, red wine jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half Chicken Au Jus - $28.95: Potato purée, caramelized pearl onions, trumpet mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cassoulet - $33.95: Duck confit, pork belly, Toulouse sausage, flageolet beans, herbed breadcrumbs, duck bacon, duck gastrique Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Fettuccine Bolognese - $26.95: Ground beef & pork, tomatoes, fennel seed, garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne with Mushrooms - $25.95: Mixed mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $34.95: Calamarata pasta with shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- French Dip - $23.95: Top round roasted beef, caramelized onion, Gruyère and provolone, garlic horseradish aioli, beef jus, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $18.95: Marinated ham, Gruyère cheese, Mornay sauce, pain de mie, petite salad Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Liberté Double Patty Burger - $23.95: Double patty Black Angus beef, caramelized onion jam, pickled red onions, cheddar, olive oil bun, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Paillard Sandwich - $18.95: Pan-seared chicken breast, Gruyère, provolone, pickles, tomato, arugula, spicy honey barbecue aioli, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Frites - $8.95: French fries, herbes de Provence Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Potatoes - $6.95: Chives, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Amandine - $7.95: Brown butter, almonds, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets - $7.95: Poached beets, chèvre, spiced walnuts, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Vanilla Crème Brûlée - $11.95: Vanilla bean, caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Tart - $11.95: Lemon custard, raspberry gelée, berries, vanilla chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $11.95: Vanilla biscuit, hazelnut praline, raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Espresso Martini - $15: Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso
- Stella Artois - $10: Draft beer
- Mimosa Kit - $39.95: Bottle of house sparkling wine & seasonal juices
Restaurants near Brasserie Liberté
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- L'Avant-Garde — French
- Fresh Baguette — French
- Point Chaud Café & Crêpes — French
- Crepeaway — French
- Maman — French
- Eclairons — French
- Barbouzard — French
- Lutéce — French
- La Chaumière — French
- Chez Billy — French
- Maman — French
