La Chaumière – French
La Chaumière transports diners to the heart of the French countryside, where the intimate, rustic charm of a traditional cottage sets the stage for a soulful culinary journey. Silken lobster bisque and golden, bubbling cheese soufflés emerge from the kitchen alongside the earthy richness of truffle-scented sausages and chilled, brine-kissed oysters. It is a place where time slows down over shared plates of artisanal cheeses and country-style pâté, capturing the quintessential warmth and elegance of a timeless bistro experience.
2813, M Street Northwest +12023381784 https://www.lachaumieredc.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day - $16: Daily selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Baked Onion Soup - $16: Gratinee Lyonnaise Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Lobster Bisque - $16: Bisque De Homard Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Country Style Duck Pâté - $17: Terrine De Pâté Maison Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Norwegian Smoked Salmon - $19: Saumon Fumé De Norvege Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate - $23: Featuring four cheeses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell: Huitres Fraîches Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mussels Baked in Garlic Butter - $13: Moules Farcies À La Bourguignonne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé - $23: Allow 15 minutes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- White Sausage with Truffles - $16: Chicken & pork sausage, truffle sauce & caramelized apples Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Pike Dumpling with Lobster Sauce - $18: Quenelle De Brochet Sauce Homard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Escargots Bourguignons - $16: Snails baked in garlic & parsley butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baked Oysters Chaumière - $26: Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Ginger, Hazelnuts & Beurre Blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Stuffed Cabbage with Lobster and Morels - $28: Fresh Maine Lobster Stuffed Braised Savoy Cabbage Leaves, Champagne Tarragon Tomato Beurre Blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
- PEI Mussels Poulette - $25: PEI Blue Point Mussels, Leeks, Shallots, Chardonnay Cream Sauce, Fresh Parsley, Grilled Baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Salads
- House Salad - $16: Medley of farm lettuces, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, anchovy and parmesan cheese dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Winter Salad - $19: Mixed Greens, Endive, Roasted Bartlett Pear, Roquefort Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Frisée Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg - $20: Curly Endive Lettuce, Pancetta, Croutons, Warm Dijon Vinaigrette, Poached Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Salad Nicoise - $36: Artisan Lettuce, Fingerling Potato, String Bean, Cherry Tomato, Herb Crusted Ahi Tuna, Black Olive, Hard Boiled Egg, Dijon Mustard Caper Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Roasted Rack of Lamb - $49: Mustard, herbs and garlic crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Medallions of Venison - $38: Sauce poivrade and sweet potato purée Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Au Poivre - $52: Seared 12 oz. center cut aged New York strip steak, green and black peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Duck Breast - $38: Marinated duck breast, black currant sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Veal Scaloppini Normande - $39: Apple brandy cream sauce & mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fisherman's Fricassée - $40: Fish stew with clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp seasoned with aïoli emulsion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Tripes Chaumière - $37: Braised with carrot, leek, tomato, calvados Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Calf’s Liver with Shallots - $42: Sautéed with shallots & vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sea Scallops Provençale - $51: Sautéed sea scallops, garlic and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Cassoulet Toulousain - $47: Duck confit, lamb stew and sausage on a bed of baked cannellini beans (Available Thursdays) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Beef Medallions - $46: Grilled beef medallions, sauce bordelaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Veal Sweetbreads - $39: Sautéed veal sweetbreads, wild mushrooms and madeira wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Fresh Dover Sole Meuniére - $59: Fresh imported dover sole sautéed in lemon butter and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmon in Puff Pastry - $39: Marinated salmon baked in puff pastry, champagne-dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Trout Amandine - $37: Fresh boned rainbow trout, lemon butter & almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beef Cheeks Bourguignonne - $52: Slow braised USDA beef cheeks, button mushrooms, pearl onion, lardons, burgundy wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Veal Chop with Chanterelles - $62: Milk fed veal chop, autumn fresh chanterelles mushrooms, calvados cream sauce, au gratin potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Faroe Islands Salmon with Lentils - $49: Pan seared salmon, beluga lentils, bacon, red wine, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Filet Mignon Tartare - $38: Hand cut filet mignon, capers, cornichons, quail egg, dijon mustard, toasted baguette, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $14: Dark chocolate mousse with tia maria served in a cookie cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Profiteroles - $17: Pastry puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crème Brulée - $14: Vanilla bean custard with carmelized sugar top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Sorbets - $14: Trio of sorbets with raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $14: Red berry coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mixed Berry Gratin - $16: Warm gratin of mixed berries with sabayon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Warm Apple Tart - $18: Hot apple tart a la mode with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Soufflé - $18: Grand Marnier, Chocolate, or Raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Irish Coffee - $17
- Café Chaumière - $17
- André Delorme Cuvée Rosé Brut Réserve - $18: Glass
- Aubert et Fils Brut Champagne - $26: Glass
- Mathilde Chapoutier Rosé - $16: Glass
- Drouhin Vaudon Chablis - $22: Glass