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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, gerd, low-cholesterol, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gougères - $11: gruyère cheese puffs, whipped paprika cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mimosa Egg - $8: egg mayonnaise, dijon curry spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Artichoke à la Grecque - $15: steamed artichoke, sauce ravigote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Marinières - $16: steamed mussels, curry leaf, lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tartare - $18: hazelnuts, jerusalem artichokes, watercress, aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo 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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Prawn Tartare - $14: seared prawn, hazelnut, chives, lemon, bisque de crevettes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad - $12: avocado, pink grapefruit, radish, tarragon, honey, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive Salad - $15: bleu d’Auvergne, endive, grapes, walnuts, grain mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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 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: 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $9: French fries topped with gruyére fondue Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Grilled Chicken Paillard - $10: Add-on for salads
- Crispy Fish - $9: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Poached Egg - $3: Add-on for salads Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $12: 70% dark chocolate, crème chantilly, cacao nibs, chocolate pearls
- Crème Caramel - $10: Vanilla custard and caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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