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: $$
What to order at La Chaumière
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Salad | 63 g | 48.7 g |
| Salad Nicoise | 133.5 g | 46.8 g |
| Filet Mignon Tartare | 82.8 g | 41.1 g |
| Frisée Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg | 46.5 g | 37 g |
| Faroe Islands Salmon with Lentils | 37 g | 34 g |
| Steak Au Poivre | 19 g | 31.4 g |
| Rainbow Trout Amandine | 0.3 g | 24.8 g |
| Beef Medallions | 53.7 g | 24 g |
| Baked Onion Soup | 11.4 g | 21 g |
| Cassoulet Toulousain | 0.2 g | 20.9 g |
| Fisherman's Fricassée | 3 g | 19.3 g |
| Veal Chop with Chanterelles | 67.5 g | 15.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day - $16: Daily selection Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Onion Soup - $16: Gratinee Lyonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $16: Bisque De Homard Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Style Duck Pâté - $17: Terrine De Pâté Maison Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norwegian Smoked Salmon - $19: Saumon Fumé De Norvege Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Assorted Artisanal Cheese Plate - $23: Featuring four cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell: Huitres Fraîches Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Baked in Garlic Butter - $13: Moules Farcies À La Bourguignonne Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Emmenthal Cheese Soufflé - $23: Allow 15 minutes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Sausage with Truffles - $16: Chicken & pork sausage, truffle sauce & caramelized apples Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pike Dumpling with Lobster Sauce - $18: Quenelle De Brochet Sauce Homard Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargots Bourguignons - $16: Snails baked in garlic & parsley butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Oysters Chaumière - $26: Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Ginger, Hazelnuts & Beurre Blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Cabbage with Lobster and Morels - $28: Fresh Maine Lobster Stuffed Braised Savoy Cabbage Leaves, Champagne Tarragon Tomato Beurre Blanc Available at: dinner, lunch
- PEI Mussels Poulette - $25: PEI Blue Point Mussels, Leeks, Shallots, Chardonnay Cream Sauce, Fresh Parsley, Grilled Baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $16: Medley of farm lettuces, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, anchovy and parmesan cheese dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Salad - $19: Mixed Greens, Endive, Roasted Bartlett Pear, Roquefort Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frisée Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg - $20: Curly Endive Lettuce, Pancetta, Croutons, Warm Dijon Vinaigrette, Poached Egg Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Rack of Lamb - $49: Mustard, herbs and garlic crust Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medallions of Venison - $38: Sauce poivrade and sweet potato purée Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Au Poivre - $52: Seared 12 oz. center cut aged New York strip steak, green and black peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Breast - $38: Marinated duck breast, black currant sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Scaloppini Normande - $39: Apple brandy cream sauce & mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fisherman's Fricassée - $40: Fish stew with clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp seasoned with aïoli emulsion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripes Chaumière - $37: Braised with carrot, leek, tomato, calvados Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calf’s Liver with Shallots - $42: Sautéed with shallots & vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Scallops Provençale - $51: Sautéed sea scallops, garlic and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cassoulet Toulousain - $47: Duck confit, lamb stew and sausage on a bed of baked cannellini beans (Available Thursdays) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Medallions - $46: Grilled beef medallions, sauce bordelaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Sweetbreads - $39: Sautéed veal sweetbreads, wild mushrooms and madeira wine sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Dover Sole Meuniére - $59: Fresh imported dover sole sautéed in lemon butter and parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon in Puff Pastry - $39: Marinated salmon baked in puff pastry, champagne-dill sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Trout Amandine - $37: Fresh boned rainbow trout, lemon butter & almonds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Cheeks Bourguignonne - $52: Slow braised USDA beef cheeks, button mushrooms, pearl onion, lardons, burgundy wine sauce Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Chop with Chanterelles - $62: Milk fed veal chop, autumn fresh chanterelles mushrooms, calvados cream sauce, au gratin potato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Faroe Islands Salmon with Lentils - $49: Pan seared salmon, beluga lentils, bacon, red wine, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon Tartare - $38: Hand cut filet mignon, capers, cornichons, quail egg, dijon mustard, toasted baguette, french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $14: Dark chocolate mousse with tia maria served in a cookie cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Profiteroles - $17: Pastry puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brulée - $14: Vanilla bean custard with carmelized sugar top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Assorted Sorbets - $14: Trio of sorbets with raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $14: Red berry coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mixed Berry Gratin - $16: Warm gratin of mixed berries with sabayon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Warm Apple Tart - $18: Hot apple tart a la mode with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Soufflé - $18: Grand Marnier, Chocolate, or Raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Irish Coffee - $17
- Café Chaumière - $17 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- André Delorme Cuvée Rosé Brut Réserve - $18: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Aubert et Fils Brut Champagne - $26: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mathilde Chapoutier Rosé - $16: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Drouhin Vaudon Chablis - $22: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about La Chaumière
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Chaumière?
- Winter Salad, at roughly 48.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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