La Bonne Vache – American
Step into a quintessential French bistro where the golden glow of candlelight dances across tables laden with airy gougères and delicate mimosa eggs. The kitchen celebrates the art of the brasserie, serving up velvety steak tartare and pots of mussels marinières that invite guests to linger over every briny, herb-flecked bite. From the earthy richness of burgundy snails to the crisp brightness of a perfectly dressed green salad, every dish captures a timeless elegance that turns a simple meal into a soulful escape.
3265, Prospect Street Northwest +12022220620 https://www.labonnevachedc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at La Bonne Vache
Dairy-Free at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Tartare, Mimosa Egg and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Tartare, Mimosa Egg and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cod Goujon Sandwich, Endive Salad and Gougères. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Marinated Olives and Poached Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels Marinières, Marinated Olives and Poached Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels Marinières, Marinated Olives and Poached Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Marinated Olives and Poached Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Bonne Vache
La Bonne Vache in Washington has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Endive Salad and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Bonne Vache
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Coq au Vin Sandwich | 56.6 g | 66.8 g |
| Steak Tartare | 39.2 g | 49.6 g |
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| French Onion Burger | 21.9 g | 43.4 g |
| Croque Madame Burger | 15.1 g | 35.6 g |
| Truffle and Brie Burger | 6.4 g | 32.1 g |
| Chicken Paillard Baguette | 4.9 g | 28 g |
| Endive Salad | 16.8 g | 23.2 g |
| Grilled Chicken Paillard | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Mushroom Tartine | 70.4 g | 19.7 g |
| Steak au Poivre Burger | 0 g | 18.8 g |
| Marinated Olives | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Hors D’oeuvres
- Marinated Olives - $8: warm marinated olives with herbs, garlic, citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gougères - $11: gruyère cheese puffs, whipped paprika cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mimosa Egg - $8: egg mayonnaise, dijon curry spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Artichoke à la Grecque - $15: steamed artichoke, sauce ravigote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Marinières - $16: steamed mussels, curry leaf, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tartare - $18: hazelnuts, jerusalem artichokes, watercress, aioli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burgundy Snails - $18: wild burgundy snails, garlic, parsley, hazelnut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Tartine - $15: fromage de gruyère, mushroom medley, rosemary, country toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Prawn Tartare - $14: seared prawn, hazelnut, chives, lemon, bisque de crevettes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad - $12: avocado, pink grapefruit, radish, tarragon, honey, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive Salad - $15: bleu d’Auvergne, endive, grapes, walnuts, grain mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lyonnaise Salad - $18: warm poached egg, bacon lardon, croutons, frisee, warm sherry bacon vinaigrette Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $14: roasted beets, goat cheese, honey crisp apple, hazelnut dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers and Sandwiches
- Croque Madame Burger - $18: Proprietary burger blend, fried egg, Gruyère fondue, LBV sauce, frisèe Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup Burger - $13: proprietary burger patty, garlic aioli, gruyère fondue, caramelized onions, crispy onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- LBV Classic - $13: Proprietary burger blend, Gruyère fondue, LBV sauce, red onion, dill pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak au Poivre Burger - $15: Proprietary burger blend, Green peppercorn cognac aioli, champignon de Paris, Bleu d’Auvergne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle and Brie Burger - $15: Proprietary burger blend, Brie de Meaux, truffle aioli, cornichons, with lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Burger - $15: proprietary burger patty, caramelized onions, gruyère Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bourguignon Burger - $23: Proprietary burger blend, Red wine braised short rib, caramelized onion, smoked bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cod Goujon Sandwich - $16: crispy cod, romaine, dill pickles, housemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Puy Lentil Burger - $17: Roasted mushroom and green lentil burger, balsamic onions, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coq au Vin Sandwich - $16: chicken, smoked bacon, fromage de gruyère, red wine caramelized onions, sage aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
On Baguette
- Roast Beef Baguette - $19: Shaved rib eye of beef, gruyere, frisée, horseradish garlic aioli, on a baguette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham and Comté Baguette - $14: black forest ham, comté cheese, honey, grain mustard, whipped butter, frisée Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Paillard Baguette - $18: grilled chicken breast, green olive almond dressing, vegetable crudités parmesan, arugula, aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
French Fries
- French Fries - $7: French fries served with garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $9: French fries topped with gruyére fondue Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Grilled Chicken Paillard - $10: Add-on for salads
- Crispy Fish - $9: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Poached Egg - $3: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $12: 70% dark chocolate, crème chantilly, cacao nibs, chocolate pearls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Caramel - $10: Vanilla custard and caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about La Bonne Vache
- Is La Bonne Vache dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Bonne Vache has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Tartare, Mimosa Egg and Green Salad.
- What can I eat at La Bonne Vache on a dairy-free diet?
- Steak Tartare, Mimosa Egg and Green Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Bonne Vache have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Endive Salad and Marinated Olives.
- Is La Bonne Vache gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Bonne Vache?
- Coq au Vin Sandwich, at roughly 66.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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